74 New Church Street, Gardens, 8001 Cape Town, South Africa
#175 of 444 B&Bs and Inns in Cape Town
Guests' ChoiceBased on 610 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.2
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.3
Value for money
9.0
Free WiFi
8.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 22 October 2023
Purity
KenyaSuper friendly staff, clean environment, comfortable bed. Good breakfast
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 17 October 2023
Noluthando
South AfricaThe shared bathrooms. I thought every room has its bathroom but no, you have to go to the outside bathrooms and sometimes you have to wait for an available shower.
I stayed here coming from Joburg for Cape Town Marathon, it was a wonderful stay. Everything was there and it's not far from the stadium where the race started, it was a walk of 3,3km. I would recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 10 October 2023
Audrius
United KingdomAll good
Great location. Rooms are big, beds are big. Amazing.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 7 October 2023
Andisiwe
South AfricaNothing
The service and the space is beautiful and I love the culture
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 6 October 2023
Jelmer
NetherlandsA bit noisy. We could hear all sounds from the hallway.
Very nice place. Sweet staff and good vibes. Breakfast was great.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 1 October 2023
Ongeziwe
South AfricaNothing
Comfortable room. Friendly staff
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Julia
GermanyThe rooms were quite cold and the bathrooms in the dorms lacked a hair dryer.
Great accommodation for solo travelers, there’s a WhatsApp group which you can join to plan trips and hikes, small but nice breakfast offer
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Eden
HungaryThe atmosphere, the people, the staff, the volunteers, everything was perfect. feels like home away from home:)
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 4 September 2023
Nav
United KingdomWe are so glad that we booked Villa Viva! We have had the most amazing time! The staff are awesome! Big up to the two barman - Athi and Noah! We'll definitely be back!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 3 September 2023
Joyce
KenyaLoad shedding
Love the place and people I met there that’s so cool difference nationalities it’s near the walking distance to table mountain n lion head and view is beautiful
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 2 September 2023
Hohnke
AustraliaAmazing places great room with views of the mountains
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 27 August 2023
Celeste
South AfricaDoors are a bit of an struggle but staff will assist with any issue if they’re able to
Staff are friendly and will assist wherever they can. Very lovely place to relax for a getaway
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 27 August 2023
Lerato
South AfricaThe staff are the friendliest, breakfast was amazing and I enjoyed the free drawing table and the live performances was the best staying here actually turned out to be the highlight of my vacation.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 20 August 2023
Mair
United KingdomNothing, perfect place to stay
Very lovely place to stay, good facilities and helpful staff. The location is in an ideal spot, close to many good restaurants.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 15 August 2023
Mario
AustriaRoom was clean, the view was breathtaking (dolphins in the morning). Staff was nice and helpful. Shhared kitchen was clean and very specious.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 12 August 2023
Connie
South AfricaI didn't like that their breakfast didn't have fried eggs. Felt it was too dry. I loved that there was variety, not the same everyday.
Been to Villa Viva twice already and I love it more. Friendly staff, good location because you can walk to Bo-kaap and Waterfront. Many restaurants around and posh clubs at Long Street which is just on the next street. Beautiful view of the Table Mountain. I'll definitely choose it again when I go to Cape Town.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 11 August 2023
Rene
NetherlandsThe noise
The people
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 8 August 2023
Mario
AustriaSpotless clean, breakfast very good and everything you need. The stuff is so freandly and patient with the children and helpful, we felt like home. Thank you for everything!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Viviantm
South AfricaThere was no heater in the room so it was really cold at night.
Liked our room it was very comfortable and clean . The staff was very helpful even when I lost my phone and jacket 🙃 they kept my staff and gave them back .
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 22 July 2023
Hans
NetherlandsBreakfast was perfect
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 12 July 2023
Arup
IndiaBreakfast
Location was good. Breakfast was average
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 1 July 2023
Heather
United Statesthe rooms were a little noisy at night, you could hear sounds from the hallways quite easily.
the location was great, and the room was simple and clean.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 30 June 2023
Thamarai
South AfricaParking is an issues, please update that there is no covered or closed parking
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 23 June 2023
Claudia
AustriaSuper friendly and helpful staff, chilled vibe, great breakfast and fun nights out
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 15 June 2023
Daphna
IsraelBeautiful and comfortable private rooms, friendly and generous staff, good bar and breakfast
Stayed in May 2023
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