About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Somerset View Guest House in Somerset West offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden views. Each room includes a minibar, TV, and free WiFi. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoy the year-round outdoor swimming pool, and utilise the outdoor fireplace. Free on-site private parking is available. Dining Experience: Breakfast options include continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and halal. Local specialities, warm dishes, juice, pancakes, cheese, and fruits are served. Convenient Location: Located 29 km from Cape Town International Airport, the guest house is near Helderberg Village Golf Club (3 km), Stellenbosch University (17 km), and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (45 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Halal

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
3 single beds
1 double bed
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Braham
    South Africa South Africa
    Good day, the stayover was superb . Thank you, Charl and Emsie for your excellent hospitality. We enjoy the weekend. Thank you
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent for wheelchair access and very helpful hosts.
  • Baisc
    Australia Australia
    The rooms and property is 6 star worthy. Clean and manicured to perfection. Truly a 6 star worthy
  • Pamela
    South Africa South Africa
    Breakfast was great and Karl and Emsie were fantastic hosts.
  • Barend
    South Africa South Africa
    The treatment they gave was excellent and everything was on its place it felt like home and they were very helpfull clean bedding and clean towels everyday to me is a big pluss
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Went the extra mile helping even on checkout when organising my next trip
  • Gershwin
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything! The have full dstv package, so i could watch the game hasstle free. The room was nice and tidy. Breakfast and laundry services was exceptional 👌 beds feels like it's draining every piece of tiredness out whet you hit on it. But most...
  • Ingrid
    South Africa South Africa
    Emsie and Carl are the most gracious hosts and made us feel very special. The best homemade muesli & cheese EVER! The care and attention to detail was wonderful. We are looking for an excuse to go back as we didn't want to leave.
  • Inge
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hosts and facilities were very good , every detail was thought off . Disabled room was excellent
  • Lombard
    South Africa South Africa
    Excellent location for my needs. Excellent breakfast. Comfortable and clean room. Will stay there again!

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Somerset View Guest House (Pty)Ltd

Company review score: 9.7Based on 45 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Somerset View Guest House is situated in the stunning Heldervue suburbs and lives up to its name with an incredible view overlooking the Helderberg basin and beachfront. Besides the view, guests are treated to a homey atmosphere with a personal touch to each room and wheelchair-friendly facilities. A well build family home fully renovated in 2019 to a luxurious 6 Bed Room Guest House. Stylish and modern furnished with pool and decks to enjoy the view. Outside facilities to enjoy breakfast outdoors. Private and designated parking. Universally Accessibility Room and facility.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

House rules

Somerset View Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 460 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 460 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardUnionPay credit card Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Somerset View Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

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