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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View (Buffalo)
Room with view
42 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Suite (Springbok)
83 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Suite (Zebra)
62 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Standard Room (Elephant)
32 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Suite (Africa)
Room with view
63 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Standard Room (Rhino)
Room with view
25 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Economy Twin Room, 1 Bedroom (Cheetah)
18 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Standard Room (Lion)
25 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Art Deco Cape Town guesthouse in Somerset West with a full-service spa

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
Concierge services

With a stay at Southern Cross Guest House in Cape Town (Somerset West), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Cheetah Outreach and 5 minutes from Lourensford Wine Estate. This golf guesthouse is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Strand Golf Club and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Helderberg Nature Reserve.

Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. This Art Deco guesthouse also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.

Satisfy your appetite at the guesthouse's coffee shop/cafe, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 8
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1958
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Terrace
  • Shared microwave
  • Firepit
  • Vineyard
  • Tasting room
  • Public winery tours
  • Uncovered parking
  • Secured parking
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Off-street parking
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Afrikaans

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

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, in-room massages, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave (on request)
  • In-room massage available
  • Shower only
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • LCD TV
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Wardrobe

Where to Eat

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body scrubs
  • Massages
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Thai massage
  • Reflexology

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:30 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 6 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:30 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 300 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

This property requires a 1-night deposit to secure the booking. If the booking is only for 1 night, payment must be in advance.

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. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Service animals not allowed

No front desk

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

Debit cards not accepted

Host will greet you

Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours

Staff do not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Individually wrapped food options are not available

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 150 to 150 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 550 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 300 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Cross Guest House Hotel
  • Southern Cross Guest House
  • Southern Cross Guest House Hotel
  • Southern Cross House
  • Southern Cross Guest House Cape Town
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  • Southern Cross Guest House Guesthouse Cape Town
  • ern Cross House Cape Town
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We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from October to April.

Reservations are required for golf tee times. Reservations can be made by contacting the guesthouse prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

National Rating

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

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