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Southern Cross Guest House

4.0 star property
Art Deco guesthouse in Cape Town with spa and outdoor pool

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Suite (Africa) | Living area | LCD TV
Lobby lounge
Terrace/patio
Suite (Zebra) | Terrace/patio
Suite (Zebra) | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
At Southern Cross Guest House, unwind with a glass of local wine on the tranquil terrace or by the cozy firepit. Guests can also indulge in reflexology at Balance and Thai Sabei spa, practice their swing at 36 holes of golf, sip coffee in the lobby, relax by the seasonal pool with sun loungers and umbrellas.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach towels
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room (Elephant) | Living area | LCD TV

Standard Room (Elephant)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2014
Pillowtop bed
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite (Zebra) | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Suite (Zebra)

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • Water view
  • 667 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite (Springbok) | Living room | LCD TV

Suite (Springbok)

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
  • Water view
  • 893 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room (Rhino) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room (Rhino)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2014
Pillowtop bed
  • Ocean view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite (Africa) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite (Africa)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • Ocean view
  • 678 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Twin Room, 1 Bedroom (Cheetah) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Economy Twin Room, 1 Bedroom (Cheetah)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View (Buffalo) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View (Buffalo)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • Mountain view
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room (Lion) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room (Lion)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
20 Barlinka Avenue, Somerset West, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7130

What's nearby

  • Cheetah Outreach - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Lourensford Wine Estate - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Helderberg Nature Reserve - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Vergelegen Wine Estate - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Erinvale Golf Club - 10 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 27 min drive
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 25 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Steffanie's Place - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Hussar Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Indigo Spur Steak Ranch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪WCafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Vida E Caffè - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Southern Cross Guest House

Adjacent to a golf course, Southern Cross Guest House is a great choice for a stay in Cape Town. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, reflexology, or mani/pedis. Other features of this Art Deco guest house include an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, German

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle from 8 AM to 6 PM*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Public winery tours
  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1958
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the guesthouse's full-service spa, Balance and Thai Sabei. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is open select days.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 150 to 150 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 550 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for ZAR 300 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from October to April

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts major credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
This property requires a 1-night deposit to secure the booking. If the booking is only for 1 night, payment must be in advance.

Also known as

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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Southern Cross Guest House Guesthouse Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Cross Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Southern Cross Guest House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Southern Cross Guest House?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Southern Cross Guest House?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Southern Cross Guest House?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Southern Cross Guest House?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 8 AM to 6 PM on request. The charge is ZAR 550 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Southern Cross Guest House?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Southern Cross Guest House and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and hiking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Southern Cross Guest House also has a seasonal outdoor pool and spa services, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

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Southern Cross Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Short stay in Somerset West

Lovely comfy stylish Guest house that has everything anyone needs for a short stay. Attention to every little detail. Tasty breakfast. Excellent services overall. I really enjoyed my stay and will definitely be back again.
Larissa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hosts were absolutely amazing. The property was well kept, very clean and we felt safe. We had an upstairs and downstairs bathroom with constant hot water. Breakfast was wonderful. We were really happy and would love to return.
Christopher, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Tom, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Theunis, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mycket trevligt första stopp i Sommerset West
Lena, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Koketso, 10-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved staying here. Will definitely book again

Regina, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Phaki, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Southern Cross Guest House

Comfortable and clean place, owners were pleasant. I would visit again
1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

Xenophobic Owner. Callous expulsion.

I've been traveling the globe for most of my life and this was the first time I'd encountered such intolerance for brown skin. I checked in at dusk and noticed the disdain by the owner, but dismissed it thinking that perhaps it was my imagination. Left my bags in the downstairs livingroom of the 2-story suite that I'd booked with them, and headed, famished to a nearby 5-star restaurant for dinner. I returned from my meal, a bit shaken. The streets were deserted and gangsters were driving up to my Audi to survey me and my car's contents, and I suddenly knew why the restaurant and guesthouse premises were all securely locked behind tall gates and was nervous about making it back to the guesthouse safely. Once back inside my suite, I called the owner to ask if he could send someone to help me find the light switch, he made several xenophobic remarks like "This is why I don't rent to people from the third world" and he refused to assist me. Then, he asked me to leave. I informed him that I'd already booked the hotel for a second night and had nowhere else to stay, he replied "No. You're not staying here. You're leaving." I had to find another hotel late at night & find my way back through those deserted streets where gun shots plainly rang out. I've traveled the world and never ever experienced that kind of prejudice! I was shocked and shaken by it. Surprise, surprise.. I googled "southern cross symbol" and it turns out that it's a popular white-spremacist symbol.
1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Nice guesthouse and location, but not co operative

We booked accommodation for one of our company guests here, because this guesthouse is ideally situated on the way to our new office. In future I would have booked here quite often, because of their location, but unfortunately they are not flexible at all regarding date changes, I feel they were quite rude when we had to cancel one of the nights, and because of this we will no longer use this guesthouse in future for all of our guests.
Anita, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Thank you for hospitality and 1 night availability

Wanted an overnight stay near a winery that was featuring a special paired dinner. (Did not want to drive too far). The Southern Cross was only a couple of miles away and was exactly what we wanted. We even arrived early so we could use their pool (cool) and shower before the dinner. Everything was great.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

nice looking property but the gate was locked

gate was locked and no one answered the intercom. called the phone number of the guest house many times and no one responded. in conversation the next day with the proprietor, who was a little terse, stated should have called the mobile number, wat? anyway did not stay at this property, do not know what it was, nor care, who the heck locks the gate at 6pm and does not have security on the property in the evening?
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent accommodation

We had a great stay at southern cross! Claudia & Marc were so friendly and welcoming upon our arrival and provided us with good information of where to visit and have our meals. The room decoration was so lovely and we could had see the ocean from our level 2 room. Its such a great place to hang out and spend a couple of days. There is no need to travel out with its alluring pool and chill out area. Strongly recommend anyone to stay there!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent breakfast and comfortable rooms

Comfortable beds and excellent breakfast. Suggest taking a pair of slippers as the floors are not carpeted and can be cold in winter. Be aware that this guest house CLOSES AT 6PM so even if you have a booking confirmation for the evening and arrive after 6 pm you may not be accommodated
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Very Pleasant

My stay was only for one night, so I was not able to enjoy all of the facilities, however, my room, breakfast and the service was very good. The hosts were also very nice and helpful. They promptly returned to me some valuable items I had forgotten in the safe. My only reason for giving 4 stars is the fact that there is no easy access to Cape Town except by hired or private car. Even though it's about 20-30 mins drive from Cape Town, I couldn't get a taxi and since I did not drive I had to wait around to be collected.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

Break

When we arrived we were told we were in the budget room queen bed was two singles pushed together 22" tv was 12" the room looked like converted garage other rooms may have been 5 star our room did not come up to one star curtains only just meet shower drain was blocked no shampoo the host were very friendly tv was poor only German news no sky or bbc I hope the owners will take note it looked a very nice place to stay but this room was not up to standard
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Africa Room - Southern Cross Guest House

We had the Africa room at the Southern Guest house - it was big and had 2 bathrooms! There is a great patio & pool area as well as nice seating areas on the property. The hosts are friendly and helpful!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Feling home

Great Hospitality! Super friedly staff
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay

Excellent hotel with friendly hosts who were very welcoming and made use feel at home. The breakfast was great as well as the rooms which were very spacious and nicely decorated. There was a nice sundeck which overlooked the sea which was a great place to relax.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Very good

I only stayed for one night but the owners were lovely and the accommodation was great in all respects.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly Hosts

We had a great stay. Our room was 2 levels with charm and comfort. It was the finish to a 3 week trip. Marc and Claudia were the Best. Their recommendations were a big help. It was a lovely surrounding that was a nice finish to our South African adventure.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful space

Slightly away from the wine estates in Somerset West but easy to find and close to the mall - with a view out to sea from the decking. Well kept and recently renovated this is a summer spot to enjoy but wasn't bad in the pouring rain either! Very good sized room with a huge shower and a wide ranging breakfast there is something for everyone at Southern Cross guesthouse and we would certainly stay again if visiting Somerset West!