Explorer Guesthouse

–Excellent location - show map
+15 photos
Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Staff

9.9

Property highlights

About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Explorer Guesthouse in Somerset West offers an adults-only bed and breakfast experience with a sun terrace, garden, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: The guesthouse provides private check-in and check-out services, an outdoor fireplace, and a tour desk. Additional facilities include bicycle parking, barbecue areas, and free on-site private parking. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, buffet, and vegetarian. Guests can savour local specialities, warm dishes, fresh pastries, and more. Convenient Location: Located 31 km from Cape Town International Airport, the property is near attractions such as Helderberg Village Golf Club (4 km) and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (47 km). Highly rated for its breakfast, swimming pool, and attentive host.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Ezelle
South Africa South Africa
“Great swimming pool area with sun loungers, rooms area clean and comfortable with everything you need (hairdryer, etc). There’s a kitchen / lounge area / reading nook that we could also use after breakfast in the mornings. So you really have...”
Div
South Africa South Africa
“Good breakfast end very professional and friendly staff”
Robert
South Africa South Africa
“Fantastic Hosts - effortless check in and facilities great for a short stay. Thank You.”
Moodley
South Africa South Africa
“Everything was good, breakfast and the best cappuccinos!”
Jennifer
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely spacious room and facilities. Hosts are very welcoming and helpful too”
Shekeshe
South Africa South Africa
“Talita was amazing, from the whatsapp messages before our arrival to the excellent service once we've checked in.”
Layman
South Africa South Africa
“We loved everything about the place.It ws quite just what we needed for a get away”
Grace
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The place is so beautiful, the rooms are lovely and spacious”
Helena
South Africa South Africa
“Friendly and helpful staff and the room and bathroom is spacious and very clean. The breakfast was fresh and delicious and a good selection. The public area like swimming pool and veranda is lovely with enough seating area. I can highly recommend...”
Eleni22
Australia Australia
“The hosts Simonette and Christine and the cleaning staff were wonderful. Simonette and Christine were very helpful and addressed all our needs. The property was central, safe, beautiful and private. It was a short walk to a restaurant, short drive...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Explorer Guesthouse

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

House rules

Explorer Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Explorer Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.