Bay View Guest House offers room only accommodations in Heldervue, Somerset West and is just 1.6 mi from the Somerset Mall. It has a splash pool and features panoramic views of False Bay. Each elegantly decorated room is air-conditioned and comes equipped with a satellite TV, tea-and-coffee-making facilities and a fridge. The private bathroom includes a shower and some rooms also include a bath. The Waterstone Village Center is 0.6 mi away and offers a variety of shops, restaurants and a day spa. Guests can enjoy many different hiking and mountain bike routes in the area. Free Wi-Fi and private parking is available. Strand Beach is an 8-minute drive from the property and the Cape Town International Airport is 18 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
or
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was clean,the owner was friendly & it was very convenient for where we wanted to go.
  • Abongile
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything was just out of this World .I had the greatest stay ever
  • Monica
    South Africa South Africa
    Mark met us at the Guesthouse and showed us to our room. Stunning view and the property exceeded our expectations. No breakfast was provided but the rooms and bathroom were cleaned, and dirty crockery removed. Very comfortable beds and best...

Managed by Bay View Guest House

Company review score: 9.4Based on 68 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Bay View offers Room Only accommodation, but has the convenience of in room coffee and tea facilities with a small fridge, microwave, egg boiler and toaster should you be a longer staying guest and require these items. Bay View is situated within 1km of Waterstone village housing several restaurants offering breakfast, lunch, dinner and take-away's and a short drive from many surrounding restaurants. All rooms have a private entrance and parking allowing our guests the freedom to arrive and depart at their own leisure. Bay View offers guests a Communal Pause Area with views over False Bay, the town of Somerset West and the surrounding mountains. A serene place to reflect, relax and have a coffee or drink from our honesty bar, and watch a perfect sunset. Bay View is conveniently located for easy access to the N2 or R44, close to Somerset Mall, the beaches of Strand and all that the surrounding Wine Estate's have to offer. The perfect stop on your way to or from Cape Town International Airport, which is an easy 26km, or Cape Town and all the city has to offer, including Table Mountain and the V&A Waterfront situated 42km away. We look forward to welcoming you.

Neighborhood info

Heldervue Somerset West is a quiet neighborhood with easy access to the N2 and R44 motorways and a quick drive to Cape Town International Airport, the beaches of Strand and the Winelands. Heldervue has the convenience of restaurants, take away's, convenience stores, spa's, Virgin Active Gym and several other facilities within 1km. The Lord Charles Conference Center is situated within 1km of Bay View which makes it an ideal choice to stay for conferences.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Bay View Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Executive lounge access
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Plunge pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool cover
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

Bay View Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of ZAR 500 is required on arrival. That's about USD 26. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Diners Club Cash Bay View Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Only guests with a paid reservation are permitted on the property at any time.

The total price of the reservation will be charged on the day of booking for 1-night stays.

Arrivals after 20H00 and departures after 10H00 may be charged a penalty fee.

No parties or gatherings are allowed on the property at any time, the privacy of other guests and neighbors will be protected by management.

Group bookings may be charged a breakage deposit at the discretion of management to be refunded within 24 hours of check-out.

Only the number of guests booked into a room will be allowed in a room at any time.

Any damages or breakages to be charged at the discretion of management.

Proof of identity and credit card details of all guests will be verified on check-in.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Bay View Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A damage deposit of ZAR 500 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Bay View Guest House

  • Bay View Guest House is 2.3 miles from the center of Somerset West. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Bay View Guest House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at Bay View Guest House include:

    • Suite
    • Double

  • Bay View Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Swimming pool

  • The prices at Bay View Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.