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Sun Bell Lodge

3.0 star property
Colonial Cape Town guesthouse in Bellville with casino

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Luxury Twin bedrooms 6 | View from room
Luxury Suite | Interior
Lobby
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

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  • PoolPoolPool
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  • BarBarBar
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8 Leipoldt Street, De La Hey, Bellville, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7530
  • Popular LocationUniversity of the Western Cape5 min drive
  • Popular LocationTyger Valley Shopping Centre6 min drive
  • Popular LocationTygerberg Hospital8 min drive
  • AirportCape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)23 min drive

Room options

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Luxury Twin bedrooms 6 | View from room

Luxury Twin bedrooms 6

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2013
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Pool and Garden View Rooms 7

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2013
Portable fan
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Luxury Twin bedroom Cabins 9 | View from room

Luxury Twin bedroom Cabins 9

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2013
Separate bedroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Cape Town

At Sun Bell Lodge you'll be 4.1 km (2.5 mi) from Tyger Valley Shopping Centre and 4.8 km (3 mi) from University of the Western Cape. Highlights at this Colonial guest house include a casino, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .The guest house's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include a nightclub, free Wi-Fi in public areas and a free manager's reception. Free buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Bellville guest house include Cape Peninsula University of Technology and Tygerberg Hospital.
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What's nearby

  • University of Stellenbosch Business School - 4 min drive
  • University of the Western Cape - 5 min drive
  • Tyger Valley Shopping Centre - 6 min drive
  • Tygerberg Hospital - 8 min drive
  • Canal Walk Shopping Centre - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 2 min drive
  • Stikland Station - 18 min walk
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Stikland Fisheries - 11 min walk
  • Wimpy - 2 min drive
  • McDonald's - 6 min walk
  • KFC - 6 min walk
  • Sanlam Cafeteria - 10 min walk

About this property

Sun Bell Lodge

Colonial Cape Town guesthouse in Bellville with casino
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this guest house measures 269 square feet (25 square metres) and includes conference space. A casino, an outdoor pool, and a nightclub are also featured at Sun Bell Lodge. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. An area shuttle within 2.1 km and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Cape Town guest house.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 3 buildings
  • 269 sq ft of conference space
  • 25 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1969
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Casino
  • Nightclub
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Sun Bell Lodge offers 15 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and a safe. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

Languages

Dutch, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 2.1 km
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (ZAR 500 per week)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Casino
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's toys
  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 269 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1969
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer on request
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 9 PM
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
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 1 year old or younger stays free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 285.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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 150 per person (one way)
  • Extended parking fee: ZAR 500 per week
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 285.0 per night

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guest house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 1 year old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for free breakfast.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sun Bell Lodge?

Sun Bell Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Sun Bell Lodge?

Yep, Sun Bell Lodge has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Sun Bell Lodge?

The closest beach to Sun Bell Lodge is Bloubergstrand Beach (18 km).

Is there a spa on site at Sun Bell Lodge?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does Sun Bell Lodge have a pool?

Sun Bell Lodge has a pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Sun Bell Lodge a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a champagne service, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Sun Bell Lodge.

Is Sun Bell Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as baby baths and children's books in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Sun Bell Lodge is a hit with families.

Does Sun Bell Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, free buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sun Bell Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sun Bell Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sun Bell Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sun Bell Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Sun Bell Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
value for money
Lionel and his staff were amazing - he went to the shop to buy our choice of wine and picked us up and delivered us back to the airport on time and cheerfully. A great Budget Guest House close to the airport with a shuttle service. Be sure to ask about Dinner timing as it’s early for Europeans. Maybe not a safe area for a single person to go out at night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
a very pleasant experience indeed
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home away from home.
We stayed in the 'annexe' of the Sun Bell Lodge next door due to a large party of guests in the main guesthouse. Our stay was over New Year and the holidays. We really enjoyed the home away from home feeling of the place and being far enough away from the city to be quiet but not too far that we could not enjoy it freely. Any minor teething issues were dealt with in a very friendly and efficient manner. We would definitely stay here again!

2/10 Terrible

Dereck

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worst BnB EVER!!!!
On arrival we put into rooms 17 & 18, this is in another house, 2 houses down the street, it was absolutely shocking, disgusting, something cooking in the kitchen that was stinking out the whole house, no keys for the rooms, no WiFi, no minibar, no kettle, no premium bedding! no remotes for TV, our one rooms door handle was broken! on complaining to the young training manageress we were moved into the main house, still no kettle in the rooms. the other guests were very loud. we were never approached by the owner/manager to apologize, the young trainee was very kind & apologetic. the food was way below standard, no fruit salad was served, on request we were given an apple! the parking is a nightmare, there is NOT enough parking for the rooms, i had to move my car every night & ask for others to move theirs every morning! the quality of the stay was atrocious! we will NEVER return. the photo's on the web are completely misleading! we had a 5 night stay & the bedding was never changed! twice we returned to find our rooms standing open & unlocked! mosquito's were bad, no tabard was supplied, once we returned at the end of the day & no towels were available. this was the worst business trip to CT ever, will never use them again!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ticked all boxes pleasantly
Exactly what we were looking for. Service was friendly and fau7ltless

6/10 Okay

Debbie, Uk

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not what we were expecting
We booked this guest house due to it being close by the airport (11km). In this respect it met our expectations. We booked a luxury suite and found it really wasn't luxury at all but I suspect it was just bigger and with a bigger bathroom than the other rooms there. The website doesn't show many photos. Whilst Sun Bell Lodge was ok I think it is more suited to students and backpackers than it was for us. The property is in a less than celubrious area and in fact was quite a run down area. The pool was tiny and lacked maintenance and needed cleaning out. The outside area whilst good enough to sit around in it was quite dingy. We only stayed one night and in the morning got up to find breakfast, which was right next to the luxury suite, was a communal affair for about 20 people. Cereal, bread, toast etc and a cooked breakfast was offered. Everyone who worked there were extremely polite and welcoming but we just did not fit in with the casual arrangement of the place. The wall from reception to bedroom was covered in graffiti and signatures of past visitors - this didn't look attractive. The iron bars on the windows indicated the sort of area we were staying in and this was a cause for concern. Having said that there was a very secure entry gate into the driveway. For people who are used to staying in the more communal/hostel type of place this is ideal and the accommodation itself is safe. I would be concerned, however, at the locality.

10/10 Excellent

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Laatste nacht in Kaapstad
Een zeer tof verblijf met super vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel. Ze stelden zelf voor om een diner te maken wat uiteraard ook heerlijk was. Het ontbijt werd vers voor je klaargemaakt. Een echte aanrader en niet ver van de luchthaven
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021