Reviews of One Oak Guest House
49 Hillcrest Road, Golden Acre, 7130 Somerset West, South Africa
#2 of 52 B&Bs and Inns in Somerset West
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 123 hotel reviews
9.8Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.8
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Comfort
9.8
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Location
9.7
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Facilities
9.8
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Staff
9.9
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Value for money
9.8
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Free WiFi
9.7
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Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Hannah
United Kingdom2 reviews10“Great hosts and lovely accommodation!”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We had a great stay at one oak guest house. I was competing in a golf event 5 minutes away so the location was perfect. The bed was very comfy and the hosts couldn’t do enough for us. Fresh milk for tea and coffee making facilities, cleans towels daily and suggestions of where to visit. Will stay again for sure!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Pollett
South Africa1 review10“restful”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
I am a plus sized gent and the shower cubicle was a little on the small side. Other than that the room was great
Beautiful well appointed room which was very comfortable. Your hosts Phil and Lythia are fantastically friendly and very helpful! The Guesthouse is in Beautiful surroundings in a very quiet part of Somerset West but close to shops bars, restaurants and beaches.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Jacquie
South Africa3 reviews10“Comfortable, clean and absolutely perfect as a base to explore the area. Hosts were super friendly and knowledgeable.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The hosts Phil and Lythia went great. I left my hair straighter at home and Lythia kindly loaned me her daughters for the entire 3 nights we were there. The room was spotless to the point that we thought it was all brand new. Absolutely loved our stay and all the great recommendations for places to eat were on point. Beautiful spot and beautiful hosts. Thank you.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Janis
Australia1 review10“Perfect”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There was nothing to dislike
Great location, comfortable, secure and clean accommodation and wonderful hosts - Phil and Lythia - who made sure we had everything we needed (including offering to fetch medication when my husband was ill). Can’t recommend highly enough.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Thomas
Switzerland32 reviews3 helpful votes10“Wonderful place”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 3 nights
Nothing, everything worked out 100% for us
Beautifully furnished large apartment with a small terrace high above the ground, in a classy quiet area. Phil greeted us warmly, helped with our luggage and picked fresh passion fruit from his garden for us. Lots of tips about the area, restaurants, and everything we wanted to know. We were completely happy with this choice, thank you. Will definitely return when in SA.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Hennie
South Africa20 reviews10“We will visit them again”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was perfect
It was great value fir money
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Kyle
South Africa10 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior King Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
Had a great stay, unfortunately only one night. I look forward to visiting again.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Santie
South Africa23 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Amazing hosts, room stunning, every comfort thought off by hosts. Thanks so much, loved it & felt very safe.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Angela
United Kingdom4 reviews10“Fabulous stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Not a lot
The welcome on arrival, the clean, spacious reception room , bedroom bathroom. Lovely , good location for beach , shop as well as airport.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Heather
South Africa25 reviews10“Clean and neat , location very good , owner friendly and welcoming”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Isabella
South Africa5 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“We could recommend this place.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
It would have been better to have had the TV on a swivel bracket on the wall thereby giving more counter space. also the microwave was above head height which was inconvenient and a little dangerous. The host was very receptive to these suggested improvements.
As it was a very hot day we liked the coolth up amongst the trees. Enjoyed the little verandah which had seating for two. Parking was good. The security was good. Hosts were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Lynelle
Namibia4 reviews10Exceptional- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
The spaciousness. It was so peaceful. Felt like home away from home. Such lovey, friendly and helpful hosts!
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Sheelagh
South Africa9 reviews9.0“A wonderful home from home stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The stairs to my room
Compact and clean
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 20 January 2024
Lauren
South Africa50 reviews1 helpful vote10“One Oak is a gem!”- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very comfortable stay, with super welcoming hosts! Highly recommended.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 12 January 2024
Duane
South Africa8 reviews10“Happy”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior King Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
It is quite hot in summer in South Africa, whilst the unit I was in had a very effective ceiling fan in the room, the lounge are had no means to cool it down.
Great location, very quiet and central to shops, bars and restaurants. Also quite close to a number of beaches. Staff are great, very friendly and could no do enough to make my stay memorable.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 11 December 2023
Juan
South Africa16 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Hosts were extremely friendly and welcoming as well as accommodating after making a last minute booking. Looking forward to staying here again in the future.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Agnes
Switzerland19 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Amazing hosts, so friendly and helpful. Great tipps fir wonderful restaurants.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 2 December 2023
Deon
South Africa3 reviews10“I wish we had booked longer. The property is stunning with magnificent views of the mountain. The host’s were incredible”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing to not like!
Magnificent Views! Exceptional Hosts! Comfortable Stay!
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 1 December 2023
Priscilla
United Kingdom82 reviews1 helpful vote10“Lythia and Phil the hosts!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Suite
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing it was perfect
The privacy but always knowing someone was there if needed. Super comfy bed; no load shedding problems.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 28 November 2023
Tina
United Kingdom1 review10“A perfect location that felt safe and welcoming”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing at all
Beautifully clean, bright and made to feel so welcome. Everything we needed and host available if we required any support.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 25 November 2023
Therese
South Africa53 reviews10“Will be back”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior King Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Awesome place, beautiful in every aspect
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 16 November 2023
Mignon
South Africa66 reviews2 helpful votes10“Perfect stay!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior King Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Loved everything about my stay. I am a very seasoned traveller across the spectrum from camping to 5 star hotels. This was truly one of best establishments I’ve ever stayed at. Private, quiet, stylish furnishings and linen. Nothing beats this in Somerset-West.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 27 October 2023
Keith
South Africa2 reviews1 helpful vote10“Up in the trees”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We stayed in a lovely room up in the trees, clean comfortable and peaceful. Had everything you could need, nespresso machine, fresh milk and an honesty bar stocked with lovely wine and other things. The bed, pillows and sheets were luxurious. Lythia and Phil went out of their way to assist and make us feel at home. We will be back.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Denzil
South Africa58 reviews5 helpful votes10“Super comfortable stay at One Oak”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 3 nights
Nothing
The hosts - Phil and Lythia, went out of their way to make the stay as pleasurable and comfortable as possible. The room is well appointed and super comfortable. One of my favorite places to stay in Cape Town and certainly my favorite in Somerset West.
Stayed in October 2023
