Southern Cross Guest House

4-star Art Deco guest house near Cheetah Outreach

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

Explore the area

20 Barlinka Avenue, Somerset West, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7130

Place, Heidelberg Golf Club
‪4 min drive‬
Place, Lourensford Wine Estate
‪9 min drive‬
Place, Cheetah Outreach
‪9 min drive‬
Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Suite (Zebra)

Water view
62 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
Free WiFi

Suite (Springbok)

Water view
83 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
Free WiFi

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View (Buffalo)

Mountain view
42 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Standard Room (Lion)

Garden view
25 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
Free WiFi

Standard Room (Rhino)

Ocean view
25 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
Free WiFi

Suite (Africa)

Ocean view
63 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
Free WiFi

Standard Room (Elephant)

Garden view
32 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed
Free WiFi

Economy Twin Room, 1 Bedroom (Cheetah)

Garden view
18 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
Free WiFi

About the area

Cape Town

Somerset West stay.A stay at this Somerset West guesthouse places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Cheetah Outreach and 6 miles (10 km) of Lourensford Wine Estate. Strand Golf Club and Morgenster Wine Farm are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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What's nearby

Heidelberg Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
Helderberg Nature Reserve - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
Lourensford Wine Estate - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
Cheetah Outreach - 9 min drive - 6.1 km
Strand Golf Club - 10 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

Firgrove Station - 7 min drive
Cape Town Bellville Station - 25 min drive
Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪Crossley & Sons - ‬6 min drive
‪Our Spot Cafe - ‬5 min drive
‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
‪Bossa Social Cafe & Bar - ‬3 min drive
‪Café Olé - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Southern Cross Guest House

4-star Art Deco guest house near Cheetah Outreach

Southern Cross Guest House offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Along with a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Southern Cross Guest House. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Art Deco Cape Town guesthouse.

8 guestrooms or units

2 levels

2 buildings

Built in 1958

Deli

Towels for the beach

Umbrellas for the beach

Poolside lounge chairs

Umbrellas for the pool

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Coffee in lobby

Dry cleaning

Self-service laundry

Staff is multilingual

Storage area for luggage

Front-desk safe

Tour and ticket information

Concierge

Library

Terrace

Garden

BBQ grill(s)

Outdoor picnic space

Smoking in designated areas

Microwave in a common area

Bar or lounge

Southern Cross Guest House offers 8 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Cape Town guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Microwaves and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the guesthouse's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is open select days.

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Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

Pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

CA $201 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 21 - Jul 22

Property amenities

Family friendly

In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Microwave on request
Outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 200 to 200 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli

Things to do

36-hole adjacent golf course
Full-service spa
Library
Outdoor pool
Vineyard
Wine tasting room
Wine tours

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Microwave on request
Refrigerator
Restaurant dining guides

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
LED lighting
Safe
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (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

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets: ZAR 200 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available
Certain rooms only
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 400 per night.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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.

Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 200 to 200 per person
Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 600 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
Pet fee: ZAR 200 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 400 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, 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 credit cards and cash

Cashless transactions are available

This property uses some solar energy

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. This property uses solar energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

This property requires a 1-night deposit to secure the booking. If the booking is only for 1 night, payment must be in advance.

We should mention

The seasonal pool will open in October and close in April.
Reservations are needed for golf tee times and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Southern Cross Guest House to the airport?

Southern Cross Guest House is 20.2 mi (27-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Southern Cross Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Southern Cross Guest House offers an airport shuttle from 8 AM to 6 PM, on request, for a charge of ZAR 600. per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Southern Cross Guest House to the beach?

This guesthouse is 9.5 mi (27-min drive) from Bikini Beach and 15.5 mi (26-min drive) from Cool Bay. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Southern Cross Guest House offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Southern Cross Guest House, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between ZAR 200 and 200 per person. It's available every day from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Southern Cross Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Southern Cross Guest House?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

Is there free parking at Southern Cross Guest House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Southern Cross Guest House have a pool?

Southern Cross Guest House features an outdoor pool.

Does Southern Cross Guest House have a spa?

This guesthouse has a spa, which features reflexology, body treatments, and deep-tissue massages.

How close is Southern Cross Guest House to downtown Cape Town?

Southern Cross Guest House is 25.3 mi away from Cape Town.

Southern Cross Guest House Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larissa

Jun 22, 2023

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

Short stay in Somerset West

Lovely comfy stylish Guest house that has everything anyone needs for a short stay. Attention to every little detail. Tasty breakfast. Excellent services overall. I really enjoyed my stay and will definitely be back again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Oct 2, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The hosts were absolutely amazing. The property was well kept, very clean and we felt safe. We had an upstairs and downstairs bathroom with constant hot water. Breakfast was wonderful. We were really happy and would love to return.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

Verified

8/10 Good

Ludwig

Mar 12, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Das Zimmer (Elephant) hat Blick zum Garten in Richtung Norden. Nicht wirklich schön! Den Ozean kann man vom Zimmer aus nicht sehen. Pool zentral mit schönen Sitzgelegenheiten aussen herum. Achtung! Bei Stornierung wird eine Gebühr verlangt. Steht laut Gastgeberin angeblich im Kleingedruckten. Ist m.E. entgegen den hotel.com Richtlinien. Frühstück gibt es erst ab 0800 Uhr. Absprachen für Bereitstellung des Frühstücks davor, funktionierte bei uns einmal nicht. Untschuldigung = Fehlanzeige. Angekündigter Bettwäschetausch nach 5 Tagen nicht erfolgt. Aber: wunderschöne, große Anlage mit Parkplatz im umzäunten Gelände.

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beatrix

Dec 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Wir haben uns von Anfang bis Ende sehr wohl gefühlt. Die Anlage ist sauber,die Zimmer Zimmer geräumig und sauber.Das Frühstück sehr reichhaltige und abaabwechslungsreichWir waren rundum sehr zufriedenund werden auf alle Fällewiederkommen.Die Gastgebersind sehr nett für jeden Gast ein offenesOhr,

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Dec 29, 2023

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

Mycket trevligt första stopp i Sommerset West

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Dec 23, 2018

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

Southern Cross Guest House

Comfortable and clean place, owners were pleasant. I would visit again

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Jun 28, 2017

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

Xenophobic Owner. Callous expulsion.

I've been traveling the globe for most of my life and this was the first time I'd encountered such intolerance for brown skin. I checked in at dusk and noticed the disdain by the owner, but dismissed it thinking that perhaps it was my imagination. Left my bags in the downstairs livingroom of the 2-story suite that I'd booked with them, and headed, famished to a nearby 5-star restaurant for dinner. I returned from my meal, a bit shaken. The streets were deserted and gangsters were driving up to my Audi to survey me and my car's contents, and I suddenly knew why the restaurant and guesthouse premises were all securely locked behind tall gates and was nervous about making it back to the guesthouse safely. Once back inside my suite, I called the owner to ask if he could send someone to help me find the light switch, he made several xenophobic remarks like "This is why I don't rent to people from the third world" and he refused to assist me. Then, he asked me to leave. I informed him that I'd already booked the hotel for a second night and had nowhere else to stay, he replied "No. You're not staying here. You're leaving." I had to find another hotel late at night & find my way back through those deserted streets where gun shots plainly rang out. I've traveled the world and never ever experienced that kind of prejudice! I was shocked and shaken by it. Surprise, surprise.. I googled "southern cross symbol" and it turns out that it's a popular white-spremacist symbol.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2017

Verified

6/10 Okay

Anita

May 31, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

Nice guesthouse and location, but not co operative

We booked accommodation for one of our company guests here, because this guesthouse is ideally situated on the way to our new office. In future I would have booked here quite often, because of their location, but unfortunately they are not flexible at all regarding date changes, I feel they were quite rude when we had to cancel one of the nights, and because of this we will no longer use this guesthouse in future for all of our guests.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Feb 24, 2017

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

Thank you for hospitality and 1 night availability

Wanted an overnight stay near a winery that was featuring a special paired dinner. (Did not want to drive too far). The Southern Cross was only a couple of miles away and was exactly what we wanted. We even arrived early so we could use their pool (cool) and shower before the dinner. Everything was great.

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Dec 5, 2016

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

nice looking property but the gate was locked

gate was locked and no one answered the intercom. called the phone number of the guest house many times and no one responded. in conversation the next day with the proprietor, who was a little terse, stated should have called the mobile number, wat? anyway did not stay at this property, do not know what it was, nor care, who the heck locks the gate at 6pm and does not have security on the property in the evening?

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Nov 2, 2015

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

Excellent accommodation

We had a great stay at southern cross! Claudia & Marc were so friendly and welcoming upon our arrival and provided us with good information of where to visit and have our meals. The room decoration was so lovely and we could had see the ocean from our level 2 room. Its such a great place to hang out and spend a couple of days. There is no need to travel out with its alluring pool and chill out area. Strongly recommend anyone to stay there!

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Apr 19, 2015

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

Excellent breakfast and comfortable rooms

Comfortable beds and excellent breakfast. Suggest taking a pair of slippers as the floors are not carpeted and can be cold in winter. Be aware that this guest house CLOSES AT 6PM so even if you have a booking confirmation for the evening and arrive after 6 pm you may not be accommodated

Verified

8/10 Good

Marva

Feb 17, 2015

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

Very Pleasant

My stay was only for one night, so I was not able to enjoy all of the facilities, however, my room, breakfast and the service was very good. The hosts were also very nice and helpful. They promptly returned to me some valuable items I had forgotten in the safe. My only reason for giving 4 stars is the fact that there is no easy access to Cape Town except by hired or private car. Even though it's about 20-30 mins drive from Cape Town, I couldn't get a taxi and since I did not drive I had to wait around to be collected.

Verified

4/10 Poor

roy

Feb 1, 2015

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Break

When we arrived we were told we were in the budget room queen bed was two singles pushed together 22" tv was 12" the room looked like converted garage other rooms may have been 5 star our room did not come up to one star curtains only just meet shower drain was blocked no shampoo the host were very friendly tv was poor only German news no sky or bbc I hope the owners will take note it looked a very nice place to stay but this room was not up to standard

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Jan 9, 2015

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

Africa Room - Southern Cross Guest House

We had the Africa room at the Southern Guest house - it was big and had 2 bathrooms! There is a great patio & pool area as well as nice seating areas on the property. The hosts are friendly and helpful!

Verified

8/10 Good

Oubina

Jan 6, 2015

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

Feling home

Great Hospitality! Super friedly staff

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Dec 31, 2014

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

Excellent place to stay

Excellent hotel with friendly hosts who were very welcoming and made use feel at home. The breakfast was great as well as the rooms which were very spacious and nicely decorated. There was a nice sundeck which overlooked the sea which was a great place to relax.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Nov 29, 2014

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

Very good

I only stayed for one night but the owners were lovely and the accommodation was great in all respects.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward Foster

Oct 15, 2014

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

Friendly Hosts

We had a great stay. Our room was 2 levels with charm and comfort. It was the finish to a 3 week trip. Marc and Claudia were the Best. Their recommendations were a big help. It was a lovely surrounding that was a nice finish to our South African adventure.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

May 17, 2014

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

Beautiful space

Slightly away from the wine estates in Somerset West but easy to find and close to the mall - with a view out to sea from the decking. Well kept and recently renovated this is a summer spot to enjoy but wasn't bad in the pouring rain either! Very good sized room with a huge shower and a wide ranging breakfast there is something for everyone at Southern Cross guesthouse and we would certainly stay again if visiting Somerset West!

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Apr 14, 2014

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

Ideal safe location run by friendly hosts.

A short drive from Cape Town International and greeted by very friendly hosts. The area is very safe and the guest house is a short drive from the Mall. The room was highly appointed and very comfortable. The hosts paid a lot of attention to detail which reflects in the quality of guest house. The breakfast was very healthy and good quality. Would return with the whole family if I get a chance. One of the best guest houses I have stayed in (there have been many).

Verified

8/10 Good

Nokukhanya

Jul 22, 2025

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Feb 9, 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Theunis

Jan 1, 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Koketso

Jun 1, 2022

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2022

Southern Cross Guest House

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Southern Cross Guest House Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

8.8/10

8.4/10

10/10

8.4/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Larissa

Short stay in Somerset West

Larissa

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Christopher

8/10 Good

Ludwig

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