St James Accommodation at Sonnekus Guest House in Cape Town
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  • Property TypeGuest House/B&B
  • Guests11
  • Rooms/Units5

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Sonnekus Guest House is a highly recommended St James Bed & Breakfast providing accommodation in 5 guest rooms for tourists visiting the False Bay region.

About Sonnekus Guest House

Sonnekus Guest House, gracious old lady of a bygone era, circa 1926, sits at the base of the mountains in St James with the waters of False Bay at her feet. The house has been lovingly restored to her former splendour, taking the guests comfort into consideration with each suite very individual in its decor.

Sonnekus Guest House is perfectly situated for the discerning holidaymaker and businessman alike, a mere 25 minutes form the airport and city. The V & A Waterfront and Table Mountain are but a short and pleasant drive away.

Accommodation

Each room/suite has an overhead fan, heater, tea/coffee tray, telephone and television for your convenience. Bathrooms: Some bathrooms have a separate bath and shower, while others have a shower over a luxurious corner bath.

Please see the individual room descriptions and photographs below, to assist you with your choice.

Services & Facilities

• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Cold Buffet Breakfast and hot Breakfast to order
• Many restaurants within 2Km radius

Recreation & Leisure

• Beach, Surfing
• Whale watching (in season)
• Mountain Walks
• Scenic drives
• Personalised Land Tours
• Boat Fishing
• Diving

Equally close are the scenic drives, and restaurants catering for all tastes, abound in Muizenberg, Kalk Bay and Fish Hoek. We are close to the Clovelly, Westlake and Royal Cape golf courses.

Features you'll appreciate

providedonly in some rooms

In Room / Unit

  • Additional bed / mattress
  • Area information booklet
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathroom (en-suite)
  • Bathroom towels supplied
  • Bed linen supplied
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Desk
  • Disabled equipped
  • DVD player
  • Fan(s)
  • Fireplace
  • Hairdryer
  • Heater(s)
  • Internet connection (ADSL)
  • Internet connection (wireless)
  • Iron / trouser press
  • Jacuzzi
  • Patio / verandah / balcony
  • Safe for valuables
  • Smoking: not allowed
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Telephone (direct dial)
  • Television (with M-Net)
  • Television (with satellite)

On Site

  • Child friendly (all ages)
  • Garden(s)
  • Guest lounge with TV
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Laundry service
  • Reception (business hours)
  • Safe deposit box (reception)
  • Security (alarm system)
  • Smoking: none indoors

Food & Drink

  • Braai / barbeque (BBQ)
  • Complimentary tea / coffee

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi

Transfers

  • Airport transfers
  • Tour assistance
fluentsome understanding

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans

Rooms & Rates

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Murex Double or Twin Room

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Murex Double or Twin Room

Murex Double or Twin Room is furnished with Twin or King size bed (please request twin beds after confirming your booking, if required). Garden, sea-view en-suite, separate bath and shower. TV, Telephone, tea and coffee tray, overhead fan. Winter: Wall panel heaters, electric blankets and down duvets.

  • Area information booklet  
  • Bathrobes  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Telephone (direct dial)  
  • Television (with M-Net)  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-2 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults

Cowrie Double or Triple Room

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Cowrie Double or Triple Room

Cowrie Double or Triple Room is a very large, double or triple room with excellent sea-views. The room is furnished with a Twin or King size bed. En-suite, shower over luxury corner bath. TV, Telephone, Tea and Coffee Tray.

  • Area information booklet  
  • Bathrobes  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Telephone (direct dial)  
  • Television (with M-Net)  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 3 guests (max 3 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults

Urchin Large Double Room

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Urchin Large Double Room

Urchin Large Double Room has an excellent sea-view. Twin or King size bed. En-suite, shower over luxury corner bath. TV, Telephone, Tea and coffee Tray. Each room/suite has an overhead fan, heater, tea/coffee tray, telephone and television for your convenience.

  • Area information booklet  
  • Bathrobes  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Telephone (direct dial)  
  • Television (with M-Net)  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-2 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults

Whelk Double Room

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Whelk Double Room

Whelk Double Room is a double room with a sea-view. Twin or King size bed. En-suite, separate shower and bath. TV, Telephone, Tea and coffee tray. Each room has an overhead fan, heater, tea and coffee tray, telephone and television for your convenience.

  • Area information booklet  
  • Bathrobes  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Telephone (direct dial)  
  • Television (with M-Net)  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: ; over 12 years treated as adults

Conch Small Double Room

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Conch Small Double Room

Small double, very quiet, with no view. Twin or King size bed. Boudoir en-suite, shower over luxury corner bath. TV, Telephone, Tea and coffee tray. Each room has an overhead fan, heater, tea and coffee tray, telephone and television for your convenience.

  • Area information booklet  
  • Bathrobes  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Telephone (direct dial)  
  • Television (with M-Net)  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: ; over 12 years treated as adults

Oyster Standard Sea-view Room

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Oyster Standard Sea-view Room

Oyster Standard Sea-view Room is on the first floor, standard room. Sea and neighbourhood view with an en-suite bathroom, shower only. King size extra length bed. TV, tea and coffee tray, overhead fan. Winter: Oil fin heater, electric blankets and down duvets.

  • Area information booklet  
  • Bathrobes  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Fan(s)  
  • Hairdryer  
  • Heater(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Safe for valuables  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities  
  • Telephone (direct dial)  
  • Television (with M-Net)  
  • Television (with satellite)

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults

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Guest Reviews

2 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.

Verified reviewexcellent

Great attention to detail, superb hosts !

August 2017

Charles Mac Kenzie (Johannesburg)

Verified reviewexcellent

Wonderful atmosphere, guests are treated as close friends, great hospitality, excellent location and close to both Cape Town, Simon's Town and Cape of Good Hope! Very clean rooms, excellent beds, wonderful ocean view with fresh air coming in rooms. Highly recommended for all types of occasions! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

December 2008

Askar and Elga (Moscow)

Need to Know

Response timeSonnekus Guest House typically responds to requests in 5-10 minutes.

Child policyChildren of all ages are welcome.

Closest airport(s)Cape Town International - 36km

Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00
Check-out by 10h30

Payment methods accepted by the propertyDiners, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com

Listed on SA-Venues.com since October 1999

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