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Reviews of Ashanti Gardens Guesthouse

7 Union Street, Gardens, Gardens, 8001 Cape Town, South Africa

#310 of 446 B&Bs and Inns in Cape Town

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 109 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Far from the site for breakfast

    Cosy and warm

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    The location was nice with a sound Neighbourhood with good security,you could walkIto the waterfront
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 12 nights

    More 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

    8.0
    Simple but comfortable accomadation in a convenient location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our 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

    9.0
    Comfy rooms in good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    A 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

    8.0
    Very satisfying
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Breakfast 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

    6.0
    Okay but nothing memorable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We 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

    8.0
    Good ❤️
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I 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

    7.0
    A central and convenient venue for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The front gate was difficult to open

    Location and it provided everything required.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2023

    8.0
    It was okay but i cannot stay there in my next visit to Cape Town
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rude 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The TV didn't work

    The Location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    7.0
    Very nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If 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

    7.0
    I 'm grateful for the affordable stay in that area and it was very convenient for the quick CT visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing 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

    9.0
    I will come back again if I can.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Everything

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2023

    9.0
    Excellent staff and rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking its an inconvenience

    The place was good just concern with parking

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2023

    8.0
    OK
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    TV 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Blocked drainage in the shower

    Breakfast

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2023

    7.0
    Wonderful location. Sad it’s closing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our 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

    6.0
    The relation between price and offer was ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There 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

    9.0
    I had a great stay at AGH and overally in Cape Town, beautiful city with high environmental quality
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The 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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