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Sweet Ocean View Guesthouse

Victorian hotel with rooftop terrace and Hot tub

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Exterior
Porch
Standard Room, Ocean View
Interior
Standard Room, Ocean View | Bathroom sink

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
9 Barkly Rd. Sea Point, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005
  • Sea Point Swimming Pool
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Green Point Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Signal Hill
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, Ocean View

Standard Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Basic Room

Basic Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior Room, Ocean View

Superior Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Cape Town

At Sweet Ocean View Guesthouse you'll be 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Camps Bay Beach and 4.8 km (3 mi) from Cape Town Cruise Terminal. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include free self-parking, Access to hot tub and a rooftop terrace. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Other amenities include laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services and free newspapers in the lobby. English breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 11 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Sea Point hotel include Cape Town Stadium and Cape Town International Convention Centre.

What's nearby

  • Cape Town Stadium - 4 min drive
  • Long Street - 6 min drive
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 7 min drive
  • Camps Bay Beach - 8 min drive
  • Clifton Bay Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 9 min drive
  • Observatory Station - 10 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪FireBirds - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Food Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Boheme - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Atlantic Express - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Sweet Ocean View Guesthouse

Victorian hotel with rooftop terrace and Hot tub
As a guest of Sweet Ocean View Guesthouse, you'll find a hot tub, a rooftop terrace, and multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Sweet Ocean View Guesthouse also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This Victorian Cape Town hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Sweet Ocean View Guesthouse offers 14 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English, German, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8 AM to 11 AM for a fee: ZAR 95 for adults and ZAR 95 for children

Things to do

  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets welcome with a ZAR 49 deposit
  • Only dogs are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 549.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for ZAR 159.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately ZAR 95 for adults and from ZAR 95 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 399 per person (one way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 399.00 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)
  • Pet deposit: ZAR 49
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 159.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 549.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Sweet Ocean View Guesthouse?

Yep, Sweet Ocean View Guesthouse has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Sweet Ocean View Guesthouse?

Yep, Sweet Ocean View Guesthouse is a short 8-minute walk from Milton Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and windsurfing.

Does Sweet Ocean View Guesthouse serve breakfast?

Yeah, English breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sweet Ocean View Guesthouse?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day at scheduled times for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sweet Ocean View Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Sweet Ocean View Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

S J

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent B&B
Excellent B&B in a pleasant quiet Cape Town suburb. Very convenient for city centre, beach and getting around. Thoroughly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adrian, Johannesburg

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a great vibe, eclectic furnishings and delightful detailing. I loved my outdoor shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Espen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Nick EC, Petersfield,UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Warm welcome from friendly staff
Charming staff at this comfortable and spotless establishment
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Hilton

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay at an amazing price
The hotel staff was great right from the start. The layout of the property is unque; there are four total buildings with common spaces and bedrooms in each. We stayed in the blue building and shared a kitchen, living room and backyard area with another couple - the rooms are quiet sound proof with private bathrooms. Large beds with plenty of storage space. Each villa has an honesty bar and wifi is available for a price per day. The location is absolutely perfect!

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Not recommended for couples
I would not recommend this place to anyone. It was a small room and really small bathroom. It felt like the toilet was right next to the faucet. This is not a one bed hotel, but rather a two bed/two bath home converted to one bed/bath. It has shared TVs and shared kitchen. Our other room guest occupied the TV and Kitchen, so we could not use anything. There are no TVs in the rooms. t was loud and not to mention cricket noises and wierd insect noises. The other thing to remember - if you are not there by a certain time to check-in, eat breakfast, or check-out, they are not flexible. You have to work around their schedule. They charge for Wi-Fi - which is annoying.

10/10 Excellent

Taryn

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

4/10 Poor

JackIM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice place but too much noise
This was not a good experience. Arrived for check in at an hour the place considers to be 'late' (7pm) and had to call for someone to open the gate and check us in. Waited at the door, in the cold and rain for about 10 minutes until someone arrived - not fun and I was annoyed. When I first entered I thought the place was cute and cozy looking with a big table in the middle and a kitchen where breakfast was cooked every morning. To my surprise, our room was right on the 'lobby' which was good because we didn't have to go up any stairs with bags, but bad because usually lobby = noise. Right on, 7am sharp the next morning the kitchen noise starts with setting the table and cooking...then the guests..with children... I stayed in bed with my headphones on and that was the only way I could get a few more minutes of sleep. So I immediately got on expedia and booked another hotel because I was not going to be able to take this for 4 more nights. Stayed there one ore night and then practically gave the place 3 free nights because they offered no refund. The other reason I decided to leave was because we basically were not very close to any shops or restaurants. The closest walking distance place was about 10-15 minute walk so we went to Camps Bay and never looked back. In terms of the room itself it was ok. It was kind of dark and had animal rugs and stuff and i am NOT a fan of that. The bathroom was big with a nice big shower. The staff were friendly so no complaints there.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun in CPT
I enjoyed it. Would have preferred a room with a bath tub. Also didn't know that our room would not be in the main house. Enjoyed it though and the room we stayed in was beautifully decorated.

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Scott, Castle Rock, CO, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Honest Review
Moses is a GREAT guy! I thought when I booked this from the Hotels.com site that it had "Free WIFI" and "Free Breakfast". It does not. The WIFI is about R50 per day and the Breakfast is about R90 per day per person. The location was a little bit further from the ocean than I thought it would be. When we checked in, they wanted my Passport number and credit card number, exp date and 3 digit code. I refused to give that information since we had already paid and they had no problem with that.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort
Sweet Ocean View
Good location, spacious room/bathroom, furniture basic and "tired", comfortable bed with excellent linen, Lions room lacks air, i.e. no proper window, no aircon = steaming hot in summer, WiFi is advertised but not free, all in all good value for money

8/10 Good

Joshua, Brooklyn, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique Decor
Hotel was very charming with unique decor. Comfortable and close to everything. Would stay here again.

8/10 Good

James, Herbison

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
For the price this is an absolutely beautiful place. The rooms are gorgeous and there is lots of great shared spaces to relax. My only complaint was the service. It took aver an hour to check in as the main manager was not there, and his staff had no clue how to help us. This happens often as we saw many others having the same problem on our two night stay. It was the same upon check out, alot of confusion and waiting. If you have a family or group of people and need a kitchen, I would recommend this place. If your looking for a quick stop I would avoid the hassle of checking in and out and stay elswhere.

6/10 Okay

Buck, JAPAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet, pleasant neighborhood.
Breakfast was excellent. Very helpful staff helped me enter the hotel despite my very late arrival time. Room was hot without ventilation and no fan.

8/10 Good

John, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice up the hill
We started off being annoyed that our initial booking at Sweet Oceanview had been changed. (Travellers dont like surprises). But after the initial hassle of first, finding someone to talk to and b) moving to the Sweet Cream place, we were pleased with the new place... interesting decor and a bathroom bigger than the bedroom. Even had a view of the ocean, and the breakfast was amazing. Staff very helpful.

10/10 Excellent

stuart, england

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing
Great breakfast frendly staff,great veiw from balcony cheap mini bar what more could you ask for!

8/10 Good

Laura, Helsinki, Finland

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good place to stay
I can't say I fell in love with this place or anything, but everything was really nice - clean comfortable rooms, good breakfast, kind staff. As a location the sea point probably isn't the best one, but this guesthouse was a bit higher up from the main street and the area was safe and quiet. Good value for money. I do recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
cute place
stayed in the seaboard II room. LOVED IT - the bathroom was beautiful, kitchen was wonderful - all and all a great experience

4/10 Poor

josef, Austria

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
small " luxury" room with very tiny bathroom
we booked a "luxury" room, which was quite small and the bathroom TINY with MOULD growing in the corners and the floor of the shower. I should not have checked the "luxury" button, for a standard room it would have been okay, the bathroom still very tiny. There was a sliding door to the bathroom, because there was no space in our room for a door to open. snacks/ drinks: as previous travelers have described the bill for that service was NOT accurate- the list attached was a total different one. Definitely not worthy 4 stars. The breakfast that some travelers recommended was okay in our opinion, nothing special. I had much better in a nice Guest House in Franschhoek. We had a shard common area (which we hardly used): kind of living room and a kitchen as well as a small patio, which we shared with two other rooms. Our room was NOT in the main building (Sweet Ocean View) but in a house next to that building, which only had one floor- no view at all except for parked cars and exhaust fumes, when they left, or sat there with idling engine. The pool was also not available at this time.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly Guest House
Nice place to stay. We stayed in one of the Victorian Villas opposite the main guesthoust building and really enjoyed it. If you stay in one of the villas you have your own private room with bathroom and you share the kitchen, living room and patio with guests of the 2nd room. It is a very friendly set up and you help yourself to beers in the fridge (you just write down what you have taken so they can bill it to your room) and free tea and coffee (you can cook your meals if you want to). The Villas are lovely with wooden floors and nicely decorated and very clean. Although it is about a 20/30 minute walk to the waterfront, there are buses or shared taxis you can take for 50 pence and the area is very safe. We walked around at night without any problems.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Moncton, NB, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very different but in a good way!
We paid extra (negligent amount) for a "deluxe" room, but do not know what made ours different from any other room in the guest house. The room was totally unique, with African masks and geckos as wall decoration, the bed was fabulous, the shower was also great.The old gramaphone was a nice touch but a small fridge would have been wonderful. Small safe in room very useful. We also paid extra for breakfast, which was available every morning from around 7:45; an 8 place table was set with large containers of cereal and fruit, wonderful breads, meats, cheeses, and were offered eggs cooked to order. Honor bar on top floor with good prices, top deck with jacuzzi (needed 8 hours notice to be heated?) Small private patio with lounger and chair and table off bedroom. It was disconcerting to find staff member in the lounger on our patio upon returning to the room early, but maybe that is an accepted practice (TIA, not North America, remember!) I would suggest a top floor room, where you get more sun on the patio later into the day and a better view. Good location. There are also completely independent self catering houses across the street owned/operated by Sweetest, if you want more privacy or space. I imagine they would be just as nicely furnished. I liked the guest house so much I have promised to treat relatives to a stay there! Also recommend getting airport transfers - stressfree pick up and dropoffs worth the money.