10/10 Excellent
Phil, England
Jul 13, 2014
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Somerton Manor
5.0 star property
Upscale Colonial guest house in Somerset West
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Breakfast included
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Gym
Explore the area
13 Somerset Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7130
- Lourensford Wine EstatePlace, Lourensford Wine Estate2 min drive
- Erinvale Golf ClubPlace, Erinvale Golf Club7 min drive
- Vergelegen Wine EstatePlace, Vergelegen Wine Estate7 min drive
- Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)20 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Standard Room
Standard Room
- 258 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Deluxe Room
Deluxe Room
- 280 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
View all photos for Superior Room
Superior Room
- Garden view
- 334 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
View all photos for Family Room
Family Room
- Garden view
- 646 sq ft
- Sleeps 4
- 4 Twin Beds
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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 Lourensford Wine Estate and Helderberg Nature Reserve. Ster-Kinekor Somerset and Waterkloof Wines are also within 3 miles (5 km).
What's nearby
- Lourensford Wine Estate - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
- Erinvale Golf Club - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles
- Vergelegen Wine Estate - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
- Camps Bay Beach - 37 min drive - 36.0 miles
- Boulders Beach - 47 min drive - 38.4 miles
Getting around
- Van Der Stel Station - 9 min walk
- Cape Town Bellville Station - 26 min drive
- Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
- Pajamas & Jam - 2 min drive
- Burger King - 2 min drive
- Casa Valdez - 11 min walk
- Bootlegger Coffee Company - 16 min walk
- Proof Bar - 17 min walk
About this property
Somerton Manor
Upscale Colonial guest house in Somerset West
As a guest of Somerton Manor, you'll find an outdoor pool, a 24-hour health club, a hot tub, and a sauna. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily.
There's an onsite business center. Event space at this guesthouse measures 538 square feet (50 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Somerton Manor. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. A roundtrip airport shuttle and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Cape Town guesthouse.
- 10 guestrooms or units
- 2 levels
- 2 buildings
- 538 sq ft of conference space
- 50 sq m of conference space
- Built in 1971
- English breakfast (free)
- Poolside lounge chairs
- Umbrellas for the pool
- Business facilities
- Conference space
- Coffee in lobby
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Staff is multilingual
- Front-desk safe
- Tour and ticket information
- Concierge
- Wedding services available
- Pool or billiards table
- Library
- Garden
- Newspapers in lobby (free)
- Fireplace in lobby
- Television in lobby
- Smoking in designated areas
- Bar or lounge
Somerton Manor offers 10 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, slippers, designer toiletries, and bidets. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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Property amenities
Family friendly
- Laundry facilities
- Outdoor pool
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Free self parking on site
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
- Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
- A bar/lounge
- Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
- 24-hour health club
- Billiards/pool table
- Free bicycle rentals
- Hot tub
- Library
- Outdoor pool
- Personal motorized watercraft
- Sauna
- TV in common areas
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Entertainment
- TV with premium cable/satellite channels
Bedroom
- Down comforter
- Egyptian cotton sheets
Bathroom
- Bidet
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Designer toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Shower/bathtub combination
- Slippers
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free bottled water
More
- Ceiling fan
- 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: 9:00 PM
Express check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
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.
- Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 450 per vehicle
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 major credit cards
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.
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 accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club.
We should mention
- Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
Property is also known as
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Somerton Manor House
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Somerton Manor to the airport?
Somerton Manor is 21.3 mi (28-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Somerton Manor have an airport shuttle?
Somerton Manor offers an airport shuttle, for a charge of ZAR 450 per vehicle.
How close is Somerton Manor to the beach?
This guesthouse is 7 mi (20-min drive) from Bikini Beach and 12.9 mi (22-min drive) from Cool Bay. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Somerton Manor offer free breakfast?
Somerton Manor offers free English breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Is there a casino at Somerton Manor?
No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.
What time is check-in at Somerton Manor?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Somerton Manor?
This guesthouse offers free self parking.
Does Somerton Manor have a pool?
Somerton Manor features an outdoor pool.
Does Somerton Manor have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.
How close is Somerton Manor to downtown Cape Town?
Somerton Manor is 27.4 mi away from Cape Town.
Somerton Manor Reviews
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Exceptional
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10/10
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