Featuring panoramic views over False Bay in Somerset West, Southern Cross Guesthouse offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and a private balcony or terrace. Facilities include an outdoor pool. The air-conditioned rooms all have a fridge, satellite TV, and coffee and tea making facilities. They offer views of the garden or the sea. Some rooms are individually decorated and offer a kitchenette. Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast every morning at Guesthouse Southern Cross. Barbecue facilities are also available on-site. As well as an outdoor pool, Southern Cross Guesthouse also offers an airport shuttle, laundry facilities, and a park-like garden with a large Koi pond. Southern Cross Guesthouse is just a 15-minute drive from the Helderberg Nature Reserve and Strand Beach. Cape Town is a 30-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.0
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  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our hosts,Claudia and Marc,were extremely welcoming and helpful !Good location,lovely pool and outside area,very clean and comfortable bedroom suite with outside patio and view over False Bay and good breakfast 😀 WiFi was very reliable and was...
  • Aad
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very friendly welcome by Claudia who showed us around. Room, beds and breakfast were good. Good location. The swimmingpool, sundeck and outside lounge area were 👍!
  • Farrell
    South Africa South Africa
    There is everything you could possibly want in the rooms, a wonderful pool and outside lounge area to relax in. Delicious breakfast and fantastic hosts. Thank you

Hosted by Owners Claudia & Marc

9.4
9.4
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Host review score

Owners Claudia & Marc
Southern Cross guesthouse is located in a spacious garden. Our neighborhood between Helena Heights and De Wingert is on 130 m above sea level which provides beautiful views over False Bay from some of the rooms and common area`s like the breakfast- as well as the sundeck. Plenty of space in the lush and manicured garden - no matter if you seek for sun or shade. You are invited to jump in the outdoor-pool or make use of the braai- and boma-place in teh garden, offering views to stunning CapePoint with awesome sunsets.
We simply love hosting and caring about you and your needs and interests making your stay in the Cape Winelands a fantastic, unforgettable experience! In our previous caresses we both had been travelling a lot ourselves to an uncounted number of places all over the world. To all those experiences gained being guests as well, we can relate back and will never stop aiming to make your stay the best possible for what you need - this is our quality-promise to you :) !
Our neighborhood is a residential area on the slopes of Helderberg Mountain. We are situated in a Cul de Sac - so not much traffic passing by. Just in our back the entry to the stunning Cape-Winelands area with plenty of restaurants starts as well as some world-known or small family owned vineyards - you will be spoiled for choice! Same applies for picking the golf-course you want to try and work on your swing. In terms of all activities you can expect to be with us in the perfectly situated triangle for having all this in close proximity: Golfing, Waterspouts or Sunbathing in False Bay, Hiking up Helderberg, Table Mountain or Jonkershoek Nature Reserve, endless Wine-tastings, visits to beautiful Stellenbosch or Franschoek, all the sights in Cape Town or in general on Cape Peninsula .... honestly nothing takes you more then 10-40 minutes by car. Even Whale-watching in Hermanus can be reached in under 1hr.
Languages spoken: German,English,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of Southern Cross Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Trouser press
      Additional charge
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Security alarm
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Ironing facilities
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Seasonal
    • Adult only
    • Salt-water pool
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Wellness
    • Full body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Spa facilities
    • Body scrub
    • Body treatments
    • Pedicure
    • Manicure
    • Waxing services
    • Facial treatments
    • Beauty Services
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • German
    • English
    • French

    House rules

    Southern Cross Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 12:00 to 18:00

    Check-out

    From 09:00 to 10:30

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 12 years are welcome.

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    12+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    ZAR 300 per person, per night

    Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no cots available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Mastercard Visa Cash Southern Cross Guesthouse accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Southern Cross Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

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

    Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    FAQs about Southern Cross Guesthouse

    • Southern Cross Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Tennis court
      • Mini golf
      • Windsurfing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Water park
      • Beauty Services
      • Bike tours
      • Horse riding
      • Walking tours
      • Facial treatments
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Waxing services
      • Swimming Pool
      • Manicure
      • Pedicure
      • Body treatments
      • Body scrub
      • Spa facilities
      • Spa/wellness packages
      • Back massage
      • Neck massage
      • Foot massage
      • Head massage
      • Hand massage
      • Full body massage

    • Guests staying at Southern Cross Guesthouse can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Buffet

    • Room options at Southern Cross Guesthouse include:

      • Suite
      • Double
      • Twin

    • Southern Cross Guesthouse is 1.9 miles from the centre of Somerset West. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Southern Cross Guesthouse is from 12:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

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

    • The prices at Southern Cross Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.