Guesthouse★★★★
Sonnekus Guest House
Cape Town, South Africa
About Sonnekus Guest House
Sonnekus Guest House is a guesthouse in Cape Town, South Africa. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 9.5 out of 10 across 60 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, restaurant, bar. It is 22 km from the centre of Cape Town. The nearest beach is 1.7 km away. The nearest airport, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), is 21 km away.
- Type
- Guesthouse
- Star rating
- ★★★★
- Check-in from
- 13:00
- Check-out until
- 11:30
- Rooms
- 5
- Floors
- 1
- Opened
- 1926
- Last renovated
- 2016
- Smoking
- Smoke-free property
- Other stays within 500 m
- 1
88 Main Road, St James sonnekus.co.za
Prices
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
How Sonnekus Guest House scores
Better rated than 98% of hotels in Cape Town
- Guest rating 9.5
- Location 3.0
- Facilities 5.0
- Families 1.0
- Spa & wellness 2.5
- Beach access 4.5
- Public transport 9.5
Cape Town average
Amenities
Swimming poolRestaurantBar
Pool & wellness
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub
Food & drink
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar
Internet
- Wi-Fi
Services
- Shuttle
- Concierge
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
Policies
- Smoke-free
Business
- Meeting rooms
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 3.0/10
- Walk grade
- 25/100 Car recommended
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 3
- Sights within 1 km
- 1
| Nearest beachMuizenberg Beach | 1.7 km4 min drive |
|---|---|
| Nearest stationSt James Station | 240 m4 min walk |
| Nearest airportCape Town International Airport (CPT) | 21 km48 min drive |
| Distance to the centreCape Town | 22 km50 min drive |
Sights nearby
- Rhodes Cottage Museum990 m
- SAPS Museum Muizenberg1.5 km
Weather in Cape Town
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Questions about Sonnekus Guest House
How do guests rate Sonnekus Guest House?
Sonnekus Guest House has a guest rating of 9.5 out of 10 from 60 reviews, which is better than 98% of rated hotels in Cape Town.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sonnekus Guest House?
Check-in starts at 13:00 and check-out is until 11:30.
Does Sonnekus Guest House include breakfast?
Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.
Does Sonnekus Guest House have a pool?
Yes, Sonnekus Guest House has a swimming pool.
How far is Sonnekus Guest House from the airport?
The nearest airport, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), is 21 km away in a straight line.
Is Sonnekus Guest House close to the beach?
The nearest beach is 1.7 km from the hotel.
How many rooms does Sonnekus Guest House have?
Sonnekus Guest House has 5 rooms on 1 floors.
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