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De Molen Guest House

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Cape Town with an outdoor pool and a bar

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Front of property - evening/night
In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
Interior entrance
Premium Mountain & Sea View Room | Living area | TV
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Escape to Somerset West and unwind at De Molen Guest House, where a serene garden, outdoor pool with sun loungers, and playground await. Treat yourself to spa services like massages or manicures/pedicures; enjoy the convenience of free in-room WiFi, a library for quiet time, dry cleaning/laundry services for your wardrobe needs.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Self Catering Family Cottage 2 bedrooms | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Self Catering Family Cottage 2 bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Self Catering Cottage Mountain View | Terrace/patio

Self Catering Cottage Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Mountain View Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Luxury Mountain View Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Mountain View UA Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Premium Mountain View UA Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Mountain & Sea View Room | Living area | TV

Premium Mountain & Sea View Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Semi Self Catering Mountain View | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Family Semi Self Catering Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Semi-Self Catering Sea View | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Family Semi-Self Catering Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Self Catering Family Apartment | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Self Catering Family Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Somerset West, a neighborhood in Cape Town, De Molen Guest House is in a shopping district and in the mountains. Spier Wine Estate and Dorp Street are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lourensford Wine Estate and Morgenster Wine Farm. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Markötter Sports Complex, or consider a night out at Blue Creek Weddings and Functions. Snorkeling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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62 Silverboomkloof Road, Spanish Farm, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7130

What's nearby

  • Helderberg Nature Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lourensford Wine Estate - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Erinvale Golf Club - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Cheetah Outreach - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Vergelegen Wine Estate - 8 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Van Der Stel Station - 7 min drive
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 28 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Schoon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sapphire Sushi Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Steffanie's Place - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The German Food Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bootlegger Coffee Company - ‬4 min drive

About this property

De Molen Guest House

Upscale guesthouse located in Somerset West
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a playground at De Molen Guest House. Adventurous travelers may like the archery at this guesthouse. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure or a massage. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, free newspapers, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at De Molen Guest House have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Wardrobes/closets and balconies
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 150 for adults and ZAR 150 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 150 for adults and ZAR 150 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Molen Guest House Hotel Cape Town
Molen Guest House Cape Town
Molen Guest House
Molen Guest House Guesthouse Cape Town
De Molen Guest House Cape Town
De Molen Guest House Guesthouse
De Molen Guest House Guesthouse Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Does De Molen Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is De Molen Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at De Molen Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at De Molen Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

What time is check-out at De Molen Guest House?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does De Molen Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is De Molen Guest House located?

Located in Somerset West, this guesthouse is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lourensford Wine Estate, Helderberg Nature Reserve, and Morgenster Wine Farm. Helderberg is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

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De Molen Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Guest House is located in a nice neighborhood. Very quiet at night. The owner of the property is very nice and friendly, the service is great
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Somerset West stopover

Fantastic elevated location with super views. Room and balcony were super. Breakfast was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfection

From start to finish...A+++++
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Guests quietness must be enforced especially late at night
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pros and cons

The cottage we stayed in was at the top of a very steep hill with no place for a vehicles to turn around, so you have to reverse down. Pro is that you get a nice view, but con is that you have schlep to get up there. they wanted me to park my car at the bottom of the hill which I ignored in the end. Quite rustic in the kitchen but the bed and bathroom was ok.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rolf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mycket trevligt boende med fin utsikt från våra rum som också hade stor terrass. Frukosten var väldigt god och riklig.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Hotelmanagerin war das Highlight in der Unterkunft! Sehr aufmerksam und stets gut gelaunt! Das Gästehaus ist ein Geheimtipp! Die Lage ist nicht ganz optimal, aber das Personal und das Gästehaus sind super !!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shané

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian A

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Brett

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tom Aksel

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

RUDOLF

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very comfortable, gorgeous location!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

OLIVIER

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful location

Loved the place, fantastic view. Shower was not draining well and the door did not close, so went the floor.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Excellent service, friendly staff that really go the extra mile. Comfortable and spacious rooms. Can make special requests for breakfast. Overall a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Albrecht, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location. Perfect retreat. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schönes Gästehaus in einem großen, parkähnlichen Grundstück. Einfach zu erreichen vom Broadway Boulevard. Guter Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge in die Weinregion. Sehr nette Inhaber.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shawn,, Devon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family have just returned from Cape Town and we were lucky enough to have chosen De Molen guest house as our accommodation. It’s difficult to know where to start!, De Molen is a stunning residence in a great location, our three bedrooms were very spacious and comfortable, all with balconies, stunning views and a real rustic charm. The hosts Christy, Joris and their team were very warm and welcoming and went out of there way to ensure we had a wonderful holiday. Christy was very helpful and informative and a super host. We cannot recommend this place highly enough, a real Gem!. We will be back!! 🇿🇦🇬🇧
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Zeer gastvrije eigenaren. Ook het personeel is zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Prachtige tuin. Veilige en relaxte omgeving. Aanrader!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ian A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointed

The guest house is not central and is at the top of a long narrow and winding road. The house itself is very cold in winter, the room I was first placed in was very cold and the heating did not work. I was immediately moved to a much better room but this was up 3 flights of very narrow stairs. The TV in the room is extremely small and the WiFi was constantly on and off and so slow it was impossible to stream Netflix. I was charged R150.00 for 3 days of breakfast which consisted of 2 pieces of Weetbix per day for 2 days and then on the third day they never provided the breakfast even though I had paid for it in advance as I was leaving early so essentially I paid R75.00 a day for 2 pieces of Weetbix per day. I had advised that I would only take Weetbix in the morning and then they advised on the second day that they were charging this fee for it. No juice, coffee or yoghurt was provided with it. The third night there was no hot water for the shower and also the next morning when I tried to shower before I left, only ice cold water. On the booking it had shown a king size bed was provided, in both rooms it was only 2 single beds pushed together. I would definitely not consider returning.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I has only one night to stay but it were really nice and beautiful place, our room were big and comfy bed with the Mountain View. Wish I could stay more longer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming and tranquil stay

A very friendly welcome, beautiful gardens, stunning views of the mountains and of the sea. As soon as we arrived, we felt completely at ease, calm and relaxed. The bed rooms were lovely and comfortable, each with their own style, and a balcony with stunning views. We loved coming to breakfast each morning, to discover the charmingly decorated table, which differed each day, and to sit on the veranda enjoying the garden. The breakfast was delicious, and varied each day, our favourites were the home baked muffins, the cheese pastries and the banana pancakes. It was nice to be asked if we had any requests, and they were happy to make them for us. The staff were friendly and attentive and gave us lots of great advice for things to do in the area. Thank you for a wonderful happy stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018