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title: "Hout Bay Gem, Cape Town: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Hout Bay Gem in Cape Town: rated 7.8 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-14
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Guesthouse · ★★★★
# Hout Bay Gem

Mount Rhodes, Cape Town, South Africa

7.8 ·  Good 5 reviews ·  #254 #254 of 344 in Cape Town ·  2.7 Location score
## About Hout Bay Gem

Hout Bay Gem is a guesthouse in Mount Rhodes, Cape Town, South Africa. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 5 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 13 km from the centre of Cape Town. The nearest airport, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), is 24 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

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

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 1

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 2

11 Elise Road

## How Hout Bay Gem scores

Better rated than 28% of hotels in Cape Town

-   Guest rating **7.8**
-   Location **2.7**
-   Beach access **3.4**

Cape Town average

## Amenities

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Laundry

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

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

- **Walk grade:** **21**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **2**

- **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="">Llandudno Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 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="">24 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">53 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cape Town</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">29 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   World of Birds - Official Site890 m

## Hout Bay Gem: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Hout Bay Gem. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hotel. Guests can avail parking facilities at the hotel. For extended visits or whenever required, the laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain fresh and accessible. At Hout Bay Gem, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Elevate your experience at hotel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with air conditioning, ensuring a more pleasant stay for you. In select rooms at the hotel, a refrigerator is available for those moments when it seems necessary. At the hotel, discerning guests can also enjoy on-site culinary facilities like shared kitchen tailored to their preferences.

### Compare

## Compare Hout Bay Gem with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Hout Bay Gem

### How do guests rate Hout Bay Gem?

Hout Bay Gem has a guest rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 5 reviews, which is better than 28% of rated hotels in Cape Town.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Hout Bay Gem?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Is there parking at Hout Bay Gem?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Hout Bay Gem from the airport?

The nearest airport, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), is 24 km away in a straight line.

### Is Hout Bay Gem close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.0 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Hout Bay Gem have?

Hout Bay Gem has 1 rooms.

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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