Offering garden views, Dar El Hout is an accommodation set in Hout Bay, 4.9 km from World of Birds and 6.5 km from Chapman's Peak. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located less than 1 km from Hout Bay Beach. The spacious apartment with a terrace and sea views features 1 bedroom, 3 living rooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. The apartment offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities and also request grocery delivery. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hout Bay, like hiking. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is 14 km from Dar El Hout, while Table Mountain is 20 km away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 33 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Hout Bay, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.9
High score for Hout Bay
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  • Cathrall
    South Africa South Africa
    Great position - quiet area with great sea views. Very tastefully furnished and equipped.
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing place to stay- it has everything! Great views of the bay, well equipped kitchen, comfy bed, friendly host. We had a great stay and would highly recommend this place - we would love to return one day.
  • Susanne
    Germany Germany
    Die Lage überhalb der wunderschönen Bucht Super Anbindung an die ganzen Sehenswürdigkeiten Ruhig gelegen Gemütliche Ausstattung
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.

Hosted by Denise Wooll

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score

Denise Wooll
Dar el Hout has been a labour of love in the making. It is a space where I feel at home and comfortable but also where I am surrounded by a hint of luxury. The setting is unique and the views of the ocean and the beach are sights that change from sunrise to balmy sunset evenings. The apartment is spacious and my favourite room is the "Sun Room" where I can relax on the Day Bed, read my favourite book and gaze dreamily at the mountain views. I love to sit at the little French table on the front terrace with a glass of bubbles and take in the sounds of the waves.
I have travelled to a few places and love to welcome people from different parts of the world. Each one of you is unique and I have only ever encountered happy and engaging guests. It is important for me that you feel as if you are "home" and I love to do all the little "extra" things which will make your stay special.
Hout Bay is the most incredible and beautiful town. I have lived here for a long time and I have seen the changes but I never want to leave. We are now one of the most integrated places in Cape Town and I like that. The beauty that we live with every day is unsurpassed, with majestic mountains on our doorstep and nature trails minutes away, a magnificent bay dotted with little yachts and sea craft and a wonderful and vibrant community.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of Dar El Hout
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • BBQ facilities
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
Food & Drink
  • Grocery deliveries
Activities
  • Beach
  • Hiking
Outdoor & View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
  • Semi-detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Miscellaneous
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • French

House rules

Dar El Hout takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 16:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 09:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of ZAR 2000 is required on arrival. That's about USD 109. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform Dar El Hout 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

A damage deposit of ZAR 2,000 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Dar El Hout

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

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Dar El Hout on this page.

  • Dar El Hout can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Dar El Hout has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at Dar El Hout is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Dar El Hout offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Beachfront
    • Beach

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Dar El Hout on this page.

  • The nearest beach is just 550 yards from Dar El Hout. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Dar El Hout is 850 yards from the centre of Hout Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.