Big Skies Guesthouse

–Excellent location – show map
+40 photos
Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

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About this property

Big Skies Guest house is located in Gordon's Bay and only 984 feet 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 Guest house 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 Guest house is located close to the N1 and N2 national roads, 10 minutes' drive from Sir Lowry's Pass and 19 mi away from Stellenbosch. Golf courses and wine estates are located nearby.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • 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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2 queen beds
2 bunk beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Jacques
South Africa South Africa
“Great place. The upper deck offers some amazing 5 star views. Clean rooms and will definitely visit again!”
Meyer
South Africa South Africa
“The reception by the owners. They are friendly and helpful”
Angela
Lesotho Lesotho
“Great location, super close to the beach and shops/restaurants. Loved that there was gated parking for guests. The room had a mini fridge and a tv with lots of channels. The shower had good water pressure and the water got hot quickly. I had a...”
Mary
United States United States
“It was quiet and there was a beautiful little smoking area just next to our room.”
Paddywhite
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We enjoyed our short stay at this B&B. The room was clean and comfortable and had a bath which my son was super excited about. We had a long journey so didn't have too much time to enjoy all the facilities, but we were showed around if we...”
Mark
United States United States
“The location is ideal. Gordon's Bay is a nice little town, not far from Cape Town or the airport. The setting is spectacular, with mountains and sea, and the beach is protected from major waves. There are a number of excellent restaurants...”
Sheena
South Africa South Africa
“Friendly and helpful host and staff. Close to beach and shops.”
Elchenette
South Africa South Africa
“Very homey, friendly staff, great breakfast and good location.”
Mejnd
United States United States
“Everything was perfect. I had a very peaceful time; hot baths, great sleep, beach walks and easy parking. I was there for a full week with no issues. They supplied a well charged light for us during load shedding too. Irene was amiable everyday...”
Sajan
South Africa South Africa
“The room was clean, breakfast was good, the host were friendly.”

Managed by Irene Kok

Company review score: 9.5Based on 370 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

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, including double, twin and family rooms. It is ideal for small groups to exclusively book out. A communal lounge, kitchenette (cutlery, crockery and microwave) and braai area with outdoor furniture, are available exclusively for residents. A sheltered outdoor pool area provides the perfect place for a cool dip on a hot day. There is an upstairs breakfast area and bar which have lovely views of the bay and the mountains.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs 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 need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Big Skies Guesthouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by 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, write this and your company details in the Special Requests box.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) 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.