122 Main Road, Glencairn, 7975 Simonʼs Town, South Africa
#18 of 21 B&Bs and Inns in Simonʼs Town
Guests' ChoiceBased on 335 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.5
Location
8.8
Facilities
8.2
Staff
8.8
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
7.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 29 April 2024
Liezel
South AfricaNear everything
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
David
United StatesThe budget room has no wifi. Which is stated in the description but we missed that part as the overall hotel has wifi. I’m not sure why they haven’t gotten a wifi repeater, it seems like an easy fix…
Lovely staff and the room was nice enough. Stayed in the budget room and it had everything we needed. Pretty close to the penguins.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Nicolette
South AfricaA fan in the room might've helped with the noise of the traffic.
The location was close to our party for the evening so that was a bonus. The main rd is very busy, even throughout the night. View was lovely.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Karen
South AfricaNo mirror in the room near a plug to do my hair. The couch needs a board under the cushions as you sink to the floor. The window needs voil curtains as you are right on the road and need privacy from people walking past. The curtains drawn, makes the room too dark.
Welcoming, neat, clean and tidy. Conveint and beautiful view.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Luciano
South AfricaEverything was beyond our expectation.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Arend
NetherlandsAll was good
Exactly as advertised, great ocean view, comfy and clean. It was a very pleasant stay, with parking right in front of the property. Very useful folder with all sorts of information for the area -even menus for the nearby restaurants! Very thoughtful!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Natalie-jane
South AfricaThe wifi in the room was slow or non-existent. Expectations of poor wifi was made on arrival only. Downstairs wifi good Uber doesn't operate as frequently as in Fishoek or Simonstown due to location. Rather set expectations to set up pre-booked driving services.
Location View Milk & morning biscuits
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Barbara
South AfricaThe road in front of the house is fairly noisy -for light sleepers like us it was a little challenging to sleep. Nothing the owner can do - just mentioning in case someone needs a quiet night.
Very easy communication, great host, even accommodated our late check-in. Easy parking right in front of the property. Spacious bathroom, comfortable bed, very useful folder with all sorts of information for the area -even menus for the nearby restaurants! Very thoughtful.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Ulf
South AfricaThe location next to the street is a bit noisy.
We had a wonderful stay there... loved the walking distance to a nice restaurant Retha was a wonderful and very helpful host.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Christiane
Germany. /.
Thanks for to stay on your lovley place. Retha is a great hostess. Thank you for everything! 😘
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Dominique
BelgiumThe apartment is situated at a very busy road, even at night it was noisy (cars)
Beautiful bathroom Small terrace Clear instructions
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 January 2024
Wim
Belgiumvery friendly and helpfull host !
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Nawaal
South AfricaRoom was very neat and tidy Great location and amazing views
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 30 December 2023
Ruphin
South AfricaThe room offers a beautiful ocean view and is conveniently located near Glencairn Tidal Pool. Perfect for those seeking peace and tranquility.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 12 December 2023
Heinrich
South AfricaNo bath 🙈could not do a pebble bath lol
View and location
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Erin
South Africa1. Wifi does not reach the bottom room. 2. Upstairs rooms' poop pipe runs on the inside wall of the bottom room. 3. Room is a converted garage so it retains heat and humidity during the day. Needs an aircon or a fan.
1. Small fridge with kettle and coffee facilities and microwave. 2. Chargeable bulbs in a lamp and bathroom helped during loadshedding. 3. Room was nice and clean. 4. A nice place if all you require is a shower and a place to sleep. 5. Harbour View mall is quite close to get your getaway supplies.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 November 2023
Priska
SwitzerlandVery lovely welcome at Ollava Guesthouse and a great view from the room, felt very comfortable there. Thanks a lot! Priska Switzerland
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 20 November 2023
Freddie
South AfricaExactly as advertised, great ocean view, comfy and clean. Was a very pleasant stay.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 26 October 2023
Shelley
South AfricaThere were a few repairs required.
Lovely reception by the owner. The view was amazing from the balcony of the Penguin room we stayed in.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 21 October 2023
Nkcubeko
South AfricaThere is nothing I didn't like. All was good
Great location close to Harbour Bay Mall.😁
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Dennis
South AfricaNo breakfast is served but the location is great as a restaurant is within walking distance.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 27 September 2023
Tanaka
South AfricaThey don't have TV but other than that it is very nice
It's an a amazing room, nice set up and a beautiful bathroom
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 27 September 2023
Davids
South AfricaDidn't like that there is not much of a view but the fact that the beach is across the street makes up for it.
We had a lovely stay. The owner was super friendly. I will recommend this guesthouse to anyone.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 16 September 2023
Sonal
IndiaDespite a list of everything not to be done, the host did not mention load shading schedules, Uber/ Bolt availability hours or any other local information that would have helped us plan better.
Sunrise
Stayed in September 2023
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