282 Piet Retief Crescent, 7200 Hermanus, South Africa
Based on 39 hotel reviews
7.1Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.6
Location
8.6
Facilities
7.4
Staff
8.5
Value for money
7.9
Free WiFi
5.0
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Reviewed: 20 January 2022
Farouk
South AfricaNeed an small outside sink braai area
The view was excellent.
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 6 January 2022
Janet
South AfricaClean bright unit
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 23 November 2021
Gagjee
South AfricaThe rooms and the bathrooms could have been cleaned better. The little special touches like vases of flowers or tissue boxes and candles as seen in the pictures on the website were not in any of the rooms so it didn't feel very welcoming. The water in our kettle was dirty with insects in it - seemed like it hadn't been changed for a while. Our bathroom had a musty smell and wasn't absolutely clean. The couch in the lounge area of the garden suite needs to be cleaned. Based on the pictures that were advertised on the website, I know that the property could have done much better in preparing for our stay, but just those few extra special touches would have made a world of a difference in our perception.
We had fresh linen and towels. The host was friendly and communicated well with us. We got extra blankets when we asked for them.
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 22 November 2021
Coenraad
South AfricaQuick Stayover before a Mountain Bike Race. Was very nice and had a good nights sleep!
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 14 November 2021
Modes34
United KingdomLocation and spot was ideal for our little wedding we had to attend. Room was spacious and shower on point. So overall great value
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 6 October 2021
Catharina
South AfricaHad trouble with the wifi
Close to the beach for a walk
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 21 August 2021
Debi
South AfricaThe room was freezing due to a cold spell but electric blankets were provided which was a godsend.
Clean, basic, no frills, beachside accommodation. Shared kitchenette. Great location. Loved the cafe/pizzeria below giving it a real beachy, chilled feel. Awesome spot in summer.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 13 June 2021
Tyrone
South AfricaAll good no hand towels and step on mats in bathroom Very good all round
Great room and location Very clean cosy all good
Stayed in June 2021
Reviewed: 31 May 2021
Boitumelo
South AfricaSome of the fixtures need some TLC. The WIFI is unusable. And consider sweeping under the bed.
The staff was great and the facilities matched what we needed.
Stayed in May 2021
Reviewed: 31 December 2021
Jean-morné
South AfricaThe bed is poor quality. The gas braai did not work.
The backyard
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 5 December 2021
Khatija
South AfricaNothing to complain about
The room was clean and comfortable. Nice size bathroom. I loved the location and a few feet from the ocean. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely return to Sandbaai❤
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 2 December 2021
Khatija
South AfricaNo fault of the guesthouse but there was no hot water, so cold shower it was for me but I understand it was a municipal problem.
The room was clean and comfortable. Nice size bathroom. I loved the location and staff was very friendly and helpful. Booked another night 3 Dec and thank you for the upgrade.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 14 October 2021
Fabio
South AfricaLocation
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 7 October 2021
Therese
South AfricaWe arranged to book in earlier (Between 11 and 12) which was confirmed by Bamboo Seaside Cottage before hand. When we got there we rang the door bell a few times but there was no answer. We then saw a number and tried calling about 6/7 times before anyone answered. The response we got was that the rooms were not ready and the owner/manager did not inform them we were booking in earlier. The other guests only book out at 10:30 according to the lady we spoke to. If booking in earlier was not possible, why confirm that it is fine to book in earlier. Already disappointed by our reception, we entered a very disappointing room that was not at all what we expected. The toilet did not flush properly and keeps running. The shower drain is so blocked that one can bath in the shower - as the water does not run out. The matress has caused us a years worth of back ache. There was loud music somewhere on the property till around 1am. The pictures and descriptions are so misleading and inaccurate. You think you are going to be staying in a private little flatlet but when you get there you discover you are staying in a room with a dirty, blocked up bathroom, a terrible mattress and then you still have to share a kitchen with other guests that have also booked in at the same place - that you don't know from a bar of soap. We would never have booked in at this place to begin with if the pictures and descriptions were accurate. This is not what we were looking for for our mini breakaway. The price is not worth what you get and to top it off the service was terrible. This was supposed to be a quiet mini getaway for us to relax but it was the worst and least relaxing experience we have ever had at a place we have booked in to.
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 28 September 2021
Chandre
South Africabed not that good - they need to replace Towels was a bit yellow and hard other peoples stuff were still in the bathroom
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 26 September 2021
Cthompson23
South Africanothing about the guest house! we had to make it work as gail told me that if we dont want to share the place with other people we can go. the way the place is advertised it seems we getting the full house which is not the case you only get a room there not the full house, the bar down stairs a big no because they can get noisy. a big no for the guest house if you planning a family trip or even with friends. We got there and the place wasnt even ready at 2pm. biggest concern will also be covid. We cant be sharing one small place with covid amongst us
the room was okay...maria was highlight of the place very nice lady friendly to
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 26 September 2021
Richard
South AfricaThe unit markets the rooms using photos from 1 of 3 rooms. This has a lounge, braai area and kitchenette. However the other 2 rooms share a kitchen dont have a lounge and braai area. I was lucky and got the Garden Unit with the kitchenette and braai area. The problem was that the other 2 room's occupants also expected to use the braai area outside my room and this caused a problem. Also the unit was not very clean, the bed was the most uncomfortable I have ever slept in with hard bit poking into me in the night and the water pressure was not existent. IT WAS SO BAD THAT I DID NOT STAY THE SECOND NIGHT
Near the beach
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 26 September 2021
Nandipha
South AfricaNothing
Perfect
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 9 August 2021
Masnoena
South AfricaThe fire pit outside was very low (in the ground) was kind of awkward to braai like that and the huge painting above the bed - kept knocking our heads against it while sitting upright.
Great location, value for money. Lovely big bathroom and great variety of books available. It's a great place for a family of 6 or more as well.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 31 May 2021
Gynx1612
South AfricaIt wasn't such a biggie but the noise from the restaurant went past the advertised 10pm closing time. I think there was a function. Just made it tough to fall asleep or watch TV, as our family room was right above the restaurant.
The room was spacious and the facilities was clean. Will stay there again but will rather book the garden suite next time which is more to the back. Maria welcomed us and was also fantastic.
Stayed in May 2021
Reviewed: 31 May 2021
Nonqaba
South AfricaNothing
The view is great, and those beach walks were excellent
Stayed in May 2021
Reviewed: 28 May 2021
Thando
South AfricaIf we can have breakfast
Friendly welcome from staff
Stayed in May 2021
Reviewed: 18 January 2022
Marilyn
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 12 January 2022
Sharon
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 17 November 2021
Gavin
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2021
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