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Strand Guesthouse - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Cape Town with beach bars

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Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Cottage | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Located in Somerset West, Strand Guesthouse - Hostel offers a refreshing escape with six beach bars and a peaceful garden. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi and barbecue facilities for outdoor meals. The guesthouse is consistently praised for its excellent location.

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Honeymoon Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Honeymoon Room

Highlights

Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Microwave
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Kitchenette
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Microwave
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Cottage | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Cottage

Highlights

Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Microwave
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Strand Guesthouse - Hostel is in Somerset West, a neighborhood in Cape Town. 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 going on at Markötter Sports Complex, or consider a night out at Blue Creek Weddings and Functions.
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3 Diaz Street, Strand, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7140

What's nearby

  • Cheetah Outreach - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Harmony Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Lourensford Wine Estate - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Erinvale Golf Club - 11 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Vergelegen Wine Estate - 11 min drive - 5.7 miles

Getting around

  • Strand Station - 11 min walk
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 31 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nando's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Flameros - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Belgian Waffle House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jackson and Black - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Roman's Pizza - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Strand Guesthouse - Hostel

Hostel located in Somerset West
Strand Guesthouse - Hostel provides amenities like 6 beach bars and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Strand Guesthouse - Hostel have comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Kitchenettes with microwaves
  • 40-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Secured self parking on site (ZAR 90 per day)

Food and drink

  • 6 beach bars

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, 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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 380 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 190 (one-way), (from 8 to 15 years old)
  • Secured self parking fee: ZAR 90 per day

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Property is also known as

Strand Guesthouse Hostel Cape Town
Strand Guesthouse Hostel
Strand Hostel Cape Town
Strand Guesthouse - Hostel Cape Town
Strand Guesthouse - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at Strand Guesthouse - Hostel?

Self parking is available for ZAR 90 per day.

What time is check-in at Strand Guesthouse - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Strand Guesthouse - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does Strand Guesthouse - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 380 per person applies.

Where is Strand Guesthouse - Hostel located?

Located in Somerset West, this hostel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Strand Golf Club, Cheetah Outreach, and Flagstone Winery. Ster-Kinekor Somerset and Harmony Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). Strand Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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