It’s no longer the most expensive overnight train in South Africa but the Blue Train personifies absolute rail luxury and is known for being one of the top luxury trains in the world. For those able to afford the costs, a trip on the Blue Train is an exciting prospect.

The Blue Train has its roots in the 1920s, at a time when steam-powered trains were giving way to electrified locomotives, and the groundwork – that of an established railway network throughout South Africa – had already been established a decade earlier. It was the golden era of trains. This method of transport was further popularised in the early 1930s by Agatha Christie’s Inspector Poirot novels where some were set on train journeys. Coincidentally, her 11th novel was titled ‘The Mystery of the Blue Train’, however, the storyline was based in France.

The Blue Train travels between Pretoria and Cape Town and offers spectacular scenery along... Show more

About Guest Houses

For a more down to earth experience there are guest houses. Less expensive than hotels, they offer a more homey environment, as well as more privacy. Converted from a private house it’s a much gentler environment and for those with furry friends, there are also pet friendly options. They are usually well situated with shops and places of interest nearby. Being so small it offers a much more personal and intimate attention to it’s upkeep, leaving you with a more polished and homely experience.

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257 Guest Houses in Blue Train. Enter dates to see full pricing and availability:

Mandalay Beach Guest House

Bed And Breakfast, Guest Houses in Bloubergstrand, Cape Town

R700

Oceans Nest Beachfront Guesthouse

Apartments, Guest Houses in Bloubergstrand, Cape Town

R800

Hout Bay Beach Cottage

Cottages, Guest Houses, Chalets, Holiday Homes, Self Catering, Villas in Hout Bay, Cape Town

R2,500

Azamare Luxury Guest House

Bed And Breakfast, Guest Houses, Villas in Camps Bay, Cape Town

R2,178

Finchley Guest House

Bed And Breakfast, Guest Houses in Camps Bay, Cape Town

R1,080

Ocean View House

Bed And Breakfast, Guest Houses, Self Catering in Camps Bay, Cape Town

R1,953

Table View Lodge - House

Guest Houses, Self Catering, Pets By Arrangement in Table View, Cape Town

R2,750

Paradiso Guesthouse and Self-Catering Cottage.

Bed And Breakfast, Cottages, Guest Houses in Constantia, Cape Town

R1,300

Bell Rosen Guesthouse

Bed And Breakfast, Guest Houses in Welgemoed, Cape Town

R1,050

Joy's Place

Cottages, Guest Houses, Self Catering, Pets By Arrangement in Plumstead, Cape Town

R850

Camdene Guest House

Bed And Breakfast, Apartments, Guest Houses, Self Catering in Crawford, Cape Town

R1,095

Cap Serein Guest House

Bed And Breakfast, Cottages, Guest Houses, Self Catering in Hout Bay, Cape Town

R1,200

Blaauw Village Luxury Boutique Guest House

Bed And Breakfast, Guest Houses in Bloubergstrand, Cape Town

R1,800

Thyme Wellness Spa and Guesthouse

Bed And Breakfast, Guest Houses in Plattekloof, Cape Town

R1,250

Happy Home Woodstock

Guest Houses, Holiday Homes, Self Catering in Woodstock, Cape Town

R468

Sea Star Rocks

Guest Houses, Boutique Hotels in Camps Bay, Cape Town

R3,600

VinBoHo

Bed And Breakfast, Guest Houses in Panorama, Cape Town

R1,250

Castellon Boutique Hotel

Guest Houses, Boutique Hotels in Bloubergstrand, Cape Town

R2,190

Pentzhaven Guesthouse

Bed And Breakfast, Guest Houses in Table View, Cape Town

R500

Casa Mia Guest House

Guest Houses, Guest Lodge in Bloubergstrand, Cape Town

R1,345

The Greenhouse GuestHouse

Guest Houses, Self Catering in Green Point, Cape Town

R1,150

Awali Lodge

Guest Houses, Self Catering in Table View, Cape Town

R1,000

Home On Hussar

Guest Houses, Self Catering in Rugby, Cape Town

R550

Compass House

Guest Houses in Bantry Bay, Cape Town

R6,100

Valley Heights B & B