A word from your hostess
BOOK DIRECT. OBVIOUSLY.
Darling, you could book us through one of those big travel websites. They’re very nice. They also take a hefty slice of every booking, and somebody has to pay for that.
Book directly with us instead and you’ll get:
15% off. Every time. Our direct rate is always our best rate. Same room, same fluffy towels, same espresso machine, just a lot less money.
Rooms from R1,699 per night. R2,294 in high season, and big cricket or event days are priced to match the madness. Book direct for the best rate.
Me. Directly. No call centre, no chatbot, no “your request has been forwarded to the property.” Need an early check-in, a pet-friendly stay, breakfast at an unreasonable hour or a restaurant booking? You message me and it gets sorted.
So go on. Skip the middleman. He wasn’t invited anyway.
Live from Newlands
LUXURY HOTEL COMFORT.
HOME PERSONALITY.
A little fabulous. A little familiar. Curtain up on Oak Manor, your boutique guest house in Newlands, Cape Town.
VIP tickets: book direct and save 15%. Same gorgeous room. Smaller bill. No middleman lurking in the wings. Book direct
THE REVIEWS ARE IN
Rated 9.1 Superb on Booking.com and 5/5 on Tripadvisor. Standing ovations all round. Don’t take my word for it, darling. Take theirs. They’re far less biased.
“The property was incredible. The rooms were immaculate and furnished very tastefully… Vanessa was up with us helping us with our luggage. 100/10 would recommend, best stay in Cape Town.”
“This is the perfect place in Cape Town. Great location in a safe neighborhood. Rooms are beautiful and spacious, clean and peaceful. Fantastic host, it feels like visiting a friend.”
“Vanessa is vivacious, bubbly, kind, friendly and verrrry hospitable. Attention to detail is a highlight here… Rooms are beautifully decorated. Cosy, comfortable bedding.”
“From the moment we arrived and met Vanessa, it felt less like checking into a guesthouse and more like being welcomed by a friend. Staying here was an absolute dream.”
“The property is absolutely gorgeous, boasting stunning views of Table Mountain… The host was incredibly kind, welcoming, and always just a quick phone call away.”
“Such a luxurious bedroom and peaceful surroundings. I really enjoyed my little holiday within a holiday! I really loved the coffee and tea station.”
“The staff went above and beyond to accommodate my pet. The room has everything one could possibly ask for and there are thoughtful touches like fresh flowers as well.”
“Super convenient check-in and check-out. Very comfortable and spacious with all the luxuries you need… lots of great restaurants nearby. Such friendly and helpful staff and owners.”
“The house is in a safe and quiet neighbourhood. All the rooms are spacious… The swimming pool and the dining area were a cherry on top. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely come again.”
“Had a fantastic week’s stay at Oak Manor. Lovely comfortable sleeping area, very clean, with all facilities needed. Excellent location and very friendly owner & staff.”
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A word from your hostess
BOOK DIRECT. OBVIOUSLY.
Darling, you could book us through one of those big travel websites. They’re very nice. They also take a hefty slice of every booking, and somebody has to pay for that.
Book directly with us instead and you’ll get:
15% off. Every time. Our direct rate is always our best rate. Same room, same fluffy towels, same espresso machine, just a lot less money.
Rooms from R1,699 per night. R2,294 in high season, and big cricket or event days are priced to match the madness. Book direct for the best rate.
Me. Directly. No call centre, no chatbot, no “your request has been forwarded to the property.” Need an early check-in, a pet-friendly stay, breakfast at an unreasonable hour or a restaurant booking? You message me and it gets sorted.
So go on. Skip the middleman. He wasn’t invited anyway.
Meet the cast
CHOOSE YOUR STAY
Six rooms. Six leading roles.
Pick the one that matches your mood.
Meet the star
THE WOMAN BEHIND THE MADNESS
Before you blame the décor, the pillows or the champagne… I’m Vanessa, owner of Oak Manor, performer, host, professional fuss-maker and occasional troublemaker.
After years of strutting across cabaret and musical theatre stages around the world, in heels higher than my standards and lashes you could see from the back row, and then collapsing into some fabulous (and some frankly criminal) hotel rooms after the show, I bought Oak Manor because I rather fancied creating the sort of place where hospitality has a pulse. Somewhere beautiful, comfortable and just the right side of fabulous, without anyone hovering around in a blazer asking if everything is to your satisfaction while you’re still trying to find the bathroom.
I believe a good host should notice things. Is your room too warm? Fix it. Want another pillow? Obviously. Staying in bed until an indecent hour? I support you entirely.
I love gorgeous rooms, good food, great stories and people who don’t take themselves too seriously. And I have absolutely no interest in running a place where the answer to everything is “I’m afraid that’s our policy.”
At Oak Manor, we prefer common sense, good taste and the occasional bad decision.
Come for the room. Stay for the hospitality.
Leave wondering why all hotels aren’t run by slightly unhinged performers.
Curious where we are? Find us in Newlands, or say hello.
The rider
WHAT YOU GET
All The Good Stuff
Every star has a rider, a list of outrageous backstage demands. We’ve already handled yours.
dressing room
Plush comfy beds
Quality linen
Smart TV
Complimentary WiFi
Ceiling fans & heaters
Dining/workspace
Ample wardrobe space
Iron & ironing board
Large fluffy towels
Hairdryer
Charlotte Rhys products
craft services
Espresso machine
Selection of teas
Chai latte & hot choc
Milk & biscuits
Still Water
Mini fridge
Microwave & air fryer
Induction hob
Kettle & toaster
Pots & pans
Crockery & cutlery
garden party
Heated swimming pool
Swimming towels
Braai area
Pizza oven
Outdoor tables
Pool loungers
Outdoor lounge
Secure parking
encores
Library
Solar power & back up
Pet-friendly cottage
24hr on-site staff
Breakfast by request
Local recommendations
Restaurant bookings
A "no problem" attitude
The show must go on
POWERED BY SUNSHINE.
Loadshedding? Never heard of her.
Oak Manor runs on solar power with full battery backup, so when the rest of Cape Town goes dark, nothing changes here. The lights stay on, the Wi-Fi keeps streaming, the showers stay hot and the coffee machine doesn’t miss a beat. In every room, all day and all night.
And because we harvest the Cape sun to power the house, your stay is lighter on the planet too. Darling, sustainability never looked this good.
When the rest of Cape Town goes dark, this stage stays lit.
Intermission
BREAKFAST. IF YOU FANCY IT.
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We don’t do the standard hotel breakfast. Because frankly, life is too short for rubbery eggs.
But if breakfast is your love language, ask nicely and I’ll make you one for R250 — exactly how you like it, at the time you like it. Vegan, vegetarian, protein-packed, low-carb, low-calorie, smoothie bowl or a French croissant with enough butter to require a small lie to your cardiologist.
I owned a restaurant for eight years and I’m a trained barista, so the flat white is fabulous and the food knows what it’s doing.
And forget the breakfast hall. You’re invited into my dining room, where you eat like family. My son may even wander through before school and join you.
It’s not breakfast by default. It’s breakfast by request. And darling, if you’re having it, we’re doing it properly.
These are just a few of my greatest hits. Tell me what you’re craving and I’ll make it happen. Anything is possible, darling.
The neighbourhood tour
PERFECTLY PLACED. ALMOST SUSPICIOUSLY CONVENIENT.
Our guest house is sitting rather smugly in Newlands, surrounded by an indecent number of things you might actually want to be near.
Top schools (Rondebosch, Bishops, Herschel Girls, SACS, Rustenburg and Westerford) and Newlands Cricket Grounds are right around the corner.
Claremont head offices, UCT, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Cavendish Square and some seriously good places to eat are all practically on our doorstep.
And if you’re here for appointments at the Cape Fertility Clinic or Life Kingsbury Hospital, you can stop Googling “nearest accommodation” and start Googling where to have dinner.
So basically, you can spend less time getting there and more time actually being there.
Some have called us dangerously convenient. We think they’re just jealous.
YOUR GUEST HOUSE IN NEWLANDS
Oak Manor gives you the best seats in the house. Top schools, the Newlands cricket grounds, UCT, Kirstenbosch, Cavendish Square, great restaurants and key medical spots are all just a quick hop from the stage door.
Convenient? Darling, it’s practically front row. Boring? Never on my watch.
Stage door
CONTACT
Vanessa Harris
067 320 8134
oakmanorguesthouse@gmail.com
1 Mariendahl Avenue, Newlands
WhatsApp me. I’m quicker than a costume change and twice as charming.
Booking direct always gets you our best rate, and me on the other end of WhatsApp.
Thank you, you’ve been a wonderful audience.
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