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Reviews of Poseidon Guest House

15 Marlin Crescent, 7806 Hout Bay, South Africa

#3 of 26 B&Bs and Inns in Hout Bay

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 307 hotel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    9.6

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  • Reviewed: 4 September 2025

    10
    The most amazing, beautiful view in probably one of Cape Town's best towns! Awesome hosts too!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Our hosts were amazing. Very friendly and accommodating. No request was too much effort. Breakfast times were flexible on request. We also loved their dogs! Added bonus was a free room upgrade due to availability!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    9.0
    Highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Danie and Jani, our hosts, were very friendly and informative. We had some very interesting conversations with them. The view from the yard to the bay is truly one of a kind!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing stay start to finish. Highly recommend.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    9.0
    Beautiful Hout Bay
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stunning views of Hout Bay. A very warm and welcoming environment has been created at Poseidon thanks to the wonderful hosts. More than just a night's accommodation.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    10
    Special place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect.

    We had the most wonderful stay at Poseidon Guest House. Danie and Jannie are wonderful hosts. Our room was excellent and the view was incredible. Breakfast was yummy, made with care and attention to detail, served with really good company. Will definitely return when back in the Cape. Highly recommend.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    9.0
    Pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Literally exceptional in every sense. The place is nice and lovely and got a beautiful panoramic view with amazing hosts who are very informative and good chef :) Homemade breakfast is so perfect to start the day. We had a good time. I really recommend this place if you are looking for a place to stay in Hout Bay area

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    10
    Perfection.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Hosts were incredible. The hospitality was incredible. Comfortable. Clean. Perfect in every way.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2025

    10
    Wonderful spot for exploring Cape Town!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful house and property. Danie and Janni were the best hosts making homemade bread each morning for a delicious breakfast. Comfortable rooms. We loved our stay and hope to come back!!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2025

    10
    Do yourself a favor and book it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    This place is fantastic! The rooms were very comfortable and well appointed, stylishly decorated, the breakfasts were delicious and plentiful and it is run by two of the nicest people you could ever hope to meet. I hope my travels take me back to the area soon so that I can stay at this absolute gem of a B&B again.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The view over the bay is exceptional and the interior design of the house is very tasteful and soulful. Janni and Dani were excellent hosts, cooks and guides. Don't hesitate to ask for travel tips. Last but not least there were the best dogs, if you wish to interact with them, Rufus and Winnie who are both adorable and would make you want to stay around with them.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2025

    10
    Lovely place, lovely hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 19 nights

    We spent almost three weeks at Poseidon Guest House back in February and it was great. Danie and Janie are lovely hosts and made sure we were well taken care of during the entire stay. They provided recommendations, assisted with travel arrangements, fed us incredible breakfast every morning, joined us for the occasional glass of wine on their beautiful terrace and much more. The guest house is located in Hangberg, with a stunning view over Hout Bay. A car is recommended to reach the town center and beach. Free parking is available. From Hout Bay, it's also just a short car ride to Camps Bay/Cape Town, Constantia winelands and Noordhoek via the famous Chapman's Peak Drive. The rooms are very charming and comfortable, all with balconies/terraces and a nice view of the garden/pool and/or Hout Bay. There's a mini fridge available to store drinks and snacks. Common areas of the house, both indoor and outdoor, are beautifully decorated and very stylish, inviting guests to hang out and relax. All in all: a great place to both chill and explore the area. Thank you Danie and Janie, we will be back!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    10
    Great value for money and the best view of Hout Bay harbour
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Parking is secure but owing to location, is steep and requires good driving skills.

    Excellent view and hosts very friendly and accommodating. Felt very safe and secure.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    9.0
    Beautiful
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You have to pass through the informal settelment to get to the House. So walking around from the House is a no no. You would need to drive out of the area park and then walk around. We felt safe... and the Hosts assured us its safe.

    The View was Amazing. I felt Safe.. the Breakfast was Amazing. I could not complain about anything... Danie and Janie was so accomodating and were amazing Hosts.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2025

    10
    Amazing views
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing views over the water and mountains. Lovely hosts and a delicious breakfast - especially the mushrooms. Bed was one of best I’ve slept in - fantastic quality bedding.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful views! Friendly service! Loved our stay there 😁

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2025

    10
    Everething fine. I will stay here again in my next Cape trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice view, staff and breakfast

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Awesome view. Rooms cleaned daily. Sumptuous and wonderfully presented free breakfast personally served by our hosts. Very kind and helpful hosts even going out of their way to take us, in their car, to the bus stop, to a nearby restaurant, even servicing one of us to the pharmacy and back.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful house and rooms, gorgeous view, lekker breakfast and heartfelt conversations - everything here for a beautiful, relaxing vacation.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2025

    10
    Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing experience! Friendly hosts, tasty breakfast (tried fruit bowl and pancakes - both delicious). The property is nicely decorated, we enjoyed the view over the bay.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2025

    8.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is not what I expected

    Breakfast was great.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2025

    8.0
    The staff were very friendly and catered for our needs. The breakfast was also acceptionally good, I really enjoyed thei
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was very clean and neat. The mountain and the beach views were very stunning.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2025

    10
    A great spot to stay in Hout Bay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Gorgeous views close to the harbour and the kayak adventure tours. Very comfortable and spacious room with a balcony and welcoming hosts

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2025

    10
    Hout Bay stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great friendly host, lovely views, and clean and comfortable accommodation. Breakfast was very good. Would without a doubt recommend Poseidon Guest House.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2025

    9.0
    A long way from Morroco
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Danni and Yanni have worked so hard to give their guests a special experience. The lads were the perfect hosts, and the house is gorgeous, beautiful view across the bay, and the dogs Rufus and Winnie will keep you entertained. Breakfast was like tea at the Ritz and nothing was too much trouble for our hosts. Loved it 😆

    Stayed in March 2025

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