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Somerset View Guest House

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3 Way View (3) | Beach/ocean view
Reception
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
A View 2 Sea (2) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
3 Way View (3) | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
32 Abelia St, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7130
  • Cheetah Outreach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Lourensford Wine Estate
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Erinvale Golf Club
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Double Room

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Double Room

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 For All (1) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

1 For All (1)

  • 25 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A View 2 Sea (2) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

A View 2 Sea (2)

  • 24.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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3 Way View (3) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

3 Way View (3)

  • 27.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Luxury Twin Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A View 4 you (4) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

A View 4 you (4)

  • 20.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

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Take 5 (5) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Take 5 (5)

  • 25.5 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Somerset View Guest House

Guesthouse in Cape Town with free parking
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 on-site.
Somerset View Guest House offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Digital televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. 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 guest house include an outdoor pool.
During your stay at Somerset View Guest House, you'll be close to Ster-Kinekor Somerset. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Ster-Kinekor Somerset and 5 minutes from Cheetah Outreach
  • Airport and beach shuttle service available for a fee
As a guest of Somerset View Guest House, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. Somerset View Guest House also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Cape Town guest house is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM.
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Reservations are 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 transport

  • 24-hour return 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 centre
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 350.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately ZAR 126.50 for adults and from 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Somerset View Guest House offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests arriving after 2:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival.
Property Registration Number 2020/216182/07

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 10 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 28 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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 traveller
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 traveller
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

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