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Set in Hout Bay, Poseidon Guest House offers accommodation with elevated views of the harbour and bay. This guesthouse has an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi. Each of the rooms at Poseidon offers harbour and mountain views, and most rooms have a balcony. They are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and tea-and-coffee-making facilities, and each room has a private bathroom. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Poseidon Guest House, with dinner available on request. There are a number of activities available in the close vicinity, including surfing, horse riding, hiking and diving. The Bay Harbour Market is 1 km from Poseidon Guest House, while the Chapman's Peak Drive is 4 km from the property. Cape Town International Airport is 35 km from Poseidon.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

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
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 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
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Katja
    Namibia Namibia
    Beautiful view from the balcony, very homely feel, and lovely and welcoming hosts. If I could give 11 stars, I would.
  • Olmay
    South Africa South Africa
    FANTASTIC VIEWS OF THE WHOLE BAY. LOVELY WARM COUPLE HOSTING AND DELICIOUS BREAKFAST. THEIR PETS MAD IT HOMEY.
  • Eleanor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location gave us the most stunning views of Hout Bay. The breakfast was delicious and hosts were lovely and informative.
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 Poseidon Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • BBQ facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • 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).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Outdoor swimming pool
      Languages spoken
      • Afrikaans
      • German
      • English

      House rules

      Poseidon Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

      Check-in

      From 14:00 to 22:00

      Check-out

      Until 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 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

      Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Poseidon Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


      Parties

      Parties/events are not allowed

      Pets

      Pets are not allowed.

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

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

      FAQs about Poseidon Guest House

      • Guests staying at Poseidon Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

        Breakfast option(s) include:

        • Full English/Irish
        • Vegetarian
        • À la carte

      • Poseidon Guest House is 1 miles from the centre of Hout Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Room options at Poseidon Guest House include:

        • Double
        • Twin

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

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

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

      • Poseidon Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

        • Cycling
        • Hiking
        • Snorkelling
        • Diving
        • Fishing
        • Horse riding
        • Swimming Pool