It all started from humble beginnings, one simple idea. Offer travellers, spacious, creative, spotless and good value accommodation. Obtaining all these goals together isn’t easy nor is it the norm in the travel industry. Then again our guests aren’t one to follow the beaten path. They are independent, creative, forward thinking travellers….. who don’t want to stay in another regular hotel room in another regular city on another regular holiday.

Staying in the Daddy Long Legs Independent Travellers Hotel is like being part of an interactive art exhibition. The thirteen-room boutique backpacker is quite unlike anything else in South Africa. Not only is each room uniquely decorated by an artist, poet, photographer, designer or musician, but, they were afforded complete freedom to interpret the space as they pleased, resulting in a collection of hotel rooms that are an adventurous, humorous (and sometimes ironic) representation of Cape Town’s contemporary cultural landscape.
The Daddy Long Legs concept began with the original Daddy Long Legs Suites (hotel apartments with private kitchens and living area), above popular restaurants, Café Mojito and Khaya Nama in Long Street. The five suites proved so successful that owners Jody Aufrichtig and Nicholas Ferguson decided to expand the concept with a second Daddy Long Legs, also positioned in Long Street, above The African Music Store.

Daddy Long Legs is a dream project and yet creative expression has not diluted the necessity for comfort and rest. “It’s about funky, affordable accommodation”, says Aufrichtig. He adds that Daddy Long Legs is, “ a place where you can meet people, have fun whilst you are at it, and – get an awesome night’s rest. Staying at a Daddy Long Legs gives you the opportunity to absorb the creative spirit of Cape Town without leaving your room, so just lie back and enjoy!”
All the beds are hotel quality and are lovingly dressed in clean percale linen. Each room has its own shower and toilet and the communal space boasts a relaxed bar, balcony and frequent entertainment. No one will go hungry, with street level R-Caffe offering breakfasts and lunches and a plethora of dining options are within walking distance.

As an independent travellers hotel, Daddy Long Legs will appeal to those seeking an authentic experience of Cape Town. It is a place to meet others and it is ideally situated for exploring the character and nightlife of the city and it’s surrounds. In much the same way, Daddy Long Legs will be a welcome respite for the local businessperson tired of sterile hotel environments.
The communal bar / lounge area is the perfect spot to meet fellow travellers and visiting locals. Relax, order a drink and sit on the balcony to take in the vibrant atmosphere of Long Street; Cape Town’s creative and eccentric heart.

Sweet dreams!!

It can be said of Long Street that she both runs through the heart of Cape Town and through the hearts of all who frequent her cafes and clubs, buy her books and beads, her antiques and African art.

• Day Trips
• Adventure Activities
• 1 to 55 Day Safaris

In a world of your own!

What our apartments have to offer:
Daddy Long Legs has 5, stylish, self-catering, fully furnished apartments. Spacious and recently refurbished these funky apartments have retained their old world feel with oregon wooden floors, exposed brick and ceiling beams and decorated with a hint of contemporary vibrant Africanism.
Each apartment sleeps 2-4 people and has an open plan kitchen dining area and lounge. The bathroom has a shower. The front apartments have French doors, which open up onto Long Street the perfect place to sit on a warm evening and watch the street transform.

Facilities:
• Spacious 1 and 2 bed roomed apartments
• Open plan lounge, dining area and kitchen
• Fully equipped kitchen with over/hob, washing machine and fridge
• Laundry facilities
• Air-conditioned bedrooms
• Maid service on request
• Bathroom with shower
• Linen and towels provided
• Private alarm system and safe in every apartment.
• Television
• Travel Centre

CANCELLATION POLICY
100% of the deposit (or the cost of your first night) will be forfeited on cancellation of your confirmed booking.

With all group bookings please note that we require a 50% deposit to secure the reservation of which 25% is non refundable.
In the event of a refund, a 10% administration fee will be retained, subject to cancellation terms and conditions