13 Norman Street, Strand, 7140 Strand, South Africa
#5 of 8 B&Bs and Inns in Strand
Guests' ChoiceBased on 529 hotel reviews
7.9Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.3
Location
8.7
Facilities
8.1
Staff
8.9
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 26 April 2024
Lukia
South AfricaOn arrival I wasn't happy at all with the room allocated to me. If it weren't for Amanda I would not have stayed and I would have missed out on the tranquillity, peace and inner joy I managed to experience out of the hectic, crazy period in my life. Amanda was very understanding and accommodating.
I was very impressed with Amanda and her Team. Always available, pleasant, friendly and ensuring everything was to satisfaction. They are true gems to Loddey's Guest House. I needed a place to escape from the Jozi madness and craziness, Lobbey's was my escape. I chilled, relaxed and was ready for Jozi again. Will definitely return. Thank you Amanda, Chris, Tamara and Love Joy.
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Patrick
United Arab EmiratesThe cleanliness of the shower and behind the toilet can be improved.
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Eleanor
South AfricaWe had to move to Room Number 1 on the 3rd night . This room was allocated to us upon booking. The lady in charge put us in Room 2 for the first 2 nights as she personally don't like Room 1. Room 1: The noise level from the 3 security doors are loud with the opening and closing thereof. You cannot open the windows due to it facing a passage way. No point in opening windows as the curtains need to be drawn for the sake of privacy. Between 2:00am and 4:00am. Loadshedding. The room became so hot and stuffy. Not the fault of the owner. However, cannot open windows as explained. There is a bedroom above the room. The occupant in the room above started walking up and down the room from 5:00 am. At about 6:00 this noise came to end. Finally a bit of sleep. Low and behold the daily activity of opening and closing of security gates that closes with a bang starts.
On arrival we were offered a good sized room for 2 nights. The stay in this room (Number 2) was good. . The opening and closing of the 3 security gates was not as disturbing as it was in Room Number 1. Next time I will opt to stay in this room or one of the upstairs room.
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Jacob
United StatesStaff was very friendly and extremely helpful. We had a few concerns and it was swiftly sorted out. Breakfast was very delicious and cooked just as ordered.
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Kendall
South AfricaNothing
Everything was clean and on its place. Very cosy
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Johain
South AfricaNothing
Privacy
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Elma
South AfricaNo problem
Everything good
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Nissy
South AfricaIt would great if they could get a generator for loadshedding.
The staff was warm and friendly and always ready to assist. We felt very comfortable and at home. Our room was clean and the beds were comfortable. Wifi had great connectivity and we were able to watch some movies on the television.
Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Smit
South AfricaNo bread knife or cutting knife. Place needs a deep cleanse the floor was dirty and in the corners very dirty. When shower whole floor of bathroom under water.
Very well equiped kitchen. Spacious. Braai area. Location great. SAFE. Great value for money. Will come again.
Reviewed: 2 February 2024
Allan
South AfricaThe entrance door was noisy especially at night
Close to beach and staff was helpful
Reviewed: 31 January 2024
April
South AfricaThe fan wasn’t working so it was quite hot in the room
Location is good, close to the beach
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Marius
South AfricaNothing
Location good. Quiet. Staff friendly and helpful.
Reviewed: 28 January 2024
Hazel
South AfricaReception on point very friendly and helpful
Reviewed: 23 January 2024
Tilana
South AfricaIt said on the listing that there was secure parking available, but I had to park my car on the sidewalk. No carport, garage, or secure parking area. The room was separated from the neighboring room by a door, which meant I could hear everything my neighbors were saying. It felt a bit impersonal and unsafe and I was feeling quite uncomfortable, since I was staying alone.
It was clean and you could smell that the place was cleaned before check-in. Amanda was very helpful and responsive. The location was nice.
Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Siyanda
South AfricaThe was no iron to the room
Walking distance to the beach.. Clean and neat ❤️
Reviewed: 11 January 2024
Ignus
South AfricaOn street parking
Good value for money and close to restaurants and the beach
Reviewed: 11 January 2024
Lemeney
South AfricaThe fact that we thought we were going to stay on the premises only to find out we needed to go on the other side of the road with small kids that stayed in a separate room and no fence on.
Was clean and tidy
Reviewed: 10 January 2024
Gerda
Saudi ArabiaRooms in one house , no sound proof . We booked a suite , but is was a normal room .
Central, close to the beach and restaurants
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Hesti
QatarDirections to the place took us through an area that made us feel quite unsafe…
Value for money, location and convenience
Reviewed: 22 December 2023
Qwakanisa
South AfricaNo extra bed sheets and towels n the room
Everything was exceptional, we enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed: 12 December 2023
Thea
NamibiaIt would have been nice to have one serving of milk for your coffee in the morning. We were all the way from Namibia and only stayed for one night hence we didn't bring any groceries.
The staff were extremely accommodating and friendly. Even offered garage parking.
Reviewed: 9 December 2023
Nelisiwe
South AfricaThe location is perfect, close to the beach. The staff really helpful. Would definitely visit again 😊🏖️
Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Demitry
South AfricaThere was no can opener.
Location and the room was clean and neat
Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Siphokazi
South AfricaEverything.
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