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Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro

4.0 star property
Mountain guesthouse with spa, near St. James Beach

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32-inch TV with satellite channels
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, Select Comfort beds
Murex: Groundfloor, Garden View | Garden view
Murex: Groundfloor, Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, Select Comfort beds
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Located near St. James Beach and Save Our Seas Shark Education Centre, Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro offers an upscale retreat with a terrace, garden, and dry cleaning services. Enjoy surfing or bodyboarding at this guesthouse or indulge in a rejuvenating massage at the onsite spa; connect to WiFi from the comfort of your room.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Full-service spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach towels
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on-site
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Separate bedroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is ฿2,897
฿3,331 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec

Why we love this property

Spa and nature retreat
The full-service spa offers daily massage surrounded by mountains and bay views. A garden setting near a nature reserve completes this restorative guesthouse.
Edwardian charm and views
Take in bay views from this hotel nestled in a historical district. Surrounded by mountains and nature, it showcases Edwardian architecture and curated decor.
Vineyard vino experience
Expert wine tours guide visitors at this guesthouse. A bar and continental breakfast await, along with private picnics and winery release events.

Room options

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Cowrie: Extra large, Excellent Sea-views | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, Select Comfort beds

Cowrie: Extra large, Excellent Sea-views

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Murex: Groundfloor, Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, Select Comfort beds

Murex: Groundfloor, Garden View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Urchin: Large, excellent sea-view

Urchin: Large, excellent sea-view | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, Select Comfort beds

Urchin: Large, excellent sea-view

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Clam: Large, mountain view | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, Select Comfort beds

Clam: Large, mountain view

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Nautilus: Medium, sea/mountain view | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, Select Comfort beds

Nautilus: Medium, sea/mountain view

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, Select Comfort beds

Whelk: Medium, sea-view

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Conch: Standard, no view | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, Select Comfort beds

Conch: Standard, no view

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Select Comfort bed
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Abalone: Standard, mountain view

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, Select Comfort beds

Abalone: Standard, mountain view

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, Select Comfort beds

Oyster: Standard, sea-view

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
88 Main Road, St. James, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7945

What's nearby

  • Table Mountain National Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. James Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kalk Bay Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kalk Bay Harbour - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Muizenberg Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 42 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 24 min drive
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 33 min drive
  • St. James Station - 3 min walk
  • Kalk Bay Station - 11 min walk
  • Muizenberg Station - 20 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Lekker Kalk Bay - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Olympia Café & Deli - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Folk Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Hans & Lloyd Coffee Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harbour House - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro

Situated on the bay, Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro is a great choice for a stay in Cape Town. Guests can be pampered with massages at the spa. This Edwardian guest house also features a bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden. Public transportation is only a short walk: St. James Station is 3 minutes and Kalk Bay Station is 11 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Private picnics
  • Shared fridge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Playground

What to do

  • Tennis
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Private winery tours
  • Winery release events
  • Beach nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1926
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Bike parking
  • Full-service spa
  • Wine-tasting room
  • Edwardian architecture

Accessibility

  • Front entrance ramp

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down duvet
  • Premium bedding
  • Selected Comfort mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free local calls
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • High chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Local maps

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the guest house's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 200 for adults and ZAR 100 for children
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of ZAR 500 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for ZAR 100.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for ZAR 250.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: ZAR 500 per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards and outdoor lighting on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Also known as

Sonnekus Guest House Guesthouse Cape Town
Sonnekus Cape Town
Sonnekus Guest House
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Sonnekus House Cape Town
Sonnekus Guest House
Sonnekus & Bistro Cape Town
Sonnekus Boutique Hotel Bistro
Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro Cape Town
Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro Guesthouse
Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro Guesthouse Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. A deposit of ZAR 500 per stay is required. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of ZAR 500 (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as surfing, and improve your game on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as spa services and a garden.

What's the area around Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro like?

Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro is located near St. James Beach in Kalk Bay, a short 3-minute walk from St. James Station and 5 minutes' walk from Table Mountain National Park.

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Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Bed was very comfortable. Josef and Thelma did an excellent job hosting us.
Robert Malcolm Crisler, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Definitely recommended!

Great little hotel close to the sea. Really loved the atmosphere!
Koen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Incredible place with incredibly friendly and helpful staff. If I come back in Cape Town, I will definitely come back to this place!
Samy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sonnekus never fails to disappoint. Great area, lovely staff, comfortable rooms. Highly recommend
Jill, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Yiu Kuen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a great option for accomodation by the ocean near Cape Town. My room and bathroom were spacious and clean. Staff was accommodating to my arriving very late (after midnight). Parking is a bit tricky but it pays off to be close to all of the wonderful restaurants and shopping in Kalk Bay. I would come back if ever in this area again.
Clarissa, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

K.A.
Adrian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Short but wonderful stay

Excellent! Our first floor room was spacious and well decorated with all ameneties including tea/coffee, fridge, beach towels etc. TV had Netflix etc. More St James than Kalk Bay but only 10mins walk to Kalk Bay. Breakfast was excluded but we just added and the choice was extensive. parking was available just around the corner. Only two comments which did not bother us was that the room had no air-con but was very cool. Overhead fan and open windows were fine. The only other comment its that the road is quite busy and the odd train passes by but we would still definitely return!
Carl, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Our check in went well until I discovered they had a wrong name at which point they said the pipes were broken and moved us to a different property. Interesting that when they thought we were someone else, the room was ok. We had to ask about the included breakfast. All was fine, although the new place, not as cozy and not within walking distance of another family members booking made on purpose close by.
gloria, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

The shower was not working upon arrival. The next day, the shower worked, but it was leaking heavily. Also, I dropped a vitamin on the floor. When I went to pick it up, I looked under the bed. The floor under the bed was filthy.
karen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Homely place, warm and friendly
Ceceilia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

An ideal place to stay in the peninsula area

Very kind hosts, immediate service, very good breakfast, huge room with several windows and stunning views on the sea and the mountains
stephane, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfy B&B right on the beach

Nice B&B. Very friendly and very well located. Love the area abs so close to the beach
Amanda, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a wonderfull stay, the film crue did make a lot of noice during the night , but not guest houses fault .Overall a wonderfull stay
Marize, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Truly amazing staff. No matter the time no matter what you need there is always a smile
PCSF, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wir hatten einen wundervolle Zeit m Sonnekus Guest House für unseren Aufenthalt in Kapstadt. Es liegt außerhalb des Trubels der Mother City, aber man ist schnell überall und es ist auch Abends sehr sicher. Wir waren überwältigt von der Gastfreundschaft und würden jederzeit sofort wiederkommen.
5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable, spotless, friendly - home from home! We will be back!
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Spotless, well positioned, friendly, relaxing and secure.
Julia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved the location, and our host Nick was friendly and very helpful.
Phil, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was the second time we stayed in this lovely guest house. Pat, Mike and Nick are very friendly and hospitable. The location is great. We enjoyed walking along the walkway to Muizenberg or to the restaurants in Kalk Bay. The breakfast is also excellent, with a variety of fruit, cheeses and yoghurts, as well as a cooked breakfast to order. We would definitely stay there again.
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super! Près de tout, à pied par la plage pour Muizenberg et Kallk Bay. Tous les escaliers pour les photos, Théâtre, boutiques et restos, c'est pas le choix qui manque.
Carole, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A good welcome. The room was noisy, and without aircon and with a noisy fan - which meant window had to be kept open. Otherwise comfortable and thoughtfully supplied
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Across a almost private beach. Pretty amazing staff. I cannot fault them at anything.
PCS, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location for watching surfers and the sea. Pat and her family are gracious hosts. We had a beautiful room and walking distance to restaurants and shopping.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We spent 30 excellent nights at this guest house. Throughout our stay, we were treated like we were family and better. Pat, Mike, Nick, Alemarie, Joyce and Gladys went out of their way to make us feel at home. Our breakfasts were all great and mostly personalised by Pat or Nick. They all gave us great advice to assist in our daily travel ventures and to keep us safe. Mike saved Maureen's "life" with some help getting medication that she had left at home. We were close (walking distance) to some very nice eating places. Also a great bakery in Kalk Bay a short walk away - brownies were particularly good and it shows on our "figures". We were centrally located for what we wanted. There were plenty of UBERS available when needed. Most of all we were across the road from a nice beach...and to boot we had a beautiful room with a view of the vast ocean. Thanks so much for a great stay. We will be sure to recommend Sonnekus to our friends and family.
21-night trip