Stay At Friends offers accommodations in Bettyʼs Bay, a 4-minute walk from Silver Sands Beach and 8.7 miles from Arabella Country Estate. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking. The accommodation features full-day security, luggage storage space, and organizing tours for guests. At the guest house, some units have a private entrance, dining area, fireplace, and oven. Each room is fitted with a kettle, a flat-screen TV, and a safety deposit box, while some rooms have a balcony and some have sea views. At the guest house, each unit is fitted with a private bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. Guests can also relax in the garden, next to the outdoor swimming pool, or on the sun terrace. Kleinmond Golf Course is 12 miles from the guest house, while Mt. Hebron Nature Reserve is 20 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 43 miles from Stay At Friends.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for Bettyʼs Bay
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  • Yolanda
    South Africa South Africa
    The place was very clean . The owner is very warm and friendly. Very helpful and has excellent service
  • Bethany
    United States of America United States of America
    We used Stay at Friends as a transition spot for our three week trip that included safari and hiking. They were very helpful in storing luggage for us.
  • Local
    South Africa South Africa
    This is one of those venues where the staff members are wonderful and they make this place. Was very impressed with them and the warm welcome (thanks Sarah). The room was cosy and warm despite the huge sliding door, the bed was really comfy and we...

Hosted by Helene Segal

9.6
9.6
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Helene Segal
I am a Home Economist. I studied at Stellenbosch Unversity. I was teaching for 30 Years. I like working with people. I am a good chef...I was teaching young people how to cook. I have a passion for food. I am an a peoples person. I like to entertain. I am spontaneous. I believe in live and let live. The house has a small gym 30 m2 to excersise and keep you body into shape with the roar of the sea in the back ground.
The colony of one of the three biggest main land penguins are found at Bettys Bay. The Blesberg Dunes are at your door step for the adventurous. He Harold Porter Botanical garden with different type of Fyn bos is 3 km away. BIrds lovers dream. Kogelberg hiking trail for the adventurous as well as leopards hiking trail in Herald Porter Botanical garden. Silver sand beach with it white sand....fishing, sun tanning and relaxing next to the beach. Our village has gravel roads, no street lights. No carbon, noise or light pullotion. Green areas with flora and fauna. White beaches..white sand and beautiful sunsets..
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Stay At Friends
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Beach
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • All ages welcome
Spa
  • Full-body massage
  • Back massage
  • Open-air bath
    Additional charge
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

Stay At Friends takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Stay At Friends accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

The property does have credit card facilities on-site. Payments can be done via EFT in advance. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Stay At Friends

  • Check-in at Stay At Friends is from 3:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Stay At Friends is 1.5 miles from the center of Bettyʼs Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Stay At Friends offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Beachfront
    • Beach
    • Back massage
    • Open-air bath
    • Full-body massage
    • Swimming pool

  • The prices at Stay At Friends may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Stay At Friends on this page.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The nearest beach is 1,950 feet from Stay At Friends. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Stay At Friends include:

    • Double
    • Apartment