Liesbeek Avenue Off Liesbeek Parkway, Mowbray, Observatory, 7925 Cape Town, South Africa
#115 of 202 hotels in Cape Town
Guests' ChoiceBased on 531 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Location
8.5
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
7.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 22 May 2024
Vermeulen
South AfricaThere is nothing I did not like.
Neat room, a nice breakfast and overall a nice experience, I will make use of them again. The hotel is near the office where I work thus very little traffic!!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Noel
United KingdomIssues with the door lock access - this was addressed. Not many facilities for well-being or fitness. The swimming pool was not accessible due to cleaning.
Comfortable rooms and convenient access to places. Tasty breakfast - staff was delightful there.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Hannah
United Kingdomnothing!
Nice room, a little dated but very very comfortable and good space. Ordered room service and it was delicious. Request for room on the ground floor was met. Perfect spot if you want to be near to airport but dont want to overpay for airport hotel
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Managa
South AfricaNothing.
The stuff was very friendly. Ishmael was very helpful and kind.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Kingsley
South AfricaNothing
All the issues were addressed professionally and with friendly service , even got sweets for inconvenience
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Lloydfox
South AfricaOnly complaint is the road noise at times
The space, the size, the breakfast, still one of the best breakfast buffets I've had over the years at any hotel.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Joseph
UgandaThe reception area was not neat, feels like guests are treated with suspicion
Liked the serenity, the cleanliness of the towels
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Anthony
ZambiaThe renovations were supposed to be else where but we got caught up in the noise as renovations were also in room 112 next door. Thay was terrible
Breakfast was good and sufficient
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Jamie
South AfricaThe last twice I’ve stayed here there has been payment confusion between the hotel & Booking.com - this is very annoying when one pays upfront at the time of booking & is then told there is an outstanding balance. Between the 2 entities they need to get this sorted!
Have stayed here a number of times & have found it well positioned & comfortable.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Vanessa
South AfricaThe Reservations Manager did not bother to respond to my email, I received and "Out of Office" response.
The Sunday Morning staff and Day staff were amazing.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Puculwa
South AfricaThe noisy neighbors, banging doors.
Breakfast spread
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Ramasar
South AfricaLess building disturbance. More outside seating in covered areas.
Room and location
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Cecile
South AfricaWe could not get into our room with the key-card after breakfast and it took some time to get various staff members to assist and eventually get Moses to kindly assist us with a manual key to open our door.
Overall acceptable experience. The location.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Roya
United StatesEverything was good.
Nice Cape Dutch architecture, beautiful fig tree in front, and staff really helpful.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Daniel
EstoniaRooms are being updated and they need it. Lots of potential, but not there yet.
Beautiful building and location. Clean
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Joanne
South AfricaNo aspects of the property falling short It was an enjoyable experience overall.
I thoroughly enjoyed my recent stay in Cape Town, primarily due to the excellent location that perfectly suited my needs. The hotel's charm was elevated by the presence of the Wild Fig restaurant, adorned by a magnificent old fig tree that added a beautiful touch to the property. The location was ideal, facilitating my daughter’s settlement into nearby student accommodation.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 February 2024
Helga
GermanyWe had some problems with the booking, and they resolved it and arranged for us a stay for one night at the waterfront - the second night was then in the booked rooms. Thanks for that!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 1 February 2024
Lerato
South AfricaAttitude of some members of staff Tried to get room serv8ce from Wild Fig restaurant and there was no response
Room spacious and clean Location peaceful
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 30 January 2024
Joddina
South AfricaLovely comfortable rooms with good beds, spacious and a small kitchenette. Bathrooms also fair size and clean. Location is very convenient just outside of the busy town and close to highways and wine routes.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Fadi
QatarNo taxi service available when demanded No tooth paste available and when i asked for one i had to pay and I had to go and pick it up
Very friendly and welcoming staff Very clean
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 23 January 2024
Rudy
South AfricaThe vending machine is faulty.lol
The staff made the place homely
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 20 January 2024
Andrew
South AfricaIt met all of my needs. I didn’t dislike anything
Breakfast was very good
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Rikesh
South AfricaNice staff Room size good
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 30 December 2023
James
CanadaRoom access was not as simple as many more modern motels/hotels, and a number of steps had to be navigated.
The room was spacious. The breakfast was huge and great. Proximity to the excellent Wild Fig restaurant was great. Historic items in hotel were interesting.
Stayed in December 2023
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