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Hout & About Guest House

3.5 star property
Travelers find serenity poolside at Hout & About Guest House, where spa treatments like manicures and body scrubs offer rejuvenation for weary explorers

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Located in Hout Bay's heart, Hout & About Guest House offers a peaceful retreat. Guests enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast and lounge on the sunny terrace. The outdoor pool refreshes, and free WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe

Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe

Room

  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe

Room

  • Partial sea view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Hout Bay, a neighborhood in Cape Town, is home to Hout & About Guest House. Shoppers can check out Long Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Camps Bay Beach and Table Mountain. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Good Hope Centre or Cape Town Stadium. Visit our Cape Town travel guide
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19 Pondicherry Avenue, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7806

What's nearby

  • cape town at dusk
    Table Mountain National Park
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hout Bay Beach
    Hout Bay Beach
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Bay Harbour Market
    Bay Harbour Market
    3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Mainstream Village & Mall
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Hout Bay Harbour
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station
    31 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mariner's Wharf
    12 min walk
  • Dunes
    5 min drive
  • The Wharfside Grill
    12 min walk
  • Lookout Deck
    17 min walk
  • Pirates Steakhouse And Pub (Hout Bay)
    9 min walk

About this property

Hout & About Guest House

Guesthouse located in Hout Bay
You can look forward to a terrace, laundry facilities, and conference space at Hout & About Guest House. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure, a facial, or a body scrub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises, outdoor furniture, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and Tempur-Pedic beds
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LED TVs with Netflix
  • Daily housekeeping, electrical adapters/chargers, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 180 for adults and ZAR 180 for children

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 614 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Netflix

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 180 for adults and ZAR 180 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Frequently asked questions

Does Hout & About Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hout & About Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hout & About Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hout & About Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hout & About Guest House located?

Located in Hout Bay, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Table Mountain National Park and Hout Bay Harbour. Hout Bay Beach and Bay Harbour Market are also within 2 mi (3 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

Hout & About Guest House Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Outstanding staff and host!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice breakfast view
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel is nice in general. Amazing breakfast with Amazing view. Breakfast only available between 8:00-9:00 the other option from 9:00-10:00 was already sold out at our check in time at 16:00 the day before. We had no aircondition in the room. The room had 35 degrees on our arrival. We were not able to sleep due to the heat.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view of Hout Bay from several areas of this modern guest house. Host is good cook and very helpful in recommending places to visit and routes to travel. Our room was quite small but well supplied. A good place for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abdulhamid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful property with amazing views of mountains and ocean. Service was top-notch and staff were very friendly. I would stay here again and again if I am in this area. Shut down
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bente

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

Would love to come back!

Excellent Hotel placed up in the hills of Hout Bay with great view, clean and stylish rooms and nice staff! Breakfast was superb, starting with some fresh fruits and ending with a special made scrambled eggs dish, all eaten with a view. Even on a foggy morning, it was breathing taking!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

M

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

Short one night stay

Breakfast area is lacking tables.One large table (the only one) was occupied by a group of tourists,we had to wait for breakfast until part of the table became available.There is ample space in the room for at least another table.The outside veranda table was wet due to raining conditions overnight
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely guest house with the highlight being the varanda where we enjoyed beautiful prepared breakfasts while enjoying the view of the Hout Bay harbour. The only negative was not being offered assistance by the staff on duty to assist with the bags. Steep stairs to the room, so assistance would have been welcome. Apart from that, enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARCO

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

Business party

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

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

Luxuriant service

This place was luxuriant. The Guys there are super friendly and they made our stay a pleasant one. We are surely coming back, thank you Thomas and Monti !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The guest house was really nice, we loved the balconies, common room and the kitchen. Fantastic views and stylish. We were spoiled by the home made breakfasts and they were so gracious in helping set us up with incredible places to stop on our drives down to the cape. Fantastic value and really enjoyable spot. Easy enough to walk to the beach and down town. We visited towards winter and so there weren't too many ubers at night time, but otherwise transportation was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephane

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

A tomber par terre

Thomas and Alice were amazing, we loved it there, they are filled with beautiful heart ;Always willing to help and to give good recommendation at anytime. The guest house is sublime, Very well maintained. the breakfast and the chilling area were our favorite part of the guest house, so beautiful with an amazing view. We loved the fact that they organised special breakfast every everyday. we surely love to come back. Thank you thomas and Alice for your warmed welcome. Aline & Stephane
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Einfaches B&B mit tollem Frühstück und fantastischer Aussicht. Bei der Buchung der Zimmer sollte man darauf achten eins der größeren Räume zu buchen, da es auch kleine Zimmer gab, die für uns deutlich zu klein gewesen wären. Das Zimmer mit King Size Bett war für uns super. Thomas, Alice und das Team Monty und Fanny waren stets bemüht hilfsbereit aber zurückhaltend zu sein. Im Höut und About gibt es auch ein Wellness Spa, bei dem kostengünstig Beauty Trestments und Massagen angeboten werden. Uns hat es an wirklich nichts gefehlt und wer dem Stadttroubel ein wenig entkommen will ist bestens beraten hier unterzukommen. Um eine noch bessere Erfahrung zu haben, wäre es toll wenn der Gemeinschaftsraum z.B. noch bis Mitternacht genutzt werden könnte und wenn es liegen am Pool zum Sonnen geben würde. Zur Stromverfügbarkeit beim Load Shedding und zur fehlenden Klimaanlage kann ich nichts sagen, da wir hiermit an den 4 Tagen, an denen wir da waren, keine Probleme hatten.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great place in Houtbay

The guest house is beautiful and the view while you sit and have breakfast is breath talking!!! Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Ola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bra boende med bra service. Internet fungerade dock inte när vi var där.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Petra

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

Exellent accueil ,très belle vue

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

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

GMC H&A

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022