John Bauer Pottery Studio - Cape Town

$$$$||View on mapCape Town, South Africa35 Greenwood Road, Cape Town, South Africa, 7708|
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John Bauer Pottery Studio - Cape Town
35 Greenwood Road, Cape Town, South Africa, 7708·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Value for money9.3
Staff9.3
Cleanliness9.2
Free WiFi9.2
Location9.2
Who stays here
Families37%
Couples27%
Solo26%
Groups6%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Value for money9.3
Staff9.3
Cleanliness9.2
Free WiFi9.2
Location9.2
Who stays here
Families37%
Couples27%
Solo26%
Groups6%

John Bauer Pottery Studio - 3.5-star guesthouse in Claremont's arts district with self-catering studios and a working pottery studio

Amenities & Common Areas

John Bauer Pottery Studio Cape Town offers complimentary bicycles for guests to explore the neighbourhood. The property has a communal kitchen with a refrigerator and a shared dining room for guest use. An outdoor garden with furniture and a terrace provides seating areas where guests can relax.

Rooms & Accommodation

Guest rooms at John Bauer Pottery Studio feature handmade porcelain tiles in each room and arts district character. Some rooms include a kitchenette with a tea/coffee maker, while all have a private bathroom with free toiletries. Separate entrance studios overlook the garden and provide a self-catering environment with firm beds praised by guests.

Location & Surroundings

The guesthouse is 4 km from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens and 2 km from Newlands Rugby Stadium. Guests are within walking distance of Cavendish Square shopping centre and a 10-minute drive from the University of Cape Town. Cape Town International Airport is 17 km away, and Table Mountain cable-car station is 16 km from the property.

On-Site Studio & Activities

John Bauer Pottery Studio Cape Town is a working pottery studio where guests can share the communal table and view John Bauer's ceramic creations. The property hosts temporary art galleries and organizes bar crawls for guests who want to explore Claremont's nightlife. Guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities are welcomed, and the staff provide high-standard service with professional assistance.

Parking & Guest Services

Secure private parking is available on site at a surcharge of ZAR 50 per day via reservation. The guesthouse offers an express check-in/check-out service and luggage storage for early arrivals or late departures. The property is smoke-free throughout, with key access, fire extinguishers, and smoke alarms for guest safety.

  • Amenities: Complimentary bicycles, communal kitchen, garden, and outdoor terrace with seating areas
  • Rooms: Suite-style studios with handmade porcelain tiles, private bathroom, kitchenette, and separate entrance overlooking the garden
  • Location: 4 km from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, 2 km from Newlands Rugby Stadium, 1 km from Cape Fertility Clinic and Kingsbury Hospital
  • Studio Experience: Working pottery studio with a communal table, temporary art galleries, and bar crawls organized on-site
  • Parking: Secure private parking available at ZAR 50 per day via reservation
  • Guest Services: Express check-in/out, luggage storage, key access, fire extinguishers, smoke alarms
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:30
from 05:00-10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
German, Afrikaans
Former name
the john bauer pottery studio and b&b
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Rooms and availability

Private Bathroom Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
Twin Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

On-site car park

Luggage storage
24-hour services
Food/ Drinks

Outdoor dining area

Kitchen facilities

Dryer

Electric kettle

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Shared kitchen

Check-in/ Check-out

Express check-in/ -out

VIP check-in/ -out

Facilities for kids

Cots

Dining

  • Outdoor dining area

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about John Bauer Pottery Studio

💵 Lowest room price 44 £
📏 Distance to centre 8.3 km
✈️ Distance to airport 15.8 km
🧳 Nearest airport Cape Town International, CPT

Location

35 Greenwood Road, Cape Town, South Africa, 7708
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35 Greenwood Road, Cape Town, South Africa, 7708
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35 Greenwood Road, Cape Town, South Africa, 7708
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Church
St Ignatius Catholic Church
230 m
Restaurant
Burger King
1.1 km

Reviews of John Bauer Pottery Studio

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