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108 Main Road, 7946 Kalk Bay, South Africa

#5 of 13 hotels in Kalk Bay

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 158 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free Wifi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: June 8, 2024

    10
    Cosy elegante royal villa
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All Beautiful

    Atmosphere

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    10
    highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The reception on arrival was excellent - friendly, hospitable and efficient. Staff on breakfast duty the following day also really exceptional.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    9.0
    This is my new Cape Town fave, apart from the Vineyard!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The t.v. didn't work. No wi-fi, so couldnt use my own NETFLIX. Hopefully a temp glitsch that is sorted by now.

    The staff was superb, attentive, friendly, and helpful. I loved the twin room I stayed in. It was cosy but spacious, and the bathroom was heaven. Everything was just where you needed it. And they even had plant-based milk for me. What a find!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely preaceful and private stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Plastic flowers and the continental breakfast was average

    The room was spacious and super comfortable. The house itself is lovely and gracious

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    10
    great
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    just lovely

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2024

    8.0
    Very comfortable. We were in South Africa for our daughter's wedding.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The only not so good thing was that the taps in the sink either did not let any water through at all (one of the sinks) or the flow was very poor. So, we used tha bath tap for washing hands and faces, if not the shower.

    We had a very pleasant week. The staff were courteous and kind and most helpful. The room was beautiful, the bed very comfortable, the breakfasts superb.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    10
    Magical...
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    A real gem in the heart of the wonder-filled Kalk Bay. The ambience of this magnificent old lady is worth a visit, plan an extra day just to take it all in!! Clive could not have been a more warm, welcoming host. The scents throughout are memorable; the only thing missing from the rooftop pool was more time!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2024

    10
    A perfect place to stay with ultimate comfort.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was excellent Location perfect

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2024

    9.0
    Super comfortable, will recommend to friends and wish we were staying longer!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hard to fault for a guest house

    Beautiful setting, spacious and well appointed rooms, but the absolute highlight was really lovely staff. The rooftop pool was a lovely surprise too! Lots of pretty verandas with a sea view to sip coffee.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I had stayed at St James Manor a couple of years ago. It was just the same. Beautifully kept, everything 100% clean and tidy. The staff were friendly and couldn't do enough for us. The room was really well appointed.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2024

    9.0
    Absolutely wonderful !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite
    • Stayed 6 nights

    We have no negative comments, we were so well looked after, say no more!

    Ideal breakfast options to suit all tastes. Cooked to order. Fresh fruit juices, salad and yoghurts. Fantastic friendly staff there to help at any time. Chilled pool area away from the hustle and bustle of the seafront ! Lovely property, very homely and well looked after!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2024

    10
    It was a priviledge staying in this historical, beautiful house and the staff were outstanding.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing

    The breakfast was outstanding with a wide choice - all beautifully cooked. Location was perfect between Muizenberg and Kalk Bay. A short walk to Muizenberg beach and wonderful restaurants and shops in Kalk bay.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2024

    10
    Lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything

    Everything

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 12, 2024

    9.0
    Very pleased with our choice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No staff around when we checked out - we are both in our 80s and would have welcomed some help with bringing baggage down from our room.

    Beautifully furnished and decorated house with excellent public rooms. General absence of staff gave the feeling of being in a private house rather than a hotel. Good pool area on the upper level.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2024

    10
    Exceptional. No other words required
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    No fresh milk in the fridge

    See above AND the breakfast

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2024

    10
    A fabulous stay in a lovely house.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very classy house with large bedrooms, excellent service & in walking distance into Kalk Bay.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room we were initially given was small, with no sitting area and no outlook with 5 steps up to the bathroom. However, having raised our concerns with the manager, she was able to relocate us to a much better room, enabling us to enjoy our stay to the full.

    Location, helpful and friendly staff. Good breakfast, spacious accommodation in the guest areas. Reasonable pool and decking space. Following a room move the accommodation and Outlook were excellent.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 5, 2024

    9.0
    Very helpful staff, friendly and relaxed
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Central but quiet , charming

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2024

    10
    Fantastic
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The TV system

    The staff, the location. It was so chilled you felt like you were at home

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 31, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast a bit chaotic, not especially friendly. Charged us for posting a key !

    Comfy beds, good location just out of main town. Pool lovely.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2024

    10
    A much-needed time away at a cosy, serence, beautiful guest lodge.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I cannot fault this accommodation. It exceeded my expectations.

    Lovely, home-cooked breakfast with a choice for what you would like to have on your plate. Fresh fruit and good coffee in a beautiful environment. The room was exquisite, comfortable, homey and welcoming. My family and I loved it. The team were helpful, kind and very thoughtful.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Big piece of history Excellent

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 1, 2023

    10
    Great location and people.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some road noise early in the morning but earplugs resolved it.

    Great location and stunning rooms.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: October 17, 2023

    10
    Delightful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The house was amazing and the staff was incredible too!! It was an amazing way to end our trip in Cape Town. We really joyed being in Kalk Bay near the beach and access to good places to eat.

    Stayed in October 2023

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