Bowden Road, Observatory, 7925 Cape Town, South Africa
Based on 30 apartment reviews
7.8Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.6
Location
8.4
Facilities
8.3
Staff
8.6
Value for money
8.4
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Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Floral
NigeriaThe DSTV didn't show some stations I would have loved to watch. I even called to report this but nothing was done. when the subscription expired, I tried paying from my pocket but I wasn't refunded.
The location was awesome. I also like the view from the siting room, it was fantastic The lift was also good plus the security men downstairs were very nice and accommodating.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Patricia
South AfricaThe tv was old. No Netflix The couch was also old
There was no breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Angelika
GermanyToo less twin plugs for travellers. Plus a propper air con. would be nice.
It was very clean, close to the city but not in the center and very chilled people.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Kgopa
South AfricaNo Netflix, the couch was very old…
The apartment was very clean and felt safe.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 March 2023
Sihle
South AfricaThe generator like sound coming from the outside No back-up power for plugs and lights. Wifi only connects when you're in your room
Rooms are clean Staff is friendly Everything was on point
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 10 March 2023
Louisa
South AfricaUnable tio walk to narby cafes as jine were closeby No invertor during load ahedding
Modern facilites Reception staff friendly Landlord was very aupportive
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 10 December 2022
Nurhaan
South AfricaThe entire apartment was stunning. Completely loved it
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 9 July 2022
Sandi
South AfricaThere was no backup lights for loadshedding. The couch needs a clean.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 25 April 2022
Fungai
South AfricaThe noise made by the generator and traffic in the early morning, maybe double glazed windows would do the trick.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 21 April 2022
Connie
South AfricaBasement parking has no signage, elevators very difficult to locate.
Room is amazing. I loved it. Very homely and clean.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 22 November 2021
Fiona
MauritiusAir-conditioning was advertised but there was none.
We chose the location because it was close to the hospital but it was very noisy (obviously through no fault of the owners!)
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Makgomo
South AfricaThe wall picture was hanging oddly. The curtains were literally falling off the rails. There was also an extremely strong irritating freshener smell in the whole apartment I couldn’t breathe. It made sleeping difficult.
The kitchen was good. Could use some utensils upgrade
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Sorinyane
BotswanaThere was no aircon so it got pretty hot. The location didn’t look too safe, one would worry about walking around.
The bedroom and bathroom were very clean. When we needed assistance the host was a call away
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 9 August 2022
Nkosi
South AfricaEverything was perfect.
Absolutely everything. Nice self-catering place. Kept clean and it was very secure.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 13 June 2022
Bronwen
South AfricaThe cleanliness of the apartment could be improved, especially the bathroom. It definitely needs a good deep cleaning and more ventilation. The bathroom ceiling had mouldy marks on it. The couches could also be steam cleaned more regularly.
It is a very cute apartment and quite comfortable. Having a washing machine and tumble dryer was especially useful.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 3 April 2022
Doctor
South Africa3 days stays our room was not cleaned even once
The place is beautiful and easy to locate it
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 10 January 2024
Bee
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 3 January 2023
Evelyn
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 18 August 2022
Alicia
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 3 April 2022
Ziyanda
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 14 February 2022
Bronwyn
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 5 January 2024
Nabilah
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2023
Precious
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 20 December 2022
Luthando
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 20 July 2022
Sonia
United StatesThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2022
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