Amblewood Guest House

Amblewood Guest House

Amblewood Guest House is situated in the charming village of Hout Bay close to restaurants, shops, banks, the beach and the harbour. We have six en-suite bedrooms all individually and comfortably styled. Breakfast is served on the pool patio. We are surrounded by mountains and enjoy spectacular views of the ocean and bay. Enjoy our sun deck while relaxing with a glass of wine and watching the sun set behind the Sentinel Mountain.

We are 20 minutes from Cape Town city centre, the Table Mountain cableway, the V&A Waterfront, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and the Constantia Wine route. Chapman’s Peak Drive is five minutes away.

Tours restaurant bookings and airport transfers can be organized on request.

Accommodation Summary

Rating: 4 Stars
Locations: South Africa
Type: Guest House
Rooms: 6

Map

Rooms

Bayview Room

Our Bayview room has a STANDARD double bed (2 x 1.4m – extra length), TV, tea tray, safe and shower only (no bath). It leads directly onto our pool deck and has a wonderful view of the bay.

Victorian Room

This Victorian-style room has an antique brass bed (double; extra length), en-suite bathroom (shower and bath), TV, tea tray, mini-fridge, safe, hair dryer, private balcony and stunning seas views.

Inglenook Room

This country house styled room has wooden beams and a terracotta tiled floor. The beds are extra length (twin or king-size) and the en-suite bathroom has both shower and bath, A private patio affords one magnificent sea and mountain views.

Deck Suite

This eclectic room has a cosy seating nook with flat screen TV. The beds are extra length (twin or king-size) and the en-suite bathroom has a large shower. Amenities include a fridge, tea tray and hairdryer. There are stunning sea and mountain views.

Oceanview Suite

This relaxing and restful suite has a separate lounge area with a flat screen TV. The beds are extra length (twin or king-size) and the en-suite bathroom has a shower and bath. A private balcony leads off the living room and has stunning sea views.

Loft Suite

Our Loft Suite has a spacious, sunny bedroom with extra-length king-sized bed, en-suite bathroom (shower and bath), fridge and air conditioning. A private balcony affords one magnificent sea and mountain views.

Facilities

Property Facilities


24-hour Security
Pool
Secure Parking

Room Facilities


Bath
Fireplace
Verandah
Mini Bar
Television
Complementary Wi-Fi
Fan
Hair Dryer
Tea / Coffee
Balcony / Deck
En-Suite
Fridge
Safe
Shower

Reviews

Adventure of a Lifetime

I can’t recommend Richard Pace and Southern Sky adventures enough! He’s been travelling all over the continent of Africa for the last 12 years and specializes in an otherwise unknown and intimidating territory. I didn’t know what to expect from South Africa but my trip… Read more “Adventure of a Lifetime”

Amy, Georgia
South Africa

Perfect Honeymoon Trip

I would encourage anyone thinking of travelling to Africa to call Southern Sky Adventures. Richard Pace was recommended to us by several of our friends in New York. Specializing in tailoring trips to fit your objectives, Southern Sky Adventures can, of course, can recommend destinations… Read more “Perfect Honeymoon Trip”

Wes, New York
South Africa

Best Travel Experience Ever

I relive that trip in my mind almost daily – it was the best travel experience I’ve ever had. Thank you for all you did to make it perfect. Your local knowledge of the people and places definitely were a plus – you couldn’t have… Read more “Best Travel Experience Ever”

Cecile, Virginia
Namibia, South Africa

The Perfect Itinerary

I went to South Africa in December 2008 with three friends and truly had the trip of a lifetime. The country is absolutely beautiful and there are so many amazing things to do from safari to whale watching to fine dining in Cape Town. Southern… Read more “The Perfect Itinerary”

Lizzie, Georgia
Cape Town, South Africa

Worry-Free Group Experience

Our fall trip to Africa included 11 wonderful and diverse individuals for four venues, over a two week period. How can this many people enjoy themselves so much for this extended period of time? The answer is Richard Pace! You worked diligently to anticipate our… Read more “Worry-Free Group Experience”

Louise, Georgia
South Africa, Zambia

A different view of South Africa

I had been looking forward to a trip to South Africa for many years, knowing how special it would be. It was all that and more because of Richard Pace and Southern Sky Adventures. His choice of accommodations, destinations and tours were perfect. Everywhere we… Read more “A different view of South Africa”

Susan, North Carolina
Cape Town, Johannesburg, South Africa

An Incredible Time

Southern Sky Adventures did a great job helping us to plan our trip to Africa. They covered all of the details—everything from flights and accommodations to safari essentials to in-country cell phone service to restaurant and activity recommendations. Richard even managed to make suggestions on… Read more “An Incredible Time”

Susan, New York
Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia

Once-in-a-lifetime Safari

Thanks for helping us put together such an amazing girl’s trip to South Africa. We couldn’t have asked for a more well-planned adventure. Your guidance, itinerary recommendations, and hard work in arranging the details definitely helped to make this “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” a truly incredible experience… Read more “Once-in-a-lifetime Safari”

Shirley, Georgia
Cape Town, Johannesburg, South Africa

An Unforgettable Vacation

Please use our name as a reference. We had a great experience and an unforgettable vacation. Everything you planned for us was flawless. Date Travelled: 01 Jul 2017 – 07 Jul 2017 Accommodation: Yellow Aloe Guest House Destinations: Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa

Laurie, New York
Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Yellow Aloe Guest House


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