17 Kensington Crescent Gardens, Gardens, 8001 Cape Town, South Africa
#15 of 449 B&Bs and Inns in Cape Town
Guests' ChoiceBased on 34 hotel reviews
9.8Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Location
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.7
Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Glori-faye
AustraliaAll very good!
Such a lovely character home in a great location. Made to feel very much at home! Thanks Elisabeth and George (and Alfie)😊
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Christopher
CanadaStay was too short.
Fantastic location and stylish facilities. Wonderful host and exceptional manager.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Lynn
United KingdomEverything was fantastic
Wonderful place to stay in Cape Town. Lovely welcoming people. Much bigger than we expected and the pool area was lovely and private. We would have liked to stay longer. We felt safe walking around the neighbourhood. We used the city sightseeing hop on hop off bus, about 15 mins walk away (downhill). Ubers are very cheap to come back in the evening. We also walked up Lions Head from the house. It took 2 hours to the top and was the highlight of our trip.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Sharron
United KingdomAn interesting sqaure lavatory seat that we chatted with Elisabeth about. It is based on a Victorian style and doesn't encourage lingering!
This is a fabulous accommodation. The setting is quite magnificent and the service we received was exceptional. Elisabath, the owner and George the very efficient housekeeper could not have done more to make our stay enjoyable. We would most definitely stay here again when next in Cape Town. We can highly recommend this wonderful private apartment.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Ken
United StatesLiked everything, but pool too small for swimming.
Good, safe location. Easy Uber into city center and other sights, also walkable to local restaurants. Beautiful view to Lion’s head with backdrop of Table Mountain. Spacious room and adequate kitchen facilities for 2. George, caretaker, looked after us during our stay and lives on premises, as does owner Elizabeth. Nice courtyard/garden to relax in with “dipping” pool.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 6 February 2024
Alan
United KingdomNothing
Beautiful character property in ideal location with pool and stunning views
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 January 2024
Chris
United KingdomNothing
The property is incredibly spacious and takes up the entire front floor of this beautiful house. You have privacy and sole use of the pool and outside area. I was working and there was excellent WiFi due to the solar electricity generation. There was also quiet air conditioning which we did use successfully at night as it was hotter than average. My wife was with me and made use of all the facilities. The bed was exceptionally comfortable and the toiletries smelt divine. The property is a 10 min walk to the top of kloof st with fabulous restaurants. We also ate in some evenings because the venue was so special. It has spectacular views of table mountain and Lions head and the sunsets were stunning. The host kindly also left us a complimentary bottle of wine and lots of goodies with an honesty system. We met the owner Elizabeth who was charming and interesting. The housekeeper George was wonderful. He is funny, bright and very responsive. We also felt safe in the area and wondering around.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 9 January 2024
John
United KingdomNo bath.
Handy location in quiet residential suburb with security.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 15 December 2023
O
Irelandnothing.
The location was excellent with Table Mountain towering over us but Kloof Street with all its many restaurants was only 10-15 minutes walk away. A peaceful neighbourhood. We had the entire ground floor with a terrace overlooking our pool and stunning views to the mountains - the perfect place to sit and read or sip a G+T. Our hosts, Elizabeth and Roy, were extremely helpful with advice and assistance...and George did a fantastic job running the place and looking after us.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 25 November 2023
Joost
Netherlands-
Such a beautiful place at a perfect location between the centre and e.g. table mountain/Camps Bay. Elizabeth and George were very friendly and everything is available and has been thought of; really a perfect stay with great hospitality!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 29 October 2023
Marthe
Belgium/
We stayed for 5 nights and it felt like a little paradise within the city. The house feels so cosy and was very clean. The bed is really comfortable and the shower is amazing! When you get out of the front door, you have this wonderful view of Lionshead and when you turn your head you can see the Table Mountain. We had good weather and enjoyed the swimming pool and sunbathing chairs. George, the house manager, takes such good care of the house and it’s guests. It is also a very safe area and really quiet. We were so sad to leave and will definitely come back one day!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 17 October 2023
Katie-jane
AustraliaBeautiful property in a lovely area with an awesome view of Lions Head and Table Mountain. Hosts and staff are lovely and attentive, and keen to assist where they can. We felt spoilt the whole time we were there.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 17 July 2023
Jansleroux
South AfricaNothing
We loved everything: the location, the amenities, the view, the staff who are extremely welcoming and the high end interior.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 26 March 2023
Oliver
United Kingdomn/a
Thank you for such great hospitality Elisabeth. The property is gorgeous, large and had everything we could have needed. A beautiful area, well connected and exactly what we needed for a few days in Cape Town.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 6 March 2023
Joyce
United KingdomCould have stayed longer!
This property is just a beautiful place with character and lots of space inside and out. We had a lovely private garden area with sun beds and small pool and dining area with steps up to the entrance with a lovely terrace which ran the full length of the building and had a great view of the Lion's head and Table mountain. Elisabeth and Eric looked after us so well, and what a bonus to meet Alfie the great dane and chatting to Roy. The area, in 'Gardens' is quiet and we felt extremely safe there with plenty of room on the street to park our car. This is without doubt the best accommodation we have stayed in in Cape town and hope to return next year.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 24 February 2023
Jessie
United Kingdomn/a
Firstly Elisabeth and Eric were great hosts. The views of Table Mountain and Lions Head were incredible. The location was extremely safe and very located with a cheap taxi down to main areas. Oh and Alfie the dog was a proper softie and enjoyed the fuss.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 1 February 2023
Robert
Netherlandstoo much to tell!
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 25 January 2023
Merle
Netherlandsnothing, was truly great
Lovely location, beautiful garden, perfect get away in Capetown!
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 19 December 2022
Alice
United KingdomHonestly nothing at all!
The property itself was absolutely gorgeous. Large bedroom and enormous bathroom all perfectly decorated, feeling luxury and homely at once. The pool area was spectacular, nestled between Table Mountain and Lion's Head with views every direction. Eric and Elisabeth were attentive and kind hosts. We were incredibly well looked after. Gardens is our favourite neighbourhood in Cape Town. Great vibes, lots of quirky places to eat and drink and felt very safe. If you're considering booking this place, just do it! We will definitely be back.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 3 November 2022
Franziska
Switzerlandit was like home away from home 👍
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 21 October 2022
Tanja
GermanyIt was awesome. We loved everything and everybody. The view from the poolside was absolutely stunning. Elisabeth and Eric was absolutely fantastic. Everytime again. We enjoyed every second. It was a safe area, in walking distance you are in the bear of restaurants and everything you need.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 9 October 2022
Mclachlan
United KingdomLarge beautiful space, internally and externally, with own entrance. The accommodation felt larger than it looks on Booking.com. It had a fantastic private outside space with various areas and terrace to relax in between outings. The whole interior is period glamorous, particularly the bathroom and is gorgeous and comfortable. Very tastefully furnished with a comfortable large bed. Very good location, close to the top of Kloof street, with it’s many fantastic restaurants and bars. Our host Elisabeth was lovely and we felt lucky to spend 6 days there in glorious weather. Will definitely visit again.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 29 September 2022
Daan
NetherlandsThe location is amazing, it is a quiet and safe neighborhood, close to a lot of good restaurants and a very short Uber to city center. we felt at home in our mini apartment with private pool. Thank you Elisabeth and Eric for the stay!
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 7 June 2022
Marlize
South Africanothing
location, space, cosy furnishings, the hostess and the sunny front stoep!
Stayed in June 2022
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