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About this property

On the slopes of the Muizenberg Mountain, Bluebottle Guesthouse is just 30 minutes’ drive from Cape Town. It features a lush garden and 2 lounge areas. Free Wi-Fi is available. The individually designed suites are spacious and have balconies. They feature luxurious bedding with orthopaedic mattresses and views over the sea and lakes. Breakfast is served in an airy dining room, with an option for outdoor dining. Breakfast items include cereals, a cheese platter, seed loaf, bacon and eggs and freshly squeezed orange juice. Guests can marvel at the views of False Bay while reading a book in one of the lounges, or while sipping a drink from the honesty bar. Bluebottle Guesthouse also has 2 fully equipped kitchens. This guesthouse is less than 20 km from Cape Town International Airport.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

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

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet

    • FREE parking!


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
or
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Patrick
    South Africa South Africa
    Lovely views, wonderful staff. A great experience.
  • Carol
    South Africa South Africa
    Thank you to Erin who looked after us so well. Delicious breakfast . Lots of stairs to get to the place but the reward is the view.
  • Virginia
    South Africa South Africa
    The place is clean, breakfast is out of this world and the staff is awesome.
  • Tamar
    South Africa South Africa
    The view from the balcony, the comfort of the bed and the eclectic decor.
  • Pariga
    Thailand Thailand
    Nice & clean rooms with beautiful view. The host is very nice and kind. Great hot breakfast serves in the morning
  • Dave
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice B&B in a good location for visiting Muizenberg & Kalk Bay. Great selection for cooked breakfasts and comfortable room with a view of the ocean.
  • Elena
    Russia Russia
    The place is comfortable. And staff was really helpful and preventive. Breakfast was also amazing.
  • Deborah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved the room, it was large, spacious and comfortable. It had everything we needed. The shower was very powerful and the water was hot. The veranda was the icing on the cake. The views were stunning from both windows. We felt we had the best...
  • Cathlene
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything was awesome The Host Dee was very friendly and helpfull The One Staff member that helped us with our bags was awesome and friendly Loved the antiques and Mosaic glass
  • Balazs
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic location with sweeping views over the bay, great balcony, very friendly staff and great breakfast.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Andrew & Taryn Morton

Company review score: 9.3Based on 328 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Taryn and Andrew started Bluebottle Guesthouse 19 years ago. Taryn is a designer and illustrator and Andrew has been involved in the hotel & tourism industry since he left school. They both enjoy surfing and nature. They have combined Taryn's designing skills and my hotel skills to offer a relaxed and informal atmosphere with elegant touches. Bluebottle is uniquely positioned on a mountain slope and is only accessed by stairs. Andrew is a butterfly expert and devotes a lot of his time to butterfly conservation.

Property information

Situated high up on the mountain slope, Bluebottle Guesthouse has amazing sea, lagoon and mountain views. Each room is spacious and light and has balcony access through glass sliding doors or french wooden doors. Part of the charm of Bluebottle Guesthouse are the 131 stairs that lead you through an indigenous landscaped hillside to the front door.

Neighbourhood information

Muizenberg is home to bohemians, artists and entrepreneurs. The beachfront is a haven for surf families on the weekend and surf school during the week. One of the longest, safest white beaches in the world is reaching its potential at last with restaurants, coffee shops and surf schools abounding. Several art galleries, theatres and antique shops are available for the more sophisticated. There are mountains to climb, dams to swim in and rivers to paddle on. Muizenberg has something for everyone!

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free

House rules

Bluebottle Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
11+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 150 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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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 note that a long set of stairs leads from the road up to the guesthouse.

Please note that the total price of the reservation will be charged on the day of booking for 1-night stays.

Please inform Bluebottle 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.

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.