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The minute you walk in the door you are welcomed with a glass of wine and told about the guest house and Cape Town. The details and furnishings are beautiful and the breakfast was so delicious. Coffee and cakes available anytime of day. iPad and a phone loaded with minutes are available for guests to use during their stay. And of course, the staff was so friendly and accommodating. Can't recommend more.

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.

Myself and manager spent a night there after a hectic week of driving around the whole South Africa and it was really very nice. When we entered our room we had a sherry compliments from the B & B, and just relaxed. When we woke we woke up over looking the ocean which was extremely beautiful. It is safe, clean and comfortable. I would definitely use this B & B again when I am in Durban for work and pleasure.

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 .....

The guest house has recently changed name and is now called the Macaron. We had a great stay in Franschhoek. We were originally in room 1 which is a beautiful room, spacious and bright except it is located right next to the front door. We were awake from 5am when the staff traipsed past our door. We requested a change in room which was granted and we were moved to a quieter one at the back, room 8 which was even bigger! The staff were very helpful and the breakfasts were delicious. The two pools were beautiful and the grounds were immaculate. I would definitely stay here again, but request a quiet room at the back of the property!

Quirky hotel with shabby chic style. Very friendly, and service was perfect. Very romantic restaurant, especially in the outside space at night, which was candlelit. There were 6 power cuts in our 3 day stay, so candles came in handy ! Large bed, which was comfy, and old fashioned, as it’s high off the ground. Only thing I would have liked was a bolt on the room door as the latch lock seemed a bit flimsy. We really enjoyed our stay and the Plett coastline is very pretty

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.

The staff are amazing, attention to detail. Room was more than expected, loved the little touches like chocolates every night, the bar fridge that is replenished every day free of charge, the gowns, slippers, comfortable bed with good pillow support and of course the lovely fire place! It was a real treat and worth every cent we paid. The restaurant was also very good value for money and the breakfasts, superb!

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!