Albourne Boutique Guest House

4.0 star property
4-star adults-only guest house in Somerset West

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lounge
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
61 Lourensford Road, Somerset West, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7130
  • Lourensford Wine Estate
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Erinvale Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Vergelegen Wine Estate
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Single Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Double Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Double or Twin Room

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Classic Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Somerset West stay.With a stay at this Somerset West guesthouse, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lourensford Wine Estate and 2 miles (3 km) of Helderberg Nature Reserve. Morgenster Wine Farm and Ster-Kinekor Somerset are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Lourensford Wine Estate - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Morgenster Wine Farm - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Erinvale Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Cheetah Outreach - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Vergelegen Wine Estate - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Somerset West Station - 4 min drive
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 27 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Checkers - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Merkava Coffee Roastery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sanook - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bootlegger Coffee Company - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Roman's Pizza - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Albourne Boutique Guest House

4-star adults-only guest house in Somerset West
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Albourne Boutique Guest House. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Cape Town guesthouse.

  • 1 floor
  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 1996
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
Albourne Boutique Guest House offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 12 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 12 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: ZAR 50.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 12 years old aren't allowed.

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Albourne Boutique Guest House to the airport?

Albourne Boutique Guest House is 20.5 mi (22-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 Albourne Boutique Guest House?

As of May 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Albourne Boutique Guest House on Jun 9, 2025 start from $111.49, excluding 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 Albourne Boutique Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Albourne Boutique Guest House offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Albourne Boutique Guest House to the beach?

This guesthouse is 8.3 mi (25-min drive) from Bikini Beach and 14.1 mi (24-min drive) from Cool Bay. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Albourne Boutique Guest House offer free breakfast?

Albourne Boutique Guest House offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Albourne Boutique Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Albourne Boutique Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Albourne Boutique Guest House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Albourne Boutique Guest House have a pool?

Albourne Boutique Guest House features an outdoor pool.

Does Albourne Boutique Guest House have a spa?

This guesthouse doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Albourne Boutique Guest House to downtown Cape Town?

Albourne Boutique Guest House is 27.2 mi away from Cape Town.

Albourne Boutique Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

CONSTANTINOS

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

Great experience at Albourne Boutique Guest House.

Very good,would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gert

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

A truly great place to stay

This is such an amazing place to stay at. Glen and the team make you feel so at home and nothing is too much trouble - even waiting for me to check in at 22:00! Breakfasts are wonderful! Rooms are large and open. Beds are very comfy! Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

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

Must stay place in Somerset West

What a wonderful place to stay. Everyone was so helpful and the breakfast was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely building in a beautiful garden and a good pool. Staff all very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My mother spent a week and she was so well looked after by the staff. Thank you to everyone for making her stay so pleasant.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jana

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

Albourne Guest House

I was very impressed with the service and cleanliness of the establishment. We will definitely be back in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deon

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

Albourne Guest House excellent

Everything about the experience was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Helen

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

Uncomfortable

We were charged extra and felt watched and not welcome
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Omar

It's a lovely setting. The rooms are spacious and love the tranquility
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Mr Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We only stayed overnight checking in 2100 and leaving 0900 but would have no hesitation in booking again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Coenraad

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

Nice

Right from checkin everything was great. As it was a business trip I needed to check in late (after 6pm) and when I rang and asked they told me I can check in any time until 10:30pm The room was clean and everything working and well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sanet

Friendly welcome

Very nice atmosphere with really friendly welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Lynn

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

Delightful

Superb guest house with excellent friendly service. Lovely spacious rooms - shower water tended to run out every time. Beautiful fire going every night. I would have loved a nice mug in the room for tea and a jug of fresh milk instead of UHT sachets.

10/10 Excellent

orit

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

תענוג!!!

המלון פשוט תענוג!!בעל המקום ואשתו ידידותיים ומאד נעימים המליצו ובנו לנו מסלול טיול מקסים להמשך.המקום מטופח מושקע ומעוצב.החדר ענק יפה מאובזר היטב באווירה מפנקת .הגינה מטופחת.ארוחת בקר מצוינת ומגוונת.פשוט תענוג של מקום!!!

10/10 Excellent

Attie

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very restful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Louis

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

Home away from home!

What a friendly group of people! Great service, professional, and efficient. Peaceful and beautiful surroundings, and a well maintained old manor house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017