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The Birdhouse

42 reviews
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Review Summary

4.2 out of 5from 42 reviews for The Birdhouse
Cleanliness
4.1/5
Service
4.1/5
Location
4.2/5
Safety
4.4/5
Value for money
4.1/5
Corrie V - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Corrie V
On business

Baie lekker.

Baie vriendelike mense.

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Very nice.

Very friendly people.

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Willem O - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Willem O
With partner

Ontbyt was heerlik.

Kan verblyf sterk aanbeveel. Sien sterre!

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Breakfast was delicious.

Can highly recommend accommodation. See stars!

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Doena S - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Doena S

Vriendelike diens, skoon en netjies.

Ek en my dogter het oorgeslaap, alles was baie skoon en netjies. Sal definitief weer die gastehuis gebruik.

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Friendly service, clean and tidy.

My daughter and I slept over, everything was very clean and tidy. Will definitely use the guest house again.

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Bradley H - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Bradley H
On business

Too short.

Close enough to EL for business, far enough to chill if needed.

Willie E - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Willie E
With partner

Baie aangenaam.

Die personeel was regtig baie behulpsaam.

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Very pleasant.

The staff were really very helpful.

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Sonja J - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Sonja J
With friends

Birdhouse.

The place is nice and comfortable with all that we need to overnight, defnitely will come and spend more time here in the future with my family on a holiday trip. The breakfast is also very nice to start the day.

Chris H - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chris H
With partner

Vinnige diens.

Ontbyt was heerlik en mense baie gaaf.

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Quick service.

Breakfast was delicious and people very nice.

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Judy B - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Judy B
With partner

Die personeel is baie vriendelik en puik diens. Ontbyt was heerlik en was dadelik bedien.

Die uitsig was baie mooi. Jy is naby alles. Sal beslis weer gaan.

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The staff is very friendly and great service. Breakfast was delicious and was served immediately.

The view was very beautiful. You are close to everything. Will definitely go again.

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Charles C - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Charles C
On business

Baie rustg en netjies.

Kamer was baie netjies en goed toegerus. Vriendelike personeel.

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Very quiet and tidy.

Room was very neat and well equipped. Friendly staff.

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Trevor S - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Trevor S
Individual traveller

Very enjoyable.

Nice and peaceful, close to everything.

Joanne S - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Joanne S
With partner

Short break.

Had a lovely 2 night break away. The room we stayed in was lovely. Fully equipped in the kitchen, clean and neat and a lovely bathroom. Only negative was the bed. Advertised as a king size it is two singles pushed together and the middle join was somewhat uncomfortable. Overall a lovely stay with quick access to the golf course, beach and amenities.

The Birdhouse 's response

Good morning,
I am really happy that you enjoyed your stay.
Have a fantastic week and we hope to see you back with us soon.
Regards
Mariette

The Birdhouse
Matimba Eugene M - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Matimba Eugene M
With partner

My partner and I really enjoyed our stay at Birdhouse.

My partner and I really enjoyed our stay at Birdhouse. The location is very neat, safe and quiet.

Marcus Cicero R - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Marcus Cicero R
Individual traveller

3 night stay.

Other guests a bit noisy, will think twice before staying there again.

Cornelius M - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Cornelius M
With partner

Het al beter gehad.

Die geraas van ander gaste duidelik hoorbaar in ons kamer. Geen handdoekreling in badkamer.

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Have had better.

The noise of other guests clearly audible in our room. No towel rail in bathroom.

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Nicoline B - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicoline B
With partner

Uitstekend.

Dit was ons 2de besoek. Goeie verblyf. Sal beslis weer gaan.

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Outstanding.

This was our 2nd visit. Good stay. Will definitely go again.

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

Puik verblyf!

Ons was vriendelik ontvang en gou ingeboek. WiFi en satelliet TV was ‘n bonus. Naby genoeg om die see te hoor. Rustige verblyf en wonderlike ontbyt gehad volgende oggend.

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Great stay!

We were kindly received and checked in quickly. WiFi and satellite TV were a bonus. Close enough to hear the sea. Had a peaceful stay and wonderful breakfast next morning.

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Mark M - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mark M
On business

Lekker.

Netjiese kamers, goeie ontbyt.

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Nice.

Neat rooms, good breakfast.

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Kobus F - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Kobus F
Family with young children

Plek is netjies, vriendelike werkers.

Die plek is netjies. Die werkers is vriendelik. Ontbyt is goed. Naby genoeg aan die see.

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Place is neat, friendly workers.

The place is neat. The workers are friendly. Breakfast is good. Close enough to the sea.

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Veronica V - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Veronica V
With partner

Heerlik gewees, sal vir seker weer daar gaan bly.

Dit was ongelooflik lekker, baie vriendelike en professionele personeel, ons was omtrent bederf met heerlike ontbyt soggens. Ons spesiale tydjie weg was vir seker die moeite en ver ry werd en sal ons vir seker weer daar tuisgaan.

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Had a great time, will definitely stay there again.

It was incredibly nice, very friendly and professional staff, we were pretty much spoiled with delicious breakfast in the morning. Our special time away was definitely worth the effort and long drive and we will definitely stay there again.

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The Birdhouse 's response

Goeiemore Veronica,

Ek is vreeslik bly julle het lekker gekuier.
Jammer ek het julle nie gesien nie, maar definitief volgende keer.

Groete

The Birdhouse
Christian F - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christian F

Fantasties.

Baie netjiese en mooi gastehuis. Sal dit vir enige iemand aanbeveel en sal definitief teruggaan.

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Fantastic.

Very neat and beautiful guest house. Would recommend to anyone and would definitely go back.

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The Birdhouse 's response

Baie dankie Christian,
Ons hoop om julle binnekort weer te verwelkom.
Sterkte met die herstel na Ironman.
Groete, Mariette

The Birdhouse
Mfuno M - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Mfuno M
With partner

Try Birdhouse out you won't regret it!

A very conducive and attractive guesthouse I have ever been.

The Birdhouse 's response

Thank you for staying with us.
We hope to see you back in the future.
Travel safe.
Regards,
Mariette

The Birdhouse
Sherene H - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Sherene H
Family with young children

Well maintained guesthouse with friendly and helpful staff.

We enjoyed our stay at Birdhouse. Our room was neat and clean. Entertainment areas are available for guests to use and the gardens are well maintained. Belinda was our friendly hostess and she took good care of us.

The Birdhouse 's response

Thank you Sherene,
Always good to receive positive feedback. We hope to welcome you back in the future.
Regards,
Mariette van der Vyver

The Birdhouse
Johan V - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Johan V
Individual traveller

Boerpot wengevoel.

Birdhouse was 'n instaanblyplek omdat my bespreking by 'n ander gastehuis deur die mat geval het. Vir dieselfde fooi was hierdie B&B uitsonderlik netjies, veilig en met 'n lekker kombuis en braaiplek. Ek het reeds my aandete aangeskaf toe ek hoor ek moes ander blyplek vat. Dit was daai boerpot wengevoel!

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We hit the jackpot!

Birdhouse was a replacement for another booking that fell through. For the same price this B&B was exceptionally neat, safe and had a great kitchen and braai. At the other guesthouse I had already ordered dinner when learning that I had to move to another guesthouse. This cause me to hit the jackpot!

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The Birdhouse 's response

Baie dankie Johan,
Ons hoop om jou terug te verwelkom.
Groete,
Mariette

The Birdhouse
Lilani S - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lilani S
Individual traveller

Ek het net een nag oorgeslaap, maar die ontvangs was vriendelik en baie netjies.

Die Birdhouse is netjies en in 'n rustige area. Die ontvangs was goed en vriendelik. Ek sal dit definitief aanbeveel.

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I only stayed one night. Friendly reception and the place is very tidy.

The Birdhouse is neat and in a tranquil area. Good, friendly reception. I can definitely recommend it.

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Wynand I - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Wynand I
Family with young children

Die verblyf was uitstekend!

Ek sal enige iemand aanbeveel om by Birdhouse & Crane's Nest te bespreek. Die diens en personeel was baie goed. Ek sal definitief weer in die toekoms daar oornag.

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Excellent accommodation!

I would recommend Birdhouse & Crane's Nest to anyone. Excellent service and staff. I will definitely stay here again in the future.

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Loretta H - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Loretta H
With partner

Sparse but clean.

We were not in any of the units as shown in the picture but at the back which didn't have any outlook. The unit was clean but had no chair to sit on, only a bench outside the unit. The sink in the bathroom was not adequate to even rinse our a cup as it was so tiny. To compensate for the lack of comfort the breakfast the following morning was very good and plentiful which made up for the room.

Angie L - Feb 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Angie L
With partner

Teleurgesteld. Prys baie duur

Bed en kussings in swak toestand. Daar is geen ontvangs, en geen waaiers in luxury-eenhede nie.

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Disappointed. Expensive.

Bed and pillows in bad condition. No reception and no fans in the luxury units.

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The Birdhouse 's response

We just want to rectify that we are a 4-star and not a 5-star Guesthouse as indicated by the guest. Nowhere do we advertise that we are a 5-star Guesthouse. We also display big in all our rooms that the rooms are "NON SMOKING" rooms which the guest ignored and we had to take off all the curtains to be washed in order to get the smoke smell out. He also booked a standard room @ R 700.00 per couple per night which includes breakfast and not a luxury room. We also provide him with a air cooler on request for a fan.

The Birdhouse
Erna L - Mar 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Erna L
With partner

Rustige mooi omgewing.

Dankie Priscilla vir jou vriendelike ontvangs en diens op die 24ste Maart. Ons sal sonder twyfel volgende jaar weer by die Birdhouse oornag.

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Quiet beautiful surroundings.

Thank you Priscilla for your friendly reception and service on March 24th. We will no doubt stay at the Birdhouse again next year.

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Joseph N - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Joseph N
With partner

Eenvoudige basic kamers in achterbouw.

Rustige eenvoudige b+b. Basic kamers en acomodatie zonder meer. Lekker ontbijt. Kortbij mooie stranden en mogelijk bezoek aan East London.

Daan O - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Daan O
With partner

Baie lekker gebly. Kort afstand vanaf alle geriewe.

Het die kamerdiens en plaasontbyt elke dag baie geniet.

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Very nice stay. Short distance from all amenities.

Really enjoyed the room service and farm breakfast every day.

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Vernon H - Mar 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Vernon H
With partner

Wonderlik!

Ons het nou regtig ons verblyf geniet. Vriendelike mense, goeie diens en so behulpsaam. Die verblyf was pragtig en skoon en ons sal beslis weer daar gaan tuismaak.

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Wonderful!

We really enjoyed our stay. Friendly people, good service and so helpful. The accommodation was beautiful and clean and we will definitely make our home there again.

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Hansie R - Apr 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Hansie R
Individual traveller

Dit was baie aangenaam en ek sal dit aanbeveel vir ander mense.

Die ontvangs was goed en die kamer baie netjies. Die ontbyt was ook baie smaaklik.

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It was very pleasant and I would recommend it to other people.

The reception was good and the room very neat. The breakfast was also very tasty.

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Annerine C - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Annerine C
Family with young children

Vinnige heerlike wegbreek.

Was beslis die beste keuse vir ons as gesin. Lekker blyplek en lieflike swembad naby aan winkels en hoofstrand.

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Quick delicious getaway.

Was definitely the best choice for us as a family. Nice place to stay and lovely pool close to shops and main beach.

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Johan H - Apr 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Johan H
On business

The staff was very friednly and our rooms very neat.

Myself and a colleague was there for 2 weeks and the staff made it at home for us. What was a positive was that there was a laundry service and the staff was accommodating with this, (can not travel with 2 weeks cloths). On the weekend we could have breakfast later with no problems. Thanks again for the staff and management for a wonderful stay.

Carl V - Jul 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Carl V
With partner

Teleurgesteld met 'n netjiese en mooi plekkie ver van die stad af.

Dis jammer daar was geen handdoeke nie, en is nie gewoond aan laat arriveer nie.

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Disappointed with a nice and pretty place far from the city.

It's a pity there were no towels, and not used to arriving late.

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The Birdhouse 's response

Jammer om te hoor van die handdoeke. Daar is staf 24 uur aan diens, ek is seker dat as dit onder haar aandag gebring is sy dadelik sou aandag gee.

The Birdhouse
Gert S - Apr 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Gert S
With partner

Nie baie waffers nie.

Vir R 450/nag kon die gloeilampe in die daklig darem seker vervang word sodat 'n mens kan sien om te lees. Die bedlampie is ook maar pateties.

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Not many waffles.

For R 450/night, the light bulbs in the roof light could at least be replaced so that one can see to read. The bedside lamp is also pathetic.

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Tiaan J - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Tiaan J
Family with young children

Lekker.

Glad nie geskik vir klein kinders nie. Nie baie diens van personeel nie.

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Nice.

Not at all suitable for small children. Not much service from staff.

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Donna D - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Donna D
With partner

Very poor facilities in rooms, linen and towels were in a terrible state.

Plug points are dangerous, hanging in mid-air. Only 1 bedside pedestal in one bedroom. No extension cord for kettle and microwave, had to boil the kettle on the floor. Rooms were not ready to check in at 14:00 pm. One room had not been cleaned after the first night, no key to open door! No shelves in both showers to place your soap, shampoo etc. Pillows have a bad odour.

Banele Sibusiso M - Jan 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Banele Sibusiso M
With partner

Just lovely

Beautiful place, great service and the maid Zoleka went out of her way to make our stay pleasant. Big up to the whole crew!

Anonymous Guest - Dec 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Thank you very much.

We were disappointed in the stay, we had no coffee, sugar or milk in our room, which should actually be provided by the guest house. We had to ask for the braai to be cleaned because it was so busy. We would like to know if you pay for a "bed and breakfast" is breakfast included? Well no breakfast had to pay extra for that. We are not people who are really full of goats, but if you pay for a service then you look for it.

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Toekie W - Dec 2015
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Toekie W
Family with teenagers

Teleurstellend.

Die badkamerdeur maak glad nie die badkamer toe nie. Met ons aankoms moes ons hoor dat ons kamer se sleutels nog by die vorige gaste is en dat hulle dit eers later sal kom afgee vir die toesighouer van die gastehuis. Die badkamerdeur in ons kamer kon glad nie heeltemal toe nie, dus was daar geen privaatheid nie. Die gastehuis is ook nie geleë op 'n gunstige plek nie, want ons moes ver ry om by Oos-Londen uit te kom.

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Disappointing.

The bathroom door does not close the bathroom at all. Upon our arrival, we had to hear that our room's keys were still with the previous guests and that they would only come and hand them over to the supervisor of the guest house later. The bathroom door in our room didn't close all the way at all, so there was no privacy. The guest house is also not located in a convenient location, because we had to drive far to get to East London.

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Rozanne V - Apr 2014
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rozanne V
On business

Fantasties!

Ongelooflike diens en gasvryheid!

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Fantastic!

Amazing service and hospitality!

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