Experience world-class service at Blaauwheim Guest House

Situated at the foot of Helderberg Mountain, Blaauwheim offers luxurious accommodation with a private garden or patio. The property also features an outdoor pool and a communal lounge and TV room. Free Wi-Fi and a satellite LCD TV with DVD player are standard in each of the rooms and suites at Blaauwheim Guest House. They come with extra long beds, a microwave and a bathrobe with slippers. Breakfast is available every morning in the dining room or garden. Afterwards, guests can relax by the pool or take a 10-minute drive to the beaches of Strand. An airport shuttle is available to Cape Town International Airport, a 20-minute drive away. Stellenbosch can be reached within 10 minutes by car.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Breakfast to go

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 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa 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
9.7
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
10
High score for Somerset West
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Kalene
    South Africa South Africa
    What a beautiful sanctuary, and we were welcomed so warmly and felt right at home. The breakfast was delicious! Thank you for making our stay so comfortable, and thank you for the complimentary upgrade. We will definitely stay here again.
  • Roman
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Small, quit and cosy guesthouse, Jo-Anne and Johan are very friendly and serve extraordinary breakfast
  • Francois
    South Africa South Africa
    Exceptional hosts, gave me a warm welcome. Turndown was a lovely surprise with warm bed. Breakfast was absolutely outstanding with Johann’s creative fruit platter and good company. Thank you Jo-ann for the plants i will allways remember you...

Hosted by Johan & Jo-Anne Blaauw

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score

Johan & Jo-Anne Blaauw
We are extremely proud because Blaauwheim has once again received a Travellers’ Choice Award from TripAdvisor in 2019, as well as a Certificate of Excellence. We’ve also had our annual grading done by the TGCSA and our five stars were re-awarded for 2020 with a score of 97,5%. Blaauwheim is small, secure and private. With only three rooms there can never be a crowd and everybody is assured of the personal attention they deserve You may be aware that Cape Town and the Western Cape are in the midst of a drought resulting in a water shortage. Anticipating the worst, we had a borehole drilled on our property and fortunately found water of excellent quality! We have been self-sustaining with regards to water since December 2017. Our water is filtered and 100% safe for human consumption.
Blaauwheim Guest House in Somerset West is a 5 Star establishment managed and run by owners Johan and Jo-Anne Blaauw.
Blaauwheim Guest House is a luxurious upmarket retreat offering bed & breakfast or self-catering accommodation in Somerset West, South Africa. Somerset West is a tranquil up market town at the foot of the Helderberg Mountains in the Cape Winelands, only 20 minutes from Cape Town International Airport and 40 minutes from the city centre. We offer two luxury suites, Pinotage and Chardonnay, and a luxury double bedroom called Shiraz. Award winning wine estates, several golf courses, top restaurants, nature reserves, the mountains and the beach are all near to Blaauwheim.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Blaauwheim Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Video
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Minibar
  • 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
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Electric blankets
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Car hire
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock
    • Room service
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • Adult only
    • Heated pool
    • Salt-water pool
    • Plunge pool
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Pool cover
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Sun umbrellas
    Wellness
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English

    House rules

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

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 22:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    From 07:00 to 11:00

     

    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 older than 12 years are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    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.

    Age restriction

    No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 12 and older are allowed)

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Blaauwheim Guest House 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 07:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Blaauwheim Guest House 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.

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

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

    FAQs about Blaauwheim Guest House

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

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

      • Massage
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Swimming Pool
      • Bicycle rental

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

    • Room options at Blaauwheim Guest House include:

      • Suite
      • Double

    • Check-in at Blaauwheim Guest House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Blaauwheim Guest House is 2.6 miles from the centre of Somerset West. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Blaauwheim Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Breakfast to go