Located in Cape Town and only 1.9 km from Hout Bay Beach, Villa Arena provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. With pool views, this accommodation features a patio and a swimming pool. The property is non-smoking and is situated 4.9 km from World of Birds. The spacious holiday home comes with 5 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a toaster. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the terrace, which also has outdoor furniture. The accommodation offers a fireplace. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Chapman's Peak is 8.5 km from the holiday home, while Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is 14 km away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 33 km from Villa Arena.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
Bedroom 4:
2 single beds
Bedroom 5:
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
10
Location
10
High score for Cape Town

See what guests loved the most:

  • P
    Prasun
    South Africa South Africa
    My family and I spent the weekend at the property for my birthday. It had all the amenities we needed, with ample space and it was in close proximity to the beach. Claudia was an amazing host and she made our stay really special. I highly...
  • Peter
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Comfortabel en veel ruimte. The services (wasvrouw, tuinman, zwembad personeel maar ook manager) waren zeer goed. Prachtig uitzicht over Houtbaai in een gated community. Shops dichtbij
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Close Realty

Company review score: 9.7Based on 242 reviews from 8 properties
8 managed properties

Company information

Close Realty is a boutique property management company based in Hout Bay, specialising in managing properties for owners, both South African as well other overseas owners. We pride ourselves in looking after properties as if their were our own and love meeting and looking after guests at all of our properties, from small apartments to large sprawling homes.

Property information

Villa Arena is a spacious, welcoming family home in an upmarket, quiet security estate in Scott Estate, Hout Bay. The property backs directly onto the mountain and looks down onto the Hout Bay beach and the Sentinel Peak. This 5 bedroom home caters for families or couples alike. Bedrooms are located over 3 floors and all but one has an ensuite bathroom. The master bedroom is large with panoramic views of Hout Bay and the beach.. The downstairs, open plan living and kitchen area,, with stacking doors to the pool allows an in/out flow with access to both the front and back terrace. The position of the house means that you will benefit from both the morning and afternoon sun. Whilst the property is on the mountain, shops and restaurants are also within easy reach. A 10/15 minute walk, down hilll, will find you in Hout Bay with easy access to the beach and wide range of shops and restaurants offered here. The property has wifi throughout and also has back up power supply for potential electrical outages. The estate in which the house is located is quiet and family friendly. The mountain retreat, has rich fauna and attracts birds and other wildlife. The estate has 24 hour security offering a relaxing, peaceful time away. We want you to consider Villa Arena your home from home.

Neighbourhood information

Scott Estate, where Villa Arena is located, is a popular area of Hout Bay. It's on the 'sunny side' of the valley and benefits from receiving the morning sun at the rear of the property where there is comfortable outdoor furniture and afternoon sun the pool side. The area is quiet, safe and family friendly. You will see children riding bikes, people walking dogs or heading up to one of the mountain trails available for hiking. With close proximity to shops, restaurants and the beach, as well as the famous Chapmans Peak Drive, this is a desired area of Hout Bay. Hout Bay is well serviced with shops and restaurants and is surprisingly central for a coastal town, offering easy access via Chapmans Peak Drive to the stunning beach of Nordhoek, the winery's of Constantia, the blue flag beach of Llandudno and the popular are of Camps Bay and is still within 35 minute access to the CBD and the V&A Waterfront

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Villa Arena
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Electric blankets
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Iron
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Private pool
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Pool cover
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Wellness
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Activities
    • Beach
    Outdoor & View
    • Mountain view
    • Pool view
    • Garden view
    • Sea view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Safety deposit box
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Villa Arena takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 20:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 10:00

     

    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.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of ZAR 10000 is required on arrival. That's about EUR 500. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age 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

    0 - 3 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    1 cot available upon request.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    A damage deposit of ZAR 10,000 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about Villa Arena

    • Villa Arena is 8.7 miles from the centre of Cape Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Villa Arena can accommodate the following group size:

      • 9 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Villa Arena on this page.

    • Villa Arena has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 5 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

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

    • Check-in at Villa Arena is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Yes, Villa Arena is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Yes, there is a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Villa Arena on this page.

    • Villa Arena offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Swimming Pool
      • Beach

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