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Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro

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Cowrie: Extra large, Excellent Sea-views | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
The current price is $75
$65 nightly
$75 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 11 - Jun 12

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88 Main Road, St. James, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7945
  • Place, Table Mountain National Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St. James Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Kalk Bay Harbour
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Cowrie: Extra large, Excellent Sea-views

Cowrie: Extra large, Excellent Sea-views | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds

Cowrie: Extra large, Excellent Sea-views

  • Ocean view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Murex: Groundfloor, Garden View

Murex: Groundfloor, Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds

Murex: Groundfloor, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Urchin: Large, excellent sea-view

Urchin: Large, excellent sea-view | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds

Urchin: Large, excellent sea-view

  • Sea view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Clam: Large, mountain view

Clam: Large, mountain view | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds

Clam: Large, mountain view

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Nautilus: Medium, sea/mountain view

Nautilus: Medium, sea/mountain view | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds

Nautilus: Medium, sea/mountain view

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Whelk: Medium, sea-view

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds

Whelk: Medium, sea-view

  • Sea view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Conch: Standard, no view

Conch: Standard, no view | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds

Conch: Standard, no view

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Abalone: Standard, mountain view

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds

Abalone: Standard, mountain view

  • Mountain view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Oyster: Standard, sea-view

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds

Oyster: Standard, sea-view

  • Ocean view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Located in Cape Town (Kalk Bay), Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro is a 4-minute walk from St. James Beach and 7 minutes by foot from Save Our Seas Shark Education Centre. .This spa guesthouse is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Rhodes Cottage Museum and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Kalk Bay Harbour.
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What's nearby

  • Table Mountain National Park - 3 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St. James Beach - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kalk Bay Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kalk Bay Harbour - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Muizenberg Beach - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • St. James Station - 3 min walk
  • Cape Town Station - 24 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lekker Kalk Bay - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Olympia Café & Deli - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Folk Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kalky's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Kalk Bay Cafe - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro

Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro offers 9 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the guesthouse's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms. Your Select Comfort bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. Additional features at this Edwardian guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Take advantage of the guesthouse's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 200 for adults and ZAR 100 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Playground
  • Private wine tours
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1926
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 500

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed with a deposit of ZAR 500 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 250.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 100.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ZAR 200 for adults and ZAR 100 for children
  • Pet deposit: ZAR 500 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 500 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 100.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 250.0 per day

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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

Sonnekus Guest House Guesthouse Cape Town
Sonnekus Cape Town
Sonnekus Guest House
Sonnekus Guest House Cape Town
Sonnekus Guest House Guesthouse
Sonnekus House Cape Town
Sonnekus Guest House
Sonnekus & Bistro Cape Town
Sonnekus Boutique Hotel Bistro
Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro Cape Town
Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro Guesthouse
Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro Guesthouse Cape Town

Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 177 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

per

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed Sonnekus hotel. Very quaint design and details. I’d recommend to other travellers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and very helpful. Room clean & comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great reception and hosts while on site. Quiet comfortable rooms.perfect relaci g atmosphere. Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We were given a room that was not the same room that we booked online and it was quite noisy as it was in the front of the hotel near the road. But they had one more room available in the back of the hotel, which was quiet and allowed us to switch rooms. That was much better. They were very accommodating about that and very hospitable. Very kind staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert Malcolm Crisler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bed was very comfortable. Josef and Thelma did an excellent job hosting us.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Koen

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

Definitely recommended!

Great little hotel close to the sea. Really loved the atmosphere!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Giulia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredible place with incredibly friendly and helpful staff. If I come back in Cape Town, I will definitely come back to this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sonnekus never fails to disappoint. Great area, lovely staff, comfortable rooms. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yiu Kuen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great option for accomodation by the ocean near Cape Town. My room and bathroom were spacious and clean. Staff was accommodating to my arriving very late (after midnight). Parking is a bit tricky but it pays off to be close to all of the wonderful restaurants and shopping in Kalk Bay. I would come back if ever in this area again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
K.A.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl

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

Short but wonderful stay

Excellent! Our first floor room was spacious and well decorated with all ameneties including tea/coffee, fridge, beach towels etc. TV had Netflix etc. More St James than Kalk Bay but only 10mins walk to Kalk Bay. Breakfast was excluded but we just added and the choice was extensive. parking was available just around the corner. Only two comments which did not bother us was that the room had no air-con but was very cool. Overhead fan and open windows were fine. The only other comment its that the road is quite busy and the odd train passes by but we would still definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Madeleine

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
More 5-star hostel than hotel. Overall we enjoyed our stay but: There is no bistro, as claimed. Staff was very helpful however when it came to heating the frozen food we bought in town. Breakfast is nice but expensive. The staff does not agree with the information online that breakfast can be added for 200 rand. A number of the stated services does not actually exist, tex it said there would be a welcome drink and other benefits but the hotel doesn’t even seem to have a liquor license. It needs some love, and the website information an update. The space has suffered from wear and tear since the photos were taken. The common spaces are really odd and uncosy. Which was a shame for us who were spending our evenings on the terrace. - We were saved from feeling like we had been lured here with false information and glamorised pictures by the fact that the staff is really lovely - if a little disorganised - and the town, st James and Kalk Bay really great to visit. - If you’re travelling with children (or just like your peace and quiet) I recommend a Mountain View room and as they are nice and quiet whereas the sea view rooms overlook the road and the cars and trains go roaring by. Also, the crib is broken and the hotel does not provide bedsheets. Overall the hotel needs a remake and more honest advertising. It’s a great spot which could be lifted by easy measures, like throwing out old plants, lighting the fire and candles a/replacing some furniture would really lift it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our check in went well until I discovered they had a wrong name at which point they said the pipes were broken and moved us to a different property. Interesting that when they thought we were someone else, the room was ok. We had to ask about the included breakfast. All was fine, although the new place, not as cozy and not within walking distance of another family members booking made on purpose close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

karen

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The shower was not working upon arrival. The next day, the shower worked, but it was leaking heavily. Also, I dropped a vitamin on the floor. When I went to pick it up, I looked under the bed. The floor under the bed was filthy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Trevlig personal och vi blev upgraded till ett stort och vackert rum med havsutsikt, öppen spis och badkar. I rummet fanns allt vi behövde, kylskåp och te. Jättefin uteplats med café att äta frukost på. Mitt emot från en lugn strand och strandpromenad
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ilse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wat een geweldig hotel!! Prachtig onderhouden, uitstekende locatie om alles te verkennen. En ontbijt is heerlijk! Wij waren hier 3 nachten en zouden het iedereen aanraden.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ceceilia

Homely place, warm and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephane

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

An ideal place to stay in the peninsula area

Very kind hosts, immediate service, very good breakfast, huge room with several windows and stunning views on the sea and the mountains
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Comfy B&B right on the beach

Nice B&B. Very friendly and very well located. Love the area abs so close to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marize

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a wonderfull stay, the film crue did make a lot of noice during the night , but not guest houses fault .Overall a wonderfull stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PCSF

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly amazing staff. No matter the time no matter what you need there is always a smile
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir hatten einen wundervolle Zeit m Sonnekus Guest House für unseren Aufenthalt in Kapstadt. Es liegt außerhalb des Trubels der Mother City, aber man ist schnell überall und es ist auch Abends sehr sicher. Wir waren überwältigt von der Gastfreundschaft und würden jederzeit sofort wiederkommen.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019