Name: Southern Cross Guest House
Address: 20 Barlinka Avenue Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130, ZA
Telephone: +61 3 8827 0770
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.2

Cape Town Western Cape

Check in 12:30 PM

Check out 10:30 AM

Your basecamp for adrenaline awaits at Southern Cross Guest House, where epic adventures start and end in ultimate comfort, you'll be a 5-minute drive from Cheetah Outreach and 5 minutes from Lourensford Wine Estate. This golf guesthouse is 10 minutes drive to Strand Golf Club and 15 minutes drive to Helderberg Nature Reserve.

Thrill-seekers will love relaxing in-room massage, a flat-screen TV, premium bedding, mini-refrigerator, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, a private balcony, in-room coffee & tea facilities and air conditioning, secure kit storage and rugged décor. Conveniences include an in-room safe, a desk, a kitchenette and a full kitchen.

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Property Details

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. This Art Deco guesthouse also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Renewable energy source - solar
Comprehensive recycling policy
Ziplining nearby
Outdoor furniture
No single-use plastic straws
Pool umbrellas
No single-use plastic stirrers
Reusable cups only
Shared microwave
Reusable tableware only
Sailing nearby
Free WiFi
Scuba diving nearby
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Designated smoking areas
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Water skiing nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Tours/ticket assistance
Nature reserve
Airport transportation (surcharge)
At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
No accessible airport shuttle
LED light bulbs
Firepit
Golf lessons available nearby
Horse riding nearby
Parasailing nearby
Multilingual staff
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Barbecue grill(s)
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Coffee/tea in common areas
Laundry facilities
Rafting nearby
Tasting room
Secured parking
Public winery tours
Mountain biking nearby
Uncovered parking
Health or beauty spa nearby
Beach umbrellas
Windsurfing nearby
Skydiving nearby
Well-lit path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Picnic area
Garden
Full-service spa
Beach towels
Boat tours nearby
Vineyard
Off-street parking
Water-efficient toilets only
Wheelchair accessible – no
Water-efficient showers only
Luggage storage
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Library
Outdoor seasonal pool
Golfing nearby
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Snorkeling nearby
Snack bar/deli
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Free self parking
Kayaking nearby
Terrace
Pool sun loungers
Concierge services
Year Built - 1958
Number of buildings/towers - 2
Total number of rooms - 8
Number of floors - 2

Check-in

Check-in is from 12:30 PM until 6:00 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

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. 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. Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival. 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.

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 major credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses 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

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

Other details

Satisfy your appetite at the guesthouse's coffee shop/cafe, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Ster-Kinekor Somerset - 3.8 km / 2.3 mi
Cheetah Outreach - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Strand Golf Club - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Lourensford Wine Estate - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Helderberg - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Flagstone Winery - 5.4 km / 3.4 mi
Helderberg Nature Reserve - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Eikendal Winery - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Morgenster Wine Farm - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Vergelegen Wine Estate - 7.5 km / 4.6 mi
Erinvale Golf Club - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi
Waterkloof Wines - 8.6 km / 5.3 mi
Root 44 - 8.7 km / 5.4 mi
Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum - 9.7 km / 6 mi
De Zalze Golf Club - 10.9 km / 6.8 mi
The preferred airport for Southern Cross Guest House is Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 32.5 km / 20.2 mi

The seasonal pool will be open from October to April.
Reservations are required for golf tee times and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the guesthouse prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Hotel policies

General

Property does not require health documentation at check-in
Professional property host/manager
Contactless check-out is available
No cribs (infant beds) available
Beach nearby
Cashless transactions are available
No front desk
Contactless check-in is available
Essential workers only - NO
Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours
Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
No elevators

Pets

Service animals not allowed
Pets not allowed

Other charges

Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 200 to 200 per person
Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 600 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 400 per night

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

Location

20 Barlinka Avenue, Cape Town, Western Cape 7130, South Africa

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