Somerset View Guest House

3.5 star property

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3 Way View (3) | Beach/ocean view
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
3 Way View (3) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
3 Way View (3) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Beach/ocean view

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Cape Town, Western Cape
  • Cheetah Outreach
    5 min drive
  • McDonald's
    8 min walk
  • Firgrove Station
    3 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    25 min drive

Room options

Economy Double Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Double Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

1 For All (1)

  • 269 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

A View 2 Sea (2)

  • 265 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

3 Way View (3)

  • 295 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Twin Room

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

A View 4 you (4)

  • 219 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

Take 5 (5)

  • 274 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Somerset View Guest House

3.5-star guest house in Somerset West
An outdoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free guesthouse. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area are onsite.
Somerset View Guest House offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Digital television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)).

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.
Somerset View Guest House features an outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. For a surcharge, the property provides an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle. This Cape Town guesthouse also offers a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Complimentary secured self parking is available on site.

Somerset View Guest House is a smoke-free property.

A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (reservations required).

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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 on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

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
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets 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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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

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 350.0 per day

Property payment types

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 350.0 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 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

Property is also known as

Somerset View Cape Town
Somerset View Guest House Cape Town
Somerset View Guest House Guesthouse
Somerset View Guest House Guesthouse Cape Town

Somerset View Guest House Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 9 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

lynne

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Staff & service
One night in summer West
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

MR

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

10/10 Excellent

Henk

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

10/10 Excellent

JM

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Gaylen

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

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

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