10/10 Excellent
Phil, England
13 July 2014
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Somerton Manor
5.0 star property
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Spa pool
- Breakfast included
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Gym
Explore the area
13 Somerset Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7130
- Lourensford Wine EstatePlace, Lourensford Wine Estate2 min drive
- Erinvale Golf ClubPlace, Erinvale Golf Club7 min drive
- Vergelegen Wine EstatePlace, Vergelegen Wine Estate7 min drive
- Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)20 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Standard Room
Standard Room
- 24 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Deluxe Room
Deluxe Room
- 26 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
View all photos for Superior Room
Superior Room
- Garden view
- 31 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
View all photos for Family Room
Family Room
- Garden view
- 60 sq m
- Sleeps 4
- 4 Single Beds
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About the area
Cape Town
A luxury stay in Cape Town awaits you at Somerton Manor. You'll be 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Lourensford Wine Estate and 3.2 km (2 mi) from Helderberg Nature Reserve. Highlights at this Colonial guest house include free daily breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .At the guest house's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, Hot tub, sauna and pool loungers. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, free use of bicycles and laundry facilities. Free English breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 5-property class Somerset West guest house, you'll be 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Ster-Kinekor Somerset and 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Waterkloof Wines.
What's nearby
- Lourensford Wine Estate - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
- Erinvale Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
- Vergelegen Wine Estate - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
- Camps Bay Beach - 37 min drive - 58.0 km
- Boulders Beach - 47 min drive - 61.8 km
Getting around
- Van Der Stel Station - 9 min walk
- Cape Town Bellville Station - 26 min drive
- Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
- Pajamas & Jam - 2 min drive
- Proof Bar - 17 min walk
- Giuseppe's pizzeria - 17 min walk
- Burger King - 2 min drive
- Bootlegger Coffee Company - 16 min walk
About this property
Somerton Manor
As a guest of Somerton Manor, you'll find an outdoor pool, a 24-hour health club, a hot tub, and a sauna. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily.
There's an onsite business centre. Event space at this guest house measures 538 square feet (50 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Somerton Manor. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. A round-trip airport shuttle and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Cape Town guest house.
- 10 guestrooms or units
- 2 levels
- 2 buildings
- 538 sq ft of conference space
- 50 sq. m of conference space
- Built in 1971
- English breakfast (free)
- Poolside lounge chairs
- Umbrellas for the pool
- Business facilities
- Conference space
- Coffee in lobby
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Staff members are multilingual
- Front desk safe
- Tour and ticket information
- Concierge
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- Pool or billiards table
- Library
- Garden
- Newspapers in lobby (free)
- Fireplace in lobby
- Television in lobby
- Smoking in designated areas
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Somerton Manor offers 10 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and down duvets. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath, slippers, designer toiletries and bidets. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. In-room massages and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: WiFi
Parking and transport
- Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Free self parking on site
- Limited on-site self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
- Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
- A bar/lounge
- Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
- 24-hour health club
- Billiards/pool table
- Free bicycle rentals
- Hot tub
- Library
- Outdoor pool
- Personal motorised watercraft
- Sauna
- TV in common areas
Family friendly
- Laundry facilities
- Outdoor pool
Conveniences
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Laundry facilities
- Safe at front desk
Guest services
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Multilingual staff
- Tour and ticket assistance
- Wedding services
Business services
- 538 square feet of conference space
- Business centre
- Computer station
Outdoors
- Garden
- Pool loungers
- Pool umbrellas
Spa
- In-room massages
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
More
- 2 buildings
- 2 floors
- Built in 1971
- Colonial architecture
- Designated smoking areas
- Fireplace in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Down comforter
- Egyptian cotton sheets
Bathroom
- Bidet
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Designer toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Shower/bathtub combination
- Slippers
Entertainment
- TV with premium cable/satellite channels
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free bottled water
More
- Ceiling fan
- Individual decor
- Individual furnishings
- Iron/ironing board on request
- Phone
- Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Express check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 450 per vehicle
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club.
We should mention
- Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
Property is also known as
Somerton Manor
Somerton Manor Cape Town
Somerton Manor House
Somerton Manor House Cape Town
Somerton Manor Cape Town
Somerton Manor Guesthouse
Somerton Manor Guesthouse Cape Town
Frequently asked questions
Is parking available at Somerton Manor?
Yep, Somerton Manor has a free self car park.
Are there any beaches close to Somerton Manor?
The closest beach to Somerton Manor is Bikini Beach (8.3 km).
Does Somerton Manor have a pool?
Somerton Manor has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.
What luxury perks are available at Somerton Manor?
Somerton Manor features a 24-hour health club, an outdoor pool and 1 hot tub.
What makes Somerton Manor a romantic place to stay?
1 hot tub and a lounge bar, as well as deep-soaking baths and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Somerton Manor.
Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Somerton Manor?
No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.
Does Somerton Manor serve breakfast?
Yep, free English breakfast is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Somerton Manor?
No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.
What time are check-in & check-out at Somerton Manor?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Somerton Manor Reviews
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