7 Union Street, Gardens, Gardens, 8001 Cape Town, South Africa
#310 of 446 B&Bs and Inns in Cape Town
Guests' ChoiceBased on 109 hotel reviews
7.5Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Location
9.0
Facilities
7.7
Staff
8.7
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 17 April 2024
Elza
South AfricaFar from the site for breakfast
Cosy and warm
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Bilha
TanzaniaMore Ventilation at the guest house at the kitchen Area when someone is cooking. This should be administered. Otherwise all was well. Nothing to complain.
I like the reception of the Staff especially in the morning when you come in for breakfast and when you go out to start the day, well done!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Frances
South AfricaOur booking through booking.com indicated that our reservation included breakfast. on the morning we went through to the backpackers and were told that it was not included and had to pay extra for the breakfast. This was frustrating and a misleading statement either by the owner or booking.com - I specifically booked accommodation with breakfast included as we had an employee traveling with us.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Monica
NorwayA bit more info regarding the breakfast would be great, only the last day did I find out they actually serve a breakfast buffé if you arrive in time.. Because I eat late, I showed up 30 minutes before breakfast time was over (by this time they cleared away the buffé) and couldn´t figure out why the breakfast staff seemed not so happy ..
Great rooms, great location. Access to pool is nice. Comfy beds and clean rooms. Nice with an outdoor area and shared kitchen so you can cook your own food if you want.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Hala
EgyptBreakfast could include fruits and vegetables. Although the staff is nice some of them didn't know much and couldn't answer questions or be helpful.
i loved the location, its close to many interesting places. The house is ok and my room was fine, it was serviced, cleaned and had kettle and tea etc, the breakfast was good. the equipped kitchen is a plus though i haven;t used it.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 January 2024
Botshelo
BotswanaWe asked for someone to fix the tv in my uncle’s room, reception said they would send someone but no one ever came. Our families’ rooms were not as nice as ours, the furniture looked very old. And my pillow had a stain ☹️
Some of the staff were very helpful; we had a very nice room
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 4 January 2024
Pulane
South AfricaIf only the bedding can be changed daily, please.
The place is suitable for both couples and a family traveling together. All amenities are within walking distance.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Jacob
UgandaI had a great time staying at the Ashanti Guesthouse. The room was really spacious, quiet, and clean. Plus, the neighborhood is totally safe and conveniently close to all the cool stuff.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 31 December 2023
Jacqui
South AfricaThe front gate was difficult to open
Location and it provided everything required.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 December 2023
Lieketso
South AfricaRude language written in their kitchen "....your mother is not here" No variety for breakfast 😪
Staff that were willing to help and accurate photos about the property
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 26 December 2023
Vanitha
AustraliaThe TV didn't work
The Location
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Alwyn
BotswanaThe step down to the bathroom is a little high , especially going to the bathroom at night
I did not have time for breakfast
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 15 November 2023
Lorraine
CanadaThe 5 min walk down the street to the guesthouse, especially at night. As a solo traveler I felt unsafe, but I did what I could to be careful. I did have other people from my tour staying at the guesthouse but wasn't able to always have someone accompany me.
The room was spacious with a comfortable bed. It had a safe. It was a very secure entrance to the guesthouse. The staff at the backpackers location were exceptional and friendly always willing to help.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2023
Amanda
United StatesThe door mechanisms. Keys to out-most door catches and did not open smoothly.
Rooms well equipped and comfortable.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Stephanie
United StatesIf you change the shower head, you could get a better shower. That was pretty much my only dislike.
The location is excellent. Less than a mile from Long St. Breakfast and bar on-site is also a plus.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 13 September 2023
Elmarie
South AfricaThe smell inside the room The massive step into the bathroom The mattress was very soft, I actually had a sore back in the morning That i had to go to the other Ashanti backpackers' guesthouse to have breakfast - so I skipped it
The location - so close to Kloof street where the restaurants were as well as close to my friends who were booked in a very upmarket boutique guesthouse. Also the guard accross the road who made arriving in the dark more safe.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 29 August 2023
Melvyn
Saudi ArabiaNothing comes to mind.
I have to mention Francois de Kok by name for all the hard work he did to fix my hot water issue. His friendly demeanour and concern for my comfort were highly appreciated. The other staff were also helpful. The room was spacious (and had an intricate design on the ceiling), but I did not like how the bed was positioned. The room had a functioning fire-place, but I did not use it. Breakfast was good. The place was very clean.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 24 June 2023
Ampah
GhanaNone
Everything
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 22 May 2023
Bagcinele
South AfricaParking its an inconvenience
The place was good just concern with parking
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 8 May 2023
Brian
South AfricaTV remote did not work. Key to let one out of the front gate did not work from inside the front of the house.
It was exactly what i ordered.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 4 April 2023
Sethekele
South AfricaBlocked drainage in the shower
Breakfast
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 3 April 2023
Matthew
United KingdomOur particular bedroom in the guesthouse wasn’t the best compared to previous stays. it had a windows over looking a high wall and no wardrobe or decent storage place for clothes. shower low pressure
Location fabulous. Revisited this place for 23 years. Sad to discover the main hostel has been now sold by the owner and surprised she didn’t mention this as a point of interest when we checked in and spoke to her.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 27 March 2023
Brigitte
AustriaThere was neither shampoo nor any soap in the room, but I got it after a call at the reception
The view and the breakfast
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 27 February 2023
Adano
KenyaThe direction that the reception is 'around the corner' was not that clear to a new visitor.
I enjoyed every bit of my stay at Ashanti GH, with friendly and responsive staff. The reception should appear more prominently on the search and to give guidance to the connected properties.
Stayed in February 2023
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