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Somerset View Guest House

Property class: 3.5

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A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area, a patterned quilt on the bed, and a small kitchenette area. - Somerset View Guest House (Cape Town)
A modern kitchen with a glass dining table, clear chairs, and a tiled floor. - Somerset View Guest House (Cape Town)
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a balcony with a railing, and a city view at night. - Somerset View Guest House (Cape Town)
A backyard with a swimming pool, a covered patio with chairs, and a view of a distant cityscape. - Somerset View Guest House (Cape Town)
A modern living room with wicker furniture, a flat-screen TV, and artwork on the walls. - Somerset View Guest House (Cape Town)
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities at Somerset View Guest House. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

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Room options

View all photos for 1 For All (1)

A person in a wheelchair at a white table with a laptop, a bed with a quilt, and an air conditioner on the wall.

1 For All (1)

  • Ocean view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A modern living room with wicker furniture, a flat-screen TV, and artwork on the walls.

A View 2 Sea (2)

  • Bay view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for 3 Way View (3)

A neatly made bed with white linens and a red blanket, a bedside table with a lamp, and wall-mounted light fixtures.

3 Way View (3)

  • Bay view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for A View 4 you (4)

A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, bedside tables, wall-mounted lamps, and framed pictures on the wall.

A View 4 you (4)

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

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A room with a bed, a chair, and a small table. There are two framed pictures on the wall.

Take 5 (5)

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Luxury Twin Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Somerset West, a neighborhood in Cape Town, Somerset View Guest House is near the airport and near theme parks. Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum and Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Spier Wine Estate and Dorp Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Markötter Sports Complex or Van der Stel. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. Visit our Cape Town travel guide
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32 Abelia St, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7130

What's nearby

  • A cheetah with a spotted coat and a black collar.
    Cheetah Outreach
    7 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Heidelberg Golf Club
    3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Ster-Kinekor Somerset
    6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Helderberg Nature Reserve
    8 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Lourensford Wine Estate
    9 min drive - 5.1 miles

Getting around

  • Firgrove Station
    3 min drive
  • Cape Town Bellville Station
    25 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)
    25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mugg & Bean
    3 min drive
  • Café Olé
    5 min drive
  • Tallahassee Spur Steak Ranch
    5 min drive
  • Simply Asia
    5 min drive
  • Steffanie's Place
    4 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle available on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM on weekends; ZAR 126.50 for adults and ZAR 126.50 for children
  • Couples/private dining
  • Hosted evening meal available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday for a fee of ZAR 287.50; reservation required

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; 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
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 450 per day

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ZAR 126.50 for adults and ZAR 126.50 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 632.50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 450 per day
  • Hosted evening meal: ZAR 287.50

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 2020/216182/07

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does Somerset View Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Somerset View Guest House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Somerset View 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 Somerset View Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Somerset View Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 632.50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Somerset View Guest House located?

Located in Somerset West, this guesthouse is within 3 mi (5 km) of Ster-Kinekor Somerset, Cheetah Outreach, and Strand Golf Club. Flagstone Winery is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away. Firgrove Station is 30 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Somerset View Guest House Reviews

8.0

Very Good

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Choose your room carefully

The host and his family are exemplary in their friendliness and service. Our room had a few quirks such a lack of privacy and movement sensors on the bathroom light, and very little space. Ask for one of the room in the main house - many of them have great views too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Realy nice place to stay an overnight or more

Realy nice helpful friendly …perfect place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

AS always the service and facilities were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely lovely place with friendly helpful service.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 28 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service

One night in summer West

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2019