5 Options

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, a quick walk to Bloubergstrand Beach

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Garden
Family Suite, Mountain View | View from room
Sports facility
Point of interest
Classic Twin Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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14 Edinburgh Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7441
  • Bloubergstrand Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Dolphin Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sunset Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Family Suite, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Panoramic Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Cape Town

At 5 Options, you'll be 0.6 km (0.4 mi) from Bloubergstrand Beach and 19.6 km (12.2 mi) from Bo Kaap Museum. Highlights at this guest house include an outdoor swimming pool, free daily breakfast and in-room kitchenettes. .This pet-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include laundry facilities, barbecues and tour/ticket assistance. Free full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Bloubergstrand guest house include South African National Gallery and Lions Head.

What's nearby

  • Bloubergstrand Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dolphin Beach - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Table Bay Mall - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Sunset Beach - 9 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Canal Walk Shopping Centre - 12 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 31 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Copper Club Eatery - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Black Bull Steakhouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Doodles Beachfront - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Cattle Baron - ‬18 min walk

About this property

5 Options

Guesthouse with free breakfast, a quick walk to Bloubergstrand Beach
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at 5 Options. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Cape Town guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1983
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
5 Options offers 5 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Tempur-Pedic beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Accommodation at this 4-star guest house has kitchenettes with fridges, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Cape Town guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1983
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 580.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 300 per vehicle (return)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 580.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at 5 Options?

Yep, 5 Options has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to 5 Options?

Yep, 5 Options is a short 8-minute walk from Bloubergstrand Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing.

Does 5 Options have a pool?

5 Options has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is 5 Options family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that 5 Options is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at 5 Options?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does 5 Options serve breakfast?

You bet, free full brekkie is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at 5 Options?

No, but there's an airport shuttle on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at 5 Options?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at 5 Options?

Furry friends are welcome at 5 Options, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet.