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Somerset View Guest House

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star guest house in Somerset West

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A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area, a patterned quilt on the bed, and a small kitchenette area.
A modern living room with wicker furniture, a flat-screen TV, and artwork on the walls.
A modern kitchen with a glass dining table, clear chairs, and a tiled floor.
A backyard with a swimming pool, a covered patio with chairs, and a view of a distant cityscape.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a balcony with a railing, and a city view at night.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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32 Abelia St, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7130
  • Place, Heidelberg Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ster-Kinekor Somerset
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Cheetah Outreach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 1 For All (1)

A person in a wheelchair at a white table with a laptop, a bed with a quilt, and an air conditioner on the wall.

1 For All (1)

  • Ocean view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for A View 2 Sea (2)

A modern living room with wicker furniture, a flat-screen TV, and artwork on the walls.

A View 2 Sea (2)

  • Bay view
  • 265 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 3 Way View (3)

A neatly made bed with white linens and a red blanket, a bedside table with a lamp, and wall-mounted light fixtures.

3 Way View (3)

  • Bay view
  • 295 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for A View 4 you (4)

A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, bedside tables, wall-mounted lamps, and framed pictures on the wall.

A View 4 you (4)

  • Garden view
  • 219 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Take 5 (5)

A room with a bed, a chair, and a small table. There are two framed pictures on the wall.

Take 5 (5)

  • 274 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, chair, and two paintings on the wall.

Economy Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 142 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a brick wall, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a small white cabinet.

Economy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 142 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Luxury Twin Room

  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Somerset West stay.Your stay at this Somerset West guesthouse places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Ster-Kinekor Somerset and Cheetah Outreach. Strand Golf Club and Flagstone Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Heidelberg Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Ster-Kinekor Somerset - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Cheetah Outreach - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Helderberg Nature Reserve - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Lourensford Wine Estate - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles

Getting around

  • Firgrove Station - 3 min drive
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 25 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪CafĂ© OlĂ© - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Steffanie's Place - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Simply Asia - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Somerset View Guest House

3.5-star guest house in Somerset West
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 guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Somerset View Guest House offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 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)).

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

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

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 450 per day.

Property payment types

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: 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 450 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Somerset View Guest House to the airport?

Somerset View Guest House is 18.8 mi (25-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Somerset View Guest House?

As of Sep 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Somerset View Guest House on Sep 6, 2026 start from $130, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Somerset View Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Somerset View Guest House offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 632.50 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Somerset View Guest House to the beach?

This guesthouse is 11.7 mi (26-min drive) from Bikini Beach and 14.8 mi (26-min drive) from Cool Bay. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Somerset View Guest House offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Somerset View Guest House, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 126.50 for adults and ZAR 126.50 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Somerset View Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Somerset View Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Somerset View Guest House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Somerset View Guest House have a pool?

Somerset View Guest House features an outdoor pool.

Does Somerset View Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Somerset View Guest House to downtown Cape Town?

Somerset View Guest House is 24.8 mi away from 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

Reviews

Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JM

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

lynne

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Staff & service

One night in summer West

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MR

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

10/10 Excellent

Gaylen

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

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