GOSHEN LODGE

Frequently Asked Questions

Contractor, business, group and family accommodation in Goodwood and Bellville, Cape Town


1. Where is Goshen Lodge located?

Goshen Lodge operates four properties across Cape Town:

  • Goshen Lodge Fitzroy: 35 Fitzroy Street, Goodwood. Capacity: 29 guests
  • Goshen Lodge Spencer: 64 Spencer Street, Goodwood. Capacity: 26 guests
  • Goshen Lodge Goodwood: 34 Goodwood Street, Goodwood. Capacity: 25 guests
  • Goshen Lodge Barnard: 20 Barnard Street, Kempenville, Bellville, 7530. Capacity: 22 guests

The three Goodwood properties are roughly 15 minutes from the Cape Town CBD and 10 minutes from Cape Town International Airport. Barnard is in Bellville, close to the Tyger Valley and Bellville business districts, and convenient for the northern suburbs industrial corridor.


2. What types of accommodation are available?

Goshen Lodge has 37 rooms across four properties. Every room has its own rate, so you can choose the bed setup that suits your group.

Room typeSleepsBedsFrom (per night)
Budget Room2Double bed, king-size bed or 2 single bedsR650
Standard Room2King-size bed or 2 single bedsR750
Family Room3 to 5Double or king-size bed with single beds or a bunk bedR1,000
Studio Apartment (Spencer)3 to 4Double bed with 1 or 2 single bedsR1,200
Three-Bedroom Apartment (Fitzroy 9)63 bedrooms with king-size beds, own kitchenR2,250
Four-Bedroom Apartment (Spencer 8)84 double bedrooms, own kitchenR2,500

Rates vary by room and property. Live rates and availability for every room are at www.goshenhotelsa.com/rooms-and-rates. Contractor groups and long stays are quoted separately.


3. What do rooms cost?

Standard rooms start from R650 per night. Family rooms start from R1,000 per night. Full four-bedroom apartments are priced as a single unit.

Rates vary by property, room type and season, and are subject to change without prior notice. Live pricing for your exact dates is shown at www.goshenhotelsa.com. Long-stay, contractor and group rates are quoted separately.

Contractor rates (per person per night, sharing):

  • Premium R350: Standard Room, 2 sleeper with two single beds. Best for site managers and pairs.
  • Standard R300: Family Room, 3 to 5 sleeper with separate single beds. Best for project crews.
  • Budget R250: Family or Standard Room, up to 5 sleeper with a bunk and double bed mix. Best for large workforces.

All contractor tiers include free 100+ Mbps Wi-Fi, a 32-inch Smart TV, secure parking and a self-catering kitchen. Request a contractor quote at sacontractors.goshenlodge.com/contractor-tiers


4. Can you accommodate large groups and contractor teams?

Yes. Goshen Lodge accommodates group bookings of up to 102 guests across our four Cape Town properties. This makes us a practical base for construction crews, site teams, conferences, sports groups, church groups and family functions.

What group bookings include:

  • Allocation confirmed across properties in a single written quote
  • Shared contractor rooms and full apartments combined in one booking
  • Consolidated invoicing for company and project accounts
  • Long-stay and repeat-crew rates on request
  • A single point of contact from quote through to check-out

Select your dates and guest numbers at www.goshenhotelsa.com, or send your requirements directly to the group desk on WhatsApp +27 78 240 8278.


5. Do you offer self-catering apartments?

Yes. Our studio, three-bedroom and four-bedroom apartments include:

  • Fully equipped kitchen with stove, microwave, fridge-freezer and cookware
  • Private lounge and dining areas
  • Smart TV with streaming apps
  • En-suite or private bathrooms depending on the unit
  • Optional weekly or fortnightly housekeeping for long stays

Self-catering suits contractors on rotation, relocating families and anyone staying longer than a week.


6. Do you provide hourly rooms?

Yes. Hourly rooms suit day use, layovers, remote work and short meetings. Blocks of one to two hours, four hours and eight hours are available.

Book at hourlyrooms.goshenlodge.com


7. Is long-term accommodation available for contractors?

Yes. Discounted monthly packages include:

  • Full payment per booking period, with no deposits or instalments
  • Weekly linen and housekeeping service
  • Consolidated monthly invoicing for company accounts

Contractor rates start from R250 per person per night, sharing. See all three tiers and request a quote at sacontractors.goshenlodge.com/contractor-tiers


8. How do I book?

Choose the booking option that suits your stay:

Nightly, weekly and monthly stays

Contractor accommodation

  1. Go to sacontractors.goshenlodge.com/contractor-tiers.
  2. Choose your tier: Premium R350, Standard R300 or Budget R250 per person per night, sharing.
  3. Submit your dates, crew size and preferred property to request a quote.
  4. Receive a written quote from our group desk, pay in full using the reference on your quotation, and your rooms are confirmed.

Hourly rooms

Contact us

  • Email: bookings@goshenlodge.com
  • Call or WhatsApp: +27 78 240 8278
  • Head office: 087 265 5005

Online bookings are confirmed by email within 60 seconds. Group and contractor enquiries receive a written quote from the group desk.


9. Which payment methods do you accept?

  • EFT to our FNB or ABSA account, with banking details supplied on your quotation
  • Secure card payment through PayGate, Yoco or iKhokha
  • Card payment on arrival at reception

Full payment is required to secure a reservation. We do not hold rooms on deposits or instalments. Please use the reference shown on your quotation so that payment is allocated without delay.


10. What is your cancellation policy?

All bookings are non-refundable once confirmed. Rooms are released and allocated to your reservation immediately, which is what allows us to hold our direct rate.

Date changes may be considered subject to availability and written approval. Full terms are on the Policies page.


11. What are your check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is by 10:00. Early check-in and late check-out can be arranged subject to availability. A valid photo ID (ID book, passport or driver's licence) is required at check-in, and guests must be 18 or older to check in without an adult. Quiet hours are 22:00 to 07:00. Late arrivals are accommodated. Please advise your estimated arrival time when booking so that reception can prepare for you.


12. Is smoking permitted?

All rooms and indoor areas are strictly non-smoking. Smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor areas.

Smoking inside a room triggers a cleaning and fumigation penalty charged to the guest account, as set out on the Policies page.


13. Do you offer an airport shuttle?

Yes, on request. Cape Town International Airport is roughly 10 minutes from our Goodwood properties.

Site and industrial park shuttles can also be arranged for contractor groups on daily rotation. See the Airport Shuttle page or request it when booking.


14. Is the lodge secure and family friendly?

Yes. All four properties offer secure on-site parking, and Goshen Lodge Fitzroy is monitored by CCTV. Reception is open daily from 05:00 to midnight. Late arrivals are accommodated when you share your arrival time in advance.

Nearby family attractions:

  • GrandWest Entertainment World, about 5 minutes
  • Canal Walk Shopping Centre, about 10 minutes
  • Table Mountain Cableway, about 25 minutes
  • Cape of Good Hope and the Peninsula drive, day trip

15. What amenities are included?

  • High-speed Wi-Fi (100+ Mbps)
  • 32-inch Smart TV in every room
  • Secure on-site parking
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Communal or private kitchens depending on unit
  • Airport and site shuttle on request

16. How convenient is the location for business travellers?

  • 4 km to the N1 and N7 highways
  • 6 km to the Epping and Parow industrial zones
  • 9 km to Century City and Montague Gardens
  • 10 minutes to Cape Town International Airport
  • Bellville and Tyger Valley business districts on the doorstep of our Barnard property

17. Why book direct with Goshen Lodge?

  • Best available rate, with no booking fees or commission loaded onto your stay
  • Hourly, daily, weekly and monthly options across four properties
  • Group capacity up to 102 guests with a single point of contact
  • Free Wi-Fi and monitored parking included
  • Central Goodwood and Bellville locations near industrial hubs and tourist sites
  • Confirmation within 60 seconds on direct online bookings

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