Everything was good except we wanted to book massage when we walked out around 10am. unfortunately the manager Bianca said the system was down. she was talking to someone there who looks like an employee instead of a guest. instead of asking us what type of massages we would like to have she told us to try to book again when we are back. of course when we were back at 3pm all slots were booked. if she had been a bit customer oriented, she could have asked us, booked ahead, asked my whatsapp number and basically take a proactive measures. Another thing, menu’s selection could be better considering that there are other restaurants around the area which offer wayyyy more better choices.

Hotel’s interior design

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing really - if anything it’s too bad the beach view was stolen. Oh and the English crowd don’t integrate (which was weird for me being in London all the time for work but not being British myself and trust me, we tried the small talk to no avail :)

So stylish, friendly staff, the yummy breakfast (great fresh fruit selection and al the types of eggs on can wish for). All so pleasant on the eyes. Beach bar 150 meters from the property. Did I mention the staff?

Stayed in February 2024

Beautiful rooms and excellent breakfast.

Stayed in January 2024

Staff are very friendly. Rooms are lovely, spacious, modern and clean. Breakfast was delicious! Lovely pool area and very relaxing. Good location.

Stayed in December 2023

The room we selected - the bathroom/shower occupied too much floor space and we felt a little bit more space could have been allocated for luggage and inside seating.

The location being so close to the ocean. Friendly staff always checking up to see if we needed anything. The rooms located in a garden setting was reminiscent of a tropical island.

Stayed in November 2023

Gorgeous 1777 built hotel which has been lovingly renovated to provide every comfort possible. This stylish and beautiful Old Rectory hotel is is just off the beach so a good location. The beach is long and sandy for runners and walkers alike (we didn't swim in the sea as it was too chilly). The rooms are all beautifully decorated, from the bedrooms to the restaurant and onsite bar and lounge. Open fires in the lounge make for a comfortable snug to relax and just unwind. Internally there is a cool vibe and its been tastefully interior designed, a delight to spend time in the hotel enjoying its offerings. The pool and terrace was a great place to read and chill, listening to the birds sing in the array of old tropical trees (the pool and terrace area have been cleverly built around the trees). The food is superb: a large fab choice of menu at breakfast and dinner was particularly delicious with a good selection of excellent local SA wines. The staff are friendly and helpful. providing good recommendations of places to visit and restaurants to visit, so a memorable stay for us and we will definitely visit again. Thoroughly recommended!

Stayed in October 2023

Two staff members were not meeting the standards for such a hotel, incl. accusing me of having made the wrong order. The pool could be heated, it was just too cold.

Most of the staff was very attentive and helpful and trying to make up the ones who weren't. The design is very beautiful and the spa treatment excellent. They now have solar panels and don't suffer any longer under load shedding

Stayed in October 2023

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One of, if not the, best hotel stays I’ve ever had. Beautiful rooms, wonderfully helpful and attentive staff, and superb facilities.

Stayed in September 2023

Bathroom need a better air ventilation than a tiny windows.

- The manager was very friendly and welcoming. - The room is comfortable. - Big parking space. - Food during the breakfast and dinner were very good. - The snack pack for the road was the nice touch. Very cute. - You don't notice or feel the load shredding.

Stayed in September 2023

Location, room, breakfast, responsive stuff, spa

Stayed in September 2023

Everything was fivestar and absolutely amazing! Wonderful staff, love in detail in everything, wonderful rooms, excellent food in the restaurant, beautiful style. The perfect place to enjoy and relax!

Stayed in September 2023

The staff were very friendly and the spa facilities were excellent. The room was very clean and tidy. Loved that they set out our slippers and got our beds ready for the evening.

Stayed in September 2023

With loadshedding it is a slap, inverters for the rooms will be helpful.

We keep on returning to the Old Rectory, because it is really home away from home and the staff are fantastic.

Stayed in September 2023

The attention to detail

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing!

Beautiful property, wonderful and welcoming staff.

Stayed in August 2023

The room we had didn’t have a simple ups to run the tv/plug for charger during loadshedding. The owner should invest asap in this.

The entire property is beautiful.

Stayed in August 2023

There wasn't anything in particular that we didn't like. Just the load-shedding but it's not the hotel's fault.

Lovely area with an amazing history. Fantastic rooms as well!

Stayed in August 2023

The open shower splashes a lot. The view to a wall. The fire place was difficult to keep burning.

Everything was fantastic. Absolute 5 star. The room is extremely comfortable. The bar and the dining room are special. I would come back again.

Stayed in July 2023

nothing at all

well positioned. delightfully appointed and a wonderful caring team who genuinely did everything to make our stay such a special one

Stayed in June 2023

1.Loadshedding is a dampner with not being able to boil the kettle, it would have been a great gesture for the hotel to offer hot water delivery to the room at a certain time when it was loadshedding schedule. 2. The second night, we had no hot water and so had to use the room across the hall, which was irritating.

The history of it and the decor in the room. The food at the restaurant was also very good, and although you dont see the sea, it is a short walk away, so great location. It would be great to be able to purchase Kay and Monty wines from the hotel, I certainly would have bought a box.

Stayed in May 2023

Breakfast was generous and well presented.

Stayed in May 2023

nothing

Lovely staff, beautiful rooms, incredible location.

Stayed in April 2023

Everything

Stayed in April 2023

The room was super comfortable, the breakfast very good and the staff was very friendly. We loved playing rummikub by the fireplace at night.

Stayed in April 2023

The Breakfast was absolutely fantastic every morning. We enjoyed the walks on the beach which is so nearby.

Stayed in April 2023