Homestays in Western Cape, South Africa

Excellent experience. Exceeded my expectations. I saw some negative reviews but decided to give it a chance, I guess it was my lucky day because my experience was Outstanding… I had Habibi as our pick up and drop off driver. He was excellent. Great personality and customer service. Very organized with the pickup and stops for toilet breaks. I was totally impressed… then we had Mario as our game driver. Very knowledgeable and informative. I think we saw every Bg 5 animal and some extras on our safari…. I think it’s hit or miss but we definitely hit that day…. I was so excited… Absolutely made my trip to South Africa an amazing experience… I’m sorry that some people from prior reviews had a bad experience… but I’m so glad I overlooked the few negatives and moved forward. On a scale from 1-5, I rate my experience an absolute 10…. The wine, lunch staff, property and all , I consider exceptional. Thank you so much! I’ve posted my experience on social media with many inquiries…. A great time was had!

I had a wonderful, homely experience thanks to Karen and her team. The breakfast was delightful, with the comforting taste of a home-cooked meal. The location is excellent, just a short distance from the V&A Waterfront, and right by the coast, perfect for a scenic run along the beach. My only regret is choosing the smallest room, which was a bit snug—next time, I'll definitely opt for the larger, more spacious option.

From the moment you step into Villa Viva, you are greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere that immediately sets the tone for a peaceful stay. The comfortable accommodations are designed with the weary traveler in mind, offering a cozy retreat after a day of adventure. What truly sets Villa Viva apart is the exceptional service provided by the backpackers. Their attentiveness and genuine care for the guests ensure that every need is met with a smile. Whether it's providing local recommendations, arranging transportation, or simply engaging in friendly conversation, the backpackers go above and beyond to create a welcoming environment.

It was my first time to travel to Cape Town and the situation was unknown, so I stayed for three nights on June 28, 29 and 30. If you go to the Cape of Good Hope, you can stay in nearby Simon's Town instead of staying in Cape Town. The hotel is a villa-style building. The rooms and public areas are small and exquisite. There are not many rooms and the rooms are not big. The furniture is family-style. There are four or five tables in the restaurant. It is estimated that there are only so many rooms. There are three parking spaces. If there is a fourth guest’s car, where can I park it? There is wifi in the room, although the signal is not very strong. The hotel is across the road from the commercial street, making it convenient for shopping, eating, and going to bars. The hotel is not far from the seaside. It would be nice to go for a walk on the seaside before dinner to watch the sunset over the sea and the sunset over Signal Mountain.

Breakfast is good, but you need to order it yourself! Only cold food is a buffet, and hot food needs to be ordered by yourself. But it's fine. The location is near the sea point in the white living area of Cape Town. There is a supermarket within a ten-minute walk. You can stroll around the street. Surrounded by Korean, Thai and Chinese food. Room facilities are a bit old and the area is a bit small, especially the toilet and bathroom feel small, bathroom facilities are a bit poor. But very clean. Facing the sea, the distance is a bit far, but the sight is very good.

The service was okay - one lady told us that we couldn’t get Ubers or takeaways but we managed to get both fine! Load-shedding was at stage 4 but wifi worked well from the bedroom, even during blackouts. Room was small but did the job! Good location for seeing the penguins and enjoying Simon Town…

I had a wonderful, homely experience thanks to Karen and her team. The breakfast was delightful, with the comforting taste of a home-cooked meal. The location is excellent, just a short distance from the V&A Waterfront, and right by the coast, perfect for a scenic run along the beach. My only regret is choosing the smallest room, which was a bit snug—next time, I'll definitely opt for the larger, more spacious option.

From the moment you step into Villa Viva, you are greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere that immediately sets the tone for a peaceful stay. The comfortable accommodations are designed with the weary traveler in mind, offering a cozy retreat after a day of adventure. What truly sets Villa Viva apart is the exceptional service provided by the backpackers. Their attentiveness and genuine care for the guests ensure that every need is met with a smile. Whether it's providing local recommendations, arranging transportation, or simply engaging in friendly conversation, the backpackers go above and beyond to create a welcoming environment.

Breakfast is good, but you need to order it yourself! Only cold food is a buffet, and hot food needs to be ordered by yourself. But it's fine. The location is near the sea point in the white living area of Cape Town. There is a supermarket within a ten-minute walk. You can stroll around the street. Surrounded by Korean, Thai and Chinese food. Room facilities are a bit old and the area is a bit small, especially the toilet and bathroom feel small, bathroom facilities are a bit poor. But very clean. Facing the sea, the distance is a bit far, but the sight is very good.

It was my first time to travel to Cape Town and the situation was unknown, so I stayed for three nights on June 28, 29 and 30. If you go to the Cape of Good Hope, you can stay in nearby Simon's Town instead of staying in Cape Town. The hotel is a villa-style building. The rooms and public areas are small and exquisite. There are not many rooms and the rooms are not big. The furniture is family-style. There are four or five tables in the restaurant. It is estimated that there are only so many rooms. There are three parking spaces. If there is a fourth guest’s car, where can I park it? There is wifi in the room, although the signal is not very strong. The hotel is across the road from the commercial street, making it convenient for shopping, eating, and going to bars. The hotel is not far from the seaside. It would be nice to go for a walk on the seaside before dinner to watch the sunset over the sea and the sunset over Signal Mountain.

The service was okay - one lady told us that we couldn’t get Ubers or takeaways but we managed to get both fine! Load-shedding was at stage 4 but wifi worked well from the bedroom, even during blackouts. Room was small but did the job! Good location for seeing the penguins and enjoying Simon Town…

Excellent hotel, very nice room, very nice place, very nice view. And most importantly, very nice manager: Simba. Trip.com made a mistake and allowed me to book a hotel room 22 minutes after the check in time closed, while I was on the phone, fighting with Trip.com support for a refund, Simba found out we were here from a neighbor. he rushed back to the hotel to check us in anyway. I would highly recommend this hotel to anybody 

We booked a package including 3-course lunch, 1 game drive in the afternoon, 3-course dinner, 1 night, 1 morning game drive and breakfast. We paid a lot of money for this package and it should have been the highlight of our holiday in South-Africa. The welcome was very friendly and warm when we arrived. We had lunch, and as I was not feeling well I only had a main course (instead of 3-courses). After lunch we went to the room and at first sight, the room looks perfect, but when looking more in detail not everything was clean (shower, toilet...). At 3 o'clock in the afternoon, we had to be ready for our first game drive. As I was not feeling very well and the temperature was high that day, the waiter of the restaurant asked me if I wanted to have some extra water during the game drive, which was nice. According to me, everybody should receive a small bottle of water during the game drive (for sure when the temperature is high). The game drive itself was perfect, our ranger Alex did a really great job. We saw a lot of animals, got a lot of info and could ask all questions we had. After our game drive we went to our room to get ready for dinner. As I was still not feeling very well, I only had a starter and a main course and I didn't had a dessert, but took a tea instead. Afterwards we noticed that the extra water I had on the game drive and the tea I had instead of the dessert, we had to pay while I had 3-courses (not at lunch and not at dinner). This is just ridiculous. The next morning, we had another game drive, which was also perfect. Breakfast I didn't enjoy as I was still not feeling well. After we checked out, we used the swimming pool, which was very dirty at the bottom. We stayed in a lot of different accomodations during our trip in South-Africa, Botlierskop was de most expensive one and at the same time the worst. We would only recommend the game drive, but I would never recommend people to stay here.

A lovely large room with very friendly and helpful hosts. The shower was great and toiletries were provided. The photo of the bed was misleading as small and quite uncomfortable. No air conditioning. Breakfast was great with amazing fresh fruit selection as well as cooked choices. Private parking is provided and secure. Sadly some of the area felt a little unsafe. Nearest Italian great food and worth walking to the waterfront for an evening meal.

We stayed in a sea view suite, which is the most expensive category and were happy with it (except for the poor wifi connectivity in our room). Your overall experience may be quite different if you choose to book a cheaper room, as seen in the mixed bunch of reviews this property receives. The breakfast was the other thing that let us down. Maybe the cook that morning was having a bad day because the omelette we ordered was dry and quite tasteless. The staff were lovely though, very warm and friendly and made up for the overall experience. I would have given this property an average rating if not for the staff and service.

From the booking which we had to change but it was an effortless exercise, they could not have been more helpful to the warmest welcome in arrival. We had the most beautiful room with the best view in the world. They could not have been more welcoming. It's probably our top destination. We were made to feel at home in the bar and had drinks enjoying the best view. Our dinner reservations were made by Francois. Breakfast the following morning was a feast. This is a highly recommended heavenly stop. Thank you to all.

This was a last minute booking, but was so impressed. Easy to find along the Garden Route and nestled in a quiet suburb. Close proximity to a small shopping centre to stock up on ice or braai items. Speedy check in by Fortune, he was thorough and explained how the flood lights work and we appreciate the lodge tour. Slept peacefully and the water was hot- loved the spa bath tub. Loved the breakfast (three options available), huge portions and so delicious! We wish we had stayed longer- we were on tour and George was our stopover along the Garden Route. There are braai facilities, basic cutlery, coffee station along with a fridge and microwave oven in the room. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The guesthouse provided a comfortable and welcoming stay, with well-appointed rooms that ensured a restful experience. The cleanliness was impeccable, with attention to detail evident in every aspect, from the spotless linens to the well-maintained communal areas. Overall, the guesthouse offered excellent value, combining comfort, cleanliness, and thoughtful amenities at a competitive price point. The quality of service and attention to detail made it a highly recommendable option for travelers seeking a reliable and enjoyable stay. Additional things like provided with weather predictions, takeaway breakfast in case you do not have time to sit and eat. It was indeed a Wow experience to be in Mosselbay at stay at your Guest House, Thank you

Excellent experience. Exceeded my expectations. I saw some negative reviews but decided to give it a chance, I guess it was my lucky day because my experience was Outstanding… I had Habibi as our pick up and drop off driver. He was excellent. Great personality and customer service. Very organized with the pickup and stops for toilet breaks. I was totally impressed… then we had Mario as our game driver. Very knowledgeable and informative. I think we saw every Bg 5 animal and some extras on our safari…. I think it’s hit or miss but we definitely hit that day…. I was so excited… Absolutely made my trip to South Africa an amazing experience… I’m sorry that some people from prior reviews had a bad experience… but I’m so glad I overlooked the few negatives and moved forward. On a scale from 1-5, I rate my experience an absolute 10…. The wine, lunch staff, property and all , I consider exceptional. Thank you so much! I’ve posted my experience on social media with many inquiries…. A great time was had!