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Cowrie: Extra large, Excellent Sea-views
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
50 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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Clam: Large, mountain view
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
40 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
View all photos for Nautilus: Medium, sea/mountain view
Nautilus: Medium, sea/mountain view
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
35 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
View all photos for Murex: Groundfloor, Garden View
Murex: Groundfloor, Garden View
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
35 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
View all photos for Urchin: Large, excellent sea-view
Urchin: Large, excellent sea-view
Highlights
Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
45 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
View all photos for Abalone: Standard, mountain view
Abalone: Standard, mountain view
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
25 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
View all photos for Oyster: Standard, sea-view
Oyster: Standard, sea-view
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
25 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
View all photos for Whelk: Medium, sea-view
Whelk: Medium, sea-view
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
35 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
View all photos for Conch: Standard, no view
Conch: Standard, no view
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
About the neighborhood
88 Main Road, St. James, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7945
What's nearby
Kalk Bay Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Kalk Bay Harbour - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Muizenberg Beach - 6 min drive - 2.5 km
Fish Hoek Beach - 11 min drive - 4.3 km
Boulders Beach - 24 min drive - 13.1 km
Getting around
St. James Station - 3 min walk
Cape Town Station - 24 min drive
Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 42 min drive
Restaurants
Lekker Kalk Bay Restaurant - 11 min walk
Olympia Cafe & Deli - 14 min walk
Dalebrook - 6 min walk
Harbour House - 18 min walk
The Ice Cafe - 11 min walk
About this property
Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro
Upscale guesthouse near Muizenberg Beach
Located close to St. James Beach and Save Our Seas Shark Education Centre, Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro provides a terrace, a garden, and a playground. Adventurous travelers may like the surfing/body boarding at this guesthouse. Indulge in a massage at In room Mobile Massage, the onsite spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks include:
Free self parking
Continental breakfast (surcharge), tennis courts, and a nature reserve
Beach towels, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Heating and ceiling fans
Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, and down comforters
Free toiletries and hair dryers
32-inch TVs with premium channels
Wardrobes/closets, highchairs, and electric kettles
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 200 for adults and ZAR 100 for children
A bar/lounge
Private picnics
Things to do
Full-service spa
Playground
Private wine tours
Surfing/bodyboarding
Tennis
TV in common areas
Wine tasting room
Wine tours
Winery release events
Family friendly
Highchair
Laundry facilities
Playground
Separate bedroom
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Shared refrigerator
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Garden
In a nature reserve
In the mountains
On the bay
On the boardwalk/promenade
Terrace
Full-service spa
Massage
Spa open daily
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Front entrance ramp
No elevator
More
1 building
2 floors
Built in 1926
Edwardian architecture
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Down comforter
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Select Comfort mattress
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch TV with premium satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Limited room service
More
Ceiling fan
Connecting rooms available
Electrical adapters
Free local calls
Heating
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: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 500
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed with a deposit of ZAR 500 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 250.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 100.0 per day
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ZAR 200 for adults and 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
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
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 organization.
Property is also known as
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
Sonnekus & Bistro Cape Town
Sonnekus Boutique Hotel Bistro
Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro Cape Town
Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro Guesthouse
Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro Guesthouse Cape Town
Frequently asked questions
Is Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro pet-friendly?
Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of ZAR 500 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking at Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro?
Check-out is at 11:30 AM. Late check-out is available for ZAR 500 (subject to availability).
Where is Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro located?
Located in Kalk Bay, this spa guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of St. James Beach and Save Our Seas Shark Education Centre. Rhodes Cottage Museum and Kalk Bay Harbour are also within 1 mi (2 km). St. James Station is only a 3-minute walk and Kalk Bay Station is 11 minutes.
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Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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This is a great option for accomodation by the ocean near Cape Town. My room and bathroom were spacious and clean. Staff was accommodating to my arriving very late (after midnight). Parking is a bit tricky but it pays off to be close to all of the wonderful restaurants and shopping in Kalk Bay. I would come back if ever in this area again.
The shower was not working upon arrival. The next day, the shower worked, but it was leaking heavily. Also, I dropped a vitamin on the floor. When I went to pick it up, I looked under the bed. The floor under the bed was filthy.
Our check in went well until I discovered they had a wrong name at which point they said the pipes were broken and moved us to a different property. Interesting that when they thought we were someone else, the room was ok. We had to ask about the included breakfast. All was fine, although the new place, not as cozy and not within walking distance of another family members booking made on purpose close by.
Wir hatten einen wundervolle Zeit m Sonnekus Guest House für unseren Aufenthalt in Kapstadt. Es liegt außerhalb des Trubels der Mother City, aber man ist schnell überall und es ist auch Abends sehr sicher.
Wir waren überwältigt von der Gastfreundschaft und würden jederzeit sofort wiederkommen.