Reviews of Baruch Guesthouse on Lovell
29 Lovell Road, 7613 Stellenbosch, South Africa
#10 of 82 B&Bs and Inns in Stellenbosch
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 129 hotel reviews
9.3Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.6
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Comfort
9.6
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Location
9.0
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Facilities
9.4
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Staff
9.7
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Value for money
9.2
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Free WiFi
9.6
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Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Chrisbarrow
South Africa7 reviews10“Great spot if you need to go to Winelands clinic or just generally need a spot in Stellies”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Twin/Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing!
Staff went out of their way for me, room very comfortable, lots of amenities provided, great breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Victor
Mozambique80 reviews2 helpful votes10“Good place to relax”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin/Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The road is a bit dark
Confortable Guest house with a good breakfast Helpfull staff
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Bonita
South Africa14 reviews9.0Superb- • People with friends
- • Twin/Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There was nothing we didn't like. We just felt that a jar of rusks in the rooms would be a nice touch to have with early morning coffee.
My husband and I got an upgrade and our room, The Great Gatsby room was big, comfortable and beautifully decorated. We also had a suffiently equipped kitchen nook. Our friends were happy with their rooms too.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Eoin
United Kingdom1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin/Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Lovely property with our room opening up onto the pool. Lovely breakfast in the morning and great staff. About a 20min walk from Main Street in stellenbosch but in a lovely quiet neighbourhood
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Corina
Romania24 reviews5 helpful votes10“Excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Twin/Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Such a beautiful place, sparkling clean, kind and helpful staff, comfortable beds, quiet and safe, lovely pool and very good breakfast.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Andre
South Africa12 reviews10“Loved everything.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Twin/Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
N/A
Excellent breakfast and secure parking. Good location in the Stellenbosch area.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Charlton
Zimbabwe6 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Twin/Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Great Breakfast
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Daniel
United Kingdom25 reviews2 helpful votes10“Faultless”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin/Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Beautiful place with very large rooms, big beds, super comfy and gorgeous garden. Staff were fantastic. Wish we stayed another night!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Justynavdh
United Kingdom19 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin/Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
This is our second stay at Baruch and we were again very happy. The location is very good, staff very friendly and warm. Rooms are clean and comfortable.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Demi
South Africa1 review10“Lovely guesthouse”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin/Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything! Lovely pool, breakfast, bed and staff.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Chanan
South Africa24 reviews8.0“Lovely spot; I'd stay again”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Twin/Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Fridge wasn't cold and aircon remote not provided
Good breakfast and location and pool.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Thomas
Germany5 reviews5 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin/Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Beautiful silent place. The staff and owner were very supportive and even booked a table at a restaurant nearby without us asking. 10/10!!
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Colette
South Africa2 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Twin/Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
N/A
Well decorated rooms and bathroom with all the comforts. I was there for such a short stay I did not get to use the pool or other facilities but it looked lovely. Staff were friendly.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Tayler
South Africa7 reviews1 helpful vote10“Overall an exceptionally pleasant stay. Beautiful surroundings, extremely friendly, helpful and accommodating staff. Roo”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin/Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Could not find anything to fault.
What a wonderful stay. The decor and attention to detail made you feel very special indeed. Inke was exceptionally friendly, helpful and accommodating. The breakfast was delicious. Pool area was very tranquil and inviting.wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Alan
United Kingdom25 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“I would definitely stay here again if visiting Stellenbosch, it’s a home from home in a lovely quiet neighbourhood.”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Twin/Double Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The only other thing that I would have liked is a little extra shade in the garden. There are a few sun umbrellas, but some were broken and did not offer much shade. They were also extremely heavy so their position could not be changed when the sun moved. Everything else during my stay was exceptional.
A beautifully furnished house with very secure parking, the room was large and well appointed. Situated in a lovely neighbourhood, it’s about a 2 minute drive to the local shops and under 5 minutes to the town or the golf club. The breakfasts are brilliant, lots of different fruits, cheeses, meats and breads, plus a cooked option. The pool was a great place to cool off on a summer’s day. Marriette was a very attentive host and couldn’t have done more for us, she even took us to the Doctors when my friend was unwell. The other staff were very friendly and helpful also.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Greg
South Africa15 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“A definite win for us , the place is clean and catered for our needs”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Twin/Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Swimming pool looked a bit green on arrival
Breakfast was excellent, Staff were very polite
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Jennifer
United Kingdom8 reviews1 helpful vote10“Quiet and very comfortable, with excellent service and good location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Twin/Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Can't think of anything.
The breakfast was delicious with some lovely baked goods, oats porridge and a cooked breakfast too. Lovely kind service, and the chance to sit outside around the pool if you like. The decor in the room and the house was very tasteful and made it feel like a real treat to stay there. The pool is well maintained and a pleasure to have a dip in the heat. It is very well located just off the R44 and in a quiet neighbourhood where people are somtimes running or walking around, so it feels safe. Shops are in walking distance.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 1 February 2024
Pam
United States29 reviews7 helpful votes9.0“Loved the neighborhood and convenience to wine country.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin/Double Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Load shedding as it is termed is another term for rolling blackouts. This property had daily and sometimes twice daily ones. This meant no a/c and made for hot nights- we were on the second floor facing the street and didn’t want car noise nor do we ever sleep with windows open. We were not aware of this issue in SA but even our next hotel also had similar issues because their generator didn’t cover everywhere in the hotel. This would make me not want to return in the hot months for certain. I can sleep cold but never hot.
😀Loved the breakfast and the staff was very nice. Lots of items to choose from and cooked to order omelets, eggs, bacon, etc. The manager was helpful with dinner reservations and suggestions.. Our room was adequate and loved having a washer. I also had a full kitchen which I didn’t use. we loved having a big frig. We had a car which was nice to go to a nearby grocery. We did walk home from dinner one night. We also used Uber to dinner. If we had alcohol we never drove. SA has a zero tolerance policy. The bed in our room was too soft for me but not for my husband.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Thomas
South Africa93 reviews14 helpful votes9.0“Home Feeling at Stellenbosch”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin/Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
All good.
Nice pool area, welcoming and good organized staff and a delicious breakfast. We had an upstairs room with a wonderful view from the terrace. Quit location. Aircon for hot days and nights.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 10 January 2024
Byanthe
Netherlands6 reviews10“Wonderful guesthouse”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin/Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We had a very pleasant stay at Baruch Guesthouse on Lovell. The rooms, the beds, the pool, the breakfast and the people, everything was just perfect! 1 night was way too short, so we definitely will come back.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 5 January 2024
Lucy
United Kingdom12 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin/Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The whole place was perfect. The staff were unbelievably friendly. Gorgeous rooms, beautiful pool, great location. Couldn't have asked for more!
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 14 November 2023
Franziska
Germany11 reviews8.0“The guest house is a nice quiet accommodation with a great breakfast.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin/Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Unfortunately, the receptionist told us as soon as we arrived that we would have to pay extra because my son is already 14 years old and is therefore considered an adult. However, we had booked with an age stated, so we found this announcement very inappropriate. We didn't have to pay anything extra either.
The guest house is in a very quiet location, you can walk to the center of Stellenbosch. The breakfast is great, the hostess is very friendly.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 13 November 2023
Egor
Sweden3 reviews10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Twin/Double Room
- • Stayed 8 nights
Best place to stay in Stellenbosch. Special thanks to Mariette and to other staff members. You made my stay very comfortable. Very nice breakfast with a lot of fresh fruits. Definetely would choose this guesthouse next time I am in Stellenbosch.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 10 November 2023
Sergey
United Kingdom29 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin/Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
It's a 5 star hotel, but being B&B allows them to provide bespoke service and attention to details. Unfortunately we only spent 2 nights there - would love to stay longer. Everything is exceptional: room décor, comfy beds, delicious breakfast and welcoming hosts.
Stayed in November 2023
