2 Winstonia Road, Sea Point, 8005 Cape Town, South Africa
#72 of 446 B&Bs and Inns in Cape Town
Guests' ChoiceBased on 277 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 29 April 2024
Scott
United KingdomIt was cosy and inviting. Good location, and pleasingly quiet. Great brekkies.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Fabio
ItalyGreat stay! Neil perfect host, Gloria and Pomesa always so kind. Fantastic breakfast and very confortable room.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Touhida
United StatesNone
Clean, great choices for breakfast, the owner was very helpful
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Caroline
GermanyNeil created a place where you truly feel home. Dircetly upon arriving he gave tips where to go and get the best food and what to see. The rooms were cozy and cleaned every single day, the garden is beautiful and a great place to relax. For breakfast I was asked every morning if I wanted to have eggs (English Breakfast Style with potaoes etc.) or pancakes and they were freshly prepared. Other choises like fresh fruit and a selection of cheese / ham was available as well. I really enjoyed my stay and would always come back!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Susan
United StatesNothing. It was wonderful!
The property location was excellent, easy to get into and very cozy and inviting.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Nadja
GermanyNothing to add here
A lovely hideaway. Neil is very helpful with great food recommendations. His place is a great starting point to visit Cape Town and the Table Mountain. A Hop-onHop-off Bus station is very close by. The breakfast was delicious
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Patrick
South AfricaI stayed for a weekend at Villa Costa Rosa Guesthouse and I cannot recommend it enough. The room and breakfast were first class. The location, in a quiet road just a short walk from a good selections of restaurants and coffee shops in trendy Sea Point, was safe and secure. Sea Point is a good neighbourhood, centrally located in Cape Town, the promenade was a five minute stroll with the V&A Waterfront and all other attractions easily accessible. For me, what made Costa Rosa Guesthouse so special was the host Neil, he took care to make you feel at home and, for any first time visitors to Cape Tow, he had some great ideas of where to go and where to eat as well as explaining the dos and don’ts to make your stay in this beautiful city hassle free.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Jeanne
United KingdomNothing
Friendly and informative welcome gave us everything we needed for our stay in Cape Town. Used the hop on/off bus to see the sights at a value for money price. Recommendations for restaurants brilliant. Garden room clean and quiet. Breakfast lovely. Courtyard garden/pool area a little haven. Staff helpful. All was great for us. Wine in room thoughtful and unexpected.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Elissa
GermanyNeil is such a great host! Very friendly and had good recommendations for restaurants! Breakfast was very delicious!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Virginia
SwedenAbsolutely the best welcoming B&B I have been to. Going back in a couple of days. If you have a chance you get the best service
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Helen
United KingdomThis was a fantastic find. A wonderful guest house in a great location. The owners Neil and Rob were so helpful and gave us lots of information re local places and restaurants. Our room was lovely and spotless with a nice balcony to sit outside. Breakfast was fabulous. Lots of choice and beautifully presented. We would definitely recommend this guest house, and would most definitely stay here again if in Cape Town.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Edward
United KingdomThe people who ran it were extremely friendly and very helpful
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
John
United KingdomN/A
Everything very well furnished
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Helen
United KingdomWonderful stay. Excellent location and wonderful hosts.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Sonja
IrelandMassive rooms, clean tidy and an excellent team!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Harriet
South AfricaWhat’s not to love - I guess that we had to leave and go back home.
Everything was just perfect. Love, love, loved our host, Neil. Super friendly and informative. Great advice on where to eat. The small touches make this venue such a delight! Luxury on a budget! Awesome stay!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Abigail
New ZealandThis is such a fab little spot - a street or two away from the main hustle which means it’s tucked away from any noise or traffic. Walking distance to heaps of fab coffee shops (Ollie’s does an amazing coffee!) and easy enough to stroll into town if you’re fancy some scenery and steps in. The room we had was the double and it was upstairs adjacent to the welcome area/breakfast room, I was worried we would be disturbed when people were up early having brekky but we didn’t hear a peep. The bed was comfy, room was clean and all the amenities you need. Neil and his staff at Villa Costa are so lovely, he makes a bloody good scrambled egg and beautiful breakfast options to eat on the Patio by the pool in the morning. Neil was very accommodating and quick to respond with any questions I had which made being in a new city all the easier. Really couldn’t ask for more from your accommodation, ticks all the boxes for a wonderful stay in Cape Town.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Mower
United KingdomNothing
Everything - the quiet location, exceptional hosts and staff, breakfast, garden area.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 3 February 2024
Ken
NetherlandsNada
Communication with the host (Neil) was perfect. Neil was very helpful in giving us pointers about what to do, where to eat, etc. Great location; it's ideal for people wanting to be close to restaurants, walking near the water, etc. Room and facilities etc were absolutely fine.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 24 January 2024
Jacqueline
NetherlandsNothing
The art in the house is fantastic! Breakfast was excellent. The owner is very kind and helpfull.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 23 January 2024
Richard
United KingdomComfortable stay and a great location in Sea Point. Would recommend.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 22 January 2024
Alfred
United KingdomNO ADVERSE COMMENTS - EVERYTHING WAS EXCELLENT.
NEIL AND THE STAFF WERE VERY HELPFUL. NEIL GAVE LOTS OF GOOD ADVICE ON ALL ASPECTS OF WHERE TO EAT, PLACES TO VISIT, SAFETY ETC. GREAT GARDEN/PATIO AREA WITH A FANTASTIC PALM TREE IN SITU.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 9 January 2024
Alexis
FranceNeil was incredibly helpful and friendly. We arrived late at night and the instructions for getting to our room were clear. Breakfast was good and the staff were kind as well.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Christine
United KingdomNothing
The hosts, the facilities, location
Stayed in January 2024
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