Explorer Guesthouse in Somerset West provides adults-only accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and barbecue facilities. The property has mountain and pool views, and is 4.4 km from Helderberg Village Golf Club. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service. At the bed and breakfast, the units have a desk. Every unit is fitted with a kettle, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while certain rooms have a terrace and some have sea views. All units at the bed and breakfast are fitted with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. Buffet and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries are available. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Somerset West, like hiking. Guests can also warm themselves near outdoor fireplace after a day of cycling. Stellenbosch University is 18 km from Explorer Guesthouse, while Jonkershoek Nature Reserve is 26 km from the property. Cape Town International Airport is 31 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Buffet

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
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.8

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Moodley
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything was good, breakfast and the best cappuccinos!
  • Jennifer
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely spacious room and facilities. Hosts are very welcoming and helpful too
  • Shekeshe
    South Africa South Africa
    Talita was amazing, from the whatsapp messages before our arrival to the excellent service once we've checked in.
  • Layman
    South Africa South Africa
    We loved everything about the place.It ws quite just what we needed for a get away
  • Grace
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The place is so beautiful, the rooms are lovely and spacious
  • Helena
    South Africa South Africa
    Friendly and helpful staff and the room and bathroom is spacious and very clean. The breakfast was fresh and delicious and a good selection. The public area like swimming pool and veranda is lovely with enough seating area. I can highly recommend...
  • Eleni22
    Australia Australia
    The hosts Simonette and Christine and the cleaning staff were wonderful. Simonette and Christine were very helpful and addressed all our needs. The property was central, safe, beautiful and private. It was a short walk to a restaurant, short drive...
  • Pamela
    South Africa South Africa
    Lovely view. Specious rooms. Stunning pool area. Good breakfast
  • Paula
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Christine was very friendly and welcoming and made our stay really pleasurable. They even accommodated us with an earlier check in upon request and we were able to take work calls from the very cozy common area during the day.
  • Steven
    South Africa South Africa
    Friendly effiecent staff, Spacious room, breakfast area and breakfast was great

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 Explorer Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • 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
    • Lockers
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Express check-in/check-out

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Adult only
    • Electric blankets
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Accessibility

    • Wheelchair accessible

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • Adult only
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Sun umbrellas

    Wellness

    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs

    Languages spoken

    • German
    • English

    House rules
    Explorer Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 18:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 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 option.
    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
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

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

    Please inform Explorer Guesthouse 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.

    FAQs about Explorer Guesthouse

    • Explorer Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Swimming Pool
    • Room options at Explorer Guesthouse include:

      • Double
      • Apartment
    • Guests staying at Explorer Guesthouse can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

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

    • Check-in at Explorer Guesthouse is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Explorer Guesthouse is 1.6 miles from the centre of Somerset West. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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