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About this property

Set in Hout Bay, Poseidon Guest House offers accommodation with elevated views of the harbour and bay. This guesthouse has an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi. Each of the rooms at Poseidon offers harbour and mountain views, and most rooms have a balcony. They are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and tea-and-coffee-making facilities, and each room has a private bathroom. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Poseidon Guest House, with dinner available on request. There are a number of activities available in the close vicinity, including surfing, horse riding, hiking and diving. The Bay Harbour Market is 1 km from Poseidon Guest House, while the Chapman's Peak Drive is 4 km from the property. Cape Town International Airport is 35 km from Poseidon.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

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

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Charmaine
    South Africa South Africa
    Our stay at Poseidon Guesthouse was really a wonderfull experience! The hosts Danie & Janni are amazing and their attention to detail and customer satisfaction are really great! We will definitely visist Poseidon Guesthouse again. The breakfast...
  • Paul
    South Africa South Africa
    Our hosts were amazing. Very friendly and accommodating. No request was too much effort. Breakfast times were flexible on request. We also loved their dogs! Added bonus was a free room upgrade due to availability!
  • Michael
    Germany Germany
    Danie and Jani, our hosts, were very friendly and informative. We had some very interesting conversations with them. The view from the yard to the bay is truly one of a kind!
  • David
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Stunning views of Hout Bay. A very warm and welcoming environment has been created at Poseidon thanks to the wonderful hosts. More than just a night's accommodation.
  • Honeybzzz
    Thailand Thailand
    Literally exceptional in every sense. The place is nice and lovely and got a beautiful panoramic view with amazing hosts who are very informative and good chef :) Homemade breakfast is so perfect to start the day. We had a good time. I really...
  • Robin
    France France
    The view over the bay is exceptional and the interior design of the house is very tasteful and soulful. Janni and Dani were excellent hosts, cooks and guides. Don't hesitate to ask for travel tips. Last but not least there were the best dogs, if...
  • Gary
    South Africa South Africa
    Excellent view and hosts very friendly and accommodating. Felt very safe and secure.
  • Du
    South Africa South Africa
    The View was Amazing. I felt Safe.. the Breakfast was Amazing. I could not complain about anything... Danie and Janie was so accomodating and were amazing Hosts.
  • Victoria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing views over the water and mountains. Lovely hosts and a delicious breakfast - especially the mushrooms. Bed was one of best I’ve slept in - fantastic quality bedding.
  • Adele
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful views! Friendly service! Loved our stay there 😁

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

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.