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Reviews of DRIFT SANDS

2 Marshall Road, 6013 Humewood, South Africa

Review score

Based on 94 B&B reviews

6.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.6

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.0

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    6.9

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  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fact that my kids couldn't swing the pool was dirty And I was told it's clean before the trip Having ro pay for a public pool,but you booked a guest house with a pool for convenience but ja never happened

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    6.0
    The staff was very nice & they allowed me early checj
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room that I slept in had no key on the other door which opens to the passage,even thou I was told am the only person using the passage there were still other doors & the bathroom was in the passage not ensuite inside the room

    I did not have breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    8.0
    Nice stay.. Will recommend it to my froends
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sea view

    Everything was up to standard.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2023

    5.0
    Basic facilities. Shared bathroom in one room.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Basic facilities. No toiletries and the furniture and surroundings were very basic.

    We needed accomodation urgently as our original place had shut down. This one was recommended by a security man patrolling the area. So it was available.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We got robbed close to the guest house , it was very bad we lost everything

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2023

    5.0
    Value for money in a central location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    I would recommend the owner invests in a small UPS to keep the wifi working during blackouts. Some maintenance and replacement of towels and linen is overdue.

    The staff were exceptional, friendly, always available and helpful. However the place is run down. Although we had a microwave and fridge there was no crockery or cutlery, so self catering was not possible. The towels were threadbare and water is only available for showering at certain times of the day. There is a lot of traffic noise and the wifi is usable, but slow and only works when the power is on.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Place has not been maintained. Very dirty shower curtain; no toilet seat on the toilet; Aircon is not working properly; had to switch batteries between remotes; outside chairs are all broken - can't sit on them. Advertised price listed on Booking.com increased by 10% when I had to pay, due to the fact that I booked via Booking.com. I won't stay here again.😱

    The lady was very friendly

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2022

    7.0
    Apart from the funny noise made by the geyser my stay was good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The geyser is too loud and makes funny noises. It often disturbed my sleep if someone opened the hot tap water at night.

    I liked the fact that it's a walk away from the beach as I love taking morning walks on the beach

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff especially Michel...thank you Driftsands

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2022

    5.0
    😊
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen was not that clean n had 1 glass where's they know we are 2guests.

    The bedroom was clean

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2022

    7.0
    If the owner can teach the staff members how to give clients quality service surely they can get mor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The way they're treating their clients when is cleaning time even If you still have a day to stay at their room.

    .My room was excellentTHE privacy an everything inside the room was of my expectation.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't get breakfast in the morning

    The room

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2021

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 10 nights

    A few maintenance issues need to be attending to e.g. the toilet was running all the time. The stove plates did not get anywhere hear hot, never tried the oven.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The host was great and allowed for early check in, which was much appreciated.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We booked a month and a half in advance. We have received a confirmation email stating what time we need to check in etc. On the day of arrival we where told that the place was fully booked. We were dumbfounded on why this happened since we booked in advance. The accommodation would have served as a place to stay since we were going to attend a graduation ceremony and wanted to be nearby the campus. We felt the staff did not handle this nicely as we were addressed by one from a window. Arrangements were going to be made to an alternative place that is further away from where we wanted to stay initially. We just felt that communication should have been given regarding this earlier on, then we would not have been in this predicament.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would recommend getting the place properly fumigated

    That the staff were super friendly, especially Ruthie. The room was spacious and clean. They allowed us to make use of the kitchen inside the main house.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had to wait 15min before we could go into the premises. There were cockroaches everywhere even on the bed. We struggled to lock the door.

    The location was fine.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    1.0
    Bad, inconsiderate management.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't stay at the accommodation. After I had booked, I called to notify them of my late arrival. The manager said, "No problem, I'll forward you the number of the person at the property." which he never did, and few calls after that call, he never picked up. So I showed up at the property, tired of course after my long road trip. Only to get to the property and be told that the property had been fully booked for 3 days before that day, despite booking 5 days in advance for my stay. The lady at the property was kind enough to call another BnB and send us to the property, which the location was not of my desire. It would've been nice to know that the property was already booked full so that I could cancel my booking beforehand.

    I didn't stay at the property.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I booked on Booking.com, I drove to the guest house, when I got there I call the their number a guy answered and said he is not in the guest house, I must go to the small gate and buzz, I did exactly that and a lady came out and told me they are fully booked I told her I booked on Booking.com she said it means they forgot to close the bookings, no apology nothing, she just left.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking space

    Location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    10
    Best place to stay in
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I enjoyed my stay

    The place was easy to find, clean and the staff was very friendly and professional

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    9.0
    The place is safe and secured.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No, I didn't use Wi-Fi . I didn't even ask about it. I only needed one night sleep after a long drive. I cannot comment much about the Wi-Fi.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing....

    Everything

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly staff. As advertised. Close to mall, short drive to nearest beach. Clean and spacious. Enjoyed the stay will deffinatly go back.👍🏻

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2023

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    we did not have breakfast???? on making our booking I was notified that it was confirmed however when we arrived, we were informed that our room was not available IT WAS GIVEN TO SOMEONE ELSE and that there was no more rooms available?????? and no attempt was made to help us with any alternative accommodation, I FIND THAT THIS WAS BAD> I WILL INSURE THAT ALL MY FRIENDS NEVER BOOK WITH DRIFT SANDS AGAIN?????

    Stayed in August 2023

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