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Villa Surprise

Property class: 4

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A balcony with a table, chairs, and a statue.
A living room with a large mural of the Colosseum, a glass-top table with a tray, a black leather armchair, and a white pedestal.
Two lounge chairs by a pool with towels and a bottle of wine.
A modern house with a glass conservatory, a pool, and a view of the ocean.
A bedroom with a bed, a zebra-patterned rug, a small table, and a view of greenery outside.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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21 First-Crescent, Camps Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005
  • Place, Camps Bay Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Table Mountain National Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Maiden's Cove
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Sea Facing

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a bedside table, a chair, and a lamp.

Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Sea Facing

  • Ocean view
  • 560 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the sea, a statue, and a dining area with a view.

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

A table with a white tablecloth, two chairs, and a red bottle on a deck with a view of a mountain.

Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, Garden View

A bedroom with a bed, a zebra-patterned rug, a small table, and a view of greenery outside.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premier Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Pool Access, Garden View

A room with two beds, a dining table with chairs, and a view of greenery through large windows.

Premier Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Pool Access, Garden View

  • Mountain view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite, Pool View

A hotel room with two beds, red and white bedding, a red throw blanket, and a framed picture on the wall.

Premium Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite, Pool View

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Located in Camps Bay within a short walk of Camps Bay Beach, Villa Surprise is within a mile (2 km) of Table Mountain National Park. This 4-star guesthouse has 6 guestrooms and offers conveniences like free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Theatre on the Bay - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Camps Bay Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Table Mountain National Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Maiden's Cove - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 19 min drive - 5.5 miles

Getting around

  • Woodstock Station - 10 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 16 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zenzero - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Caprice - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mantra Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bistro @ The Bay - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Paranga - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Villa Surprise

Guests of Villa Surprise enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a library. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 350 per vehicle one way. Front-desk staff can assist with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach guesthouse include express check-out, free newspapers, and a terrace.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Free newspapers, safes, and desks are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: 1:30 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Guests planning to arrive between 2-6 PM and after 9 PM must contact this property in advance for check-in instructions.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 12 and younger (only guests older than 12 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 350 per vehicle (one way)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 11:30 AM—-1:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Villa Surprise House Cape Town

Villa Surprise House

Villa Surprise Cape Town

Villa Surprise

Villa Surprise Guesthouse Cape Town

Villa Surprise Guesthouse

Villa Surprise Cape Town

Villa Surprise Guesthouse

Villa Surprise Guesthouse Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to Villa Surprise?

This guesthouse is situated in Camps Bay within a short 11-minute walk of Camps Bay Beach. You'll also find Table Mountain and Long Street within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Villa Surprise?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Is there a spa at Villa Surprise?

Spa services at the guesthouse include massages and mani/pedis.

Does Villa Surprise feature a casino at the property?

No, Villa Surprise doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Villa Surprise?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Villa Surprise?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like an outdoor pool plus some accommodations include an ocean view and a deep soaking bathtub.

Are there hot tubs at Villa Surprise?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Villa Surprise have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Villa Surprise serves free cooked-to-order breakfasts each morning from its snack bar.

Will Villa Surprise allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Villa Surprise.

Are there connecting rooms at Villa Surprise?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Villa Surprise?

The closest major airport to Villa Surprise is Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT), which is 16 mi away (31 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Villa Surprise?

Yes, some accommodations at this guesthouse offer a furnished balcony where guests can enjoy ocean and mountain views.

Villa Surprise Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

The Perfect Option in Cape Town

We had a great time at Villa Surprise. A very good price for a beautiful place in a beautiful neighbourhood. We had the "Beach Room," which had a fun theme and best of all a huge private balcony overlooking the ocean. Camps Bay is the perfect neighbourhood. It feels like a beach town, but it's only 10-15 minutes from downtown/V&A, or 15 minutes the other direction to Hout Bay. Linzi is very nice and is happy to give you lots of recommendations for whatever you want to do!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

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

great little place for a short stay

Each room has its own character, the views are great, location excellent, gardens and pool are lovely and the customer service is great, with breakfast and an honesty bar etc. (its up steep hill/steps if you are walking)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Villa surprise macht seinem Namen alle Ehre!! Wirklich eine Überraschung, was für € 130,—/ Nacht, als Luxus Unterkunft beworben, geboten wird! Schäbig! Immerhin der Sonnenuntergang ist toll!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mats

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

Mysigt hotell

Detta lilla mysiga hotell kan jag varmt rekommendera. Bra frukost, ligger fem minuters gångväg från huvudgatan i Camps Bay. Personalen så service minded, helt fantastiska.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nette und hilfsbereite Host. Tolles Frühstück, tolle Zimmer und eine perfekte Lage! Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A mixed bag

Lindsi and her helpfulness as well as the cooked-to-order breakfast highlight this somewhat funky hotel. The location in Camps Bay is good, but you need to be in pretty good shape to make the trek down to town and the beach and back. Of course there's always Uber. The bed, advertised as a queen, was actually 2 separate twins that couldn't be joined and not all that comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

christopher

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

yes, I would recommend

excellent stay....very comfortable and large room.....great location - a short walk to the beach and restaurants.....Linzi was extremely helpful and knowledgeable ....would recommend !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Reasonably priced, great location

Really great location - 5 minutes walk from the beach. I stayed in the Italian room which had a lovely balcony and a brilliant view.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Friendly and beautiful!

It was far too short but it was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shivan

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

This is where to stay when in camps bay!

Amazing location, only a few minutes walk from the stunning camps bay strip, apartments were fresh modern and cosy. A real gem in camps bay! Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

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

Hotel acogedor y con encanto

Solamente puedo decir cosas buenas del hotel y de su personal. El hotel es tranquilo, acogedor, bonito. Está en una zona residencial muy bonita y segura, a solo un paseo de una playa preciosa. Hay de todo cerca, supermercado, restaurantes, información turística. Y del personal del hotel solamente puedo decir GRACIAS. No pudieron portarse mejor conmigo, Linzi me ayudó en todo lo que necesité (y necesité muchas cosas teniendo en cuenta que mi inglés no estaba en su mejor momento). Lo recomiendo 100%!! I can only say good things about the hotel and its staff. The hotel is quiet, cozy, nice. It is in a very nice and safe residential area, just a short walk from a beautiful beach. There is everything nearby, supermarket, restaurants, tourist information. And the hotel staff can only say THANK YOU. They could not be better with me, Linzi helped me in everything I needed (and I needed a lot of things considering my English was not at its best). I recommend it 100%, no doubt!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Just the right place!

I'm very satisfied with Villa Surprise. It's just the type of guest house I was looking for: homely and quite spacious (room and garden); very pleasant and helpful staff and owner and a perfect location away from the hubbub of beach road Camps Bay. The rooms have a lot of character, which is no bad thing in these days of increasing uniformity. Breakfast was good, with cooked breakfast available. The only thing I would suggest is a small fridge in the rooms, to keep one's own food purchases cool and fresh.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katrin

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

Individuelles Guesthouse

Unser Aufenthalt im Guesthouse diente zur Entspannung nach einer Rundreise. Das Guesthouse ist mit sechs individuell gestalteten Zimmern ausgestattet und hat einen schönen Garten. Der Frühstücksraum ist in einem Wintergarten gelegen, allerdings - wenn alle Gäste gleichzeitig zum Frühstück kommen würden - etwas zu klein. Bei schönem Wetter kann man draußen im nett gestalteten Garten frühstücken (auch hier reichen die Tische beim gleichzeitigen Erscheinen der Gäste nicht aus). Das Frühstück selbst war gut und es besteht die Möglichkeit warme Eierspeisen zu bestellen. Am Tag kann man sich Kaffee und Tee im Frühstücksraum kochen und es steht ein Kühlschrank mit Getränken (gegen faire Bezahlung) bereit. Fragen zum Ort, zu touristischen Angeboten etc. wurden jederzeit umfassend beantwortet bzw. Vorschläge dafür unterbreitet. Wer einen individuellen Urlaub plant, ist hier sehr gut aufgehoben.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Schnuppel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Erste Station unserer SA-Urlaubsreise. Camps Bay ist immer ein guter Start zum akklimatisieren, hinzu kommt der besondere Flair von CB und Umgebung.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice boutique hotel

Very lovely welcome, staff and owner was very friendly and helpful with us booking restaurants and recommending activities.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ed

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

Nice stay for 3 nights

We had a very pleasant stay at Villa Surprise. The staff and owner were very professional and attentive to our needs. The only improvements we can think of is the breakfast choices which are few and the timing. This is the first place I ever stayed worldwide that serves breakfast at 8:30. If you are a tourist you want to be on and about by that time. Everything else was great.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Brilliant experience!

Lovely guesthouse, fantastic manager and staff members. It serves a hearty breakfast in the morning that's included in the rate which is reasonable compared to other hotels in the area. Especially good for fitness buffs as there is a wee bit of uphill climbing and a few minutes walk to the beach. Located in the heart of picturesque Camps Bay. Very safe even late at night.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anke

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

Schönes Guest House mit super Aussicht

Wir haben 10 Tage in der Villa Surprise gewohnt und uns dort sehr wohl gefühlt. Wir hatten ein sehr schönes und geräumiges Zimmer mit einem atemberaubenden Ausblick auf die 12 Apostel und auf das Meer. Die Managerin des Hauses, Linzi, spricht nicht nur sehr gut deutsch, sie ist auch sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Guest House liegt in dem wunderschönen Camps Bay und damit ca. 15 km von der Waterfront entfernt. In unmittelbarer Nähe befindet sich eine Bushaltestelle und man kann problemlos und für wenig Geld alle wichtigen Ziele in Kapstadt erreichen. Gute Restaurants sind in der Umgebung zu Fuß erreichbar. Wir würden jederzeit wieder dort buchen.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elli

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

Empfehlenswertes B&B in Camps Bay

Sehr nett aufgemachte, saubere Zimmer und ganz hilfsbereite und zuvorkommende Besitzer gepaart mit einer tollen Lage in zweiter Reihe in Camps Bay. Haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und geben auf jeden Fall eine klare Empfehlung. Das Beach Zimmer ist etwas kleiner als die anderen und auch der TV ist mini, (es gibt so oder so kaum Programme zum anschaun), dafür ist es super liebevoll eingerichtet und die Terasse ist total privat und groß mit Meerblick ! Punktabzug gibt es für das Frühstück, das zwar ok ist, aber für uns kein volle Punktzahl hergibt.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Individuelles Guesthouse mit charmanten Zimmern

Super Lage zum Strand, ruhig, toll gestalteter Garten, persönliche Betreuung, absolut empfehlenswert
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice B&B, Great Location

We had a great experience at Villa Surprise. The check-in process was easy, our room was wonderful (we stayed in the King Suite),and the breakfast was great. The only downside was the breakfast was offered a little too late, especially on mornings when we had early plans to go sightseeing.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Markku

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019