2 Mill Street Gardens, Oranjezicht, 8001 Cape Town, South Africa
#179 of 205 hotels in Cape Town
Guests' ChoiceBased on 108 hostel reviews
7.3Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.5
Location
8.8
Facilities
7.2
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.1
Free WiFi
9.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 10 February 2024
Justina
NamibiaThere is a racist lady that lives at the hotels. I found her in the corridors picking up trash and her comments were whites wouldn’t do this. This is not a place for blacks. She further harassed me regarding my fake hair and questioned whether I am a man or woman. That is unacceptable!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Ian
South AfricaMattress too soft and did not get the bedroom with a balcony I requested.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 February 2024
Luthando
South AfricaWhen I arrived at night I wasn’t let in to the property because the person at reception at the time said he wasn’t expecting any guests. Keep in mind this was at nine thirty at night. Finally the security guard let me in. In the end my booking was found but all the reception staff was either drunk or high. Other than that the rest of my stay was very pleasant
The view from the balcony.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Grobler
South AfricaThe room didn't look anything like the photos I saw on Google, but it's fine because it was very comfortable and I didn't need much more. The road next to the room is very busy, cars are constantly driving by, but I know they can't do much about this. It definitely won't stop me from coming back again.
We were welcomed like old friends and I felt at home when we arrived. The room was super comfortable and clean. Everyone staying there is also super friendly, the place has a great vibe! The security helped us out late at night when we wanted to park my car inside and they were super friendly about it. We will definitely be back, thank you.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 21 November 2023
Todd
South Africagood budget option
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 5 November 2023
Coetzee
South AfricaThe parking in fron of lenox os not save bracks imtoe my car
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 29 October 2023
S
South AfricaThe furniture is a bit old and rugged in the room but that can be looked past. The echoes from outside and the hall were a bit distracting when trying to sleep.
The staff were extremely friendly and we were welcomed like family. They even upgraded our room which was a lovely surprise!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 20 October 2023
Zazini
South AfricaNo bath only showers Nothing else
There was no breakfast Location was very nice and quiet and neat
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 8 May 2023
Rotondwa
South AfricaNothing
Safety and convince
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 2 May 2023
Gary
South Africa🙃lack of fridges in rooms. Shared bathrooms could jacked up a bit
😊the beds were comfortable. Place clean
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 15 March 2023
Mendy
South AfricaParking arrangement was not convenient
Location, helpful staff, good internet, safe and secure, clean shared facilities
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 6 March 2023
Fiona
South AfricaNothing
Location is great
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 21 February 2023
Michiel
Netherlands- staff very friendly - good value for money - nice room with good matrass - safe - strong wifi
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 14 February 2023
Hleziphi
South Africaalong the road, hard to get peaceful sleep. noise and no en-suite bathrooms
location and affordability
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 14 February 2023
Timothynl
NetherlandsI was missing a table to sit on on the room or the personal part of the balcony. The table light was rather bright. The balcony is shared with 4 rooms and accessible for everyone via two doors on both sides. Every room balcony has two wooden fences (which you can look through), giving you a bit of privacy, but there is a 'walk way" at the side. Thus if you have the curtains open (to let in light) people can (and will) just look into your room, leaving you with no privacy at all.
The staff were really kind and helpful, the view from our balcony was rather nice, which showed half of table mountain. The location feels safe. We had ordered breakfast one day and it was plenty. There is a wonderful Thai restaurant just around the corner that we rather enjoyed, with really wonderful waiters as well. The beds are a bit hard, but good for me. There is a ventilator, a fridge, and a sink. Downstairs there is a big common room with access to the kitchen, but you can just as easily eat out (tip for cheap food: Eastern Bazar). On the floor with the balcony rooms there are two shared toilets and two shared showers (one shower-room having two open showers next to each other, great for couples). There is a gate with a pin-code to get onto the property, and a friendly security guy always when we came in and out. When walking to the centre take the VOC gardens route, squirrels, rats, ducks, and a lot of shade and plants. Overall it's a nice Victorian-styled building (mainly from the inside) and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 20 December 2022
Warren
South AfricaThe lady that helped me she was awesome so was the security, the dog was also friendly
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 17 December 2022
Lou
United KingdomA trash can upstairs on landing would be useful as room bin not emptied.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Hany
South AfricaThe staff have no control over the tenants, it's noisy and not clean. On top of room no 3, there's no concrete slab. It's a wooden floor, the tenant's on top makes noise at night jumping and singing. I would not recommend this place to anyone who wants peace of mind
The place where the property is situated is very quiet and offers a full view of table mountain, easy to walk and climb the table mountain
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Ami
South AfricaSecond trip to Lenox was rather costly. From mornings with cold water or no water at all in the entire building or unstable WiFi. These were the disappointing to my stay.
Security on standby 24/7 Great Location. Clean and tidy building.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Ashley
South AfricaCleanthness of the place was very disgusting
There was no breakfast, fasle advertised online, the room was too small. And they were some very rude staff, asking too many questions, which made feel uncomfortable.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Gordon
South AfricaStaff's friendliness.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 6 December 2023
Alistar
South AfricaUnprofessionalism
Convenient to the CBD
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 30 November 2023
Sherri
South AfricaShared toilets. No bath tubs.
The General manager always checks if your stay is still good. The staff is always smiling. There's peace and quiet in the evenings. The location is a walk away from the shopping center and the busy streets in kloof and long street. CBD is a walk away too! I would live here on a long term basis. The food is home cooked fresh tasty meals.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Xolo
South AfricaThe dirtiness of the place, even prison cells are probably better than this place, should be removed from bookings.com.
There is actually nothing I liked about this venue and I don 't even know the criteria that the property meets to be on bookings.com. This place is so inhumane, very dirty and I am even feeling sick and all allergies from this place.
Stayed in October 2023
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