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Villa Ventura

Guest House

Review Summary

3.7 out of 5from 35 reviews for Villa Ventura
Cleanliness
3.2/5
Service
4.0/5
Location
3.8/5
Safety
4.0/5
Value for money
3.5/5
Sebastian J - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sebastian J
Family with teenagers

Unbelievable, great, nice perfect place to get away.

Wow, we had a very great time. The weather was bad, but we made the most out of it. We were more than happy with the service. The manager is one of the most friendly persons that I have met. Thank you very much for a great weekend.

Villa Ventura 's response

Thank you for the kind words, Sebastian. We are extremely pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Best regards, Paris Fitches. Owner.

Villa Ventura
Siphumelele G - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Siphumelele G
With partner

Great.

Was a great stay and friendly service.

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

Was baie lekker en mooi.

Was baie gelukkig en tevrede, dankie.

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Was very nice and beautiful.

Was very happy and satisfied, thank you.

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Njabulo N - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Njabulo N
With friends

Structure of the building requires attention, I'm not happy.

I was disappointed from the arrival. It is an old structure that seems not to be looked after. We couldn't use the pool; it was dirty. We shared the kitchen and dining room with the person that stays there. To me, that place isn't worth the business. The electric gate isn't working well, and the door couldn't open; our friend spent an hour locked in. Until they can do thorough maintenance, give enough privacy to visitors regarding the kitchen, dining, or sitting room, and get that pool clean, I'll never suggest it to anyone. It's a waste of money. Their towels are old and dirty.

Alida R - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Alida R
Individual traveller

Bitter sleg.

Nie daar geslaap nie, bitter onveilig, vuil en gladnie geskik vir alleen dame nie. Ek versoek my geld terug, want dis vals adverteer.

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Bitterly bad.

Didn't sleep there, very unsafe, dirty and not at all suitable for a single lady. I request my money back because it is false advertising.

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Sello M - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Sello M
With partner

Everything was good.

Yes, for everything it was excellent, but water was not good.

Anonymous Guest - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With friends
Anonymous Guest - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

People were friendly but it was not what we expected.

Power was off and there was no water in the afternoon. It was a municipal problem in the area. Swimming pool is green.

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Martin G - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Martin G

Vriendelike ontvangs. Gebou kort aandag, verf en skoonmaak.

Gebou kort aandag, verf en skoonmaak.

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Friendly reception. Building needs attention, painting and cleaning.

Building needs attention, painting and cleaning.

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Derrick T - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
2/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Derrick T
With partner

Not bad but could have been better.

Automated gate did not work although the gate did have a motor but no remote, garage did not have a lock to be able to lock car safely. The house could do with a whole lot more improvements if the owners provided the management with funds to do so. Penny and her husband did well go above and beyond with what they had to make for a comfortable stay.

Melanie S - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
5/5
Location
1/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Melanie S
Individual traveller

Snaakse reuk in die huis gewees en kort skoonmaakwerk.

Huis kort baie werk, nie gepaste mense om die plek te bestuur nie en TV werk nie, slegs 1 keer ontbyt ontvang.

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Had a funny smell in the house and needed cleaning.

House needs a lot of work, not suitable people to run the place and TV not working, only received breakfast 1 time.

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Bonita V - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bonita V
Family with young children

Very pleasent!

Very friendly. Welcoming, home feeling. Pleasant. Breakfast was good. And the sea view is amazing.

Villa Ventura 's response

Thank you so much for the very kind words. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Villa Ventura
Bryan N - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bryan N
Family with young children

Stay was very pleasant and good.

I definitely would recommend this venue to the who do ever. We did enjoy our stay.

Villa Ventura 's response

Thank you so much for the kind words. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Villa Ventura
Hanlie J - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hanlie J
Individual traveller

Awesome, rustig.

Kort net bietjie skoonmaak. Gasheer en gasvrou fantastiese mense. Uitsig is pragtig.

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Awesome, peaceful.

Just needs some cleaning. Host and hostess fantastic people. View is beautiful.

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Villa Ventura 's response

Thank you for your feedback. Your review has been passed on to management for action.

We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you will visit again.

Villa Ventura
Gilda C - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Gilda C
With partner

It was satisfactory.

The view was beautiful, the hospitality was good - however, the owner needs to pay attention to the maintenance of the bath/rooms. The shower cubicle/doors need to be thoroughly cleaned, and the bed/mattress needs to be replaced. It's lumpy and noisy. We were happy with the breakfast.

Villa Ventura 's response

Thank you for your comments. We are attending to the matters raised. Regards. Villa Ventura.

Villa Ventura
Leone K - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Leone K
With partner

Aangename oornagplek.

Meubels in kamers oud ─ veral die matras. Verder was dit skoon met lekker warm water en lekker ontbyt. Gasheer en gasvrou was baie vriendelik gewees.

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Pleasant overnight stay.

Furniture in rooms old ─ especially the mattress. Furthermore, it was clean with nice hot water and a nice breakfast. Host and hostess were very friendly.

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Melony S - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Melony S
On business

Felt uncomfortable.

No eating or drinking in room. Cupboards where dirty.

Villa Ventura 's response

We humbly apologise for the cupboard. The matter has been referred to management for action. As we are not a self-catering facility, we request that no food is consumed in the bedrooms. This can lead to insect infestation. Guests are more than welcome to utilise the dining room area. Thank you for your review.

Villa Ventura
Nokulunga N - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Nokulunga N
With partner

It was great.

The stay was great, the only difficulty I had was that no food is allowed in the bedroom, it kinda makes things difficult, like every time you have to eat you have to go to the dining area. You can't have your snack whenever you want to. It makes the stay a bit unpleasant.

Villa Ventura 's response

Good day Nokulunga,

Thank you for your kind words. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us.
Unfortunately, Health and Safety regulations prohibit the preparation or consumption of foodstuffs outside of the designated areas.
We hope you will visit us again soon.

Best regards
Paris Fitches
Owner
Villa Ventura

Villa Ventura
Alungile T - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Alungile T
With friends

Sue was a great host. Enjoyed it.

Had a great stay, secure, cosy. Loved the view.

Villa Ventura 's response

Good day Alungile,

Thank you for your kind words.
We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to seeing you again.

Best regards
Paris Fitches
Owner

Villa Ventura

Villa Ventura
Melinda V - Oct 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Melinda V
Individual traveller

Awesome stay with the kindest host.

Francois was so happy with his stay at Villa Ventura. He was welcomed with such hospitality. Beautiful views and lovely breakfasts. He will definitely recommend and always book when in the area.

Villa Ventura 's response

Good morning,
We at Villa Ventura would like to thank you for your kind words and we are delighted that you had a pleasurable stay with us. We look forward to you returning to visit us again.
Best regards, Paris Fitches.

Villa Ventura
Collette O - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Collette O
Family with teenagers

Good!

The staff and hostess was very friendly. One request - please replace the bed in room 1. It makes terrible noises and can influence your sleep.

Villa Ventura 's response

Hello Collette.

Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Regards. Susan Lewis. Manageress.

Villa Ventura
Thobile M - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Thobile M
With friends

Beautiful place to be quiet.

Cecil is friendly and he's hands on. He spoiled us with his yummy and munchie breakfast. I don't mind going back again.

Anonymous Guest - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
2/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
1/5
Anonymous Guest
With friends

Poor service.

Confusion with the room I booked as well as the amount of guests.

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Nondumiso B - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nondumiso B
With friends

The owners there were very friendly and loving.

See stars.

Villa Ventura 's response

Thank you for the positive feedback. Sometimes the guests make our jobs easier and thank you for your visit and friendship.

Villa Ventura
Aqualine S - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Aqualine S
Family with young children

Dit was vreeslik lekker.

Kamers was skoon, die bestuurders was baie vriendelik en behulpsaam en die ontbyt was uitstekend.

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It was awfully nice.

Rooms were clean, the managers were very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was excellent.

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Villa Ventura 's response

Baie dankie vir die mooi woorde. Ons hoop om julle gou weer te sien.

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

Was baie lekker. Eienaar en sy vrou het ons baie welkom laat voel.

Was lekker. Sal weer daarna toe gaan.

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Was very nice. Owner and his wife made us feel very welcome.

Was nice. Will go there again.

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Villa Ventura 's response

Hello Richard,
Thank you for the kind words.
We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to seeing you again.
Best regards,
Paris Fitches
Owner
Villa Ventura

Villa Ventura
Johan C - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Johan C
Family with young children

Dit het gevoel of ek by vriende kuier.

Villa Ventura het voorsien aan ons basiese behoeftes. Ons het 'n plekkie nodig gehad om te kan oornag vir 'n paar dae en nie 'n plaas se prys hoef te betaal nie. Net reg vir daardie doeleinde. Die ligging is ook baie ideaal en ooglopend veilig.

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It felt like I was visiting friends.

Villa Ventura has catered to our basic needs. We needed a place to stay overnight for a few days and did not have to pay a lot. Just right for that purpose. The location is also very ideal and obviously safe.

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Thobile M - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Thobile M
Family with young children

I enjoyed my stay, but would prefer for the host to give their guests more privacy and to clean more as we find to many hair in everything, from plates to out food.

I enjoyed our stay. Our host was very friendly and understanding. We enjoyed the breakfast, though some of the people say they found hair in their breakfast. Would recommend it to someone who is budget wise.

Villa Ventura 's response

Thank you for your comments and we apologize for any inconvenience caused during your groups stay. It would have been appreciated if these matters could have been brought to the immediate attention of the Management to allow remedial action to be taken.

Villa Ventura
Susie N - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Susie N
Individual traveller

Was baie lekker om daar te oornag.

Kombuis was nie op standaard nie.

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Was very nice to spend the night there.

Kitchen was not up to standard.

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Nicolene V - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Nicolene V
With partner

Dit was 'n aaklige ervaring en verblyf keuse.

Die eienaars is onvriendelik en die dame wat daar werk, weet nie hoe om kliëntediens te lewer nie. Sy en haar man het ons vriend en familielid weggewys elke keer as hulle daar net vir ons kom wag het. Sy is onvriendelik teenoor haar gaste en die blyplek is nie goed uitgelê nie. Daar word slegs 'n kamer en 'n badkamer vir ons gegee met geen yskas in die kamer om ons eie persoonlike goed in te kan bêre nie, slegs 'n groot yskas was vir al die gaste in 'n gang gelaat waar álmal hulle goed moes insit, wat ek vind is glad nie toelaatbaar nie. Die kombuis mag geen gas gebruik nie, en so moet mens alles op die vuur gedoen word of mens moet gaan uiteet, omrede is daar ook nie vir gaste borde, glase en eetgerei voorgesit word wanneer daar 'n braai gehou word nie. Die swembad is vuil en vol hare, wat mens kan sien dit word nie elke dag skoongemaak nie. Die foto's is glad nie ooreenstemmend met hoe die blyplek regtig lyk nie en so sal hierdie Villa Ventura ons nooit weer sien nie en sal ook nie dit aanbeveel of toewys na ander mense nie.

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It was a horrible experience and accommodation choice.

The owners are unfriendly and the lady who works there does not know how to provide customer service. She and her husband turned away our friend and family member every time they came there just to wait for us. She is unfriendly to her guests and the accommodation is not well laid out. We are only given a room and a bathroom with no fridge in the room to store our own personal things, only a large fridge was left for all the guests in a corridor where everyone had to store their things insert, which I find is not permissible at all. The kitchen may not use any gas, and so everything must be done on the fire or one must go out to eat, for which reason plates, glasses and cutlery are not served to guests when a braai is held. The pool is dirty and full of hair, which you can see it is not cleaned every day. The photos do not correspond at all to how the accommodation really looks and so we will never see this Villa Ventura again and will not recommend or assign it to other people.

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Villa Ventura 's response

Hello there,
The guest did have 2 visitors the first day who swam and braaied with him that evening, however, after a discussion with the guest we advised that visitors are not permitted at the Villa.
We are a Bed and Breakfast establishment and not a self-catering establishment. Accordingly, guests are not allowed the use of the kitchens.
Breakfast is supplied and guests are to make their own arrangements for their other meals. This is fairly standard practice in a Bed and Breakfast.
Our advertising pictures perfectly match our offering and in no way is there any misrepresentation.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Yours faithfully,
Paris Fitches
Owner

Villa Ventura
Ricci V - May 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ricci V
Individual traveller

Lekker.

Baie dankie Amanda, Frikkie, Gertjie, Mia, Archie en SweetGirl dat julle my met ope arms ontvang het. Vreemdelinge wat vriende geword het en gegroet het as familie.

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Nice.

Thanks so much Amanda, Frikkie, Gertjie, Mia, Archie and SweetGirl. You welcomed me with open arms. Strangers who became friends and by the time we left we said goodbye to family.

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Villa Ventura 's response

Baie dankie Ricci, dit was 'n absolute plesier om jou by Villa Ventura te hê. Die mees aangenaamste mens ooit. Dankie vir jou vriendelike en positiewe uitkyk. Ons hoop om jou weer te sien. Wat 'n fantastiese ondervinding.

Villa Ventura
Stephen N - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Stephen N
With partner

Great stay.

Refreshing time spent at Villa Ventura.

Johan M - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Johan M
Individual traveller

Aanvaarbaar.

Die verblyf is waarde vir geld. Niks luuks en baie basies. Bed gerieflik maar geen keuse van tipe kussings. Ek moes een gaan koop.

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Acceptable.

The accommodation is value for money. Nothing luxurious and very basic. Comfy bed but no choice on type of pillows. I had to buy one.

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Elliot B - Apr 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elliot B
With partner

This is a perfect place when you need peace of mind.

The staff is good and I would like to encourage them to keep it that way because their positive and friendly behaviour means a lot to the customers. I need to be back at Villa Ventura soon but with my kids and friends now.

Villa Ventura 's response

Good morning Elliot,
We at Villa Ventura would like to thank you for your kind words and we are delighted that you had a pleasurable stay with us.
We look forward to you returning to visit us again.
Best regards
Paris Fitches
Owner

Villa Ventura
Anonymous Guest - Mar 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
Family with teenagers

Value for money!

Reception was friendly, even after hours (flexible). You can let yourself in and out with the remote control. Large garden and the sea view is great!

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  • Capacity: 18 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 20:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: 31 Elizabeth Road, Margate, South Coast, 4275, KwaZulu-Natal
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