We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Somerset West, South Africa. We have also included accommodation in guest houses, country estates, manor houses, apartments, villas, historic buildings and romantic hotels. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated March 2024.
Guest House.Delightful property. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Villa Adalbert Guesthouse in Somerset West offers individually decorated cottage suites. The accommodation offers an outdoor pool. Guest suites at Villa Adalbert are fitted with a flat-screen satellite TV, a private bathroom and one of them also offers a private patio. At Villa Adalbert all rooms come with a seating area. A Full English/Irish breakfast is served daily at the property. Other meals are available on request. Helderberg Nature Reserve is 4 km from Villa Adalbert Guesthouse while Vergelegen Wine Estate and Morgenster Estate are both within 10 minutes' drive. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 26 km from the property.Show full description
One of the most creative, well designed and elegant guest houses in Somerset West! It also has beautiful surroundings. It is very popular among couples travelling to Somerset West!
Apartment.Charming. Lovely interior design. Featuring panoramic views of False Bay and the Hottentots Holland Mountaints, Cape Vermeer offers luxury self-catering studios, as well as a swimming pool and a garden and terrace with BBQ facilities. The air-conditioned suites come with a private terrace and elegant, modern décor. There is also a seating area, satellite TV and a well-equipped kitchenette with a microwave, oven, stove and refrigerator. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property and guests can enjoy private parking on site. Breakfast is available and guests benefit from the concierge serves offered. Cape Vermeer is situated on the slopes of Helderberg Mountain, just a 10-minute drive from several Stellenbosch wine estates. Strand Beach and Gordon’s Bay Beach are both 15 minutes’ drive away. Cape Town International Airport is a 30-minute drive from Cape Vermeer.Show full description
Guest House.Very cosy. Great bar. Located in Somerset West, within 7 km from the Erinvale Golf Estate, SW1 Lodge offers an outdoor swimming pool, garden and spa. The Helderberg Nature Reserve is 6 km away. The elegant, air-conditioned rooms are individually decorated and come fitted with a flat-screen satellite TV, patio and private bathroom. Extras include a coffee plunger and minibar. At SW1 Lodge scrumptious breakfast is served daily and a number of restaurants can be found within 6 km. Guests can relax under the Great lapa, poolside or patio. There is sauna and wooden deck for tanning. Bikini Beach is 17 km away and activities in the surrounding area include golfing and wine tasting. Free Wi-Fi and private parking is available on site. Stellenbosch can be reached within a 20-minute drive and the Cape Town International Airport is 30 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
This is the most cosy and lively guest house in Somerset West. It also has an amazing hotel bar.
Guest House.Historic property. Popular among women. Located in the heart of the Cape Winelands, this Cape Dutch style guest house offers spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi. Vredenburg Manor House features an exotic garden and an outdoor swimming pool. Vredenburg has elegantly decorated rooms with under floor heating and cotton linen. Each of the air-conditioned rooms provides a satellite TV, an iPod docking station, and an electric kettle. Situated nearby Stellenbosch and Somerset-West, the property is close to a variety of restaurants and bars. Packed lunches and special diet menus are available on request. Guests can relax by the pool or next to the fireplace. Hiking, wine tasting, mountain biking, and diving are some of the activities they can enjoy in the surrounding area. Cape Town is 40 km, while Stellenbosch wine route and Oom Samie se Winkel are about 12 km away. A bicycle rental service and free public parking are provided on site.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most HISTORIC guest houses in Somerset West.
Guest House.Great value. Located within 8.1 km of Heidelberg Golf Club and 23 km of Stellenbosch University in Somerset West, One Oak Guest House offers accommodation with seating area. Featuring full-day security, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The guest house also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The units are equipped with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, microwave, a coffee machine, a shower, a hair dryer and a desk. All units include a kettle and a private bathroom with free toiletries, while some rooms will provide you with a fully equipped kitchen equipped with an oven. At the guest house, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. A selection of options including fruits, juice and cheese is served for breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. There is a snack bar on-site. A car rental service is available at the guest house. Jonkershoek Nature Reserve is 31 km from One Oak Guest House, while Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is 50 km away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International, 34 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Guest House.Great value. Popular among women. Situated on an eco-estate with a spectacular view of the whole of False Bay and the backdrop of the Cape mountains, 43 On Sandstone features and outdoor pool. The stylishly decorated rooms at the guest house open up onto patios and verandas with views of the mountains, lake and ocean. All rooms have indoor and outdoor seating areas, a private kitchenette, flat screen TV, free WiFi and private bathroom. A range of activities are available in the area, such as golfing, biking, hiking, restaurants, wine routes, beaches, scenic drives and bird watching either on the estate or close by. The beach in Strand is 15 minutes' drive away and Cape Town International Airport is located 29 km from the property.Show full description
Guest House.Unique. Popular among couples. Situated at the foot of Helderberg Mountain, Blaauwheim offers luxurious accommodation with a private garden or patio. The property also features an outdoor pool and a communal lounge and TV room. Free Wi-Fi and a satellite LCD TV with DVD player are standard in each of the rooms and suites at Blaauwheim Guest House. They come with extra long beds, a microwave and a bathrobe with slippers. Breakfast is available every morning in the dining room or garden. Afterwards, guests can relax by the pool or take a 10-minute drive to the beaches of Strand. An airport shuttle is available to Cape Town International Airport, a 20-minute drive away. Stellenbosch can be reached within 10 minutes by car.Show full description
Apartment.Great value. Popular among couples. Vrede Self Catering is situated in the private Boskloof eco-estate of Somerset West. It offers panoramic views of the distant Indian Ocean and surrounding mountains. All units are elegantly decorated in warm colours and are equipped with a seating area, flat-screen satellite TV and safe. Some units have a kitchenette and others a kitchen. Each bathroom includes free toiletries. Vrede Self Catering offers barbecue facilities and guests can prepare meals in the privacy of their unit. A variety of restaurants can be found within 5 km. Guests can relax and unwind on the sun terrace and enjoy the scenic surroundings of the garden and fynbos. Nearby attractions include the Vergelegen Wine Estate and Strand Beach which are within 15 minutes’ drive. Free WiFi is available and the Cape Town International Airport is 38 km away.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Historic. Great bar. Steeped in history, surrounded by the majestic Hottentots Holland Mountains and neighbouring the magnificent Erinvale Golf Course, the Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa promises a peaceful and memorable stay. The property, which is elegantly set amongst private gardens, cobbled walkways and beautiful oak trees, is only 40 minutes from Cape Town and 20 minutes from the historic town of Stellenbosch. Guests who stay at the Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa are a stone’s throw away from a world of outdoor and leisure activities and have preferential access to golf, spa treatments, wine, chocolate and olive tasting at famous estates, mountain biking and much more in the ‘Heart of the Helderberg’. The Gary Player-designed Erinvale Golf Course offers a unique golfing challenge to all levels of players. Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa is perfectly situated for the golf enthusiast. After achieving the challenge of the day, golfers can round off their golf experience by enjoying the tranquil ambience of the Erinvale Spa, equipped with all the necessary commodities expected of a four-star hotel.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Nestled amongst vineyards, forest and the Helderberg Mountain ranges, Lalapanzi Lodge offers spacious, sea view accommodation with a seating area, satellite TV and free WiFi. It features an outdoor pool, BBQ facilities, an outdoor terrace and a dining room. Activities include hiking, kayaking in the dam, visiting small game reserve and horse riding. The rooms, suites and self-catering houses are bright and airy. They are decorated with white painted walls and wooden-beamed ceilings. The houses have a fully equipped kitchen, a fireplace, sofa lounges and a private barbecue. A buffet breakfast is served daily and evening meal is available upon request. The Lalapanzi Lodge is situated Cape Winelands, a perfect area for wine tasting. Local restaurants, bars and shops are located within a 10-minute drive away. Guests can sunbathe poolside or in the garden area. Local coastline beaches are located within a 10 minutes’ drive away. Cape Town International Airport is a 35-minute drive away by car. The Lalapanzi Lodge offers car hire services and an airport shuttle is available upon request.Show full description
I would describe this as the most RELAXING bed and breakfast in Somerset West. It also has outstanding views!
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Great location. Set in Somerset West, 6.2 km from Heidelberg Golf Club, Avontuur Manor House and Wine Estate offers accommodation with pool with a view, free private parking, a garden and a tennis court. The property has mountain and pool views, and is 13 km from Stellenbosch University. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. Some units in the bed and breakfast have private entrance and are equipped with desk and wardrobe. With a private bathroom fitted with a hair dryer, units at the bed and breakfast also have free WiFi, while some rooms also offer a terrace. In some units there is a dressing room for guests to change in. Buffet and continental breakfast options with fresh pastries, fruits and juice are available every morning at the bed and breakfast. The family-friendly restaurant at Avontuur Manor House and Wine Estate specialises in South African cuisine, and is open for dinner and lunch. Sightseeing tours are available close to the property. After a day of cycling or walking tours, guests can relax in the shared lounge area. Jonkershoek Nature Reserve is 21 km from the accommodation, while Boschenmeer Golf Course is 41 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 30 km from Avontuur Manor House and Wine Estate.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Great value. Majorca House is set in Somerset West and has a pool with a view and garden views. This property offers access to a patio, pool at the pool table, free private parking and free WiFi. You can play darts at Majorca House, and car hire is available. Guests can make use of the sun terrace or the outdoor fireplace, or enjoy views of the sea and pool. All units in the bed and breakfast are fitted with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchenette, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, a hair dryer and free toiletries. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the bed and breakfast, units come with bed linen and towels. Buffet and continental breakfast options with fruits, juice and cheese are available every morning at the bed and breakfast. Guests may wind down in the in-house bar or lounge. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go hiking nearby. Heidelberg Golf Club is 4.6 km from the accommodation, while Stellenbosch University is 18 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International, 31 km from Majorca House, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Guest House.Trendy. Lovely surroundings. Popular among women. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Spanish Farm Guest Lodge by Raw Africa Boutique Collection is set in Somerset West. The property is fitted with an outdoor pool. All units in the guest house are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom, some rooms at Spanish Farm Guest Lodge by Raw Africa Boutique Collection also provide guests with a terrace. The units at the accommodation are fitted with a seating area. At Spanish Farm Guest Lodge by Raw Africa Boutique Collection guests are welcome to take advantage of a sauna. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Somerset West, like hiking. Helderberg Hiking is 1.6 km from Spanish Farm Guest Lodge by Raw Africa Boutique Collection. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 25 km from the property.Show full description
Apartment.Cosy. Great views. Situated on the foot of the Helderberg mountain in Somerset West, Roosboom Guest Apartments offers a landscaped garden with outdoor pool. The property has panoramic sea and mountain views. The self-catering apartments feature a seating area, a fully equipped kitchenette, satellite TV, air conditioning and a balcony or terrace. Featuring a shower, each private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and bathrobes. Roosboom features free WiFi and also has BBQ facilities for guests' to use. Car rentals and shuttle services can be arranged. If you feel like visiting the surroundings, check out Strand Beach within 6 km. Cape Town International Airport is located 30 km from the property. The property is 2.3 km from Heidelberg Golf Club and 4.4 km from Erinvale Golf Club.Show full description
Apartment.Great interior design. Popular among women. Set in Somerset West and only 4.6 km from Heidelberg Golf Club, Irene Avenue Apartment - With backup Electricity! offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a balcony. The spacious apartment with a terrace and sea views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is located 18 km from Stellenbosch University. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. In the warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and dine on the private patio. Jonkershoek Nature Reserve is 26 km from the apartment, while Boschenmeer Golf Course is 46 km away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 31 km from Irene Avenue Apartment - With backup Electricity!.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast. SomerZicht Guest House is set in Somerset West and has a pool with a view and mountain views. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Guests can make use of outdoor furniture if they wish to dine or sit outside. At the bed and breakfast, the units include a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and free toiletries. All units come with a kettle, while selected rooms also offer a fully equipped kitchenette with an oven, a microwave and a toaster. At the bed and breakfast, all units include bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers Full English/Irish, vegetarian or vegan options. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Heidelberg Golf Club is 4.5 km from SomerZicht Guest House, while Stellenbosch University is 18 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 31 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Guest House.Hip. Great bar. Offering mountain views, Boutique Villa offers accommodation in Somerset West. The property boasts a large garden and an outdoor pool. The spacious manor house suites feature en-suite bathrooms, free WiFi, Netflix TV, a bar-fridge, ceiling fans and views of the Helderberg mountains or Gordon’s Bay mountains and sea. The queen rooms are located in a separate cottage and offer an en-suite bathrooms with shower. Guests have access to a kitchenette and a lounge are with satellite TV. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including golfing, wine tasting, cycling and hiking. Lourensford Wine Estate and Vergelegen Wine Estate are within 10 minutes' drive from Boutique Villa, while Vergelegen Medi Clinic is 4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 27 km from the property.Show full description
I think this is the coolest guest house in Somerset West.
Bed and Breakfast.Cool. Great location. Centrally located and featuring Atlantic Ocean and Helderberg Mountain views, Somerset Sights B&B offers luxury, airy rooms with a private terrace overlooking the garden and pool. Several beaches, restaurants, cafés and shops are situated in Strand, a 15 minutes' drive away. The air-conditioned rooms are equipped contemporary décor and tiled floors. All have a seating area, a flat-screen satellite TV, DVD player and a minibar. Each room has a wardrobe, heating and a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool, sunbathe on the sun loungers or under the sun terrace. There are outdoor seating areas, BBQ facilities and a billiards table. Local wines can be sampled in the various wineries located within a 20-minute drive away. Local activities include cycling, hiking and sightseeing. Table Mountain National Park, V&A Waterfront and Cape Town city centre are within a 45 minutes' drive away. Somerset Sights B&B offers free bicycle hire and free parking on site. Cape Town International Airport is a 30 minute drive away by car. Guaranteed power supply by solar system. Electricity back-up in case of load shedding.Show full description
Guest House.Lively. Great location. Set in Somerset West and only 5.5 km from Heidelberg Golf Club, Golf and Garden Guesthouse offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features mountain and quiet street views, and is 20 km from Stellenbosch University. Guests at the guest house can enjoy darts on-site, or go cycling or hiking in the surroundings. Guests can make use of the sun terrace or the seasonal outdoor pool, or enjoy views of the pool and garden. The units at the guest house come with a seating area, a TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, bathrobes and slippers. The units have a coffee machine, while selected rooms will provide you with a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, a toaster and a stovetop. At the guest house, all units include bed linen and towels. A bar can be found on-site, and in the warmer months you can make use of the barbecue facilities. Jonkershoek Nature Reserve is 28 km from Golf and Garden Guesthouse, while Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is 47 km away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International, 30 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Guest House.Cosy. Boasting garden views, The Views Guesthouse features accommodation with pool with a view, a garden and barbecue facilities, around 2.8 km from Heidelberg Golf Club. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. Guests can make use of the sun terrace or the outdoor fireplace, or enjoy views of the mountain and pool. All units are fitted with a TV with satellite channels, fridge, a kettle, a shower, a hair dryer and a wardrobe. Each unit is fitted with a coffee machine, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while some rooms are fitted with a balcony and some have sea views. At the guest house, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests are welcome to relax in the on-site lounge, while packed lunches are also available upon request. The guest house has a children's playground and a picnic area. Stellenbosch University is 17 km from The Views Guesthouse, while Jonkershoek Nature Reserve is 25 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 28 km from the accommodation.Show full description
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