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"We couldn't have found a more hospitable place to stay in South Africa. Nothing was too much trouble to make us feel welcome. " More

By a verified traveller on Tue 14 Aug 2018

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Nautilus: Medium, sea/mountain view

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
€70* Per night/room 30 May - 31 May

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Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Cowrie: Extra large, Excellent Sea-views

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Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Clam: Large, mountain view

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Hotel Description

During your stay at Sonnekus Guest House, you're just a quick walk from Main Road. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a bar are available.

  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Just a 4-minute walk from St. James Beach and 7 minutes on foot from Save Our Seas Shark Education Centre

Sonnekus Guest House ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

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Guest reviews for Sonnekus Guest House

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5 out of 5
We couldn't have found a more hospitable place to stay in South Africa. Nothing was too much trouble to make us feel welcome.

Posted by , from Oxfordshire on 14 Aug 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

15 Aug 2018 by Pat

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to write us such a lovely review. All here at Sonnekus are delighted that you felt welcome in our house, it's always great to get to such kind feedback. Warm regards from all here at Sonnekus.

Property Features

Sonnekus Guest House offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Sonnekus Guest House also features concierge services, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking is free. This 4-star Cape Town guest house 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
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access - wireless

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Metro station: St. James Station (0.2 km / 0.1 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Sonnekus Guest House offers 9 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

  • Separate bedroom
  • Select Comfort beds
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Satellite channels
  • Premium channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down blanket
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wardrobe or cupboard
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding on site
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Spa Services

  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight

Special check-in instructions:

To make arrangements for check-in, please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:30 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 250.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for ZAR 100.0 per day.

Pet Policy

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

Policies

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 major credit cards, debit cards and cash

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and window guards

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 accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. On-site 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 and window guards in all accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Car recommended
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Events/parties not allowed
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • No lifts
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Debit cards
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 48 hours

Fees

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: from approximately ZAR 200 for adults and from 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.

Hotel Names

  • Sonnekus Guest House Guesthouse Cape Town
  • Sonnekus Cape Town
  • Sonnekus Guest House
  • Sonnekus Guest House Cape Town
  • Sonnekus Guest House Guesthouse
  • Sonnekus House Cape Town
  • Sonnekus Guest House Cape Town
  • Sonnekus Guest House Guesthouse
  • Sonnekus Guest House Guesthouse Cape Town

You should know

  • 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).

National Rating

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

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