Southern Cross, Number 27 Valley Road, 7806 Hout Bay, South Africa
#5 of 27 B&Bs and Inns in Hout Bay
Guests' ChoiceBased on 46 hotel reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.1
Facilities
9.7
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Roosimpson
United KingdomBackground noise of dogs barking Road noise
Great suite
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Dodoleiden
Netherlandsnothing
Good location, by car close to the beach of Hout Bay. Very friendly and nice host and staff. Suites are really big and bring a lot of comfort. Quite place to relax. Breakfast of good quality and quantity
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Philip
United KingdomStep between Bathroom and bedroom
Staff and space
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Hilary
JerseyNothing to not like
Loved it! Staff and owner so helpful and kind. Arranged our room 3 hours early despite short changeover time. Really helpful with advice etc.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Colette
United KingdomIt’s worth investigating which room you are booking as they are all very different and due to ours being a very last minute booking we didn’t have the room we probably would have chosen. Very comfortable but dark with very little natural light - however it had a great roof terrace. Also some rooms have quite a few stairs to get to them which may not suit everyone so worth checking on this.
We loved the friendly, warm and welcoming staff team, the very comfortable beds and fantastic shower. We also loved the pool - great to have a proper pool you can swim laps in.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Mike
United KingdomNothing
It’s our second time here. Fabulous place and Cecilia is so lovely
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Nadine
South AfricaNone
The room was very spacious with an extra large bathroom. Beautiful surroundings. Staff were great.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 29 December 2023
Tugay
TurkeyNothing
Meggie was so kind and helpful throughout our stay, the guesthouse and our room, Moyo suite, and has all the necessary facilities and gives you that warm african vibe, we appreciate the gifts for our honeymoon a lot, couldn’t love it more! Definitely recommend.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 22 December 2023
Ingrid
AustriaYou can hear the celebratory noises from near-by township until well into the night. The property needs a few handrails to make the steps up to the pool safer for everyone, but especially the 65+ guests.
The estate is spacious and rooms are large,the property is well-taken care off. Cecilia is extremely nice and helpful, Maggie sees to her guests on a daily basis.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 19 November 2023
Suleiman
United Arab EmiratesEverything is perfect , No way to find any mistake in this place
I experienced pure happiness and relaxation; Maggie, the exceptional hotel manager, leads a team of genuinely kind and caring staff, making everything perfect.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 15 November 2023
Basil
United KingdomBeautiful grounds, comfortable and stylish accommodation, very private and quiet. The staff at the guest house are utterly fantastic, the breakfast was delicious and freshly prepared to our own request.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 28 August 2023
Dr
GermanyThe heating system in winter
maggy always gave good recommendations, super breakfast from Cecilia, very nice employees, Wochenende felt very comfortable, we`ll be back
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 2 April 2023
Denis
South AfricaExceptional and unique place. Hosts are very nice and make you feel comfortable. Property is well maintained, beautiful rooms, very clean.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 22 March 2023
David
South AfricaAwesome rooms and setting and very friendly staff. Incredible gardens and pool.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 14 March 2023
Katherine
United Kingdomgreat location, excellent facilities, spotlessly clean, good breakfast Highly recommend to everyone
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 6 March 2023
Anne
United KingdomExceptional place - everything was absolutely spot on. Fab host Maggie & terrific staff Cecilia & Innocent. If you can get in then GO. Room & breakfast fantastic.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 5 March 2023
David
United KingdomWe had King bed but initially only a single top sheet with double duvet. The single sheet was replaced by two singles and though better, was not a great solution. The setee in the sitting room was uncomfortable- a more comfortable altrnative would have been appreciated. The wet room was just that - wet - the shower needed some sort of enclosure to keep the toilet area dry.
We had two weeks that we very much enjoyed in the Moyo Suite, and we will definitely come again. We know Haut Bay well having stayed with an old school friend annually for the past 20 years. We chose to cater our own breakfasts which we took in the suites small Garden area. Maggie and her team did everything they could to mitigate the load shedding issue providing standby lights. Wifi / Internet continued to work during load shedding- a bonus!! Air conditioning worked well. Outside seating area suited us well, others might find it too small. Pool area was great with plenty of seating in sun or shade.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 23 February 2023
Steve
United Kingdomabsolutely nothing, it was so nice.
A lovely welcome and huge room! A surprise treat at breakfast for our anniversary, thank you.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 22 February 2023
Clinton
South AfricaWe had a slight mishap when the gate closed while we were leaving the property and dented the car, but as soon as Maggie heard about it she has it checked out. She was very apologetic.
Maggie and her staff were awesome. Innocent, Cecelia and the rest were so friendly and welcoming. They made us feel special. Maggie, the owner, runs an excellent establishment and its amazing how everyone genuinely smiles when they greet you. They clearly enjoy what they do.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 12 February 2023
Mike
United KingdomA fabulous boutique guest house in a lovely area in Hout Bay. Large suite was immaculate. Breakfast was lovely.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 8 February 2023
Jollylobster
GermanyAbsolutely nothing to complain about.
Owner and staff were polite and helpful and gave us good recommendations. We especially enjoyed the tranqulity of the room and the beautiful garden. Breakfast was great.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 7 December 2022
Paul
United KingdomThis guest house was immaculate and located in a stunning spot in the hills above Hout Bay. Maggie the owner went out of her way to make our stay perfect, always available at breakfast to help us with our activities for the day. She also introduced us to Pia here beautiful black German Shepherd. Cecilia and Lovinia provide the cleaning and breakfast service and are both wonderful and kind souls always interested in what we were up to and our plans for the day. These girls will make anyone feel part of the family and fed us well and kept our room immaculate, always going the extra mile with presentation of food and the room. We had a minor issue with a blind in the suite and Innocent the handyman came immediately to fix it he too is a star and deserves a big thank you, turning this experience into a positive. Our suite the Protea Suite was very comfortable with ample indoor living space and included a large patio area with views over the mountains surrounding Hout Bay. The guest house ground are also stunning and there is a nicely heated pool to the rear of the property if you want to cool down or have a swim. Finally it is worth mentioning the location. Hout Bay is just far enough outside of the city to be quiet and perfectly positioned for all of the main tourist attractions including these that we experienced: Hout Bay; hiking on Table mountain; Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens; Chapmans Peak drive and the peak itself; Boulders Beach; Cape of Good hope; Muizenberg & St James; Kalk Bay; V & A waterfront; Lions Head; and jonkershoek.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 16 November 2022
Luka
SloveniaMaggie and her team make you feel like at home with a warm approach and attention to every detail. Excellent breakfasts, peaceful and secluded location, spacious and comfortable room creatively furnished. We would highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Cape Town!
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 28 April 2022
Immechien
NetherlandsWe thoroughly enjoyed the beauty with great attention to detail and styling as well as its central location and friendly hospitality.
Stayed in March 2022
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