About us

The Owners

We are Laura & Leopold, a couple who fell deeply in love with SouthAfrica during a vacation. What began as an adventure, turned out to be a game-changing experience. We made the decision to reshape our lives and took over a guesthouse in Somerset West.

Laura previously worked as an intensive care nurse in Austria, while Leo was a sales manager.

With our professional backgrounds in working with people, combined with our passion for hospitality and caring for others, we warmly welcome our guests!

Our aim is to create a place of peace and beauty - a home away from home where you can relax, enjoy and discover the incredible diversity of South Africa.

The Guesthouse

Southern Cross Guesthouse is an officially graded four-star house.

Our guests do have the choice between 4 suites and 4 double-rooms to stay in - all completely renovated and enhanced in 2025/26. Since then all units have been constantly maintained plus upgarded, either technically and/or in design and features.

All rooms and suites are individually decorated with lots of love for style and details.

Beside the outdoor swimming pool, you will find inviting sun decks, a relaxing pool lounge, and a beautifully manicured, lush garden. A unique African feature of our garden is the traditional boma - the perfect spot for a braai or a cozy bonfire while watching the sunset over False Bay.

Southern Cross star constallation

The Southern Cross: Iconic Constellation of the Southern Skies

Located deep in the southern sky, the Southern Cross (Latin: Crux) is an iconic constellation primarily visible from the Southern Hemisphere.

Although it is the smallest of all 88 modern constellations, it remains one of the most distinctive. Its famous cross-shaped pattern, or asterism, is formed by five bright stars. The Southern Cross is bordered on three sides by the large constellation Centaurus.

Because it is circumpolar in many southern regions, this striking star pattern remains visible in the night sky all year round.

Local weather and climate

Never too hot - never too cold and blue-blue skies around the year.

Enjoy a Mediterranean climate with temperate weather and clear blue skies from spring to summer to autumn. Located in the Western Cape, Somerset West benefits from a refreshing sea breeze that cools down the warm summer days. We are blessed with beautifully warm, dry summers from November to March, while spring and autumn remain delightfully mild.