Big Skies Guesthouse

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

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About this property

Big Skies Guesthouse is situated in Gordon's Bay and only 300 metres away from the beach edged by restaurants and shops. All rooms are air-conditioned and the guest house has an outdoor pool. Rooms at Big Skies Guesthouse are equipped with a fridge, flat-screen TV with selected premium satellite channels and tea-and-coffee making facilities. The private bathroom has a shower or bath. Extras include free toiletries and a hair dryer. There is a communal lounge, kitchenette, dining area and BBQ facilities. Free WiFi and free gated parking is available. Big Skies Guesthouse is located close to the N1 and N2 national roads, 10 minutes' drive from Sir Lowry's Pass and 30 km away from Stellenbosch. Golf courses and wine estates are located nearby.

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

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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1 large double bed
2 large double beds
2 bunk beds
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Sajan
South Africa South Africa
“The room was clean, breakfast was good, the host were friendly.”
Louise
South Africa South Africa
“Will definitely recommend Big Skies Guesthouse. It's home away from home, and we WILL be back.”
Ben
South Africa South Africa
“Friendly owner and staff. Delicious breakfast Clean and fresh room and bathroom”
Kim
Netherlands Netherlands
“It was only for one night. But I would have loved to stay a bit longer! Clean, comfortable beds and the owners were so friendly and nice and the breakfast was amazing”
Gerhard
South Africa South Africa
“Great hosts and incredible value for money in the Gordon Bay area. Fantastic breakfast and bar options. Perfect for solo travellers such as myself or even families”
Gunter
Namibia Namibia
“Beautiful and very comfortable room and bathroom. Delicious breakfast and very friendly hosts.”
Ryan
South Africa South Africa
“Great location in walking distance of the beach. Rooms are cozy and tastefully decorated. The fridge in the room and shared kitchen area means you don't have to eat out for every meal. The pool area is beautiful and there's communal lounge areas...”
Geoff
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly greeting and welcoming owners/staff. Good location. Helpful and positive Great facilities. Bar, pool. Secure and lovely views.”
Joy
Spain Spain
“Location was great, accommodation clean and comfortable , friendly hosts, great breakfast.”
Icehot
South Africa South Africa
“everything from the room to the Hosts to the Breakfast was superb”

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.

Managed by Irene Kok

Company review score: 9.5Based on 371 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Perfectly situated close to the beach and restaurants in a quiet street in the centre of Gordon's Bay village. Big Skies Guesthouse has 7 ground floor en-suite rooms, making it ideal for small groups to exclusively book out. A communal lounge (with full satellite big screen tv), kitchenette (cutlery, crockery and microwave) and braai area with outdoor furniture, are available for residents convenience. There is an upstairs breakfast area and bar which have lovely views of the bay and the mountains.

Neighbourhood information

Small picturesque village nestled between beautiful beaches and the majestic Hottentot Holland mountains, a gem just 25 minutes from the airport. The village boasts an old harbour and a new harbour with many restaurants and pubs. Gordon's Bay provides the ideal base from which to explore all the this beautiful area has to offer - golf courses, wine farms, whale watching, shark cage diving, Table Mountain, magnificent biking roads, breathtaking scenery, penguins, sailing, fishing, canoeing, hiking - the Western Cape has it all and more!

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

House rules

Big Skies Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 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.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Big Skies 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, please write this request and your company details in the Ask a question box.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

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

This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.