Welcome
Welcome to Cape Coliving, where we strive to create a comfortable and enjoyable stay for all our guests. Here’s some additional information to ensure you have a fantastic experience.
Before you arrive
WhatsApp group
We invite all our guests to join the WhatsApp group during (and leading up to) their stay as it helps everyone in the house stay connected and makes communication so much easier!
Check-in & Checkout
Please take note of our standard check-in and checkout times below.
Check-in: 3 pm
Checkout: 11 am
Should these not work with your travel plans, be sure to organise alternative times with our team BEFORE your arrival. We do try our best to accommodate you if possible. It is always a great idea to send your flight number to the community manager.
Good to Know
- Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is the nearest airport, approximately a 25-minute drive (without traffic) or 8–20 Euro Uber from Cape Coliving.
- South Africa uses the South African Rand (ZAR) as its currency. We are mostly cashless.
- English is widely spoken in Cape Town (and throughout SA), but learning a few basic Afrikaans, Zulu or Xhosa phrases can help you connect with the locals.
When you arrive
Safety Tips
- Greenpoint is generally a safe area, but it’s always advisable to be vigilant
- Avoid walking alone at night, especially in unfamiliar areas
- Keep your valuables safe and secure
- Be aware of pickpockets in crowded places
SIM Cards & Cell Service
International SIM cards are sometimes not great for the inland regions of South Africa but seem great for Cape Town. If you plan on doing a lot of travel within South Africa, I would recommend getting a Vodacom SIM card. This can be done at the airport, just after the exit of international arrivals.
Taxi service to Cape Coliving
Uber or any of the taxi kiosks at the airport exit are good to use. I normally get an Uber. Walk out the left exit past Woolworths and follow the people, it is also well signposted as the ‘e-hailing pickup point’.
Please use this gate as your entrance and exit. There is a bell for Uber or anyone to ring.
Breakage Deposit
A breakage deposit of R5 500 to be paid on arrival, returnable 10 business days after your stay. If you break something, please try to replace it.
Wifi
Name: Capecoliving
Password: Nomadslikewifi
Emergency Contacts
Landlord and Manager (Matt) +27 76 021 2826
Housekeeper (Dee) +27 61 779 4420
South African Police Service (SAPS)
24hr Emergency Line 10111
Green Point sector vehicle +27 82 378 7553
City of Cape Town (General enquiries) +27 860 103 089 / (Emergencies) +27 21 480 7700
Mountain Rescue +27 21 948 9900
Sea Rescue +27 21 449 3500
Eskom +27 8600 37566 / https://alfred.eskom.co.za/chatroom/
Cape Town Tourism +27 (0)21 426 4101
U.S. Embassy +27 (0)21 702 4300
U.K. Embassy +27 (0)21 409 2400
During Your Stay
Safety
A good rule of thumb in South Africa is not to walk at night or alone in the evenings. Greenpoint is quite safe but you still need to take precautions not to be a target of crime here. Unemployment and desperation are quite high, and street children or beggars may approach you for a handout, or carry out opportunistic crimes. To combat this, the City of Cape Town has stationed public safety officers throughout the city bowl and has in-depth tips on their website.
When hiking in the mountains, always do it in groups, as there has been an increase in crime on it over the last few years. There are some great hiking groups you can join on Facebook or WhatsApp, ask the community manager if you need links!
Getting to know the house
Please help yourself to tea, coffee, condiments, fruit in the common areas, and anything on the Community Shelves in the kitchen pantry and fridge. Please remember to label your stuff or put it in your sections if you don’t want it eaten by confused individuals, labels are on the fridge.
Your linen and towels should be replaced once a week but if you need fresh ones please ask the house cleaner or community manager on site.
Please keep the noise down after 10 pm during the week and 11 pm on the weekend. No guests after this time – unless cleared in the group chat. We not only want to be good to our community but to those around us.
Keep the doors and windows closed on the hot days to keep the house cool. Kitchen door is best left closed too, to keep kritters out.
Water is replaced on Wednesday. Garbage collected Thursday.
Dishwasher is unpacked on weekdays, so let’s try to add our dishes to it every day. Try to keep the sink clear of dishes and the kitchen clean.
Community Schedule
Monday – Weekly planning meeting
Wednesday – Community Lunch
Activities planned in Monday family meeting.
Optional Extras On Site
Laundry (per load):
- Wash & fold = R150
- Wash, fold & iron = R200
Second screen in room rental per month = R750
Extra person staying in a villa as your guest =
R250 a day
R5 000 per month
Every Week
Bins to be taken on Thursday
Pool gets cleaned in Thursday
Gardener comes every other Friday
Cleaning Schedule
Monday (common areas)
Dining Room
Rooftop
Patio area
Kitchen
Office
Ground room
Tuesday (1st Floor)
Ship room
Sea Room
1st-floor landing
Hill Room
Wednesday (2nd Floor)
Cape Room room
Stadium Room
Thursday
Master Suite
Sun Room
Friday
Attic Room
**Tipping is not mandatory but is appreciated.
Getting to know the surrounds
If you need any help finding activities, ask in the group so everyone can benefit from learning about them or joining you!
Transportation
We do stay in a safe area but do not walk home at night. And when walking to some places, walk with someone.
If you’d prefer not to walk, some good transport options include: Uber and Bolt (popular ride-hailing services in Cape Town), and MyCiTi Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) offers a convenient public transportation option. Most tourists (and many locals) opt for Uber as its really affordable here.
Local Attractions
- Signal Hill, Lions Head, The Rock and Table Mountain: natural wonder offering breathtaking views of the city.
- V&A Waterfront: A vibrant waterfront complex featuring shops, restaurants, and entertainment.
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden: A beautiful garden with a diverse collection of plants.
- Robben Island: A historical island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Winelands: Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, less than one hour away
Other Activities Nearby
- Promenade
- Mouille point
- Greenpoint Park
- Oranjezicht Market
- Mojo Market
- Clifton Beaches (1st Beach is our favourite)
- Cabo Beach Club
- Padel
- Hiking
Groceries
- KwikSpar – OK and convenient (closest to the house)
- Giovanni’s Deliworld – healthy food
- LA Farms – luxury meat
- Woolworths food – great quality
- Ultra Liquors – for alcohol
- Sixty60 app (Supermarket Delivery)
- UberEats or MrDelivery
Food & Dining
- El Burro; Great Mexican Food – 5 min from house
- Bao Down; Great Asian Fusion – 5 min from house
- Lievita Cape Town – 10min from house Italian
- Oranjezicht Market – Wed (Summer), Sat, Sun (all year round)
Tipping
A 10% gratuity in restaurants is standard in South Africa; anything below and above is based on the service.
Entertainment & Nightlife
Cape Town has a lively nightlife scene with various bars, clubs, and music venues.
- The Athletic Club & Social
- Kloof Street and Bree Street are known for their vibrant nightlife, and trendy bars and restaurants
- Enjoy live music at the popular jazz clubs in the city
- First Thursday’s – a monthly cultural experience centred around a walkable programme of art galleries, retail stores, restaurants and bars
Other resources
Our Cape Coliving website blog has tons of articles and ideas for activities, restaurants and things to do in Cape Town and surrounds.
If you have any questions, please feel free to pop a message to the WhatsApp channel or community manager and we’ll do our best to assist you.
Social Media
We’d greatly appreciate it if you tag @cape_coliving on social media, we love seeing the house, our time together, and Cape Town through your eyes.
Create a reel mentioning @cape_coliving, tag @cape_coliving, for a chance to win 2 weeks free stay with us or 50% off your 1 month stay. Valid for 1 year.
Referrals
We give 100 EUR or 5% off your next stay if you refer someone to us.
We hope this additional information enhances your stay at Cape Coliving.
If you have any further questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to ensure you have a wonderful and memorable experience in Cape Town.