About this property

Beachfront and Garden: Sea Gem in Big Bay offers direct beachfront access and a lush garden. Guests can relax on the balcony or patio, enjoying sea views and a tranquil setting. Comfortable Amenities: The apartment features one bedroom and one bathroom, equipped with a fully fitted kitchen, washing machine, and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include a TV, sofa, and parquet floors. Convenient Location: Located 26 km from Cape Town International Airport, Sea Gem is a short 7-minute walk from Blouberg Beach. Nearby attractions include CTICC (20 km), Robben Island Ferry (21 km), and V&A Waterfront (23 km). Highly rated by guests.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Thankful
    South Africa South Africa
    Miss Thanya is very nice and friendly, clear communication, nice view (cloudy and rainy most of our stay) within walking distance to shops, not too noisy, spacious apartment, security guards were also friendly and helpful, had a lovely stay!
  • Kriel
    South Africa South Africa
    It was close to the beachfront, you could see the ocean and Robben Iland in the distance, near shops and restaurants. The balcony was not assessable the first 3 days but the flatlet had brochures although I am familiar with the surroundings but it...
  • Erich
    South Africa South Africa
    Excellent location, excellent security and excellent customer service 👌🏽.
  • Ahmier
    South Africa South Africa
    As always liked everything, peaceful, relaxing atmosphere. Fantastic views
  • Melaniepret
    South Africa South Africa
    Our stay at Sea Gem was truly delightful. The apartment was immaculate and thoughtfully equipped with everything we could possibly need. The stunning ocean view and the prime location—just a short walk to the beach and shopping outlets—made our...
  • Kluif1
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Leuk appartement op loopafstand van het centrum. Goed beveiligd en vriendelijke bewaking. We hadden wat problemen met het binnenkomen omdat we geen Zuid-Afrikaans telefoonnummer hadden maar werden goed geholpen door de bewaking die ons toegang...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Thanya de Carvalho

9.4
Host review score
Thanya de Carvalho
Sea Gem is a self-catering apartment located in secure Dolphin Ridge complex in Bloubergstrand, approximately 500 m from Big Bay Beach, and within walking distance from all major amenities and restaurants. This lock-up-and-go apartment can accommodate up to 2 guests, and comprises 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and an open-plan kitchen and living area. The bedroom contains a queen-size bed, and the bathroom contains a shower and a bath, a toilet, and a basin. The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering and includes a stove and oven, a microwave, and cutlery and crockery. The spacious living room contains a flat-screen TV with a DStv decoder. Both the bedroom and living area open up to memorizing sea views. The apartment has a secure lock-up garage. A coin-operated laundromat is available in the Dolphin Ridge complex that guests may make use of.
Big Bay is but 20 minutes from the centre of Cape Town. It is a popular spot for surfing, wind surfing and kite surfing with a beach that offers mesmerizing views over Table Mountain and Robben Island. This whole beach area falls within a marine nature reserve. There are various amenities which are walking distance from the unit, this includes various restaurants on the beach front.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English,Portuguese

Property surroundings

House rules

Sea Gem takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Available 24 hours
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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 1,000 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about US$58. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Early arrival and late departure should be arranged with Sea Gem, in advance, and is subject to a surcharge. Cleaning services can be arranged, in advance, at a surcharge.

Kindly be advised that there is a breakage deposit fee of R1 000. Alternative arrangements can be made with international guests 72 hours upon arrival:

Bookings at the property can only be made by a natural person.

We require proof of identification for both guests staying at the property along with a valid mobile number, at least 72 hours before arrival in order for access to be granted in the complex please.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

A damage deposit of ZAR 1,000 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.