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Waterstone Lodge

Property class: 4
4-star guest house in Somerset West

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The entrance of Waterstone Lodge with a checkered floor, an archway, and potted plants.
A dining area with a wooden table, cushioned benches, and a chandelier.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a swimming pool, and a house in the background.
A stone archway leading to a garden with a fire pit, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.
A reception area with a checkered floor, a desk with a computer, two chairs, a lamp, and a large sign with a logo.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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126 Irene Avenue, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7130
  • Place, Helderberg Nature Reserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lourensford Wine Estate
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Morgenster Wine Farm
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, a small round table, and a bench.

Waterstone Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a sofa, and two bedside tables with lamps.

Jonkershoek Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a hanging light fixture.

Helderberg Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a patterned lamp.

False Bay Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Boland Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a bench, a dresser, a TV, and a wardrobe.

Vineyard Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a TV on the wall.

Vergelegen Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a chandelier.

Waterberry Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a wardrobe.

Pool Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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 Helderberg are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Helderberg Nature Reserve - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Heidelberg Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Lourensford Wine Estate - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Morgenster Wine Farm - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Erinvale Golf Club - 9 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • Somerset West Station - 5 min drive
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 37 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chatters cafe and farmstall - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪3 Kitch3ns - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bossa Social Cafe & Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Steffanie's Place - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Waterstone Lodge

4-star guest house in Somerset West
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Waterstone Lodge. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Cape Town guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2014
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
Waterstone Lodge offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers. This Cape Town guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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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 uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • 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 accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should be aware that cats and dogs reside at this property
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 5 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 5 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Waterstone Lodge.

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

Waterstone Lodge Cape Town
Waterstone Cape Town
Waterstone Lodge Cape Town
Waterstone Lodge Guesthouse
Waterstone Lodge Guesthouse Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

How close is Waterstone Lodge to the airport?

Waterstone Lodge is 20.8 mi (28-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 Waterstone Lodge?

As of Aug 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterstone Lodge on Aug 31, 2026 start from $142, 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 Waterstone Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Waterstone Lodge offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Waterstone Lodge to the beach?

This guesthouse is 10.4 mi (28-min drive) from Bikini Beach and 15.3 mi (27-min drive) from Cool Bay. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Waterstone Lodge offer free breakfast?

Yes, Waterstone Lodge offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Waterstone Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Waterstone Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

Is there free parking at Waterstone Lodge?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Waterstone Lodge have a pool?

Waterstone Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does Waterstone Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Waterstone Lodge have a spa?

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

How close is Waterstone Lodge to downtown Cape Town?

Waterstone Lodge is 26 mi away from Cape Town.

Waterstone Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast. Clean room. Safe surroundings. Exceptional restaurant, Sreffanie's Place right across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

a

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, great venue!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brigitta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean room, it was good location for us. Friendly staff. Mattress was too soft for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect as always. Great staff & facilities. We’ll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

brett

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

Somerset break

Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rufaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An exceptional place to base oneself in the winelands. Superb accommodation, service and hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The only oom was great. Lovely bedding and quiet area. Hostess Charmaine was most helpful. We will definitely go back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Warrick

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

Little slice of heaven

What a beautiful place, comfortable bed clean room, awesome hospitality and advice on the local attractions, restaurants and wine farms. Fantastic fresh delicious breakfast cooked to perfection. What a spectacular stay even though it was just over night 10 out 10
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MOIRA

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

Serious value for money in beautiful Somerset West

Andrew is a fabulous host and couldn't do enough for us to ensure that we had a great stay. The lodge is comfortable, with many amenities offered to us so we didn't have to sit around in our rooms. The breakfast and the cappuccinos - excellent!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional facility. There is attention down to the smallest detail. The Lodge is located in a beautiful area of West Somerset. It is quiet and peaceful. The staff are outstanding.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I only stayed for a night but I felt very welcome. Waterstone's manager arranged for an early check-in and was extremely helpful throughout my stay. The facilities are modern, clean and convenient to Somerset West and Stellenbosch.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rudolph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a gem! Andrew and Charmaine are wonderful hosts, so friendly, and helpful with tips about restaurants in the area, and more. The guesthouse is wonderful. The furnishings, fixtures and fittings are modern and functional. The bed was comfy. The room amenities included a safe, small fridge, AC, TV and coffee/tea station. The bathroom was well appointed. The toiletries are top class. Breakfast (cooked to order) was delicious. All in all, a great experience. Easy to recommend. Thanks guys!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ramani

Disliked: Cleanliness
We arrived fairlly late at night off a delayed flight so were glad to have acc oomodation. however, I didnt get the impression that the room had been freshly cleaned or checked before our arrival. There was a proliferation of dead insects (beetles of some description) on the floor on in the bathroom. There was also a large clump of someone else's hair on the bathroom floor. The towels were stained and not thick and luxurious as one would expect of a property with an "exceptional" rating. It certainly did not live up to its rating. That being said, the ebd was comfortable and breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

A Very Enjoyable Visit

The hospitality at the Waterstone is top notch. We were greeted by Charmaine, who got us settled and made sure everything was taken care of on our arrival. The next morning we had breakfast out in the garden and pool area. Everything was fresh and delicious, in beautiful surroundings. Load shedding hit during breakfast hours, but Charmaine managed to keep the kitchen running and no one went without hot coffee or toast! Definitely a well run operation. I would recommend the Waterstone for a great stay in Somerset West.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well appointed Lodge. Room was beautiful and very clean. The location was perfect for us. The host very friendly. The only aspect that needs improvement is the breakfast quality. Only bread for toast is offered. Cold meats and cheese were not very good. One other aspect I would like to point out is that the offer for marmalade was not good. Only one of the three offered was good. The other two were not. Their smell wasn’t good.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mooie en gezellige lodge, uitstekend ontbijt en lekkere tuin met zwembad. Alles top voor elkaar.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Waterstone Lodge is perfect for stays east of CPT.

Perfect and friendly accommodation. Modern equipment (e.g. large TV, Nespresso coffee machine). Very flexible and accommodating when I arrived early and managed a room nevertheless. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay amazing lodge and hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Host very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked out three rooms. Each was thoughtfully decorated, well appointed. And exceptionally clean. The grounds of the property are welcoming and relaxing with a nice pool and lovely garden. Breakfast was delicious. Most of all our host Andrew and his team did everything to make our visit a five star experience. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Corbin

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

An amazing birthday experience

We really had amazing time. Andrew and Philip were both really great hosts and made the weekend special for my partner's special day. Will definitely be back again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location beautiful and clean room and bathroom tasty breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great as always
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larissa

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

Outstanding hospitality & comfort

I really enjoyed my stay at the Waterstone Lodge. Excellent service, attention to every detail. Tasty breakfast and very comfortable bed. Thanks a lot, Philipp for outstanding hospitality, see you soon again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

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