Located at the foot of Helderberg Mountain, Blaauwheim offers luxurious accommodations 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.

Property practices

This property told us they've 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
9.3
Free WiFi
10
High score for Somerset West
Select topics to read reviews:

See what guests loved the most:

  • Pam
    Canada Canada
    Conveniently located, spacious apartment, great linens. Very comfy bed. Excellent breakfast, mountains of food! Owners very helpful and attentive.
  • Jan
    South Africa South Africa
    We stayed at Blaauwheim several times in the past and at different times of the year and not once could we fault anything. The breakfast always offers a wide variety, is fresh and very well presented. Johan and Joanne are superb hosts.
  • Jacques
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    beautiful room, delicious breakfast, and fantastic hosts

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

Area info

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

Most popular amenities
  • 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
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • 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 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Video
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    Entertainment & 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
    • Safe
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Electric blankets
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Car rental
    • 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
    • Adults only
    • Heated pool
    • Saltwater pool
    • Plunge pool
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Pool cover
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Beach umbrellas
    Spa
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages Spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English

    House rules

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

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 12 are welcome.

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

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 12 and up 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 need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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

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

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

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

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

    FAQs about Blaauwheim Guest House

    • The prices at Blaauwheim Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

      • Massage
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Swimming pool
      • Bicycle rental

    • 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

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

    • Check-in at Blaauwheim Guest House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

    • Room options at Blaauwheim Guest House include:

      • Suite
      • Double