115 Longmarket Street, Cape Town CBD, 8000 Cape Town, South Africa
#428 of 446 B&Bs and Inns in Cape Town
Guests' ChoiceBased on 26 hotel reviews
4.9Cleanliness
6.4
Comfort
5.7
Location
6.6
Facilities
5.5
Staff
7.2
Value for money
5.6
Free WiFi
2.5
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Reviewed: 31 December 2023
Tsikati
EswatiniSharing bathroom and kitchen
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 25 December 2023
Magdalena
United KingdomThe whole booking was a mess and after speaking to 3 different persons we were allocated to Rio Guest House whom is in Sea Point. Not a clue - because the Guest House is in mid-city. The Guest House is not up-to-standard as a Guest House. Twin bedrooms and no bedside lamp or coffee facilities. Had to ask that the single bed mattrasses be replaced very bad condition. Bathroom cant lock and toilet door missing.
The Front of House staff was very friendly and helpfull. And the place was clean.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Brittney
South AfricaWe recommend this guest house to anyone looking for a comfortable and affordable stay in the heart of Cape Town City. Staff was really accommodating to our needs. This guest house shows potential to only improve. Important of all, we felt safe.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Simon
South AfricaLocation was 100% working on my favour, next to food court, and the vanue i attended my graduations.The gentleman at the reception took care of me, he was reliable and honest with me about everything
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Colin
South AfricaAs above horrible place to stay. Dont waste your money. Room aweful, no hot water, terrible smell in room. Bed dirty. didnt see any staff, no window in room, very thin walls so every sound travels. Horrible.
Nothing. No hot water, plugs did not work in room, bed aweful, terrible smell in room. Not what is advertised and not value for money at all, in fact a total rip off. Will not recommend to anyone ever. Linen not clean.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Xulu
South AfricaNo TV and there was a cold water for bathing
Closer to transport
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Janse
South AfricaN/A
N/A
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Mmee
South AfricaIt was dirty and looked like it is used as a brothel we did not stay left without sleeping and loosing all our money
Did not eat Breakfast
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Kanjau
KenyaI was travelling alone for business in Capetown and I erroneously booked and paid for two rooms instead of one room at the guest house. I immediately notified the hotel and the receptionist was happy to assist however the owner of the guest resort refused to refund . I even notified booking.com and they requested for a refund from the owner but our calls and messages went unanswered. Very dissatisfied customer.
Location within CBD
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 October 2023
Bioclin
South AfricaNext to a brothel !
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 11 October 2023
Kagiso
South AfricaThe rooms were dirty, there was blood on the sheets. We froze the entire night as there were no warm blankets.
The receptionist was kind and helpful.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 4 May 2023
Yolanda
South AfricaThere weren't a TV...and no windows
The rooms was very pretty...I love the toilet
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 1 January 2023
Caitlin
South AfricaBefore I confirmed my booking, there was no payment method provided as it stated "Pay at the Property". I then messaged the Property to confirm if I should pay them when I check in and they confirmed it (will attach screenshots if possible). They never sent me my invoice for my stay and they disregarded my confirmed booking with notifying me and gave my room away. Never once has the Property disclose to me that I should pay upfront as they claimed neither provided any bank details to ensure I pay in advance. Their lack of communication was very strong in the exchange that I had with the receptionist. They then referred me to Hippo Pod Hotel claiming they checked for vacant rooms at Hippo Pod, but when I got there, the receptionist never received any communication from Rio Guesthouse. They were truly unprofessional and had no regard for my safety. I will never book a stay by them again.
Nothing.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Anonymous
South AfricaThere was no hot water and the tv channels were not available and they could have gone out the way to have tea and coffee available maybe that would have made me think differently
The property was clean
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Ikraam
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 3 October 2023
Kunle
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 4 June 2023
Nakita
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Mnoneleli
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Philteshia
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Amanda
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Inga
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Christian
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Shumbamhini
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 30 July 2023
Benjamin
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2023
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