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Ships Bell 4B

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.5 out of 5from 39 reviews for Ships Bell 4B
Cleanliness
4.4/5
Service
4.3/5
Location
4.8/5
Safety
4.7/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Jackie P - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jackie P
With partner

Goed toegerus, netjies, veilig.

Sien sterre.

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Well equipped, neat, safe.

See stars.

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Werner L - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Werner L
With partner

Pragtige plekkie in 'n pragtige dorpie.

Baie lekker gebly. Baie mooi skoon met die mooiste uitsig oor die hawe.

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Beautiful place in a beautiful village.

Very nice stay. Very nice and clean with the most beautiful view of the harbor.

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Diane G - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Diane G
With partner

Definitely a place to be recommended.

Fantastic. Relaxing. Marvelous view, close proximity to eating places. We will be back.

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

Heerlik ontspan en uitgerus.

Baie gerieflike woonstel met 'n pragtige uitsig.

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Wonderfully relaxed and rested.

Very comfortable apartment with a beautiful view.

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Bennie B - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Bennie B
With partner

Very pleasant stay.

We enjoyed our stay very much. There were good restaurants within walking distance of the flat. The booking and collection of the keys went off very smoothly. The flat was well prepared and clean.

Ronel S - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Ronel S
With partner

Blissful, peaceful and breathtakingly beautiful.

Sal definitief weer daar kom bly. The view is to die for! Can't get enough of it. Will come again.

Mark B - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mark B
With friends

Awesome.

Great foodie experience.

Cathy S - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Cathy S
Family with teenagers

Beautiful view of the boats, unit is cleaned daily.

We didn't spend much time at the unit as we basically booked it to just sleep there while exploring and touring during the day. If someone sleeps on the sunbed, expect squeaking during the night. It was lovely to sit on the deck overlooking the harbour while eating our breakfast. There is also a lovely pool to swim in, but the weather was still a bit cold for that, maybe next time. It is a nice place to stay.

Estie V - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Estie V
With partner

Die eenheid was netjies en word elke dag gediens. Het heerlik gebly.

Die ligging is wonderlik!

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The unit was tidy and serviced every day. Had a lovely stay.

The location is great!

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Uzanne S - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Uzanne S
With partner

Lekker.

Lekker, net die huisbak werk amper nooit. Geen manier om kos te maak nie behalwe gas braaiertjie.

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Nice.

Nice, only the home bowl almost never works. No way to cook other than gas grill.

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Daleen M - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Daleen M
With partner

Maklik, mooi, vir 2 aande.

Naweek weg breek, is die beslis die beste plek om te bly. Loop afstand na etes en hikes. Kan in ry na die dorp vir Spar en meer eetplekke. As langer as 2 dae, stel ek voor om 'n plek met 'n kombuis te bespreek, as die eenheid nie regtig vir kosmaak toegerus is nie. Wanneer jy inklok, vra vir meer toiletpapier. Maklik, mooi, en goeie WiFi vir 2 aande se bly.

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Easy, beautiful, for 2 nights.

Weekend break is definitely the best place to stay. Walking distance to meals and hikes. Can drive into town for Spar and more places to eat. If longer than 2 days, I suggest booking a place with a kitchen, if the unit is not really equipped for cooking. When you check in, ask for more toilet paper. Easy, nice, and good WiFi for 2 nights stay.

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Kaitlin S - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kaitlin S
With partner

Beautiful and inviting.

Wonderful property with a lot to offer. Would love to return again in the future.

Santie B - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Santie B
With partner

Amazing.

Dit was alles en meer wat ons verwag het. Baie mooi.

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Amazing.

It was everything and more we expected. Very pretty.

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Graham D - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Graham D
With partner

Excellent venue.

Only issue was 1 toilet roll for 2 people for 3 nights - found out the uncomfortable way!

Alida W - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alida W
With partner

Baie lekker rustige plek. Goed geleë.

Load shedding was 'n bietjie 'n probleem.

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Very nice peaceful place. Well located.

Load shedding was a bit of an issue.

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Joseph V - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Joseph V
With partner

Uitsig maak dit die moeite werd.

Dit was heerlik en rustig. Dalk net ver van alles af.

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View makes it worth it.

It was lovely and peaceful. Maybe just far from everything.

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Shireen K - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Shireen K
With partner

Stunning view.

Semi-self-catering apartment with a stunning view.

Paula P - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Paula P
With partner

Wonderlike uitsig, goeie waarde vir geld.

Ons, as 'n paartjie, het al vantevore van plekke gebruikgemaak vir vinnige wegbreke. Daarom was ons gewoond om vooraf instruksies te kry waar 'n sleutel afgehaal moet word, of uit 'n posbus gehaal moet word, moontlik met 'n kode. Ons is ietwat onkant gevang met ons ontvangs, wat nie glad verloop het nie. Ook moes ek self die kantoor kontak om te verneem waar die sleutel agterna gelos moes word. Hierdie inligting word gewoonlik vooraf gegee, sodat mens soomloos kan inklok en uitklok. Ook was geen Wi-fi kode aan ons deurgegee nie, en moes ons ons eie data gebruik.

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Great view, good value for money.

We, as a couple, have used places for quick getaways before. Therefore, we were used to getting instructions in advance where a key should be collected, or retrieved from a mailbox, possibly with a code. We were somewhat caught off guard with our reception, which did not go smoothly. I also had to contact the office myself to find out where the key had to be left afterwards. This information is usually given in advance, so that one can check in and check out seamlessly. Also, no Wi-fi code was given to us, and we had to use our own data.

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Ships Bell 4B 's response

Dear Paula
Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent stay.
We do not leave keys for guests to collect as we have a reception area that we check our guests in and out from.
A WhatsApp message was sent to your phone with check in details prior to your arrival, i can only assume that you did not read the message.
We do not advertise the unit having WIFI, that is why no code was given.

Ships Bell 4B
Tania O - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Tania O
With partner

Baie rustige wegbreek.

Ons het baie lekker gekuier by Ships Bell. Dit was net die wegbreek wat ons nodig gehad het. Staf was vriendelik en het die plekkie pragtig skoon en netjies gemaak.

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Very peaceful getaway.

We had a great time at Ships Bell. It was just the break we needed. Staff were friendly and made the place beautifully clean and tidy.

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Louis H - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Louis H
With partner

Ligging en uitsig is wonderlik.

Yskassie is los en val die heeltyd vorentoe, wasbakkie is bitter klein om 'n grootbord te was en dit was nogal verbasend dat daar nie WiFi of 'n haardroër in die eenheid is nie. In vandag se dae verwag mense dit as vanselfsprekend. Verder het ons baie lekker gebly. Dankie.

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Location and view is great.

Refrigerator is loose and keeps falling forward, sink is too small to wash a large plate and it was quite surprising that there is no WiFi or a hair dryer in the unit. In today's days, people expect this as a matter of course. Furthermore, we had a very nice stay. Thank you.

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Natalie S - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Natalie S
Family with teenagers

Short, but the weekend was incredible. We will most definitely go back again.

Calm, relaxing atmosphere.

Janine Y - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Janine Y
With partner

Baie mooi uitsig en sentraal geleë.

Baie lekker eetplekke en rustige omgewing om te ontspan en jou batterye weer te herlaai.

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Very nice view and centrally located.

Lots of nice places to eat and peaceful surroundings to relax and recharge your batteries.

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Leon R - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leon R
With partner

Baie nice.

Sal weer van julle gebruik maak. 100%.

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Very nice

Will use you again. 100%

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Salome B - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Salome B
With partner

Baie goed.

Baie goeie waarde vir geld vir 2 mense.

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Very good.

Very good value for money for 2 people.

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Wimpie V - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Wimpie V
With partner

Wonderlike en baie ontspanne tyd beleef.

Die omgewing is mooi. Die verblyf was 100% voldoende, elke dag gediens en in goeie kondisie gehou. Hier wil ek eendag kom bly.

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Had a wonderful and very relaxing time.

The environment is beautiful. The accommodation was 100% adequate, serviced every day and kept in good condition. I want to live here one day.

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Henkie V - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Henkie V
With partner

Allround great value for money.

The location, vibe and accommodation was top class.

Gavin F - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gavin F
Family with teenagers

Totally charming, I thought I was in Greece.

Lovely place, magnificent views. I was disappointed that there was no Wi-Fi available and no torches or lamps for load shedding. The skottel braai was brilliant, and the daily cleaning service a very nice surprise. Thank you for a happy stay.

Ronél H - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Ronél H
With partner

Heerlik rustig en pragtige uitsig oor die hawe.

Ek dink net dat die eienaar kan belê in 'n geriefliker bank om te ontspan voor die TV. Daardie day bed is nie baie gerieflik nie.

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Wonderfully peaceful and beautiful view of the harbor.

I just think that the owner can invest in a more comfortable sofa to relax in front of the TV. That day bed is not very comfortable.

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Kelli C - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
Kelli C
With partner

Satisfactory.

Place was lovely and spacious. But no access to Wi-Fi. There was a leak in the tap by the kitchen sink. The shower drain was blocked, so we basically bathed in the shower. Went and bought food to braai, started braaing and 30 seconds later, the gas ran out so the food got tossed. Great restaurants nearby that I can recommend.

John J - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
John J
With partner

Eenheid netjies en skoon. Fantastiese uitsig oor die hawe. Het heerlik ontspan.

Eenheid binne stapafstand van restaurante. Veilige staproete om die hawe tot by privaat strand. Winkelsentrum ook nabygeleë.

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Unit neat and clean. Fantastic view of the harbour. Relaxed wonderfully.

Unit within walking distance of restaurants. Safe walking route around the harbor to private beach. Shopping center also nearby.

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Ruth M - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ruth M
Family with young children

It is very safe, very neat and the lady was very helpful and gave us the information about the area . She didn't rush us for check out. We received constant communication.

We enjoyed the calmness. It is very quite. Very clean. We enjoyed ourselves. If you like a very quite relaxed environment, this is the right spot to visit.

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Dear Ruth
Thank you for your kind review, It was a pleasure to host you.

Ships Bell 4B
Barries B - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Barries B
With partner

Baie aangenaam.

Net 'n probleem gehad met die DStv wat geen sein gehad het nie vir 2 dae. Die badkamer is ook nat en muwwerig al is die venster oop.

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Very pleasant.

Just had a problem with the DStv which had no signal for 2 days. The bathroom is also wet and musty even though the window is open.

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Dewald N - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dewald N
With partner

Baie lekker en sal weer gaan.

Baie lekker gebly, moet asb. net na yskas kyk, baie klein en vrieshokkie was omtrent helfte toegevries. Spesifieke kanale op MNET kon jy nie na kyk aangesien beeld gehaak of gespring het, bure langsaan het dieselfde probleem gehad. LNB op dak dalk iets mee fout. Maar behalwe dit het ons baie lekker gebly.

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Very nice and will go again.

Very nice stay, please just looked at fridge, very small and freezer was about half frozen. You couldn't watch specific channels on MNET because the picture was stuttering or skipping, neighbors next door had the same problem. LNB on roof maybe something wrong. But apart from that we had a very nice stay.

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Veronica Z - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Veronica Z
With friends

Baie lekker gebly en die was nie die laaste keer nie.

Baie skoon kan net doen met 'n klein stoffie.

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Had a great stay and it wasn't the last time.

Very clean could just do with a little dusting.

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Renette V - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Renette V
With partner

Bietjie teleurstellend. Maar oor die algemeen pragtig en baie goeie ligging.

Ons was hier vir ons wittebrood. Ek sal dit meer beskou as hotelkamer as selfsorg. Bitter klein kombuis - glad nie geskik vir selfsorg nie. Geen mikrogolf nie. Ipv stoof was daar 'n skottelbraai. By die inligting oor die plek het dit gesê daar's braaifasiliteite. Toe ek die dame wat ons gehelp het vra daaroor het sy gesê dit is die skottelbraai, want vure word nie by Ships Bell toegelaat nie. Ek dink in geen Suid-Afrikaner klassifiseer dit as braai nie. Al die ander eenhede het wel 'n gasbraaier op die stoep gehad. Ships Bell 4b nie. Badkamer ook bitterklein. Kan skaars beweeg daarbinne. Anders as dit, was die plekkie regtig pragtig en stylvol. Dit was ook stil in die woonstelle en ons kon lekker rus. Klipgooi weg van baie lekker restaurante asook die two-harbour walk. Pragtige uitsig oor die hawe.

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A bit disappointing. But overall beautiful and very good location.

We were here for our honeymoon. I would consider it more of a hotel room than self catering. Very small kitchen - not at all suitable for self-catering. No microwave. Instead of a stove there was a plate braai. In the information about the place it said there are barbecue facilities. When I asked the lady who helped us about it she said it was the dish grill, because fires are not allowed at Ships Bell. I don't think any South African classifies it as braai. All the other units did have a gas grill on the porch. Ships Bell 4b does not. Bathroom also very small. Can barely move in there. Other than that, the place was really beautiful and stylish. It was also quiet in the apartments and we could rest well. A stone's throw from many nice restaurants as well as the two-harbour walk. Beautiful view of the harbor.

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Alida S - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
1/5
Alida S

Very disappointing!

I read a bad review about Ships Bell 4B on Booking.com that dates back to 2018 and thought that surely the issues would have been addressed by now, but little did I know! The double bed was terrible and definitely due for a replacement. The fitted sheet was too small for the mattress and was torn on the side. The duvet cover had yellow stains on it and the pillows were a disgrace! The cleaning ladies did not wear masks or even sanitized the remotes as we walked in on them. The lobby and entrance was dirty and I'm sure nobody checks the standard of this place. With Covid-19 and certain protocols that need to be in place I'm afraid this is a total let down and I'm very concerned that we could have been exposed to series germs.

Richard S - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Richard S
With partner

Although clean the room was tacky with fake plants and a dirty entranceway.

The studio was clean but the entrance way was dirty with water leaking over the cobbles. Also the cheap plastic indoor plants made the studio look 'tacky'. Also felt that relative to other prices that we have paid along our route, it was expensive.

Zandri P - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Zandri P
With partner

Ontevrede met eenheid.

Die eenheid word nie goed onderhou nie. Die mure het waterskade en dop oor meubels en vloere af. Die stort se water dreineer nie en dam op. Ons kon nie behoorlik stort nie. Geen skottelgoedseep beskikbaar om skottelgoed te was nie. Die bed se matras is oud en pap.

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Dissatisfied with unity.

The unit is not well maintained. The walls have water damage and peeling off furniture and floors. The shower's water does not drain and pools. We couldn't shower properly. No dish soap available to wash dishes. The bed's mattress is old and mushy.

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

Rustig en veilig.

Die blyplek is baie netjies skoon en veilig. Het 'n pragtige uitsig oor die hawe en nie eers 3 minute se loop van 'n paar goeie restaurante reg langs jou. As jy wil ontspan en lekker rustig wees, is Ships Bell 4B die plek om te wees. Het nie een keer nodig gehad om iewers te ry. Beslis die plek waar jy wil wees as jy net wil ontspan.

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Quiet and safe.

The accommodation is very neat, clean and safe. Has a beautiful view of the harbor and not even 3 minutes walk from some good restaurants right next to you. If you want to relax and be nice and quiet, Ships Bell 4B is the place to be. Didn't need to drive anywhere once. Definitely the place you want to be if you just want to relax.

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  • Capacity: 3 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Triton Avenue, Port St Francis, St Francis Bay, 6312, Eastern Cape
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