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14 Penguin Place Melkbosstrand

Guest House

Review Summary

4.3 out of 5from 59 reviews for 14 Penguin Place Melkbosstrand
Cleanliness
4.1/5
Service
4.2/5
Location
4.7/5
Safety
4.4/5
Value for money
4.1/5
Liezel R - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Liezel R
Family with young children

It's was perfect, and we're definitely going back.

It was perfectly peaceful, just what we needed. And the owner is very friendly and we loved her doggies.

Letitia V - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Letitia V
Family with young children

Wonderlike uitsig, pragtig, netjies.

Agv my broer se skielikse afsterwe kon ek self nie meer reis nie, maar my seun het die verblyf terdeë geniet. Dis 'n pragtige plek.

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Wonderful view, beautiful, neat.

Due to my brother's sudden death, I could no longer travel myself, but my son thoroughly enjoyed the stay. It's a beautiful place.

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14 Penguin Place Melkbosstrand 's response

Beste Letitia, baie dankie vir jou bemoedigende woorde. Weer eens, my innige simpatie met julle groot verlies.

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Johan V - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Johan V
With friends

So mooi uitsig en op die see met 'n lekker tuin vir my hond! Wens kon bly langer!

Vir seker lekker gebly, op die see, privaat en alles wat jy nodig het.

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Such a beautiful view and on the sea with a nice garden for my dog! Wish could stay longer!

For sure a nice stay, on the sea, private and everything you need.

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Dave H - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Dave H
With partner

Restful stay.

Location is very good. We were spoilt with champagne and chocolates for our anniversary. Could use updating and maintenance. Curtains needed in the bathroom and kitchen for privacy from other guests.

Pierre G - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Pierre G
Family with teenagers

Lekker rustig by die see.

Lekker rustig by die see met alles wat jy nodig het redelik naby.

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Nice and quiet by the sea.

Nice and quiet by the sea with everything you need quite close.

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Lynette D - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lynette D
With partner

Heerlike wegbreek naweek in 'n pragtige ligging.

Ons wegbreek naweek was heerlik rustig. Met die geluid van die golwe op ons voorstoep, pragtige sonsondergange wat ons van die stoep af kon bewonder. Alle geriewe wat ons nodig het. Kon ons nie vir meer gevra het nie. Daar is natuurlik ander plekke wat meer modern is, maar hierdie eenheid was net wat ons nodig gehad het. Ons sal weer kom.

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Great weekend getaway in a beautiful location.

Our getaway weekend was delightfully peaceful. With the sound of the waves on our front porch, beautiful sunsets that we could admire from the porch. All amenities we need. Couldn't have asked for more. There are of course other places that are more modern, but this unit was just what we needed. We will come again.

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Baie dankie, Lynette. Ons waardeer.

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Suzette N - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Suzette N
With friends

Teen die see, goed vir jou siel.

Geen voertuie, stil, rustig, stapafstand van see.

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Against the sea, good for your soul.

No vehicles, quiet, peaceful, walking distance from sea.

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Celeste E - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Celeste E
Family with teenagers

Nie te sleg nie.

Kamers het 'n pragtige uitsig oor die see. Ons kamer se lugreëling het in die kombuis gesit, so die kamer het nie koud genoeg geraak nie. Was 'n ongemaklike warm nag. Bly ons het net 1 nag bespreek.

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Not too bad.

Rooms have a beautiful view of the sea. Our room's air conditioner was located in the kitchen, so the room did not get cold enough. Was an uncomfortably hot night. Glad we only booked 1 night.

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Saimah C - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Saimah C
Family with young children

It was horrible, no hospitality. The owner does not have a way of speaking to guests. No professionalism.

Owner does not know anything about professionalism. She does not know how to communicate with individuals. Her wording she uses in order to approach is terrible. And we will not suggest this place to anyone.

Theo B - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Theo B
Family with teenagers

Ons verblyf hier was baie aangenaam. Sal in toekoms weer gaan.

Reg op die strand en baie rustig, goed ontspan. Vriendelike gasvrou en heer en netjiese huis. Beveel aan dat jy eerder twee kamers bespreek as jy met gesin op vakansie is.

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Our stay here was very pleasant. Will go again in the future.

Right on the beach and very peaceful, well relaxing. Friendly hostess and gentleman and tidy house. Recommend that you book two rooms instead if you are on holiday with family.

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Chantelle R - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chantelle R
Individual traveller

Dis 'n ongelooflike rustige, mooi plek.

Die eienaar Santie is ongelooflik behulpsaam en gaan uit haar pad om gaste welkom en gelukkig te laat voel. Sal nooit weer iewers anders bly.

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It's an incredibly peaceful, beautiful place.

The owner Santie is incredibly helpful and goes out of her way to make guests feel welcome and happy. Will never stay anywhere else again.

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Megan V - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Megan V
With partner

Regtig baie lekker gekuier. View amazing.

Gasvryheid en ontvangs was tops. Die view absoluut amazing. Sal definitief 14 Penguin Place aanbeveel. Dankie vir die lekker kuier.

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Really had a great time. View amazing.

Hospitality and reception were top notch. The view is absolutely amazing. Would definitely recommend 14 Penguin Place. Thanks for the nice visit.

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Chrizaan K - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chrizaan K
With partner

Lekker, ontspanne.

Baie vriendelike en hulpvaardige diens.

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Nice, relaxed.

Very friendly and helpful service.

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Dewald S - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Dewald S
Family with young children

Beeldskone uitsig.

Vriendelike ontvangs.

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Picturesque view.

Friendly reception.

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Jean G - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Jean G
With partner

Pragtige uitsig.

Kan doen met opgradering.

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Beautiful view.

Could do with upgrading.

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Marie M - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Marie M
With partner

Dit was netjies en skoon. Die ontvangs was ook vriendelik en welkom.

Dit was baie netjies en skoon. Ons is baie vriendelik verwelkom. Daar was nie see uitsig nie asook nie veilige parkering soos ek gevra het toe ek my bespreking gedoen het.

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It was neat and clean. The reception was also friendly and welcoming.

It was very neat and clean. We were welcomed very kindly. There was no sea view and no secure parking as I asked when I made my reservation.

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Glenda V - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Glenda V
With partner

Fantasties, wou graag langer bly.

Gasvrou was baie verwelkomend, het baie tuis gevoel.

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Fantastic, wanted to stay longer.

Hostess was very welcoming and we felt at home.

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Yolande L - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Yolande L
With partner

Ontspannend.

Vriendelike ontvangs, uitsig asemrowend.

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Relaxing.

Friendly welcome, breathtaking view.

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Anita V - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Anita V
With friends

Baie goeie diens gekry, want ons het lank na 11 uur die aand eers gearriveer, en die plek is ongelooflik mooi.

Ek hou van die see-uitsig en sal beslis weer daar inboek. Hopelik sal daar minder mis wees.

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Received very good service, because we arrived long after 11 o'clock in the evening, and the place is incredibly beautiful.

I like the sea view and will definitely check in there again. Hopefully there will be less fog.

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Monique N - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Monique N
With partner

Asemrowende uitsigte!

We loved our 1 night stay at 14 Penguin Place, the room was clean and nicely made up and the kitchen is very cute and compact, perfect for a holiday stay and had everything we needed. Santie was quick on the ball when we had a question with regards to the swimming pool (which is not included in your stay, although it looks like it from the pictures) and did allow us to make use of it. With the help of Ronnie (the owner) opening the pool for us, we had a great time and we appreciate it very much. We will def be back and would like to bring some of our friends.

Nicolene P - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Nicolene P
With partner

Fantastiese ligging.

Enigste klagte was dat gaste in 'n ander eenheid toegang gehad het tot die kombuis en toilet wat aan hierdie spesifieke eenheid behoort het. Daar is geen kontrole om te verhoed dat die ander eenheid se inwoners nie toegang tot hierdie spesifieke eenheid het nie.

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Fantastic location.

My only complaint was that other guests in the unit had access to the kitchen and toilet that belonged to this specific unit. There is no control to avoid other guests to enter this specific unit.

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14 Penguin Place Melkbosstrand 's response

Die gaste in die ander eenheid was en is glad nie veronderstel om naby die ander eenheid se kombuis en toilet te kom nie. Dit het na my wete nog nooit van tevore gebeur nie, maar hierdie keer het dit beslis gebeur en ek vra om verskoning daarvoor. Glo my dit sal nie weer gebeur nie.

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Anonymous Guest - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with young children

The staff treated us very unprofessionally and inappropriately after they falsely accused us of killing their puppy.

It is a very well located place with neat rooms, but the owner was very unprofessional by making false accusations for which she had no evidence, and after I wanted to talk to her that evening they didn't even open the door for us.

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Etta V - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Etta V
With partner

Baie aangename verblyf met lekker atmosfeer, ruim kuier- en leefspasie naby die see en besighede.

Ons het baie lekker gebly. Die vertrekke is groot genoeg dat mens spasie het vir jou bagasie. Die kombuis het alles in om self kos voor te berei. Besighede is net 'n entjie daarvandaan en die see sommer net buite die tuinhekkie! Baie dankie, Santie.

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Very pleasant accommodation with a nice atmosphere, spacious living and visiting space close to the sea and businesses.

We had a very nice stay. The rooms are large enough that you have space for your luggage. The kitchen has everything to prepare your own food. Businesses are only a short distance away and the sea just outside the garden gate! Thank you very much, Santie.

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Anonymous Guest - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

A bit cramped but for one night with our 2 dogs it was fine.

Accommodation was good (room a bit cramped with too much furniture) but was suitable for 1 night with our 2 dogs. Beautifully located right on the beach with a lovely view.

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Lana T - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Lana T
Family with teenagers

Fantasties ligging op die strand by Melkbos, maar nie groot genoeg vir 'n gesin nie.

Die eenheid is geadverteer as 'n Tripple Delux Unit vir 4 mense. Die badkamer en slaapkamer is egter een vertrek, met geen sitkamer nie. Daar is geen privaatheid nie - ons het die ouderdomme aangedui van ons tieners. Daar is ook geen spasie om bv. TV te kyk anders as om op die bed te sit nie. Die aircon het nie gewerk nie en geen verduideliking daarvoor is gegee nie.

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Fantastic location on the beach at Melkbos, but not big enough for a family.

The unit is advertised as a Tripple Delux Unit for 4 people. However, the bathroom and bedroom are one room, with no living room. There is no privacy - we have indicated the ages of our teenagers. There is also no space to e.g. watching TV other than sitting on the bed. The aircon did not work and no explanation was given for it.

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Anonymous Guest - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with young children

Not what I expected or hoped for.

The owner was very friendly when we got there. But the apartment was not quite what we expected or was advertised. You share the bathroom and kitchen with other guests. The kitchen is also an old bar. Very dark, a one plate stove that looks like it's going to catch fire when you turn it on. We just weren't comfortable making anything there to eat at all. I don't remember at all that on the ad it says we share the toilet and kitchen?. Fortunately there were no other guests but this was not acceptable to me. The braai and swimming pool are also not for guests' use. You get an old rusty webber door. The braai and swimming pool as in the main photo are private. So I feel we are a bit done and will not use them again. It was on the beach and it was really fun!

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Anonymous Guest - Feb 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

The people were very nice and friendly.

We couldn't shower. The water oozes out of every joint. The apartment really needs some cleanliness. The place to sleep was very neat and the bed slept great.

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Amanda C - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Amanda C
With partner

Hul het uit hul pad uit gegaan om ons te akkommodeer.

Baie lekker geslaap. Baie dankie vir die heerlike kuier. Sien julle gou weer.

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They went out of their way to accommodate us.

Slept very well. Thank you very much for the lovely visit. See you again soon.

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Baie dankie, ons waardeer die terugvoer.

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Lealize V - Sep 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lealize V
Individual traveller

Kyk uit op die strand - 'n fantastiese manier om wakker te word!

Perfekte ligging. Eenheid was netjies en skoon. Uitstekende, vriendelike diens - mense wat sorg vir meer as net die gewone. Baie dankie vir julle vriendelikheid en uitstekende diens!

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Look out onto the beach - a fantastic way to wake up!

Perfect location. Unit was neat and clean. Excellent, friendly service - people who take care of more than just the ordinary. Thank you very much for your kindness and excellent service!

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Zelda O - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Zelda O
Individual traveller

Fantastiese ligging!

Heerlike vakansietjie! Branders se geluid, sagte beddegoed, stilte, rustigheid en vrede. Dankie Santie, ek kom weer!

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Fantastic location!

Lovely little holiday! The sound of the waves, soft bedding, quietness and peacefulness.Thank you, Santie, I'll come again!

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Dankie, Zelda. Jy is welkom.

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Elmarie P - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elmarie P
With partner

Baie vriendelike gasheer.

Lekker gebly en baie vriendelik ontvang. Uitsig is fantasties!

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Very friendly host.

Enjoyed the stay and friendly reception. View is fantastic!

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Lauren T - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lauren T
Family with young children

Piece of heaven on earth.

Even though there was miss communication on certain things, Santie handled everything with so much grace. This woman was born to host guests, she is the best ever. We were accommodated to the point where I actually felt spoilt. Crisp bedding, immaculate cleanliness. The best stay ever. We will sure be back soon.

Marethe O - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marethe O
Family with young children

Wonderlike see-uitsig, hemel op aarde.

Santie is 'n dierbare mens, gasvry, vriendelik en het ons gemaklik laat voel. Haar plekkie is presies dit wat ek nodig gehad het vir 'n lekker seevakansie!

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Wonderful sea view, heaven on earth.

Santie is a lovely person, hospitable, friendly and made us feel comfortable. Her place is exactly what I needed for a nice sea vacation!

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Nicholene V - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Nicholene V
With partner

Het 'n heerlike tyd gehad en wonderlike weer.

Sal enige tyd weer daar bespreek. Als was netjies en Santie het ons met ope arms verwelkom.

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Had a lovely time and wonderful weather.

Will book there again anytime. Everything was neat and Santie welcomed us with open arms.

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Elzabe C - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Elzabe C
Individual traveller

Eienaar was baie behulpsaam met alles. Het tot ons klere vir ons gewas!

Ons het die bedrading van die kombuis onder die eienaar se aandag gebring. Dit kan gevaarlik wees aangesien soveel elektriese drade en kabels by die "plugs" saam gevoeg word.

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Owner was very helpful with everything. Even washed our clothes for us!

We brought the wiring of the kitchen to the owner's attention. This can be dangerous as so many electrical wires and cables are added to the "plugs".

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Denis H - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Denis H
With partner

Good quiet getaway with great view.

Good value in a tidy establishment with great sea views. Stay was too short.

Linda N - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Linda N
With partner

Pragtige uitsig en direk op strand.

Heerlik gebly. Vriendelike diens en mooi kamer. Pragtige see-uitsig.

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Beautiful view and directly on the beach.

Had a wonderful stay. Friendly service and nice room. Beautiful sea view.

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Garvin J - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Garvin J
With partner

Very welcoming, peaceful.

Very peaceful and tranquil setting, would recommend it to anybody and everybody. The waves right on your doorstep, what more could one ask for? It was a real pleasure.

Crt I - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Crt I

Beautiful, warm residence.

We had a very nice sports vacation, the owners are kind and friendly. The place is simple but functionally furnished, we were given full attention, and even more. We’ll be returning there for sure.

Rampuru M - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Rampuru M
On business

Walk on the beach easily accessible.

Clean, private area and out of noisy street and enough see breeze.

Helene S - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Helene S

Die direkte toesig tot die strand is baie lekker!

Miskommunikasie en die plek is ietwat afgeskeep, groen swembad.

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The direct supervision to the beach is very nice!

Miscommunication and the place is somewhat neglected, green pool.

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Johan D - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
1/5
Johan D
With partner

Teleurgesteld - as dit nie vir die uitsig oor die see was en die feit dat verblyf klaar betaal was nie het ons ander blyplek gesoek.

Pragtige uitsig op see en vriendelike ontvangs. Die foto's op webwerf en die realiteit is vêr verwyderd van mekaar. Geen melding gemaak in advertensie dat die toegang na die wooneenhede deur die huis (waskamer) is nie en ook nie dat ander gaste in en uitbeweeg deur wooneenheid - geen privaatheid. Wooneenheid het teveel beddens en meubels in en is baie beknop. Matrasse se "springs" steek in jou rug en moes al lankal vervang gewees het. Instandhouding nie op standaard bv. gesigwasbak se afvoerpyp loop in die stort uit.

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Disappointed - if it wasn't for the sea view and the fact that accommodation was already paid, we would've looked for other accommodation.

Beautiful views of the sea and friendly reception. The photos on the website and the reality are far removed from one another. No mention was made in the advertisement that access to the units is through the house (laundry) is not, nor that other guests are moving in and out of the accommodation units - no privacy. The unit has too many beds and furniture and is very cramped. Mattresses' springs stick in your back and had to be replaced long ago. Maintenance not standard eg. sink drainage pipe runs out into the shower.

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Mari P - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Mari P
Family with young children

Teleurstellend.

Foto's op die advertensie is nie 'n weerspieëling van die verblyf nie.

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Disappointing.

Photos on the ad are not a reflection of the accommodation.

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Elizbe P - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elizbe P
With partner

Ongelooflik.

Tannie Santie is die mees dierbare en gasvrye vrou op aarde en stap regtig 'n myl verder vir haar gaste. Dis 'n rustige en gees-vervullende omgewing om net weer opnuut krag te kry.

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Unbelievable.

Aunt Santie is the most lovely and hospitable woman on earth and really goes the extra mile for her guests. It's a peaceful and soul-fulfilling environment to just get renewed strength.

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Lizelle M - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lizelle M
Family with teenagers

Heerlik.

Lekker om uit te stap op die stoep en oor tuin te kyk na die see. Het dit baie geniet om die strand en swembad vir onsself te hê. Eienaars baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Sal beslis weer gaan.

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Lovely.

Nice to walk out onto the stoep and across the garden to watch the sea. Enjoyed having the beach and swimming pool all to ourselves. Owners very friendly and helpful. Will definitely go again.

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Rene B - Nov 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rene B
With partner

Dis amper soos jou eie tuiste.

Alles omtrent die gastehuis is puik. Dis soos jou eie woonstelletjie. Die gasvrou is baie vriendelik en pla nie elke 5 minute nie. Dis voorwaar op die strand en rustig. Hier kan jy in vrede rus met jou eie braai ook nogal.

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It's almost like your own home.

Everything about the guesthouse is great. It's like your own little apartment. The hostess is very friendly and does not bother every 5 minutes. It's truly on the beach and peaceful. Here you can rest in peace with your own barbecue.

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Greg P - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Greg P
With partner

Santie se gasvryheid en karakter is die siel van daai plek.

Santie Loubser het ons werklik soos familie laat voel op ons aankoms. Die kamer wat ons bespreek het was "a room with a view". Dit is net soos op die werfblad, asemrowend. Dit het gevoel soos 'n tweede wittebrood om net te kan opstaan en direk van die kamer strand toe te kan loop. Die prys is billik en die kamer dekor gepas vir die prys. Ons gaan definitief weer bespreek. Dankie Santie vir 'n onvergeetlike naweek.

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Santie's hospitality and character are the soul of that place.

Santie Loubser truly made us feel like family upon our arrival. The room we booked was "a room with a view". It is just like on the site page, stunning. It felt like a second honeymoon just to be able to get up and walk directly from the room to the beach. The price is reasonable and the room decor appropriate for the price. We will definitely book again. Thank you Santie for an unforgettable weekend.

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Rudi V - Aug 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rudi V
With partner

Uitstekend.

Was heerlik, vriendelik en uitsig asemrowend.

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Outstanding.

Was wondeful, friendly and breathtaking view.

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Baie dankie en kom gerus weer.

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Lulu D - May 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lulu D
With partner

Gerieflik, op die see!

Santie is voorwaar een van die gaafste/behulpsaamste gasvrouens - het baie lekker gebly - Santie en Ronnie gaan uit hul pad om gaste gelukkig te hou. Ek sal hierdie plekkie vir enigeen aanbeveel!

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Convenient, right on the ocean!

Santie is truly one of the kindest/most helpful hostesses - had a great stay - Santie and Ronnie went out of their way to keep us happy. I would recommend this place to everyone!

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Madelein S - Mar 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Madelein S
With partner

Pragtige, rustige plekkie reg langs die see! Santie het ons so welkom laat voel. Sal beslis weer dit gou besoek!

Pragtige plekkie reg langs die see. Het baie welkom gevoel en die woonstel het als wat mens nodig het net 'n entjie van die Kaapse gewoel af.

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Lovely, peaceful place right next to the ocean! Santie made use feel so welcome! Would definitely visit again!

Lovely little place right next to the ocean. Felt very welcome and the apartment had everything one would need just a short distance from the Cape's hustle and bustle.

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Juanita S - Mar 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Juanita S
With partner

Mooiste view. Lekkerste plek.

Baie lekker gebly, gasvryheid sonder perke.

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Most beautiful view. Nicest place.

Very nice stay, hospitality without limits.

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Carina H - Mar 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carina H
On business

Wonderful stay, very accommodating hosts. Will definitely be back.

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Alta D - Mar 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Alta D
Family with young children

Aangename verblyf.

Ons het baie lekker tuisgegaan by Penguin Place. Ons is baie vriendelik ontvang en dit is so rustig met die mooiste see-uitsig!

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Pleasant accommodation.

We enjoyed our stay at Penguin Place. We were friendly received and it was very peaceful with the most beautiful sea view!

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Darius H - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Darius H
With partner

Ontspannend, mooi see uitsig vanaf die kamer.

Veilig, rustig, netjies, baie vriendelike mense en natuurlik die see uitsig. Sal definitief weer teruggaan.

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Relaxing, beautiful sea view from the room.

Safe, relaxing, neat, very friendly people and, of course the see view. Would definitely return.

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Peter L - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Peter L
With partner

Beautiful view.

Enjoyed it very much. With friendly people.

Hennielene B - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Hennielene B
With partner

Goeie basiese akkommodasie teen 'n billike prys met pragtige ligging op die strand.

Ontbyt bietjie teleurstellend - net vrugtesap, graankos en koffie/tee.

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Good basic accommodation at a reasonable price with a beautiful location on the beach.

Breakfast a bit disappointing - just fruit juice, cereal and coffee/tea.

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14 Penguin Place Melkbosstrand 's response

Ek waardeer die positiewe en opbouende terugvoer. Ek wil egter net daarop wys dat my gastehuis ten volle self-catering is en dat die basiese ontbyt bestaande uit cereals, vrugtesap, koffie en tee wat ek aanbied, nie veronderstel is on n volle gekookte ontbyt te vervang nie, maar bedoel is as n goodwill token vir my gaste. Dit is ingesluit by die prys. Gaste is welkom om n gekookte ontbyt, teen n ekstra tarief, aan te vra.

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Jan-ben E - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Jan-ben E
Individual traveller

Rustig en kalm by die see.

My kort verblyf by 14 Penguin Place, was presies wat ek gesoek het. 'n Kamer met die mees ideale see-uitsig, op die strand, klein en-suite badkamer (beide staan- en sitstort en 'n bad). Plus 'n klein kombuisie (met gratis pap, koffie, melk en sap). Die gashere is vriendelik en plat op die aarde. Ek sou vir enige enkellopende of paartjie wat graag wou wegbreek vir 'n naweek by die see (op 'n begroting), 14 Penguin Place voorstel. Dit was lekker!

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Peaceful and calm at the ocean.

My short stay at 14 Penguin Place was exactly what I needed. Room with the most ideal sea view, on the beac, small en-suite bathroom (standing and sit shower and a bath). Plus a kitchenette (with complimentary cereal, coffee, milk and juice). The hosts were friendly and down to earth. I recommend this 14 Penguin Place to any couple or single person (on a budget) for a weekend at the sea. It was lovely!

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Rozaan D - Jul 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Rozaan D
Family with young children

Die see.

Was baie vriendelik ontvang deur eienaars waarby hulle ons (my man en 7 jarige) na ons verblyf heen begelei het. Toegang to die verblyf vorm deel van eienaar se huis - sou verkies vir 'n afsonderlike toegang. Die uitleg van die verblyf was ongemaklik. Een groot pluspunt van die verblyf is dat dit reg op die strand is.

Gerard R - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Gerard R
With partner

Die ligging reg op Melkbosstrand is onverbeterlik. Kamer ongelukkig nie van dieselfde gehalte nie, maar die ligging maak op daarvoor.

Ons het die sonsondergang vanaf die stoep voor ons kamer geniet, Lang wandelinge op Melkbosstrand met ons twee Yorkies was onvergeetlik. Ongelukkig is die algehele indruk van 14 Penguin Place dat dit verwaarloos is en nie behoorlik in stand gehou word nie. Dit skep ook 'n "laslappie indruk". Maar ten spyte daarvan was ons naweekverblyf heerlik gewees. Sal ons weer daar bly? Waarskynlik, want dit sal moeilik wees om 'n ander plek met dieselfde ligging en prysklas te vind wat troeteldiervreindelik is.

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The location right on Melkbosstrand is unbeatable. Room unfortunately not of the same quality, but the location makes up for it.

We enjoyed the sunset from the veranda in front of our room, Long walks on Melkbosstrand with our two Yorkies were unforgettable. Unfortunately, the overall impression of 14 Penguin Place is that it is neglected and not properly maintained. It also creates a "patch patch impression". But despite that, our weekend stay was wonderful. Would we stay there again? Probably because it would be hard to find another place with the same location and price range that is pet friendly.

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  • Capacity: 13 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 00:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: 14 Penguin Place, Melkbosstrand, Cape Town, 7441, Western Cape
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