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Blue On Blue, a charming B&B at the foot of the Silvermine Mountains, is ideally situated one minute from the beach. Our romantic upper floor guest rooms feature panoramic views of False Bay and the Cape Peninsula. Walk to the tidal swimming pool, seaside tennis court, nature reserve, and local cafes & antique shopping. Centrally located between the city center, Cape Point and Winelands. Whale watch from your room (August-December)! We provide secure parking and personalized tours upon request, including in-depth visits to artist collectives and cultural community projects.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Free breakfast
Beach
Airport transportation
Non-smoking hotel
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HOTEL STYLE
Romantic
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Languages Spoken
English
Location
9 Sandhurst Road, St. James 7945 South Africa
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Somewhat walkable
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This is a sweet guest house in a good location to walk to Kalk Bay but not have to be IN it. The lady that runs the place keeps it spotless and with my special diet, made me hard boiled eggs every morning vs me having a sit down breaky. Bed was great, hot hot water good and was perfect for the week I was in the room.
2nd week; This was the 2nd week I stayed at this guest home, upgrading to a room with a lovely bath and some workspace. I have nothing to fault with the home and the people I met there. All was so clean and tidy, comfy, calm and really well done. The home itself is so special with a real S. African feel with colours and small touches.
2nd week; This was the 2nd week I stayed at this guest home, upgrading to a room with a lovely bath and some workspace. I have nothing to fault with the home and the people I met there. All was so clean and tidy, comfy, calm and really well done. The home itself is so special with a real S. African feel with colours and small touches.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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It is always a pleasure to be able to add a place to one's list of "places to stay" and Blue on Blue is now on my list. The house is well positioned off the main road but with easy access, albeit a bit of a steep one. The room I stayed in, with en-suite bathroom, was spacious with both a lovely sea view and the necessary wingback chair and ottoman to do the viewing...the bookcase was also stocked with an interesting range of titles. Breakfast was standard, and freshly presented. Yoliswa was in attendance and available to assist as required. I would urge management to ensure adequate, available, lighting for evening load shedding - an unfortunate reality. The overall look and feel of the interior design/fittings, generally, certainly makes one aware that a lot of thought went into creating a unique atmosphere which I certainly appreciated. .
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Our stay at Blue on Blue Bed and Breakfast was very nice! Not luxurious, but that is not what we were expecting! We found a very charming, extremely clean bed and breakfast! The manager was very friendly and accommodating! Advice is to definitely follow the owner's advice of getting into the property, the approaching drive way is very steep - but completely doable! The breakfast was wonderful and it is a 2.5km walk to Muizenberg beach along a footpath adjacent to the beach. Unfortunately the charming changing beach huts were being renovated so we missed seeing those by the tidal pool. The only downside, and why I gave this property a 4 star rating, was because it is adjacent to a school. Fortunately for us, being woken early was not an issue, but might be for those who would rather sleep past 6.45am! I look forward to staying here again!
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Date of stay: October 2022
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I loved the warm welcome and host by Yoliswa. She is so welcoming. Breakfasts was good, Fresh fruit was served and hot breakfast prepared as requested. The rooms are smart and the bed comfortable. What we viewed on the website is what we saw upon arrival. The place will be much greater if they can work more on the garden to allow guests to enjoy the ocean view from outside or if travelling for work, be able to do some activities outside.
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Traveled on business
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I am absolutely horrified at the way they treat clients and I will never ever recommend them to anyone. I am actually speechless. My clients arrived at just before 12pm on the 18th of June, which they knew was before check in time, but they wanted to drop their bags off in the meantime. At the main gate into the property, they were told through the intercom there is no booking for them, they full. My client told the lady they have a voucher showing a confirmed booking through Expedia, and she responded saying they must phone Expedia and get their money back because they full. She did not even bother to let my clients in and communicate face to face with them. I then phoned the property and said to her there must be a misunderstanding or miscommunication as my client is booked to stay there...she screamed at me and told me they full, I must find somewhere else and then shouted out "Security tell that lady she is not coming in because we full"and put down the phone. I tried to phone the property a few times thereafter and they didnt answer. I am not sure how this place is even still in business!!!!
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Traveled solo
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We never stayed at Blue on Blue. There was nobody there to answer the gate bell nor the knocks on the door. A kind neighbour saw the 2 couples standing in the rain and offered to help. He phoned the manager of Blue and blue who told us that arrangements had been made with Sonnekus for us to stay there. Sonnekus weren't aware of payment arrangements and we opted to make our own arrangements for the overnight stay. Altogether a bad experience. Celebrating a special birthday turned out to be a disaster.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Property is very hard to find, with no name or street number visible.
We could not speak to the owner on the phone as he had an answering machine on with the only contact via email.
There is no sign where the reception area is.
Our booking could not be found and no room was prepared for us.
We had to use a communal bathroom instead of the on suite that we booked.
We were given a room that we did not book and paid for,
No kettle, coffee, tea, sugar and milk in the room.
Tableware was all chipped and worn.
I would definitely not book there again, nor would I recommend anyone else to book there.
We could not speak to the owner on the phone as he had an answering machine on with the only contact via email.
There is no sign where the reception area is.
Our booking could not be found and no room was prepared for us.
We had to use a communal bathroom instead of the on suite that we booked.
We were given a room that we did not book and paid for,
No kettle, coffee, tea, sugar and milk in the room.
Tableware was all chipped and worn.
I would definitely not book there again, nor would I recommend anyone else to book there.
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Date of stay: November 2021
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The accommodation was ideal, and exactly as portrayed on the website, from the spacious bedroom with bay views, to the well appointed bathroom with it's glorious views while you're in the shower. Situated within walking distance of the beach, rail station, restaurants, coffee shops and shopping.
Certainly ticked all our boxes. What a master bedroom, I'm going to be hard-replicate it in the future.
Certainly ticked all our boxes. What a master bedroom, I'm going to be hard-replicate it in the future.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Excellent position on the mountainside in St James overlooking False Bay. Well maintained and clean and everything worked including Wifi. Yoliswa is an excellent hostess and was always available and accommodating and served great breakfasts as well. Also convenient is Folk Restaurant 100 metres down the hill on St James Station and close to Kalk Bay Restaurants as well.
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Date of stay: June 2024
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I am an Architect so I found the decor absolutely wonderful with a truly African nostalgic retro flavour within an Arts & Crafts late Victorian building. The staff were amazing & the rooms were clean and well serviced . I highly recommend this venue. The beach is across the road and the Folks Cafe is a must with Talk Bay shopping & Harbour nearby. Ibucketlist special.
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Date of stay: March 2022
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$53 - $85 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
South AfricaWestern CapeCape TownSt. James
NUMBER OF ROOMS
3
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Frequently Asked Questions about Blue On Blue Bed & Breakfast
Which popular attractions are close to Blue On Blue Bed & Breakfast?
Nearby attractions include St. James Beach (0.2 miles), St James Beach (0.2 miles), and Boyes Drive (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Blue On Blue Bed & Breakfast?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and free parking.
What food & drink options are available at Blue On Blue Bed & Breakfast?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Blue On Blue Bed & Breakfast?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Blue On Blue Bed & Breakfast?
Conveniently located restaurants include Satori, Lekker Kalk Bay, and Brass Bell.
Does Blue On Blue Bed & Breakfast have airport transportation?
Yes, Blue On Blue Bed & Breakfast offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Blue On Blue Bed & Breakfast located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.2 miles away from the center of St. James.
Are there any historical sites close to Blue On Blue Bed & Breakfast?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Rhodes Cottage Museum (0.5 miles) and Scala Battery (4.6 miles).
Does Blue On Blue Bed & Breakfast have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the bay view available here.