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Reviews of Gordons Guesthouse

25 Highfield Street, De Waterkant, Green Point, 8005 Cape Town, South Africa

#383 of 437 B&Bs and Inns in Cape Town

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 35 hotel reviews

6.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.7

  • Comfort

    6.5

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    6.4

  • Staff

    7.7

  • Value for money

    6.7

  • Free WiFi

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    5.0
    Friendly host, not pet friendly, room too small.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room too small for the furniture utilized in the room, definitely not pet friendly and room could of been cleaner (not too bad but not also clean)

    The host was very helpful and friendly, however the room was a bit dirty, for the size of the room the bed was too big, not a lot of room to move about. It says pet friendly, but there is no garden and the staircase inside is spiral and a bit rickety, the back stairs are not very safe and difficult to use. There was no kettle or mugs and spoons, etc in the room to be able to make coffee, which the other guesthouses that we have stayed has. There is definitely room to improve.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Since day one our Room was never clean and dustbin never taken out

    Nothing

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the lining. musty bed. pictures provide a false impression

    location

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2022

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

    Nice and Quiet🙂

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2022

    5.0
    Below expectations stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very musty rooms inside owners home sharing facilities with owner and other guests. Even had to purchase inhaler for bad chests from musty closed up rooms. Lights shining into room all night. Ensuite room extremely small . No privacy from shower/toilet section. Also no shampoo,body wash etc. A bar of soap was available. Pics not same as online.

    Not too much . Booking was chaotic. First someone canceled It. Then we almost got double charged. Very stressful stay.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom is not en suite.

    Medium

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2022

    6.0
    My stay was good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Whats on pics is not real.

    Smart TV and breakfast

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2022

    5.0
    It was ok'iesh
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The accommodation was not as expected from the photos. No area to sit unless you sit on your bed.

    Very convenient location, for what we wanted. The parking was comfortable. Perfect for participants of the Cape Town Cycle Tour. Owner is friendly. Neighbourhood is interesting. Very close to interesting restaurants in Greenpoint.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2021

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could not get any tv channels. You have to share a batroom.

    About 10 min drive to waterfront. WiFi was good.

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host was so welcoming and warm. The property was clean and comfortable to stay in.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No issues

    Location was excellent. Quiet and convenient. Could walk to Sea front.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2023

    4.0
    Disappointed on how the place was advertised and only to find out that was not the true reflection.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I have booked for breakfast of two people for all days but only to find out no breakfast available. i had an agreement with the owner that he must put it my room but it never happened. i was informed with an email that things has changed while i only sow the email two days later as i was thinking breakfast is cancelled and i will be refunded. I need my refund 5 breakfasts . I had to fix my bed myself all days. My room never being cleaned.

    I didn't like anything about the place. i will not recommend anyone to book there.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2023

    10
    WILL RETURN
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    GORDON!!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2023

    10
    will go there again. recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Gordon. Location. Peaceful.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2023

    1.0
    Mislead backpackers, dirty, cluttered and poorly run.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no one to book me in to identify which room i was allocated to, and the host never responded to my calls to explain why I didn't stay. There were clothes and linen lying all around the house, and it was generally dirty. Someone had been sleeping on a couch in the living room where a makeshift bed was made. The booking was described as a guesthouse and not as a backpackers which is false advertising. This was the worst accommodation I have paid for and eventually stayed at.

    There was nothing I liked.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2023

    10
    very homely, the perfect home away from home
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 23 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    would be better if a breakfast delivery to the guesthouse could be arranged

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    ihe shower

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2023

    1.0
    NEVER AGAIN 😡😡
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    1. Not what we booked, we were then asked for additional fees to upgrade to a suitable room. 2. We were monitored by the owner on entry and exit. 3. We could not exit on the last day as the owner put the power off so the security gate was not operational which posed a health and safety risk. 4. We had to shower with cold water on numerous occasions. 5. We were not allowed to use the air conditioner in the extreme heat and the remote was hidden under the microwave outside the room. 6. No cleaning staff was seen on site. 7. On our last day the owner stood in our room to see what we departed with. 8. A-dead rat was in the koi pond during our stay unhealthy conditions. 9. Carpets need to be cleaned in a filthy condition. 9. I will NEVER reference a stay at the above guest house.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2021

    9.0
    The place was quite, clean, warm and the owner was friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My choice of food

    Breakfast was not enough,, I expected a buffet 🤷‍♀️

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2021

    1.0
    LANDLORD ACCUSED ME CAUSE IM MUSLIM.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    !!DO NOT BOOK HERE!! NOT 786 FRIENDLY. I was rudely awakened before 8 am on a Sunday morning to be questioned by the landlord about my Muslim name and how he didnt believe that I was the one who made the payment. He also rudely grabbed my Credit card from my hand and proceeded to take mobile phone pictures even after i asked him not to as it is not secure and could lead to fraud. The listing and booking confirmation only says to show ur card and ID. This is all after I had already paid upfront before I even got there the day before and after he had already checked me in. I asked him if he needed anything else from me when I got there the day before and he said no after thoroughly reviewing my booking.com confirmation and also telling me that my confirmation does not say breakfast included (When actually it was). Then before 8am the next day I get continuous knocking on the room door to be accused of being a criminal... even though booking.com handles the payment and it was already cleared. The cupboards smelled, the hairdryer had sum sticky residue with hairs on... it literally all of over it. An before you even think to contest any of this Gordon I have videos, whatsapp screenshots, and booking confirmation screenshots. I took a look at another review on this reviews page and I see another arab muslim guy had issues with their stay there. If you dont like muslims then add it to your listing so we know not to support you. Thank you booking.com for finally resolving my end of the issue. I would not recommend this Guesthouse to any of my guests who visit this country.

    He also let me wait outside when I wanted to leave cause he was ignoring his phone and email while booking.com was trying to contact him. Meanwhile I heard he was discussion the issue with another guy in his house next door.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2022

    8.3
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Did not have enough space only. Dirty dishes done by his tenants

    That it was accessible to every sight seens..exceptional

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2024

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

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2022

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