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title: "Albourne Guesthouse, Cape Town: 9.4/10 guest rating, reviews & location"
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retrieved: 2026-10-29
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Guesthouse
# Albourne Guesthouse

Somerset West, Cape Town, South Africa

9.4 ·  Exceptional 26 reviews ·  #58 #58 of 326 in Cape Town ·  2.7 Location score
## About Albourne Guesthouse

Albourne Guesthouse is a guesthouse in Somerset West, Cape Town, South Africa. Guests rate it 9.4 out of 10 across 26 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, bar, free parking. The nearest airport, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), is 26 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 16

- **Opened:** 1996

- **Last renovated:** 2012

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 1

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61 Lourensford Road [albourne.co.za](http://www.albourne.co.za/)

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## How Albourne Guesthouse scores

Better rated than 81% of hotels in Cape Town

-   Guest rating **9.4**
-   Location **2.7**
-   Facilities **5.0**
-   Spa & wellness **2.5**
-   Public transport **0.8**

Cape Town average

## Amenities

Swimming poolBarFree parking

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool
-   Massage

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Shuttle
-   Car hire
-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **2.7**/10

- **Walk grade:** **25**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **3**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **1**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Somerset West Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.9 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cape Town International Airport (CPT)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">26 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">59 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Everyday places nearby

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Food shop<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Kwikspar</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">16 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Pharmacy<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Clicks Pharmacy Somerset West</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">18 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   John Wilhelm Pottery720 m

## Weather in Cape Town

[Cape Town weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/south-africa/western-cape/cape-town/weather)

## Lists this hotel is on

-   [Hotels with a pool in Cape Town](https://stayversus.com/en/south-africa/cape-town/pool/)
-   [Hotels with free parking in Cape Town](https://stayversus.com/en/south-africa/cape-town/free-parking/)

### Compare

## Compare Albourne Guesthouse with nearby hotels

Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins.

-   [Somerset Guest Lodge - Western Cape](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/somerset-guest-lodge-western-cape-cape-town/) Guesthouse 1.4 km away
    
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-   [A Smart Stay Self catering Apartments](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/a-smart-stay-self-catering-apartments-cape-town/) Apartment 2.8 km away
    
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## Questions about Albourne Guesthouse

### How do guests rate Albourne Guesthouse?

Albourne Guesthouse has a guest rating of 9.4 out of 10 from 26 reviews, which is better than 81% of rated hotels in Cape Town.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Albourne Guesthouse?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does Albourne Guesthouse include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Does Albourne Guesthouse have a pool?

Yes, Albourne Guesthouse has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Albourne Guesthouse?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Albourne Guesthouse from the airport?

The nearest airport, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), is 26 km away in a straight line.

### When did Albourne Guesthouse open?

Albourne Guesthouse opened in 1996 and was last renovated in 2012.

### How many rooms does Albourne Guesthouse have?

Albourne Guesthouse has 16 rooms.

### Is there a supermarket or food shop near Albourne Guesthouse?

Yes: Kwikspar, about 1.0 km away (16 min walk).

### Where is the nearest pharmacy to Albourne Guesthouse?

Clicks Pharmacy Somerset West is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 1.1 km away (18 min walk).

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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