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Southern Cross Guest House

4.0 star property

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Sun deck
Daily full breakfast for a fee
Suite (Springbok)
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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20 Barlinka Avenue, Somerset West, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7130
  • Place, Heidelberg Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lourensford Wine Estate
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Cheetah Outreach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite (Zebra)

Suite (Zebra)

  • Water view
  • 62 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite (Springbok) | Living room

Suite (Springbok)

  • Water view
  • 83 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View (Buffalo)

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View (Buffalo)

  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room (Lion)

Standard Room (Lion)

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room (Rhino)

Standard Room (Rhino)

  • Ocean view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite (Africa)

Suite (Africa)

  • Ocean view
  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room (Elephant)

Standard Room (Elephant)

  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Economy Twin Room, 1 Bedroom (Cheetah)

Economy Twin Room, 1 Bedroom (Cheetah)

  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Southern Cross Guest House

This guesthouse features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Southern Cross Guest House offers 8 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Cape Town guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Microwaves and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the guesthouse's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is open select days.
During your stay at Southern Cross Guest House, you'll be close to Lourensford Wine Estate. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a full-service spa. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with reflexology, body treatments, or deep-tissue massages at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • 5 minutes by car from Cheetah Outreach and 5 minutes from Lourensford Wine Estate
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Southern Cross Guest House offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Along with a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Southern Cross Guest House. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Art Deco Cape Town guesthouse.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8 AM to 6 PM on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: ZAR 200 to 200 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 36-hole adjacent golf course
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open select days
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1958
  • Designated smoking areas
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Renewable energy used
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: ZAR 200 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 400 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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 full breakfast: approximately ZAR 200 to 200 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 600 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Pet fee: ZAR 200 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 400 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses some solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Southern Cross Guest House offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. 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 will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. The host will greet guests on arrival. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
This property requires a 1-night deposit to secure the booking. If the booking is only for 1 night, payment must be in advance.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in October and close in April.
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Cross Guest House Hotel
Southern Cross Guest House
Southern Cross Guest House Hotel
Southern Cross House
Southern Cross Guest House Cape Town
Southern Cross Cape Town
Southern Cross Guest House Guesthouse Cape Town
ern Cross House Cape Town
Southern Cross Cape Town
Southern Cross Guest House Cape Town
Southern Cross Guest House Guesthouse
Southern Cross Guest House Guesthouse Cape Town

Southern Cross Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 31 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larissa

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

Short stay in Somerset West

Lovely comfy stylish Guest house that has everything anyone needs for a short stay. Attention to every little detail. Tasty breakfast. Excellent services overall. I really enjoyed my stay and will definitely be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were absolutely amazing. The property was well kept, very clean and we felt safe. We had an upstairs and downstairs bathroom with constant hot water. Breakfast was wonderful. We were really happy and would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ludwig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Zimmer (Elephant) hat Blick zum Garten in Richtung Norden. Nicht wirklich schön! Den Ozean kann man vom Zimmer aus nicht sehen. Pool zentral mit schönen Sitzgelegenheiten aussen herum. Achtung! Bei Stornierung wird eine Gebühr verlangt. Steht laut Gastgeberin angeblich im Kleingedruckten. Ist m.E. entgegen den hotel.com Richtlinien. Frühstück gibt es erst ab 0800 Uhr. Absprachen für Bereitstellung des Frühstücks davor, funktionierte bei uns einmal nicht. Untschuldigung = Fehlanzeige. Angekündigter Bettwäschetausch nach 5 Tagen nicht erfolgt. Aber: wunderschöne, große Anlage mit Parkplatz im umzäunten Gelände.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beatrix

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir haben uns von Anfang bis Ende sehr wohl gefühlt. Die Anlage ist sauber,die Zimmer Zimmer geräumig und sauber.Das Frühstück sehr reichhaltige und abaabwechslungsreichWir waren rundum sehr zufriedenund werden auf alle Fällewiederkommen.Die Gastgebersind sehr nett für jeden Gast ein offenesOhr,
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mycket trevligt första stopp i Sommerset West
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Southern Cross Guest House

Comfortable and clean place, owners were pleasant. I would visit again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Xenophobic Owner. Callous expulsion.

I've been traveling the globe for most of my life and this was the first time I'd encountered such intolerance for brown skin. I checked in at dusk and noticed the disdain by the owner, but dismissed it thinking that perhaps it was my imagination. Left my bags in the downstairs livingroom of the 2-story suite that I'd booked with them, and headed, famished to a nearby 5-star restaurant for dinner. I returned from my meal, a bit shaken. The streets were deserted and gangsters were driving up to my Audi to survey me and my car's contents, and I suddenly knew why the restaurant and guesthouse premises were all securely locked behind tall gates and was nervous about making it back to the guesthouse safely. Once back inside my suite, I called the owner to ask if he could send someone to help me find the light switch, he made several xenophobic remarks like "This is why I don't rent to people from the third world" and he refused to assist me. Then, he asked me to leave. I informed him that I'd already booked the hotel for a second night and had nowhere else to stay, he replied "No. You're not staying here. You're leaving." I had to find another hotel late at night & find my way back through those deserted streets where gun shots plainly rang out. I've traveled the world and never ever experienced that kind of prejudice! I was shocked and shaken by it. Surprise, surprise.. I googled "southern cross symbol" and it turns out that it's a popular white-spremacist symbol.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Nice guesthouse and location, but not co operative

We booked accommodation for one of our company guests here, because this guesthouse is ideally situated on the way to our new office. In future I would have booked here quite often, because of their location, but unfortunately they are not flexible at all regarding date changes, I feel they were quite rude when we had to cancel one of the nights, and because of this we will no longer use this guesthouse in future for all of our guests.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Thank you for hospitality and 1 night availability

Wanted an overnight stay near a winery that was featuring a special paired dinner. (Did not want to drive too far). The Southern Cross was only a couple of miles away and was exactly what we wanted. We even arrived early so we could use their pool (cool) and shower before the dinner. Everything was great.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

nice looking property but the gate was locked

gate was locked and no one answered the intercom. called the phone number of the guest house many times and no one responded. in conversation the next day with the proprietor, who was a little terse, stated should have called the mobile number, wat? anyway did not stay at this property, do not know what it was, nor care, who the heck locks the gate at 6pm and does not have security on the property in the evening?
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

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

Excellent accommodation

We had a great stay at southern cross! Claudia & Marc were so friendly and welcoming upon our arrival and provided us with good information of where to visit and have our meals. The room decoration was so lovely and we could had see the ocean from our level 2 room. Its such a great place to hang out and spend a couple of days. There is no need to travel out with its alluring pool and chill out area. Strongly recommend anyone to stay there!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

Excellent breakfast and comfortable rooms

Comfortable beds and excellent breakfast. Suggest taking a pair of slippers as the floors are not carpeted and can be cold in winter. Be aware that this guest house CLOSES AT 6PM so even if you have a booking confirmation for the evening and arrive after 6 pm you may not be accommodated
Verified

8/10 Good

Marva

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

Very Pleasant

My stay was only for one night, so I was not able to enjoy all of the facilities, however, my room, breakfast and the service was very good. The hosts were also very nice and helpful. They promptly returned to me some valuable items I had forgotten in the safe. My only reason for giving 4 stars is the fact that there is no easy access to Cape Town except by hired or private car. Even though it's about 20-30 mins drive from Cape Town, I couldn't get a taxi and since I did not drive I had to wait around to be collected.
Verified

4/10 Poor

roy

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Break

When we arrived we were told we were in the budget room queen bed was two singles pushed together 22" tv was 12" the room looked like converted garage other rooms may have been 5 star our room did not come up to one star curtains only just meet shower drain was blocked no shampoo the host were very friendly tv was poor only German news no sky or bbc I hope the owners will take note it looked a very nice place to stay but this room was not up to standard
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

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

Africa Room - Southern Cross Guest House

We had the Africa room at the Southern Guest house - it was big and had 2 bathrooms! There is a great patio & pool area as well as nice seating areas on the property. The hosts are friendly and helpful!
Verified

8/10 Good

Oubina

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

Feling home

Great Hospitality! Super friedly staff
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent place to stay

Excellent hotel with friendly hosts who were very welcoming and made use feel at home. The breakfast was great as well as the rooms which were very spacious and nicely decorated. There was a nice sundeck which overlooked the sea which was a great place to relax.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very good

I only stayed for one night but the owners were lovely and the accommodation was great in all respects.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward Foster

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

Friendly Hosts

We had a great stay. Our room was 2 levels with charm and comfort. It was the finish to a 3 week trip. Marc and Claudia were the Best. Their recommendations were a big help. It was a lovely surrounding that was a nice finish to our South African adventure.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Beautiful space

Slightly away from the wine estates in Somerset West but easy to find and close to the mall - with a view out to sea from the decking. Well kept and recently renovated this is a summer spot to enjoy but wasn't bad in the pouring rain either! Very good sized room with a huge shower and a wide ranging breakfast there is something for everyone at Southern Cross guesthouse and we would certainly stay again if visiting Somerset West!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam

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

Ideal safe location run by friendly hosts.

A short drive from Cape Town International and greeted by very friendly hosts. The area is very safe and the guest house is a short drive from the Mall. The room was highly appointed and very comfortable. The hosts paid a lot of attention to detail which reflects in the quality of guest house. The breakfast was very healthy and good quality. Would return with the whole family if I get a chance. One of the best guest houses I have stayed in (there have been many).
Verified

8/10 Good

Nokukhanya

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Theunis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Koketso

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2022