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The Blackheath Lodge was a great place to stay in a quite location, taxis are cheap so it's easy to get around. With so few rooms you get great personalised service, the staff were outstanding, especially Michelle who arranged for all our day tours during our stay. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again or recommend it to others who like to stay somewhere with character. Breakfast was excellent. If you're looking for local cuisine I recommend taking a taxi to The Africa Cafe. They have a 15 course tasting plate which was a real highlight.

Our room was on the pool deck and had a beautiful view overlooking the ocean. We found it very quiet and the staff were very helpful. Breakfast had many selections of fruit and breads as well the chef would prepare eggs to your likening. Each day there was a breakfast special. Lunch was available for a charge however we were always out and did not eat there. As is commom to most of South Africa we were encouraged not to walk after dark and to take a taxi if we were in Camps Bay for supper.

Our stay was great. You have to pay for parking but thats with most hotels around and witin city. The staff was very friendly and hospitable. The wifi is very fast and reliable although you must have a local south african number to send code to get through to internet.This does not go well with international guest who have no access to south african number . The hotel itself is nice and being upgraded from the last visit. Breakfast is great. The area itself (durban city on the whole) is not recommended to walk outside with valubales...watch,phone,purses....u can and will get robbed. Sobbe very careful of your environment. So all in all i highly recommend if you want to stay in city area. If you get a reasonable price go for it. However, umhlanga is the best area if you are looking for luxury,shopping, restaurants, and nightlife.

The hotel was one of many that my wife and I stayed in during a three week visit to South Africa and is was exceptional. The room, breakfast, swimming and public areas were excellent. The only criticism (but I knew this before I booked)was that it is some 2.5miles from Franschhoek. However it did provide a shuttles into town three times a day. I will stay here agin rat assured,

We were a couple from China on holiday in Cape Town. Our experiences of staying at 3 Camps Bay were superb. Marcell the property manager took great care of explaining to us the nearby sights, the great restaurants, and the different amenities that the hotel offers. The hotel is meticulously kept and all the staff showed proud and enthusiasm in serving the guests. Every day we were looking forward to the wide array of fresh breakfast the moment we opened our eyes. They also have a very handsome house cat named "Milan". we definitely cherished our stay with 3 camps, and look forward to calling here our home again on our next visit to South Africa!!

We had a lovely few days at Derwent Hotel. The staff were always on hand to offer all friendly, helpful advice and tips, from booking cabs and trips to general advice about local sightseeing. Breakfast was lovely and the help yourself honesty bar and teas/coffees/biscuits all day and cakes every afternoon gave it a homely feel. On the last day we were given a late checkout so that we could comfortably prepare for our evening flight. Derwent offers all you would expect from an upmarket hotel but with the addition of the home comforts of a guesthouse. We stayed in a Beautiful Room with a lovely view of Table Mountain from the balcony and the bath! Great location, a short walk to Kloof Street with loads of great places to eat and the neighbourhood felt safe and friendly, not something you find in many other places in South Africa.

My boyfriend and I just spent two nights at Tambuti Lodge last week. I've been on two safaris previously in Sabi Sands, and Tambuti Lodge (though being far less expensive than Sabi Sands) exceeded every expectation of what a South African safari could be!! From the incredible service to the fabulous meals (including a private dinner beautifully served in our room) to the amazing animal sightings (hello, lions, elephants, cheetahs, brown hyenas and more!), it was just an absolutely incredible trip. Plus it was incredibly low hassle - no planes or pills needed. It's easily accessible from Johannesburg (use Rhino Shuttles for private transport if you're uncomfortable driving yourselves) and malaria-free. I'd recommend this lodge to anyone - family, business traveler, couple, solo traveler. It's truly incredible!!

We really enjoyed our stay at Lavender Farm Guest House. We were warmly greeted by our host Don who imparted his local knowledge about the Restaurants and Wineries in the Franschhoek region and even made a booking at a restaurant for us for the evening. The room was spacious, luxurious and beautifully decorated with every desired facility. The setting was just delightful in this very pretty part of South Africa. The breakfast was comprehensive and very tasty. I would certainly recommend Lavender Farm Guesthouse.

We had a wonderful time from the moment we arrived: we were first greeted with tea, then visited the resort with its beautiful view of the gorge, and taken to our cottage where the attendant lit a fire for us. Then we had a very nice 3-course dinner in the lodge, and fell asleep to the sound of the rushing river and glow of our fireplace in our wonderfully comfortable bed. The next morning started with a delicious breakfast in the beautiful lodge. Unfortunately we had to leave at that point.

We stayed in the Penthouse for a month and we all agreed it was the best holiday we ever had. The Penthouse has very modern furniture in my favorite color scheme - white with gleaming floors. The suite was cleaned every day by a trio of very friendly ladies; leaving the place spotless and smelling heavenly. The staff at reception was the friendliest we have come across ever. They were very helpful;especially a young gentleman named "Godknows"! Yes, his name really is "Godknows. Always ready with a smile and inquiring how "Mama" is doing. My 12-year old daughter was very intrigued by being called "Mama"! We could see the ocean from all the rooms in the penthouse. The kids even slept with the curtains drawn open so that they could see the beach and the city and Table mountain as soon as they opened their eyes in the morning. The only problem we had is that there was only one washing machine and dryer for guests and this could only be used after 8:00pm. But here the friendly staff also tried to compensate by informing us when these utilities were available and once Godknows even brought the dried laundry up to the suite for us. We would definitely stay in this hotel again!

Lovely setting in gardens 6 mins from Jo'Burg airport. Nice rooms and relaxing atmosphere. BUT: We booked and paid for a family suite but they were given to somebody else. We were provided 2 twin rooms. Nice rooms, comfortable and spacious, except one of the TVs didn't work and the floors were covered in black soot and no towels. One room had bird droppings on the sheets. Internet and wifi, eventhough advertised, is non-existent and the credit card machine is "hit and miss". Staff were aloof, not all that helpful and rarely at reception. We rang for the free pick up from the airport - "the guy is on his way" (remember it's 6 mins away). 1 Hour later he arrived, so not a great start.... Hotel has a dining room and 'honesty bar' in a great spot upstairs. Food from the cook was REALLY good, drinks were well priced and breakfast was plentiful, apart from limited cereals and fruit selection. Recommended as a value option close to OR Tambo (Jo'Burg) Airport provided they fix up the internet and staff issues. Chilled out place, after TIA - This Is Africa .....

My husband and I booked Macaron Guesthouse for the first part of our honeymoon in Franschhoek and absolutely loved our time there. It’s quaint and perfectly situated in a quiet street just off the main road within a three-minute walk. It’s a great spot if you want to be near the Franschhoek Wine Tram ticket booth/pick up and drop off spot, as well as many restaurants. The guesthouse itself is beautiful and cosy, ideal for a quiet stay. The spread at breakfast was superb and the service was stellar. Both Nadia and Shandré are amazing hosts - we loved their friendliness and recommendations on places to eat and visit. All the staff are equally as wonderful. We can’t recommend Macaron Guesthouse enough! Thank you for making our honeymoon so special.

I really loved this hotel. It is so wonderful. The rooms are gorgeous and quirky. Ours was really beautiful, with old wooden shutter doors opening onto a small private balcony with a full on view of the sea - even while you lie in bed! The bed is something else. It is so high and so huge and so comfy. You have a small stool to use to clamber on. There was an amazing huge bath in our room with candles (I'm a real sucker for baths being in the bedroom and not a separate bathroom (the toilet was in its own little room:-) Amazing staff. Really lovely and friendly and just so nice. The two managers are fantastic and really make the hotel (as do all of the staff). I will be back again - I never wanted to leave! They also provide thoughtful touches but I will leave you to discover.

The hotel was easy to find and well sign posted from the road. The location couldn't be beat as it was literally on the beach! The rooms were well appointed, we had a balcony facing the sea. The best was the Restaurant attached but not owned by Milkwood Manner, where we probably had the best meals during our 21 days traveling the country. Service was outstanding. Loved the fact that someone washed our dusty car. Nice touch. However, we stayed at the hotel for 2 nights in what was unusually hot period and the room had a fan but no air conditioning. This made it hard to sleep. Also the hotel said they would pack us up breakfast as we were leaving early but they didn't and no one was around to ask.

Great place to stay, amazing food!! Very unusual setting but great, disappointing first impression with staff but the second day was good when we met the owner.... expensive place to stay but great for a special occasion. We got married whilst staying here and wanted to get married (with no guests) on the premises but it appeared expensive so we did it on the beach then came back for a meal which was lovely and the staff were very attentive and kind. Would definitely go back as the food was one of the best meals we had in South Africa and the staff seemed lovely.

My family and I had a great stay at Perry's Bridge Hotel. We arrived late but were helped quickly by attentive staff who delighted in entertaining our 8 month old baby. They offered us a travel baby cot and baby bath bassinet (very nice touch!). We brought our own cot and the check-in attendant who helped us with our luggage quickly unfolded our cot like an expert. Rooms were large and beds were comfy. Nice outdoor showers and stylish bathrooms. We were able to enjoy the nice buffet breakfast one morning. The next morning, we left at 5:30 to get to Kruger Park at opening (6 am) and the hotel arranged for packed breakfasts for us to take with us (these were delivered the night before.) The hotel is located behind the Trading Post (nice selection of shops and three decent restaurants to choose from). Overall great place to stay to access the Kruger Nat'l Park/Panoroma Blyde Canyon area.

Tniqua Stable Inn is a once in a trip place. the facility is absolutely stunning, very cosy and welcoming, the rooms are more than anyone can ask for and the breakfast is very pleasant. Tniqua is offering traditional buffet style dinners which is extremely tasty and making it worth while staying in for dinner. but above everything the hosts, Bettina and her husband makes this place what it is. always wearing a smile and the right spirit, eager to help and share from their experience, and we even got to sit with them and their friend for dinner which was a great laugh and talk, and overall great experience. if you are in the area, that is the place to stay in! Bettina, thanks for a great experience for the whole family, I am sure we will meet again in the future..

Our stay was a treat from start to finish. The location, over looking the Knysna lagoon, is both convenient and yet tucked away from the main city bustle. From the moment we arrived Fish was efficient and friendly and the owners were a wealth of knowledge about the area and local activities. The view from our room (visible from every aspect of the bedroom and bathroom) was exquisite and the room presentation itself far beyond the scope of the 4 star accommodation it claims to be. The breakfast menu was large and creative and due to their not being many rooms the stay felt private and intimate. We have absolutely no complaints and will certainly be back!

The best thing about the place was the staff, Gloria and Randell , Both New at thier work had been exceptional. They went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and had been so accommodating that we felt they were part of our family. (I have stayed in many hotels round the world which we cannot compare to as this was a lodge / B&B type place) , however the service we received were beyond 5 star which even the best hotels could not compare to. I honestly wish I could have Randel and Gloria as my personal home helpers