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Sonnekus Guest House

4.0 star property
Upscale bayside guesthouse, walk to St. James Beach

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Sonnekus Guest House

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Beach/ocean view
Exterior
Front of property
Mountain view
Restaurant

Overview of Sonnekus Guest House

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
The price is RM 391
Price available on 10/05/2024

Check out the area

Map
88 Main Road, St. James, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7945
  • Popular LocationKalk Bay Harbour17 min walk
  • Popular LocationMuizenberg Beach6 min drive
  • Popular LocationBoulders Beach24 min drive
  • AirportCape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)40 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Cowrie: Extra large, Excellent Sea-views

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, Select Comfort beds

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 Single Beds

View all photos for Clam: Large, mountain view

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, Select Comfort beds

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 Single Beds

View all photos for Nautilus: Medium, sea/mountain view

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, Select Comfort beds

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 Single Beds

View all photos for Murex: Groundfloor, Garden View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, Select Comfort beds

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 Single Beds

View all photos for Urchin: Large, excellent sea-view

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, Select Comfort beds

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 Single Beds

View all photos for Abalone: Standard, mountain view

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, Select Comfort beds

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 Single Beds

View all photos for Oyster: Standard, sea-view

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, Select Comfort beds

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 Single Beds

View all photos for Whelk: Medium, sea-view

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, Select Comfort beds

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 Single Beds

View all photos for Conch: Standard, no view

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, Select Comfort beds

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 Single Beds

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About the area

Cape Town

Sonnekus Guest House is located in Kalk Bay, a neighbourhood in Cape Town, and is in the suburbs and near the beach. Rhodes Cottage Museum and Casa Labia Cultural Centre are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at St. James Beach and Muizenberg Beach. Save Our Seas Shark Education Centre and Kalk Bay Harbour are two other places to visit that come recommended. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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What's nearby

  • St. James Beach - 4 min walk
  • Kalk Bay Harbour - 17 min walk
  • Muizenberg Beach - 6 min drive
  • Fish Hoek Beach - 13 min drive
  • Boulders Beach - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • St. James Station - 3 min walk
  • Cape Town Station - 24 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lekker Kalk Bay Restaurant - 11 min walk
  • Dalebrook - 6 min walk
  • Olympia Cafe & Deli - 14 min walk
  • Dalebrook Cafe - 7 min walk
  • St James Beach - 5 min walk

About this property

Sonnekus Guest House

Upscale guest house near Muizenberg Beach
Located close to St. James Beach and Save Our Seas Shark Education Centre, Sonnekus Guest House provides a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Adventurous travellers may like the surfing/body boarding at this guest house. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), laundry services and a front desk safe
  • Smoke-free property, beach umbrellas and luggage storage
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds and down duvets
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: ZAR 200 for adults and ZAR 100 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On the bay
  • Terrace

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 lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Building
  • 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

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
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out
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
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 are 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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for ZAR 100.0 per day

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 transport 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 organisation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sonnekus Guest House 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 does it cost to stay at Sonnekus Guest House?

As of 30 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonnekus Guest House on 10 May 2024 start from RM 391.23, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Sonnekus Guest House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sonnekus Guest House?

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 Guest House?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM. Late checkout is available for ZAR 500 (subject to availability).

Where is Sonnekus Guest House located?

Located in Kalk Bay, this 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.

Sonnekus Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 152 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 152 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 152 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 152 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 152 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

karen

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa, Seattle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

gloria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ceceilia

Travelled with group
Homely place, warm and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

stephane

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An ideal place to stay in the peninsula area
Very kind hosts, immediate service, very good breakfast, huge room with several windows and stunning views on the sea and the mountains
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy B&B right on the beach
Nice B&B. Very friendly and very well located. Love the area abs so close to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marize

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a wonderfull stay, the film crue did make a lot of noice during the night , but not guest houses fault .Overall a wonderfull stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020