Stayed here for five nights to unwind after our trip to Namibia and Vic Falls.

Rutland Lodge is an excellent guest house. The bedrooms are well furnished and ours (but obviously not all) had a two aspect balcony with views of Table Mountain, Lions Head, Signal Hill and the Waterfront.

The breakfasts are outstanding with tremendous attention to detail. The quality of the bed linen in the bedrooms is in my opinion better than some 5 star hotels.

Jean Jo really makes you welcome and nothing seems too much trouble.

We found it easy to walk to and from the centre via the University / Company Gardens but it's a bit uphill at the end when you return.

I was referred to this hotel by the Derwent House Hotel because they were not open when I was visiting Cape Town. The Rutland Lodge is a beautiful house and has a kindly host - it is one of the nicest places I've ever stayed. The bed was sumptous, shower and bath wonderful, and breakfast excellent.

My partner and I stayed 3 nights at this beautiful guest house in Feburary 2008 and it was impossible to fault! Apologies for the delay in writing this review.

Cape Town was the final leg of our trip in South Africa and we wanted to end it staying somewhere comfortable before heading home. This place did not disappoint. When we arrived, our car literally broke down outside the house with the hood steaming. Immediately, Benoit was at the road side greeting us and then immediately contacted the hire car company. That afternoon, our car had been replaced! In summary:

House: Furnished beautifully, tastefully and extremely clean
Breakfast: It was whatever you wanted, cooked to order!
Location: Fantastic
Room: We booked the suite at the top of house. Spoil yourself, it is well worth it.
Service: Exceptional. Nothing was ever too much trouble.

I have travelled extensively and I can honestly say this Guest House was the best I have ever stayed in. Don’t even think about looking elsewhere, stay at Rutland Lodge, you will not regret it!

There is little I could write that has not already been written about Rutland Lodge. I would just like to add my voice to those who have written about how wonderful the lodge and Jean Jo are. In addition, I must mention Jean Jo's dogs, Hugo and Sam, both of whom enhanced the enjoyment of our stay.