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Reviews of Obz Hotel

59 Station Road, Observatory, 7925 Cape Town, South Africa

#197 of 205 hotels in Cape Town

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 931 hotel reviews

5.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.7

  • Comfort

    6.4

  • Location

    6.4

  • Facilities

    6.0

  • Staff

    7.6

  • Value for money

    6.5

  • Free WiFi

    6.7

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  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    6.0
    The room was basic.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't like that there was no fridge in our room.

    I liked the TV.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The property needs a lot of maintenance.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    5.0
    It was just fine
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The whole meal

    Breakfast was not good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    location could be better, but cant be helped , it is what it is. I would suggest having your wits about you when walking around outside. The hotel itself looks like a lovely old colonial house with lovely wooden floors. The initial impression over all is OK however a few simple maintaince repairs would improve the general impression. One small towel is not enough especially when there is no floor mat in the bathroom. Once inside the hotel I did feel safe and having Netflix was a real bonus. The owners are obviously trying to be recognised as a place to go to , and indeed it is quite quirky and different and for that reason everyone should give it a fair chance . a bar on the balcony would also be a bonus and a consideration for the owners.

    balcony Staff were mostly very helpful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That hotel name is should as THE NOISE HOTEL ...

    Nothing...

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    5.0
    Okay for its price but Needs fumigation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no drinking water in the room. There were cockroaches. The receptionist was watching soccer while we were trying to sleep and his desk was situated right infront of our room.

    It was okay given its price

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    6.0
    It was Ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Fumigation would be ideal, there were a lot of cockroaches.

    I did not have any, I left very early in the morning

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    7.0
    A good stay with bad extras
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was party's every week night with loud music. And we had no wifi in our room. Only 4 users can watch netflix. The night shift staff struggle to speak enlish Break fast is served from 9:30-12:00

    It is close to the city. All the places we wanted to see was with in 15km

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    6.0
    It was cheap and close to my place of business.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Breakfast is only served at 09:30.

    The place offers good value for money.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    4.0
    It was good but they did not stay true to their words
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Less space in the room

    I didn't receive any breakfast

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    7.0
    Parking is safe, it is value for money and central
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    there was no toiletpaper

    The bed

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    When switching on the bed lamp it sparked with open electric wires visible and tripped the plugs. No spoon for the coffee. Open electric wires laying around on the floor and one bed lamp disconnected from the electric wires.

    The balcony and the friendliness of the staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    4.0
    Deception
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms and the hotel don't match the pictures. The hotel and all are so old, neighbours are noisy and the area is super dangerous.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    5.0
    Overall average stay, Could maintain the rooms to a better standard
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Rooms to be maintained - Cleaners to be considerate in the morning when guest are sleeping

    Breakfast was at another venue Kind Regards, it was standard but ok

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise,linen is not changed as I stayed for 3 nights,1 toilet roll ,no airfreshner in the bathroom. First day when I checked in ,I was taking a shower and the shower head changed its position it faced upwards.i reported immediately but they didn't do anything about that.Their breakfast is served at 9h30 so if you leave early you miss on it. The noise at night by the receptionists whether from YouTube or ticktok. I wouldn't recommend the place to anyone.

    Hot water

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was quite dark, shower drainage did not work properly the shower flooded with water, no soap or lotion. It was quite noisy and breakfast place was only open at around 10am which is quite late.

    The hotel is in a good location next to restaurants and shops

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place is cramped and stuffy. Aircorns might help the place with the stuffiness. The place needs to smell fresh.

    It's close to most needed areas.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The nightlife around of hostel is too rough, if you're looking for a good night to rest, this isn't the place! They sell vacancies with breakfast included, but in fact, they give the guests a voucher to be used in another place that is open only at 11 Am. I stayed for a night, but the neighborhood seemed unsafe, all the places were protected by gates. Luckily nothing happened to me.

    It's near walking of some restaurants, markets, and stores. For those that like nightlife the hostel is around a lot of pubs and snookers.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

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

    Wifi connection was slow

    The staff was friendly and atmosphere were lovely

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    6.0
    I won’t go back again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lots of baby cockroaches! The gentleman on night shift played his videos and music loud. It woke me up numerous times. He also spoke loud on his phone all hours. Outside noise was enough but for the night duty man, it was almost unbearable

    The location was good. Bedding was clean

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Near a numbers of restaurants & pubs.My niece was allowed to check out late after breakfast - thank you..

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    6.0
    Doug at Obz
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    To say that Obz has seen better days would be flattering. Needs a great deal of refurbishment. My room was very dark, and power saving light bulbs didn't help. The bathroom in my room, created in a recess, lacked any fittings - they had all fallen off, and though there had once been a mirror over the basin it too had fallen off and not been replaced. Access to this recess was a safety hazard. Breakfast, taken across the road didn't start before 10.00 and sometimes failed to be ready even then.

    Staff were friendly, and the location suited me well. The hotel was secure behind its controlled entrance gate.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    6.0
    We came for a short stay and we were comfortable. We received value for money. If you are looking for something on a bud
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room I was in did not have a bathroom door, which is a problem when sharing. My door was a bit faulty, it couldn’t close without the key. There were no fans/ac in the room. The WiFi was weakest in the room. No shelves/wardrobes in the rooms, there were however 2 hanging racks.

    I liked that although the property was close to clubs, its location didn’t expose us to huge sound levels. The security and access control was up to scratch. The friendly staff was ready to help when needed. Check in was a seamless process and we were in our rooms in less than 30 minutes after arriving. Being close to local grocery shops was a plus for us. The room was clean upon check in.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    7.0
    Decent. - Value for your money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They could add Toothpaste and body wash.

    I liked that it was quite cosy. I liked the location as well. Close to pubs and places to eat. Breakfast was decent.

    Stayed in January 2024

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