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 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 large double beds
2 bunk beds
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jonga
    South Africa South Africa
    The breakfast was delicious and healthy. The place was marvelous with good and caring people..
  • Zelda
    South Africa South Africa
    Close to the beach. Friendly staff and good breakfast. 👍
  • Rashida
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything was very nice. The host was very friendly and helpful. The place is clean.
  • Sue
    South Africa South Africa
    Great location to explore Gordon’s Bay. You can easily walk to the beach. Very comfortable.
  • Lionel
    South Africa South Africa
    The room is very comfortable. The place is very well designed. Very friendly host and staff. Excellent breakfast.
  • Stephen
    South Africa South Africa
    Lovely stay. delicious well prepared breakfast, but no fresh ground coffee. That would have made it perfect.
  • Roland
    South Africa South Africa
    Friendly courteous people, made us very comforatble
  • Mark
    South Africa South Africa
    They were very friendly. They always interacted with us keeping conversation
  • Marc
    Germany Germany
    Really friendly! Great location and the breakfast omlette is Michelin class!! Many thanks and see you again. :)
  • Graeme
    South Africa South Africa
    Breakfast was good.View from bar area good.Owners and staff friendly. Will stay there again if in the area

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by Irene Kok

Company review score: 9.4Based on 427 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

Facilities of Big Skies Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Pub crawls
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

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
VisaMastercardCash
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.

FAQs about Big Skies Guesthouse

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The nearest beach is just 200 yards from Big Skies Guesthouse. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Big Skies Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Water park
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Pub crawls
    • Horse riding
    • Swimming Pool
    • Live sport events (broadcast)

  • Check-in at Big Skies Guesthouse is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Big Skies Guesthouse is 400 yards from the centre of Gordonʼs Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Big Skies Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Big Skies Guesthouse include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Twin