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Cap Serein Guest House

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Executive Cottage, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Terrace | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, cleaning supplies
Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Garden Area | View from room
Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Garden View | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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17 Saddlers Row, Hout Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7806
  • World of Birds
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Llandudno Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Hout Bay Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Garden Area | Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Garden Area

  • 377 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Garden View | Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Garden View

  • 377 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Garden Area | Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Cottage, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Terrace | Terrace/patio

Executive Cottage, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Terrace

  • 646 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About this property

Cap Serein Guest House

4-star guest house in Hout Bay
An outdoor pool, a hot tub, and spa services are available at this guesthouse. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Cap Serein Guest House offers 3 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are couples treatment room(s) available. Services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures.
Cap Serein Guest House features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. This Cape Town guesthouse also offers spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Cap Serein Guest House has designated areas for smoking.

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 200 for adults and ZAR 100 for children

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Books
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from September 14 2023 to September 7 2026 (dates subject to change).

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
1 child, 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 available for ZAR 400.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ZAR 200 for adults and ZAR 100 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 400.00 per room (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 400.0 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 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
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
24-hour pool access
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

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Cap Serein Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Royston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cap Serein , is very beautiful and serene. Petra and Kurt are very helpful in making my stay comfortable. I don’t have enough praise for this place, highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Pierre

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spectacular views
Petra is a lovely host and went the proverbial extra mile. Had a lovely time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Troy, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Handy to the airport (30mins) and a great location for exploring Cape Town and environs: beaches - Hout Bay, Camps Bay, (15mins), Kirstenbosch Botanic Gardens(15mins), Constantia wine district (15mins) and the Cape Peninsula via way of the cliff-hanging Chapmans Peak road. Not to mention Cape Town itself just 15mins away over the Camp Bay road pass. The breakfasts were absolutely amazing and set you up for a full day of activities!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michelle , fort lauderdale, fl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful and serene
The property is gorgeous and the room was great. Kurt and Petra have an amazing spot with great hospitality. My boyfriend and I came down with a stomach bug and had to spend the entire day in bed, not allowing us to enjoy what Cap Serein truly had to offer. We hope to come back for another visit and enjoy the hospitality and great food provided. We would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

sarsh, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing place with fab view
We stayed in Avignon room.garden ,pool and view are exactly as on the pictures.lovely garden , relaxing and friendly host. Room is very big and Comfortable although a bit dark and one can see Hout bay in the distance.nice big bathroom. One problem wax the internet access, we like planning things and looking at routes/menus...and there is no net in your room you have to go back at the front t of the house by the pool to be able to use it which is a bit of a pain at night or if weather not so good

10/10 Excellent

chris, yorkshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Idyllic
Beautiful location with stunning views of valley down to the bay! Perfect, relaxing would come back in a jiffy!

10/10 Excellent

nick, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet out of the way guest house
Situated at the top of Hout Bay the guest house is a quiet oasis with a beautiful secluded garden. The rooms are comfortable and well maintained. Our host made us feel ever so welcome and went above and beyond to help us with things. This is what made the experience stand out. You will need a car and Otis quite a walk down (and back) to Hout Bay.

10/10 Excellent

jojo, Houston, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing and enjoyable
My visit was too short as I only spent one evening there. The location of the guesthouse was perfect for visiting Cape Town and Table Mountain. The family was so pleasant and welcoming. The room was decorated beautifully and was very clean and comfortable. The grounds were impeccable and it was relaxing to hear the birds while in the gardens.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir hatten einen wundervollen Aufenthalt in dieser Unterkunft für unsere Tage in Kapstadt. Wir hatten ein sauberes Zimmer, ein bequemes Bett und guten WLAN-Empfang. Das Beste an der Unterkunft waren jedoch die Gastgeber. Wir haben den Herren des Hauses zwar nicht kennengelernt aber er bereitet ein sehr gutes, leckeres Frühstück zu mit Ei in allen Variationen und selbst gebackenen Muffins oder Cookies. Die Gastgeberin hat uns für Kapstadt und Südafrika wertvolle Tipps geben können und hat geduldig auf alle unsere Fragen geantwortet. Von unseren insgesamt 8 Unterkünften in Südafrika unser persönlicher Platz 1. Falls wir je wieder nach Kapstadt reisen, ist diese Unterkunft unsere erste Wahl!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spitze
Super Lage, sehr aufmerksame Gastgeber..rundum eine tolle Location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dennis, Berlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kleines,herzlich familiär geführtes Haus, sehr schön gelegen. Ideal als Ausgangspunkt für Unternehumgen in Kapstadt und Umgebung. Wir haben uns rundherum wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Oas
Mycket trevligt boende med fin utsikt över viken utanför den trevliga orten Hout Bay. Fin trädgård samt terass med pool och bubbelpool. Rekommenderas starkt!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Returning guests
Petra is a lovely host and we are returning guests really appreciating it all. Only small bad thing is the WiFi that is not extended to the guesthouse and very slow on site. But food awesome, location quiet and private and beds very comfortable. Book your stay here and you won’t regret.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nur zu empfehlen!
Wir haben die letzten Tage unserer Rundreise auf der wirklich hübschen Anlage des Cap Serein Guest House verbracht. Es hat uns den Abschied nochmal deutlich erschwert! Die Unterkunft lädt aufgrund ihrer Sicht auf die Bucht von Hout Bay, den Pool, das wirklich saubere und schöne Zimmer sowie die tolle Gastfreundschaft der Gastgeber zum Entspannen ein. Außerdem sind alle Ziele im Großraum Kapstadt mit dem Mietwagen schnell zu erreichen. Die Gastgeberin kam uns bei der Planung der Urlaubstage mit vielen Tipps zur Hilfe. Sie gibt sich wirklich äußerst viel Mühe auf Fragen und Wünsche einzugehen, so erhielten wir aufgrund eines sehr frühen Ausfluges auf Wunsch auch ein entsprechend rechtzeitiges Frühstück. Gerade als Deutsche, wenn man seine geliebten Brötchen vermisst, ist man hier an richtiger Adresse. Die Auswahl an Wurst und Käse ist hier sehr gut, was vom afrikanischen Standard nicht zu behaupten ist. Die Gastgeber antworteten im Vorhinein auch nach Kontaktaufnahme per Email sehr schnell, was eine Buchung sehr angenehm gestaltete. Unsere letzten Tage in Südafrika haben wir uns genau so vorgestellt und würden deshalb jederzeit wiederkommen!

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia, Sweden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to stay
We stayed for one night at this fantastic guesthouse and yes - we wish we could have stayed longer. Petra was an excellent host and her husband really spoiled us with fantastic cooking. After a few trips to south africa with great dinner in many places we had high expectations but still they we able to really exceed. So - Whatever you do - don't miss the dinner in the evening, worth every penny. We made use of both the pool and the jacuzzi, with the beautiful scenery in the background overlooking the ocean view and bay. The place is safe, peaceful and quiet. The downsides are few, the wi-fi doesn't reach all the rooms and its kind of tricky to find (if you use GPS look for the street address not map location) but in the end it doesn't matter that much because our stay was all in all great and we would recommend this to everyone going to Hout Bay South Africa.