88 Main Road, St. James, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7945
What's nearby
St. James Beach - 4 min walk
Kalk Bay Beach - 14 min walk
Muizenberg Beach - 6 min drive
Fish Hoek Beach - 11 min drive
Boulders Beach - 24 min drive
Getting around
Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 41 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 Restaurant - 11 min walk
Olympia Cafe & Deli - 14 min walk
Dalebrook - 6 min walk
Harbour House - 18 min walk
The Ice Cafe - 11 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.
Languages
Afrikaans, English
At a glance
Hotel size
9 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
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
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
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)
What to do
Surfing/body boarding
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
Full-service spa
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
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Electrical adapters/chargers
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, In room Mobile Massage. 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
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 security system and window guards 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.
Also known as
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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 check-out is available.
What is there to do at Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as surfing. 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.
Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
8 September 2024
Great
Yiu Kuen
Yiu Kuen, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 July 2024
Maria
Maria, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
2 June 2024
Rob
Rob, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
23 April 2024
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
karen, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 January 2024
MICHAEL
MICHAEL, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
12 November 2023
Anton
Anton, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 March 2023
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
Clarissa, 3-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
8 March 2023
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
gloria, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 March 2022
Homely place, warm and friendly
Ceceilia
Ceceilia, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 March 2022
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
stephane, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 December 2020
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
Amanda, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 December 2020
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
Marize, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 February 2020
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 February 2020
Truly amazing staff. No matter the time no matter what you need there is always a smile
PCSF
PCSF, 3-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 January 2020
Ingalill
Ingalill, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 November 2019
Comfortable, spotless, friendly - home from home! We will be back!
Verified traveller
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
22 October 2019
TERESA
TERESA, 10-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 August 2019
Spotless, well positioned, friendly, relaxing and secure.
Julia
Julia, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 July 2019
We loved the location, and our host Nick was friendly and very helpful.
Phil
Phil, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 April 2019
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.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
10 February 2019
Delia
Delia, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
1 February 2019
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
Michael, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 January 2019
Across a almost private beach. Pretty amazing staff. I cannot fault them at anything.
PCS
PCS, 5-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 January 2019
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.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 December 2018
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.