Sweet Ocean View Guesthouse Sea Point, Cape Town

Sweet Ocean View Guesthouse

Guest accommodation Sweet Ocean View Guesthouse 4 class

Sea Point, Cape Town, 9 Barkly Rd.

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This gorgeous Cape Town mansion was recently renovated by its owners to create comfortable accommodation with state-of-the-art interior design.

On the 50 m² roof terrace you can enjoy sunbathing over the roofs of Sea Point. Refresh yourself in the heat under the outdoor shower, and relax whilst bathing in the jacuzzi with its majestic lion’s head watching over you.

Enjoy the full continental breakfast on the lower terrace and watch your breakfast being prepared. Arrive in style from the airport with the residence’s Old Timer car; an experience you will not forget.

Rooms: 4
Rate: 780 - 1490 ZAR


Hotel information

In the 1930s, the guest house was the Police Station of Sea Point, but recent renovations have turned it into an accommodation facility.

The fireplaces on each floor fill the house with warmth in winter, and offer a cosy area for a glass of wine. Enjoy the comfortable lounges with leather couches and flat-screen TV, as well as the wireless internet access throughout the house and the terrace.

Enjoy the full continental breakfast on the lower terrace, or in front of the fireplace in winter.

Hotel Facilities

General:   Parking , Pets Allowed, Non-Smoking Rooms, Safety Deposit Box, Heating, Gay Friendly
Activities:   Jacuzzi, Hiking
Services:   Airport Shuttle, Babysitting/Child Services, Laundry, Ironing Service, Internet Services, Currency Exchange, Shoe Shine, Packed Lunches, Car Rental, Tour Desk, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN

Room information

All 4 rooms are individually furnished and uniquely designed with a personal touch. A mini-safe and TV are standard.

The TV lounge on the top floor offers a flat-screen TV with 20 different channels, and a fireplace.

Food & beverage

Our guest house offers a full continental breakfast.

The honesty bar is equipped with soft drinks, mineral water, ciders, beer, different South African wines and liquor.

Area information

Sea Point, one of the most popular suburbs along the Atlantic coast, offers small shops, cafes and restaurants, hairdressers, etc., all within a reasonable distance.

The city, the V&A Waterfront and the beautiful beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay are only minutes away by car. Just around the corner is the kilometre long beachfront, which is hugely popular for walking or jogging.

Travel information

By Air:
Cape Town International Airport is only 25 km away. The guest house operates an airport shuttle service in their Oldtimer, probably the oldest car in Cape Town. Please request via email.

By Car:
From the airport:
- Take the N2 towards Cape Town / Waterfront.
- As soon as you enter the city, you will pass the traffic lights. At the 5th traffic light, turn right into Strand Street. Strand Street will continue into High Level Road.
- When you enter Sea Point, after approximately 4 km, look out for Barkly Road, (cul de sac) on the left-hand side.
- Turn left into Barkly Road, and Sweet Ocean View Guesthouse is the 3rd house on your left-hand side. It is a 2-storey mansion painted in turquoise colours.

Hotel Policies

Check In:   14:00-21:00
Check Out:   07:00-11:00
Cancellation policy:   Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 30 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later, 50 percent of all nights will be charged.
In case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
All children under 3 years are charged ZAR 49.00 per night and person for cots.
All children under 6 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All older children or adults are charged ZAR 199.00 per night and person for extra beds.
There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room.

Deposit Policy: 50 percent of the total amount will be charged on the day of booking and is refundable.

VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.

Internet: Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and costs ZAR 29.00 per hour.

Meal Plan: Continental breakfast is included in the room rate.

Parking: Public parking is possible on site and costs ZAR 50.00 per day.

Pets: Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.


The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Accepted credit cards:   American Express, Euro/Mastercard, Visa