67 Somerset Road Green Point, Green Point, 8005 Cape Town, South Africa
#5 of 224 hotels in Cape Town
Guests' ChoiceBased on 334 hotel reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 1 September 2025
Karolina
PolandThat we didn’t have more time to stay 😃
Absolutely lovely owners will make you feel at home, and the space is charming and engaging. We also had the best breakfast in our lifetime. We hope to be back soon!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 30 August 2025
Jennifer
United StatesNothing
Amazing breakfast and beautiful, interesting rooms. Very warm and friendly hosts as well. Wish I could’ve spent more time there than just one night.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 29 August 2025
Jaffe
South AfricaNo TV
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 27 August 2025
Sophia
South AfricaNothing
The location, the friendly reception, the beautifully decorated rooms. The breakfast was excellent.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 20 August 2025
Kay
United StatesOnly one tiny thing: the very vintage desk chair.
Breakfast was the most special we've ever enjoyed. It was like having a meal in a royal palace with lovely china, classic, vintage pressed linens including napkins for our laps and napkins wrapped around the delicious, seeded toast to keep it warm. We were served graciously and elegantly with delicacies brought in on a tray. We stayed four nights and every breakfast was a gourmet work of art. The starter of yogurt, chopped fresh fruit, and granola slabs set the stage. The eggs and potatoes were served piping hot and creatively presented with the perfect balance of flavor and color. There was fresh grapefruit and orange juices pressed from the fruits of Russell's and Alan's farm. Homemade jams included lime marmelade and grapefruit marmelade. It was all exquisite, including piping hot cappuchino. We stayed in the luxury king suite with the private balcony, where we often enjoyed glasses of Cape Town wine and take-out pizza. Supplying glasses and cutlery were only some of the extras that Hotel Lola provided for us. There was always someone to help or guide us. We enjoyed bathing in the sumptious big tub and sleeping on the most comfortable mattress. There is so much to experience and look at in this delightfully eclectic, vintage, and artfully furnished guest house. Communications with Russell were always prompt, kind, and informational. It is walking distance to the colorful BoKaap neighborhood, Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, Company Garden, and Greenmarket Square. Service is apparent in all ways. We sing high praises of our time at Hotel Lola!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 16 August 2025
Angel
SpainClean, friendly, well located and with a great a breakfast. Recomendable 100%!!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 4 August 2025
Kaspa
United KingdomGreat hosts, Allen and Russell and their entire team. Really made everyone welcome. I’d definitely return. Everyone there was helpful, friendly and kind. Fantastic place - other guests were interesting and friendly too!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 24 July 2025
Susan
AustraliaNothing
We loved the hosts Russell and Allen! There recommendations on where to eat, drink and visit is something you can’t get on google. Also appreciated the decor and attention to detail, it felt like home away from home.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 10 July 2025
Tasos
United Arab EmiratesNOT APPLICABLE
I liked everything from this place. The friendliness, kindness, service of staff and especially of Russell. Super clean, the building where the hotel is, it’s around 200 years old, but very well maintained, decoration is super nice, beautiful furnitures and even plates use for breakfast makes you feel that you are in another era. Super warm and cozy, and as I am a world traveler I strongly RECOMMEND this place. Location the best, everything is so close by, high security and above ALL which I will never forget is the breakfast. Delicious, tasting, healthy. THANK YOU FOR THE WONDERFUL STAY. Definitely I will come back to South Africa and Cape Town and this is going to be my ONLY choice ❣️
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 18 June 2025
Katharine
BelgiumEverything was exquisitely perfect!
Such a colorful place full of warmth and hospitality. Exquisite breakfasts. Thoughtful tips on Cape Town and insights on South Africa. So unexpectedly wonderful, usually the place I stay is not a key part of a visit... but here... A true gift to have stayed with Russell and Allen, and so many thanks to both and all who work at Hotel Lola. Still feeling lucky to have bumbled across your path! Felt like staying with friends...!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 2 June 2025
Karen
United StatesA standing shower would have been convenient, but the tub with a hand shower worked fine and fit the decor
It was a fun place with a comfortable bed and great hosts. The breakfasts were exceptional
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 31 May 2025
Lorna
United KingdomLovely hosts that have clearly put a lot of thought into the decor. Very quirky and lovely touches. The breakfast was incredible, full of flavors, they made us a gorgeous takeaway breakfast when we had an early start. Good location, highly recommend.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 28 May 2025
Leon
South AfricaIt's very different from the usual business travel experience. The hosts are fantastic guys. The decor and ambiance take you back to the turn of the century. If you like concrete and glass, don't go. If you want character and class, don't pass.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 26 May 2025
Amy
United KingdomGreat location, close to local restaurants and sightseeing. I loved the rooms designs and the setup of the whole place. I felt instantly relaxed when I arrived. Loved my room and access to a little balcony. Russell and staff were absolutely wonderful!! So friendly, welcoming and gave excellent advice on where to go, how to get there and where to eat. The hotel breakfasts were delicious!! Definitely a great way to start the day My only regret is not having found Hotel Lola sooner! Thank you so much for such a lovely stay!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 25 May 2025
Taco
NetherlandsThe staff ( & breakfast) are amazing!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 11 May 2025
Melle
NetherlandsFantastic breakfast and wonderful hosts
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 8 May 2025
William
GermanyAbsolutely nothing
A truly special place to stay. Bursting with colour and personality. Decor is eclectic in the best way - every piece feels thoughtfully chosen. The owners are exceptionally warm and welcoming. And the breakfasts are fantastic!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 7 May 2025
Ama-p
NetherlandsRussell and Allen are amazing hosts, super friendly, and all the other reviews are true: BREAKFAST IS AMAZING (including their lovely homemade bread). Rooms are spacious and beautifully styled.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 3 May 2025
Amanda
United KingdomAbsolutely everything about this little gem is perfect! The location, room, and oh my goodness where do I start with the food! And if that isn't enough you have the dynamic duo of Russell and Allen who are the kindest and most gracious hosts I have ever stayed with. Do not hesitate to book, you will not be disappointed. Thank you Russell and Allen for being part of my travel story, you and Lola will live long in my memory.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 2 May 2025
Denzil
South AfricaNothing, I went when it was cool, so no aircon in the room was required, it would be a consideration in summer though.
Centrally located in the hub of Greenpoint, it is a fine example of attention to detail in every respect.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 23 April 2025
Maria
United KingdomNothing
Hotel Lola in Capetown is a wonderful hotel and I would recommend it to anyone visiting. The hotel is beautifully deocrated and very unique as well as having wonderful facilities and being very clean. The location of the hotel is perfect, being a short walk away from the waterfront and lots of lovely restaurants and a quick taxi ride further into the centre. The owner Russell is wonderful at making you feel welcome and for suggestions on what to do in Capetown. The best part of Hotel Lola is the breakfast every morning made from scratch for the guests. I loved my stay at hotel Lola and recommend staying here to everyone!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 21 April 2025
Patricia
CanadaI really liked it; however it has lots of stairs, so make sure you're okay with that.
This is an old building that has been thoughtfully updated as a unique and welcoming place to land.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 20 April 2025
Desrosiers
United StatesNo complaints whatsoever
I liked everything. They brought our luggage upstairs for us, greeted us with wine and nuts and made dinner reservations for us. The staff was very attentive and went so far as to wait outside the gate with us for our car to arrive. The breakfast was beyond amazing! We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 19 April 2025
Caris
United KingdomAbsolutely gorgeous. Everything. The rooms, the breakfast, everyone who helped us during our stay. I would live here if I could :)
Stayed in April 2025
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