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African Dawn

6 reviews
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Review Summary

4.7 out of 5from 6 reviews for African Dawn
Cleanliness
4.7/5
Service
4.8/5
Location
4.5/5
Safety
5.0/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Wikus J - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wikus J
Individual traveller

Lional, die eienaar, is 'n uitstekende gasheer.

Baie lekker gebly. Mooi see-uitsig.

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Lional, the owner, is an excellent host.

Very nice stay. Nice sea view.

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African Dawn 's response

Baie dankie Wikus.

African Dawn
Lisa N - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lisa N
With partner

We swam, watched the view, got to explore Hout Bay and had a great breakfast.

My partner and I had a wonderful time at African Dawn, the host was very friendly and the accommodation was very nice. The view from the Jazz room was exquisite, and the pool was a great relief after a very long drive.

African Dawn 's response

Thank you, Lisa. You're welcome anytime.

African Dawn
Jody J - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jody J
With partner

Memorable!

My husband and I recently stayed at African Dawn. It really exceeded all expectations. From the moment we stepped foot inside, we were greeted with warm smiles and an atmosphere that felt like home. The staff were simply outstanding and their genuine hospitality and unwavering commitment to ensure guest satisfaction were evident.

African Dawn 's response

Hi Jody.
It was such a pleasure having you here. I'll be waiting for your return visit.

African Dawn
Kate H - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Kate H
With friends

Friendly hosts, comfortable house.

It is a private family home and we were made welcome by the owner's assistant, who was not used to hosting, she told us, and his son, as he was away. Both the host and assistant were friendly and helpful, and a neighbour was even happy to assist when a power outage meant getting out of the garage (electric door) was a slight challenge. The views from the terrace are amazing!

John B - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
2/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
John B
With partner

Could do with a bit of general TLC to get up to scratch.

The hospitality given by the host was top notch, and the breakfast was delicious. The only road to the property was via a rather rough area. The pool was dirty and unusable. The property was a little bit run down, with a blocked basin and exposed power sockets, as well as a slight mouldy smell. A bit expensive for the area.

African Dawn 's response

Hi John. Thanks for the feedback. There are just a few issues you raised that I would like to respond to. The pool had a bit of sand on the surface that my son did not vacuum. There could have been some leaves in the water because we have trees right next to the pool. I am now back home and will make sure the pool is vacuumed every day. As for the water itself, it is still clear and not dirty. As for the exposed plug, the electrician forgot to put the cover back.
John, I asked the current people in the room if there is any mould smell and their answer was a definitive no. As for the blocked basin you refer to, it is not blocked. It just runs out slowly. The plumber working at my house today checked the basin and confirmed that it is not blocked. Everyone that stayed in that room the past few months gave me rave reviews. In fact, the room you stayed in is one of the 'guests preferred' rooms on Airbnb with a five-star rating. Not sure why you refer to the area you drove through in all but 40 seconds as a 'rough' area. Maybe where you come from you don't live next to or close to a township. It is a low income housing area. In Hout Bay, the 2 townships are close to the more affluent areas. That is the reality of South Africa. As for your comment re 'the place is a bit run down' well, I looked at all the reviews in the last 6 months. No one shares your view on my place. I have comments like 'great value for money', 'beautiful place', 'it looks like an art gallery'. A pilot that stayed with us called it 'the best place he has ever stayed'
I fully understand that you are not going to satisfy every guest. When I look at all my reviews on the various sites, you are clearly an outlier. Thanks, in any case, for the review.

African Dawn
Charlene H - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Charlene H
With partner

Lovely time.

My husband and I had a lovely experience at African Dawn. Everything was perfect, highly recommend African Dawn.

African Dawn 's response

Hi Charlene,
It was such a pleasure hosting you and your hubby. You are welcome to come back anytime.

African Dawn
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