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Big Skies Guest house is located in Gordon's Bay and only 984 feet away from the beach edged by restaurants and shops. All rooms are air-conditioned and the guest house has an outdoor pool. Rooms at Big Skies Guest house are equipped with a fridge, flat-screen TV with selected premium satellite channels and tea-and-coffee making facilities. The private bathroom has a shower or bath. Extras include free toiletries and a hair dryer. There is a communal lounge, kitchenette, dining area and BBQ facilities. Free WiFi and free gated parking is available. Big Skies Guest house is located close to the N1 and N2 national roads, 10 minutes' drive from Sir Lowry's Pass and 19 mi away from Stellenbosch. Golf courses and wine estates are located nearby.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 bunk beds
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.7
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  • Mark
    United States of America United States of America
    The location is ideal. Gordon's Bay is a nice little town, not far from Cape Town or the airport. The setting is spectacular, with mountains and sea, and the beach is protected from major waves. There are a number of excellent restaurants...
  • Sheena
    South Africa South Africa
    Friendly and helpful host and staff. Close to beach and shops.
  • Elchenette
    South Africa South Africa
    Very homey, friendly staff, great breakfast and good location.

Managed by Irene Kok

Company review score: 9.5Based on 436 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Perfectly situated close to the beach and restaurants in a quiet street in the centre of Gordon's Bay village. Big Skies Guesthouse has 7 ground floor en-suite rooms, including double, twin and family rooms. It is ideal for small groups to exclusively book out. A communal lounge, kitchenette (cutlery, crockery and microwave) and braai area with outdoor furniture, are available exclusively for residents. A sheltered outdoor pool area provides the perfect place for a cool dip on a hot day. There is an upstairs breakfast area and bar which have lovely views of the bay and the mountains.

Neighborhood info

Small picturesque village nestled between beautiful beaches and the majestic Hottentot Holland mountains, a gem just 25 minutes from the airport. The village boasts an old harbour and a new harbour with many restaurants and pubs. Gordon's Bay provides the ideal base from which to explore all the this beautiful area has to offer - golf courses, wine farms, whale watching, shark cage diving, Table Mountain, magnificent biking roads, breathtaking scenery, penguins, sailing, fishing, canoeing, hiking - the Western Cape has it all and more!

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Big Skies Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Bar crawls
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/out
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Baby safety gates
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

Big Skies Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 11:00 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.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash Big Skies Guesthouse 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

Please inform Big Skies Guesthouse 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.

If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, write this and your company details in the Special Requests box.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

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

This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

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

FAQs about Big Skies Guesthouse

  • The prices at Big Skies Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Big Skies Guesthouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Water park
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Bar crawls
    • Horseback riding
    • Swimming pool
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

  • Check-in at Big Skies Guesthouse is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Big Skies Guesthouse include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Twin

  • The nearest beach is 1,000 feet from Big Skies Guesthouse. 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.

  • Big Skies Guesthouse is 1,150 feet from the center of Gordonʼs Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.