The best wheelchair-friendly guesthouses in Cape Town

Not all establishments can boast being wheelchair friendly. We’ve removed the guesswork for you to highlight some of the Cape’s best wheelchair-friendly guesthouses. If you do find yourself making your way to the mother city for a holiday and require a vehicle to get around in, then consider car hire in Cape Town.

Epic Guest House

With an exciting village atmosphere and being located in rustic Noordhoek at the foot of Chapman’s Peak, this guesthouse has the ambience and the views to match. It has a high ceiling lounge area and spacious dining area that gives visitors a sense of space. The guest house is designed to be easily accessible by everyone. It features four bedrooms that are wheelchair-friendly, two spacious en-suite family rooms and two twin rooms with separate showers. All rooms have an accessible roll-in shower and they are comfortably furnished.

Bishopsfield Guest House

This is a luxurious upmarket guest house conveniently situated in a tranquil part of Rondesbosch in the southern suburbs of Cape Town. Its central location places it close to most of the major attractions of Cape Town, which can be a big advantage. The accommodation area is easily accessible even in a wheelchair via secure off-street parking and all rooms are en-suite and equipped with all basic amenities. Guests also have exclusive use of the lounge, dining room and sun porch, which are all accessible in a wheelchair.

Melkbosch Guest House

Located in the coastal village of Melkbosstrand situated on the north-western fringe of Cape Town. The guest house is famous among those seeking tranquillity while taking in the scenic white beach or indulging in the activities it has to offer. Although wheelchairs cannot access not all areas of the facility, some of the rooms have been designed to accommodate wheelchair users. The rooms are spacious with sliding doors, for easy access.

La Fontaine Guest House

Just a one hour’s drive from Cape Town in the heart of the famous Franschhoek Valley, is the La Fontaine Guest House. The guest house is tucked away between towering mountains where great wines are grown. It features 14 spacious double rooms; all en-suite. One of the garden suites can be considered for visitors using a wheelchair.

Amblewood Guest House

There are six en-suite bedrooms housed by the facility and each is uniquely and stylishly designed to offer ultimate comfort and luxury. It is bed and breakfast accommodation situated in the busy village of Hout Bay. Not all rooms are wheelchair friendly but if you inquire in advance, then you are likely to get the wheelchair-friendly room.