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Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro

4.0 star property
4-star Edwardian guest house near St. James Beach

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A cozy room with a wooden staircase, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a large window with a view of trees.
A cozy hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair and a small table, a view of the sea through the windows, and a ceiling fan.
A table set for a meal with various dishes, a glass of white wine, and a tiered dessert stand.
A white building with a central entrance, stone walls, and a mountainous backdrop.
A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, a wooden chair, and a bookshelf with books and decorative items.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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88 Main Road, St. James, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7945
  • Place, Table Mountain National Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St. James Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Kalk Bay Harbour
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Cowrie: Extra large, Excellent Sea-views

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a fireplace, and a shelf with decorative items.

Cowrie: Extra large, Excellent Sea-views

  • Ocean view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Murex: Groundfloor, Garden View

A hotel room with a brick fireplace, a bed with a white and black striped bedspread, a wooden shelf with towels, and a large arched doorway.

Murex: Groundfloor, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Urchin: Large, excellent sea-view

A hotel room with a tufted headboard, a bed with white linens, two nightstands with lamps and decorative items, and a green throw blanket.

Urchin: Large, excellent sea-view

  • Sea view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Clam: Large, mountain view

A bedroom with a wooden wardrobe, a bed with white bedding, a leather armchair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Clam: Large, mountain view

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Nautilus: Medium, sea/mountain view

A neatly made bed with a hat, pillows, and a decorative plant.

Nautilus: Medium, sea/mountain view

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Whelk: Medium, sea-view

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Whelk: Medium, sea-view

  • Sea view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Conch: Standard, no view

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, towel rack, and a Fieldbar coffee machine.

Conch: Standard, no view

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Abalone: Standard, mountain view

A neatly made bed with white linens and a black pillow, a small wooden nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a Fieldbar coffee machine.

Abalone: Standard, mountain view

  • Mountain view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Oyster: Standard, sea-view

A neatly made bed with white linens and a black pillow, a small wooden nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a Fieldbar coffee machine.

Oyster: Standard, sea-view

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

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this Kalk Bay guesthouse, you'll find St. James Beach and Save Our Seas Shark Education Centre. Rhodes Cottage Museum and Kalk Bay Harbour are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Table Mountain National Park - 3 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St. James Beach - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kalk Bay Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kalk Bay Harbour - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Muizenberg Beach - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • St. James Station - 3 min walk
  • Cape Town Station - 24 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lekker Kalk Bay - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Olympia Café & Deli - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Folk Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kalky's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Kalk Bay Cafe - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro

4-star Edwardian guest house near St. James Beach
Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro offers its guests a full-service spa. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro. Free self parking is available.

This Edwardian Cape Town guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1926
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro offers 9 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the guesthouse's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 200 for adults and ZAR 100 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Playground
  • Private wine tours
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours
  • Winery release events

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 500

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets welcome with a deposit of ZAR 500 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 250.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 100.0 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 200 for adults and ZAR 100 for children
  • Pet deposit: ZAR 500 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 500 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 100.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 250.0 per day

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 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

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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Sonnekus & Bistro Cape Town
Sonnekus Boutique Hotel Bistro
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro to the airport?

Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro is 22.9 mi (42-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 Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro?

As of Aug 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro on Aug 18, 2026 start from $68, 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 Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro.

How close is Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 4-minute walk from St. James Beach and 3-minute walk from Danger Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 200 for adults and ZAR 100 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro?

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

Is there free parking at Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro have a pool?

Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro does not have a pool.

Does Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro have a spa?

This guesthouse has a spa, which features massages.

How close is Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro to downtown Cape Town?

Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro is 13.8 mi away from Cape Town.

Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 179 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely boutique hotel in easy walking distance to all the shops and restaurants of Kalk Bay. Very friendly host and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of False Bay with beach access directly across the street. Easy to walk to Kalk Bay or Muizenberg for restaurants, bars, and shopping. Friendly staff. Free street parking in front of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

per

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best location in Kalk Bay, across from the most beautiful beach. Hotel is quaint, staff are wonderful, and menu at restaurant is adequate to stay put and keep things simple. Extra amenities like a beach umbrella or hat available which made it even lovelier. Hotel itself is a bit dated and could use a deep cleaning (it’s old and on the beach so understandable!) but overall it was a fantastic stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed Sonnekus hotel. Very quaint design and details. I’d recommend to other travellers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and very helpful. Room clean & comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great reception and hosts while on site. Quiet comfortable rooms.perfect relaci g atmosphere. Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Regrettably the weather shrouded the mountain during this stay so unable to view the mountain. Nevertheless room was clean and comfortable, without too much noise. Ideal for this business trip. Only negative was the lack of service at breakfast. Waited in vain for more than 30 minutes for staff to take an order.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert Malcolm Crisler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bed was very comfortable. Josef and Thelma did an excellent job hosting us.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We were given a room that was not the same room that we booked online and it was quite noisy as it was in the front of the hotel near the road. But they had one more room available in the back of the hotel, which was quiet and allowed us to switch rooms. That was much better. They were very accommodating about that and very hospitable. Very kind staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Koen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely recommended!

Great little hotel close to the sea. Really loved the atmosphere!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredible place with incredibly friendly and helpful staff. If I come back in Cape Town, I will definitely come back to this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Giulia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sonnekus never fails to disappoint. Great area, lovely staff, comfortable rooms. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yiu Kuen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great option for accomodation by the ocean near Cape Town. My room and bathroom were spacious and clean. Staff was accommodating to my arriving very late (after midnight). Parking is a bit tricky but it pays off to be close to all of the wonderful restaurants and shopping in Kalk Bay. I would come back if ever in this area again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
K.A.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short but wonderful stay

Excellent! Our first floor room was spacious and well decorated with all ameneties including tea/coffee, fridge, beach towels etc. TV had Netflix etc. More St James than Kalk Bay but only 10mins walk to Kalk Bay. Breakfast was excluded but we just added and the choice was extensive. parking was available just around the corner. Only two comments which did not bother us was that the room had no air-con but was very cool. Overhead fan and open windows were fine. The only other comment its that the road is quite busy and the odd train passes by but we would still definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our check in went well until I discovered they had a wrong name at which point they said the pipes were broken and moved us to a different property. Interesting that when they thought we were someone else, the room was ok. We had to ask about the included breakfast. All was fine, although the new place, not as cozy and not within walking distance of another family members booking made on purpose close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

karen

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The shower was not working upon arrival. The next day, the shower worked, but it was leaking heavily. Also, I dropped a vitamin on the floor. When I went to pick it up, I looked under the bed. The floor under the bed was filthy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Madeleine

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
More 5-star hostel than hotel. Overall we enjoyed our stay but: There is no bistro, as claimed. Staff was very helpful however when it came to heating the frozen food we bought in town. Breakfast is nice but expensive. The staff does not agree with the information online that breakfast can be added for 200 rand. A number of the stated services does not actually exist, tex it said there would be a welcome drink and other benefits but the hotel doesn’t even seem to have a liquor license. It needs some love, and the website information an update. The space has suffered from wear and tear since the photos were taken. The common spaces are really odd and uncosy. Which was a shame for us who were spending our evenings on the terrace. - We were saved from feeling like we had been lured here with false information and glamorised pictures by the fact that the staff is really lovely - if a little disorganised - and the town, st James and Kalk Bay really great to visit. - If you’re travelling with children (or just like your peace and quiet) I recommend a Mountain View room and as they are nice and quiet whereas the sea view rooms overlook the road and the cars and trains go roaring by. Also, the crib is broken and the hotel does not provide bedsheets. Overall the hotel needs a remake and more honest advertising. It’s a great spot which could be lifted by easy measures, like throwing out old plants, lighting the fire and candles a/replacing some furniture would really lift it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Trevlig personal och vi blev upgraded till ett stort och vackert rum med havsutsikt, öppen spis och badkar. I rummet fanns allt vi behövde, kylskåp och te. Jättefin uteplats med café att äta frukost på. Mitt emot från en lugn strand och strandpromenad
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ilse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wat een geweldig hotel!! Prachtig onderhouden, uitstekende locatie om alles te verkennen. En ontbijt is heerlijk! Wij waren hier 3 nachten en zouden het iedereen aanraden.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ceceilia

Homely place, warm and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

stephane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An ideal place to stay in the peninsula area

Very kind hosts, immediate service, very good breakfast, huge room with several windows and stunning views on the sea and the mountains
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

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