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Reviews of On the Beach

10 The Village, Beach Crescent, 7806 Hout Bay, South Africa

#13 of 34 Holiday rentals in Hout Bay

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 48 apartment reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    10
    Perfect rest and relaxation!
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The power went off once unexpectedly, but this is South Africa and that's normal. Michelle was incredibly responsive and sorted out the issue in no time.

    The location was incredible, as the name suggests, right on the beach. There were a number of great restaurants and shops nearby within walking distance. The fittings were in immaculate condition and there was great information at hand about the property and surrounds. The views from the property were sublime and the bed was super comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    9.0
    Lovely accommodation and value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Suitable location. Michelle was wonderful with hosting us.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The hosting by Michelle was superb!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    10
    Thoroughly enjoyable stay and insight to first ever stay on Houts Bay . Great accomodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really! A lovely comfortable accomodation.

    Our host Michelle provided a very helpful and ongoing service, meeting us as arranged with flexibility to complete a handover with clear directions to the property. Very spacious, clean and homely accomodation with access to beach chairs and towels allowing us to make the most of the local beach. Property provided a reliable back up power source during the current adhoc country imposed power shedding supporting me with my CPAP breathing machine needed at night .

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    10
    Fantastic!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 25 nights

    Location near the beach. Spacious apartment. Safe parking. Friendly staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and facilities

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 28 nights

    Michelle was the perfect host.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    9.0
    Great Family Holiday Destination
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    that we could not stay longer. Note that Hout bay is very Windy. (The Natural Beauty of the area does make this a very Minor issue)

    1.THe view was great can see the mountains and Ocean 2.has all the basic amenities 3.family friendly 4.the host Michelle was Superb ready to help at any hour cant praise this enough. 5.We Were lucky enough to see Dolphins in the bay

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2023

    9.0
    Very nice location, and a comfortable unit, but are some niggles that need to be sorted out.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights

    There was no vanity in the 2nd bedroom, not even a mirror, the standalone mirror is not in a good position. There was a hairdryer in the main bedroom, but the hairdryer is very far from the mirror which is totally impractical. There was no washing sponge/towel, but there was drying up towels. The microwave did not work, this was reported, and the host bought one through 2 days later. The WIFI signal is very bad, which is a problem if you need to work. You cannot come through the main door after 9am at night.

    There is no signage directing you to On the Beach, so you end up having to call the host, and then they tell you the sign is in a different name!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check in info not as per app

    Everything was great except the Booking.com issue that we could not check in as per app info.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Great location with a lovely beach view. Spacious apartment - very accommodating host.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2023

    8.0
    Great place cou
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Due to no breakfast and other being offered at the venue I think full backup power would be great. Check out time is also a bit aggressive felt a bit rushed relative to other places. The unit offers limited entertainment for kids as the weather turned to poor. Thought there would have been Netflix or DSTV. Also cups were stained.

    Location and views

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2023

    8.0
    Convenient, comfortable, affordable and a stones throw from the beach, perfect!
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was well situated close to shops, beach, restaurants. The apartment was comfortable and clean.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2023

    9.0
    3 nights of relaxation in Hout Bay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Minor: some kitchen items could be renewed, e.g. cutting knife for bread.

    Very friendly and helpful host Kath. Spacious place. An inverter to ensure light, wifi and TV usage. Grand positioning to the beach, the village and restaurants.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2023

    9.0
    Brilliant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing of any importance. The bedroom curtains didn’t keep out the light and the blind was missing from one of the windows in the bedroom but this didn’t impact on our wonderful week.

    Wonderful location. We could lie in bed and watch the sea. The apartment was spacious with everything you need. Within easy walking distance to the shops and several restaurants (The Dunes being the closest and the best for seafood). The complex was secure too. A perfect place for a stay in Hout Bay

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2023

    8.0
    Will book there again, thanx ! Enjoy lovely meal at Dunes restaurant, just round the corner
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was very goog, we stayed in apartment no 32, with sea view from balcony. Next time will book one of sea view apartments right in front !

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2023

    8.0
    Tranquil beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The back up power for internet was good though little noisy didn't mind it to much. There was a poorer area close by and couple of days was heavy police presence around earlier in day that was a little alarming but didn't hear a peep from anyone.

    Was on the beach though view from room little obscured was a great location. Room clean and large enough spaces. Felt safe enough. Host fantastic and thoughtful. Was a half hour away from airport which was great. Beautiful drive into Hout bay. Shops close to.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great location and view on the beach.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2023

    10
    Amazing, would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Amazing location

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2023

    10
    beautiful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    location amenities and view

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2022

    9.0
    Hout bay gem
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location Spacious Clean Secure Comfortable Indoor pool Undercover secure parking Outdoor patio overlooking Hour bay Communicative helpful owner

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2022

    10
    Awesome, breathtaking, spectacular!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    n/a

    The location, the cleanliness of the unit, the friendliness of the staff in the building. Very peaceful. Safe and secure.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2022

    10
    What a lovely place and clean and so thoughtfully and beautifully decorated by Kath.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything

    Stayed in December 2022

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