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Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro

4.0 star property
Edwardian guesthouse with a full-service spa and a 24-hour front desk

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32-inch TV with satellite channels
Murex: Groundfloor, Garden View | Garden view
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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds
Murex: Groundfloor, Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds
Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro, near St. James Beach and the Save Our Seas Shark Education Centre, offers a refined escape with a garden and terrace. Guests can surf, bodyboard, enjoy a massage at the onsite spa, and use in-room WiFi. Dry cleaning services are also available.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 254
AED 292 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

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Cowrie: Extra large, Excellent Sea-views | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, 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 Twin Beds

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

Murex: Groundfloor, Garden View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Urchin: Large, excellent sea-view | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, 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 Twin Beds

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

Clam: Large, mountain view

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

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

Nautilus: Medium, sea/mountain view

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Highlights

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

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

Whelk: Medium, sea-view

Highlights

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

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

Conch: Standard, no view

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

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

Abalone: Standard, mountain view

Highlights

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

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

Oyster: Standard, sea-view

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Fish Hoek Beach - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Boulders Beach - 14 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • St. James Station - 3 min walk
  • Cape Town Station - 24 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro

Upscale guesthouse near Muizenberg Beach
Located close to St. James Beach and Save Our Seas Shark Education Centre, Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro provides a terrace, a garden, and a playground. Adventurous travelers may like the surfing/body boarding at this guesthouse. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), tennis courts, and concierge services
  • A nature reserve, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, and down comforters
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, highchairs, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 200 for adults and ZAR 100 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Playground
  • Private wine tours
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1926
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • 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: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 500

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed with a deposit of ZAR 500 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 250.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 100.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ZAR 200 for adults and ZAR 100 for children
  • Pet deposit: ZAR 500 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 500 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 100.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 250.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Sonnekus Guest House Guesthouse Cape Town
Sonnekus Cape Town
Sonnekus Guest House
Sonnekus Guest House Cape Town
Sonnekus Guest House Guesthouse
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

Is Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of ZAR 500 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM. Late check-out is available for ZAR 500 (subject to availability).

Where is Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro located?

Located in Kalk Bay, this spa guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of St. James Beach and Save Our Seas Shark Education Centre. Rhodes Cottage Museum and Kalk Bay Harbour are also within 1 mi (2 km). St. James Station is only a 3-minute walk and Kalk Bay Station is 11 minutes.

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Reviews

Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 164 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great reception and hosts while on site. Quiet comfortable rooms.perfect relaci g atmosphere. Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Koen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely recommended!

Great little hotel close to the sea. Really loved the atmosphere!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yiu Kuen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
K.A.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wat een geweldig hotel!! Prachtig onderhouden, uitstekende locatie om alles te verkennen. En ontbijt is heerlijk! Wij waren hier 3 nachten en zouden het iedereen aanraden.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert Malcolm Crisler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bed was very comfortable. Josef and Thelma did an excellent job hosting us.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sonnekus never fails to disappoint. Great area, lovely staff, comfortable rooms. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredible place with incredibly friendly and helpful staff. If I come back in Cape Town, I will definitely come back to this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

karen

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ceceilia

Homely place, warm and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

stephane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marize

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

PCSF

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly amazing staff. No matter the time no matter what you need there is always a smile
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, spotless, friendly - home from home! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julia, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless, well positioned, friendly, relaxing and secure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Phil, Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location, and our host Nick was friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

PCS, Florissant, Colorado, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Across a almost private beach. Pretty amazing staff. I cannot fault them at anything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019