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Located between Somerset West and Stellenbosch, Acara Guest Cottages offers accommodation with views of the Helderberg Mountains. The property offers a terrace and garden with an outdoor pool. Acara Guest Cottages and gardens have been featured in several magazines. Each room at Acara is air-conditioned and offers a private bathroom. They all have either a terrace or a balcony and offer garden views. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. On request, a continental breakfast is served at the property. There are a number of wine estates and markets in the surrounding areas. Strand Beach is within a 15-minute drive of Acara Guest Cottages, while Somerset Mall is 9 km away. Cape Town International Airport is 28 km from the guest house.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Allison
    South Africa South Africa
    The host was very accommodating, the location very convenient for what we needed. Lovely garden and a very nice cottage.
  • Cathy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything! The location was perfect for exploring the winelands, Host was attentive , gardens and pool gorgeous.
  • Kousar
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The animals and the pool and the nature. Hosts and staff were friendly and a pleasure to interact with.
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 Acara Guest Cottages
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • BBQ facilities
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Babysitting/child services
      Additional charge
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Car hire
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Heated pool
    • Salt-water pool
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Pool cover
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Sun umbrellas
    Wellness
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Dutch

    House rules

    Acara Guest Cottages takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 17:00

    Check-out

    From 06:00 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 room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Acara Guest Cottages accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note, Acara's swimming pool is not covered. There are two dogs and horses living on the premises.

    Please inform Acara Guest Cottages 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 08:00:00.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about Acara Guest Cottages

    • Acara Guest Cottages offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Bicycle rental
      • Bike tours
      • Swimming Pool
      • Walking tours
      • Horse riding

    • Room options at Acara Guest Cottages include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Suite
      • Bungalow
      • Double

    • Check-in at Acara Guest Cottages is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Acara Guest Cottages is 6.8 miles from the centre of Stellenbosch. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Acara Guest Cottages may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.