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Helderberg Guesthouse

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A marina with numerous boats docked at wooden piers, surrounded by calm water and distant mountains. - Helderberg Guesthouse (Cape Town)
A hotel room with a checkered floor, a bed with white and red bedding, two bedside lamps, a mirror, and artwork on the walls. - Helderberg Guesthouse (Cape Town)
A balcony with a view of a swimming pool, a street, and distant mountains. - Helderberg Guesthouse (Cape Town)
A dining area with a wooden table and black chairs, a painting of horses on the wall, and a vase with red flowers. - Helderberg Guesthouse (Cape Town)
A swimming pool with a stone deck, surrounded by grass and trees. - Helderberg Guesthouse (Cape Town)
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Helderberg Guesthouse. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Room options

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A hotel room with a checkered floor, a bed with red and white bedding, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large mirror.

King/twin room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a checkered floor, a bed with white and red bedding, two bedside lamps, a mirror, and artwork on the walls.

Queen room

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for King/twin luxury studio

A small patio with a table and chairs, a door with glass panels, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

King/twin luxury studio

  • Mountain view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Gordon's Bay, a neighborhood in Cape Town, Helderberg Guesthouse is in the suburbs. Peregrine Farm Stall and Root 44 are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve. Windsurfing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Cape Town travel guide
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48 Mountainside Boulevard, Gordon's Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7140

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with rocky shores, clear turquoise waters, and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
    Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A park with a picnic table surrounded by trees and sunlight filtering through.
    Spier Wine Estate
    39 min drive - 22.4 miles
  • A white building with a thatched roof, surrounded by trees and grass, with mountains in the background.
    Stellenbosch University
    50 min drive - 23.2 miles
  • A lush green valley with dense vegetation and towering mountains in the background.
    Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
    55 min drive - 41.0 miles
  • Bikini Beach
    4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Strand Station
    12 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • KFC
    9 min drive
  • On The Go
    2 min drive
  • Sunset Bay Spur Steak Ranch
    3 min drive
  • Cafe Zest
    3 min drive
  • M Bistro
    12 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 100 for adults and ZAR 100 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Pool hoist on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1999
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Up to 7 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 100 for adults and ZAR 100 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Does Helderberg Guesthouse have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Helderberg Guesthouse pet-friendly?

Yes, Helderberg Guesthouse allows cats and dogs with a maximum weight of up to 7 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Helderberg Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Helderberg Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Helderberg Guesthouse located?

Located in Gordon's Bay, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve. Bikini Beach and Harmony Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Helderberg Guesthouse Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly people, the room was excellent, will definitely recommend this guesthouse to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The whole building was very clean, and the staff extremely courteous. My room was very large with a kitchenette and en suit bathroom with a good shower room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location and easy access. Functional and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ASHRAF

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan,

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was amazing and the staff was very friendly. If I could ask to change one thing it would be for air conditioning on the hot days, but there were only just a couple of days that were extremely hot.
Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

relaxed and rest

the stay was good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lydia is the best

We had excellent service from Lydia!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Diego Fabian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hermosa vista

Cerca de un supermercado, con lugar para desayunar y balcón con vista a la ciudad
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning

Very friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Stunning views.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Helberberg Guest House

Welcome prompt and polite. Room with an excellent view of sea. Spotlessly clean. Comfortable bed. Very good breakfast served with a big smile.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very rundown room the matras on the bed very bad ! Broken tiles on the floor
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stefan Littauer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unpleasant experience

No celing fan and not even a rotating fan. Just a simple stationary one low down on floor level. Small fridge on floor so you have to get down on knees to retrieve items. No one was there to open for us. We got hold of the gentlemen with the help of their guests...apparently they left to celebrate valentines day. No pool, just a foot bath called pool. 1,5m-2,5m x 2,5m. Cant swim in it! Small tv in room so difficult to see. No welcome info in room with Wi-Fi code, info on restaurants ect.. Impossible to shower without getting whole bathroom wet. You have to climb into bath and use a hand shower that can be attached to wall.. but no shower curtain. 2 connecting doors to rooms next door on either side inside our room with result that we could hear neighbours clearly. For some reason breakfast is only served from 8am. Guest House is far from beach. 2nd worst stay on a 35day road trip of South Africa. They advertise with good reviews, but I just get it.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tersia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice, only thing I can complain about was fried eggs wasn't soft as requested
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient and clean, nice situation.

Very convenient for a 1-night stay. Would have liked a few hangers in the wardrobe. Outlook from balcony lovely.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benoit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
sejour tres agréable, une chambre superbe et une hôtesse tres agréable
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort