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Review Summary

4.8 out of 5from 32 reviews for Stay At Friends
Cleanliness
4.9/5
Service
4.7/5
Location
4.7/5
Safety
4.9/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Robin Y - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Robin Y
With friends

Comfortable.

Very comfortable and accommodating staff.

Louwrens G - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Louwrens G
With friends

Baie lekker.

Baie netjies en skoon. Lekker gebly.

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Very nice.

Very neat and clean. Nice stay.

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Kelly W - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kelly W
With partner

Lovely quiet spot to relax.

Beautiful beaches within close walking proximity along with abundant penguins and dassies. The cottage had everything you would need. Thoughtfully decorated with very comfortable beds and pillows.

Noel W - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Noel W
With partner

Comfortable place to stay while you explore Betty's Bay.

4pm check-in time is unusual; when you are travelling, it catches you off guard, and then you have to occupy yourself for 2 hours until you can check in. Bath on the balcony costs extra to use (I don't understand the concept; it's not even private). Loads of signs threatening to charge you extra if there are too many dirty dishes (seriously?). Shower drain was blocked. Otherwise, it's a very clean and tastefully decorated apartment, geared for a small family as well. Kitchen had all the cutlery you needed. Modern style brick finishes. Comfortable lounge. Ice in the freezer.

Elzabe D - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Elzabe D
Individual traveller

Daar is beter plekke om te bly.

Dis ongewoon om eers 16h00 te mag inboek. Die bepaling dat die 'ekonomiese' kamer die 'gemeenskaplike areas' en swembad uitsluit, het by my 'n gevoel van 'n 'tweede klas' kuiergas teweeggebring. Daar was geen verwelkomende ekstratjies soos by ander plekke nie (bv. beskuit, vrugte, sjokolade). Boonop was die melk reeds verval teen die vorige jaar se datum, dus kon ek nie my vroegoggendkoffie geniet nie. Die een muurprop was nie beskikbaar nie, en daar was amper geen warm water in die stort nie. Ek wou gaan rus, weg van my besige praktyk, maar die eienaar het die tyd gebruik om my van haar baie persoonlike probleme te vertel, wat nie net onprofessioneel en ongenooid was nie, maar my emosioneel belas het. Ek het haar daarvan in kennis gestel en 'n rekening vir my diens gestuur (ek is 'n terapeut): sy het nie gereageer of om verskoning gevra nie. Die ervaring was onaangenaam en ek het so gou moontlik die oggend vertrek.

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There are better places to stay.

It is unusual not to be allowed to check in until 16h00. The provision that the 'economy' room excludes the 'common areas' and swimming pool made me feel like a 'second class' guest. There were no welcoming extras like at other places (eg biscuits, fruit, chocolate). Besides, the milk was already expired by the previous year's date, so I couldn't enjoy my early morning coffee. The one wall plug was not available, and there was almost no hot water in the shower. I wanted to rest, away from my busy practice, but the owner used the time to tell me about her very personal problems, which was not only unprofessional and uninvited, but emotionally taxing. I informed her about it and sent a bill for my service (I am a therapist): she did not respond or apologize. The experience was unpleasant and I left as soon as possible in the morning.

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Ons advertensie is deursigtig en die toegangsreëls is duidelik. U het gekies vir die ekonomiese kamer van R550. Daar is luukse eenhede ook. Dieselfde beginsel geld vir ekonomiese en besigheidsklas vlieg. U het hazelnutfilter-koffie, rooibostee en vyf rose, sowel as kafeïenvrye koffie gratis ontvang. Daar was 'n verwelkomingskaartjie op die bed. Ons beroep ons op uitstekende diens. Die melk se groot verpakkings vervaldatum was korrek, die individuele verpakkings vervaldatum was egter Desember 2023. Ons het vars melk aan u verskaf en ons verskoning aangebied. U kon nie met die internasionale muurprop werk nie. Daar was genoeg warm water, alhoewel daar 'n algehele waterdruk probleem was aan die munisipaliteit se kant. U het 'n probleem gehad met die gaste bo u wat 'n bordspeletjie op die balkon gespeel het, en het hulle stil gemaak oorkant my slaapkamer. Ons het vroeër die dag gesels soos 'n gasvrou normaalweg met haar gaste sou gesels. U het my ingelig oor u huwelik, en ek het geantwoord dat ons almal lewensstories het. Ek het u nie om raad gevra nie, en as u gasvrou was ek nie bewus dat u 'n terapeut was nie. As u gasvrou is ek altyd professioneel en ken ek my plek. Ek kom ook uit die koöperatiewe wêreld. U is verwelkom en was haastig om te gaan eet - daarom is die registrasievorm aan u gegee om op u eie tyd te voltooi.

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Amanda M - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Amanda M
With partner

Amazing and so comfortable. My partner and I had the best time and the location is great, except that restaurants are scarce.

We had a lovely time away and we loved the place and the location.

Stay At Friends 's response

Thank you so much for staying with us.
We appreciate the positive feedback Unfortunately Covid had a big influence on the sustainability of local restaurants.
Stay at Friends Team

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

Really very enjoyable.

The place was lovely, the hostess charming and informative, the food great. Recommend it unreservedly.

Stay At Friends 's response

Thank you so much. A review like this makes Stay at Friends Team very proud.

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Karen T - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Karen T
Individual traveller

Wonderlik.

Wonderlike ligging met baie goeie diens. Die personeel het uit hulle pad gegaan om my verblyf so gemaklik as moontlik te maak.

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Wonderful.

Wonderful location with very good service. The staff went out of their way to make my stay as comfortable as possible.

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Stay At Friends 's response

Baie dankie vir die terugvoering.
Ons werkerskorps poog daarin om die ekstra myl te stap vir ons gaste.

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Nicola E - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicola E
With partner

Beautiful, peaceful, calm.

Our stay at Stay at Friends was perfect. Our room was neat and tidy and the staff were very helpful and respectful.

Bronwyn W - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bronwyn W
With partner

Baie goeie diens en hoogs vriendelike personeel.

Die ontvang was warm.

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Very good service and very friendly staff.

The reception was warm.

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Karien T - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Karien T
With friends

Rustig en vredevol

Netjiese, aangename mense.

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Calm and peaceful

Neat, pleasant people.

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

Heerlike en rustige omgewing.

Ons het so welkom gevoel. Die eienaar het ons vriendelik verwelkom en alles was netjies en gereed. Hulle dink aan klein goedjies, soos om 'n spaar batterypak in jou kamer gereed te hê vir as jy wil uitgaan en jou foon is pap. Heerlike, onverwagte skons ontvang op Valentynsoggend.

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Lovely and peaceful environment.

We felt so welcome. The owner welcomed us kindly and everything was neat and ready. They think of little things, like having a spare battery pack in your room ready for when you want to go out and your phone dies. Delicious, unexpected scones received on Valentine's morning.

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

Goeie wegbreekplek.

Die plekkie was baie netjies, skoon en privaat - weg van als. Ideale wegbreekplek.

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Good getaway place.

The place was very neat, clean and private - away from everything. Ideal getaway spot.

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

Beautiful place, enjoyed our stay.

One thing I want to know is fragrance used in the room to make smell so wonderful, I need the name and where can I find it, please?

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

Alles was goed georganiseerd.

Dit sou beter gewees het as 'n mens al 14:00 in stede van 16:00 kon inboek.

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Everything was well organized.

It would have been better if one could already check in at 14:00 in cities from 16:00.

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Stay At Friends 's response

Dear Guest,

Thank you for your stay within our cozy room.
We are flexible concerning arrival times.
Only pre-arrange with the guesthouse team.
Hope to see you soon.
Stay at Friends Team

Stay At Friends
Lane M - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lane M
With partner

Ek en my man het 'n onverwagse reis na Bettysbaai gemaak, en Stay at Friends het dit absoluut die moeite werd gemaak. Die eienaar is baie vriendelik, asook al die personeel.

Ek sal enige tyd weer gaan kuier by stay at friends. Pragtige landskap, pikkewyne om die draai, lekker slaap en goeie diens!

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My husband and I took an unexpected trip to Bettys Bay, and Stay at Friends made it absolutely worth it. The owner is very friendly, as are all the staff.

I would visit stay at friends again anytime. Beautiful landscape, penguins around the corner, good sleep and good service!

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Nelmarie H - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nelmarie H

A weekend away from Cape Town

An exceptionally well-run guest house with all the necessary. A warm welcome and you'll have everything you need. A fantastic getaway and comfortable stay.

Willem S - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Willem S
With partner

Baie aangenaam.

Ons het lekker gekuier en die diens was goed. Die weer was nie lekker nie, so ons kon nie die see geniet.

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Very pleasant.

We had a good time and the service was good. The weather was not nice, so we couldn't enjoy the sea.

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

Fantasties.

Fantasties plek en fantastiese diens.

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Fantastic.

Fantastic place and fantastic service.

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Karen H - Aug 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Karen H
Individual traveller

'n Huis weg van die huis af.

Netjies. Wonderlike gasvryheid.

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A home away from home.

Tidy. Wonderful hospitality.

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Aileen S - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Aileen S
With partner

Top class hospitality and accommodation.

Helene and Du Toit and their five little doggies made us feel so welcome upon arrival! Thanks for the nice warm muffins for Sunday breakfast!

Joeline V - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Joeline V

Wonderlike verblyf.

Helene is 'n fantastiese gasvrou. Eenheid was baie netjies en skoon!

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Wonderful accommodation.

Helene is a fantastic hostess. Unit was very neat and clean!

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

Fantasties, beste ooit.

Pragtig. Rustig. Mooi en netjies. Diens is fantasties. Ontbyt onbeskryflik heerlik. So mooi voorberei. Vriendelike mense. Definitief aanbeveel. Al my tweede keer daar gewees. Soos hulle sê 'n "must to go there".

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Fantastic, best ever.

Beautiful. Restful. Nice and neat. Service is fantastic. Breakfast indescribably delicious. So beautifully prepared. Friendly people. Definitely recommended. Already my second time there. As they say a "must to go there".

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

Dit was fantasties!

Sal definitief weer gaan en gasvryheid van Helene was baie mooi. Sal definitief aan vriende voorstel.

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It was fantastic!

Will definitely go again and hospitality from Helene was very nice. Will definitely recommend to friends.

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

Fantasties!

Warm, vriendelike ontvangs en topgehalte verblyf. Ons was aangenaam verras! Sal dit vir enige iemand aanbeveel.

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Fantastic!

Warm, friendly reception and quality accommodation. We were pleasantly surprised! Highly recommended.

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

Amazing welcoming atmosphere from the time of arrival, until your time of departure!

We've been treated with the most welcoming atmosphere from start-go, even Uno and Caco welcomed us at their home. Helen is available 24/7 for any help you may need, and gave us 5 star treatment from arrival up to departure.The breakfast in bed was amazing, we really appreciated the special treatment. We would definitely visit Stay At Friends again, and would recommend this place without a doubt to all friends! Thanks again for making our weekend special, Helen!

Warren V - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Warren V
With friends

Neat and pleasant.

Helene was an excellent host and stay was great.

Anonymous Guest - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
Large group

The place looks neat but dog hair and the smell of dog spoiled our stay.

The master bedroom should not be rented out in the condition it is - the mattress is slept in and smells like dog while the shower randomly blocks. The guest rooms are well furnished, but here too, one room's bedding smelled of dog with fleas in it, after the bedding had been changed for the second week of our stay.

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Madelein K - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Madelein K
Family with young children

Warm gasvryheid in 'n lieflike huis.

Hierdie was 'n wonderlike ontdekking. Gasvryheid van die hoogste orde, heerlike skoon kamers, 'n swembad wat nie te koud is nie, 'n hulpvaardige ingeligte gasvrou. Ons moet gou weer daar gaan kuier.

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Hospitable in a lovely house.

This was a wonderful discovery. Hospitality of the highest grade, very clean rooms, a swimming pool that is not too cold, a well-informed host. We must visit again soon.

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Baie dankie. Ons streef daarna om maksimaal in die behoeftes van ons gaste te voorsien.

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Dominique L - Nov 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dominique L
With partner

Gasvryheid en vriendelikheid het gemaak dat ons as vriende daar uitstap.

Stay at Friends is baie netjies en vandat ons ingestap het, het ons tuis gevoel. Sal vir seker weer soontoe gaan.

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Hospitality and friendliness made us leave as friends.

Stay at Friends is very neat and from the moment we arrived we felt at home. Will definitely go there again.

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Ons leuse is: Home Away From Home! Jul is baie welkom. Ek sien uit om jul weer te huisves.

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Teresa B - Nov 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Teresa B
With partner

Heerlik ontspanne en rustig

Rustige naweek gehad. Baie dankie vir die lekker verblyf. Sal gerus weer so maak.

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Lovely, relaxing and peaceful

Had a peaceful weekend. Thank you very much for the lovely accommodation. Will definitely do it again.

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Dankie Teresa. Good service is good business.

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Andre C - Oct 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Andre C
With partner

Baie mooi, gemaklik en vriendelike plek.

Ons het baie lekker gebly. Helene was vriendelik en het vir ons die beste ontbyt gemaak. Die ligging is ideaal - naby die strand.

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Very nice, comfortable and friendly place.

We had a very nice stay. Helene was friendly and made us the best breakfast. The location is ideal - close to the beach.

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Ons streef daarna om net die beste vir ons gaste te bied.

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  • Capacity: 10 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 16:00 to 18:00
    Check-out: 11:00
  • Address: 2359 Business Crescent, Bettys Bay, Overberg, 7141, Western Cape
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