Helderberg Guesthouse

Perched on the mountain slopes above Gordon's Bay in Cape Town, this colonial guesthouse looks out over the Cape peninsula and Boland. You're a short walk from the Cape Floral Region and Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, and close to Bikini Beach, Blue Rock Adventure Park and Vergelegen Wine Estate. Perfect for guests searching for a pet-friendly, family-friendly guesthouse in Gordon's Bay.

Helderberg Guesthouse blends colonial bones with a friendly, homey vibe. Six guestrooms feature flat-screen TVs, desks and coffee/tea makers. Private bathrooms come with deep soaking tubs and complimentary toiletries. Three rooms can be combined into a self-catering apartment with its own living area, kitchen and balcony — great for families or groups. Daily housekeeping keeps things tidy.

Take a dip in the outdoor pool or rent a bicycle to explore the coastal lanes. There’s a shared kitchen and BBQ area for casual self-catered meals. Free on-site self-parking and pet-friendly policies make arrivals easy. Expect simple, sensory perks like sea-breeze mornings and mountain views from the terrace.

Complimentary wireless internet across the property, express check-in and check-out, luggage storage and laundry/dry-cleaning services. Multilingual staff on hand to assist.

A daily English/full breakfast is served each morning. For self-caterers there’s a shared kitchen, and the combined apartment gives you a full kitchen and balcony. Nearby Vergelegen and local Cape wine estates make it easy to pair meals with regional wines.