Ocean View Hotel

I made a reservation and changed it 3 days before my expected check in date at this hotel, but I never received a refund. Since they were the ones who sent me the confirmation number I made An attempt to phone them to check the process of refunding as their email said I will be refunded within 8 days. They mentioned booking. Com has not forwarded my payment to their account which left me perplexed ever since November 2022.

As a previously frequent patron of Ocean View Hotel in Coffee Bay, I regret to express my profound disappointment with the recent quality of accommodation provided during my most recent stay. The establishment failed to meet expectations set by previous experiences and the enticing imagery portrayed on social media. My family encountered multiple distressing disappointments throughout our stay. The limited and unsatisfactory restaurant menu, especially for children, coupled with missing amenities such as a fisherman's deep freeze, raised concerns about the hotel's preparedness, particularly during a peak season. Upon arrival, the meal options failed to cater to children's needs, along with subpar food quality, was highly unsatisfactory. The unavailability of basic items like Crème soda and milkshakes in a kid-friendly establishment added to our disappointment. The most alarming aspect was the discrepancy between advertised and actual room conditions. A booked "sea view" room offered no view due to overgrown trees, and the room's state was far from what was portrayed online. Subpar hygiene, leaking ceilings, low water pressure, and insect infestations made the room inhospitable. Further discomfort emerged as we encountered leaking areas throughout the hotel, including the restaurant and bar, and observed unclean pool facilities and dilapidated common areas. Our distress reached its peak during the night, plagued by mosquito bites and encounters with cockroaches in the room, without any insect repellent available leading to a sleepless and uncomfortable night for our family. Despite expressing our concerns to the front desk during checkout, the lack of acknowledgment or follow-up left us disillusioned about the hotel's commitment to addressing these issues as they seemed aware yet didn't address them adequately. Given these distressing experiences, I sent an email to the hotel management expressing our concern and giving full detail of our experience and respectfully requested a refund for the second night's stay, reflecting the unsatisfactory conditions that prompted our premature departure, the hotel cited their cancellation policy and offered only partial compensation, which didn't match the extent of our dissatisfaction. Despite the hotels awareness of previous negative feedback, our concerns echoed those same sentiments and It’s disheartening that despite prior warnings, the hotel has not taken concrete steps to rectify these long-standing issues. Managements apparent acknowledgement of these problems, yet their inability to resolve them adequately, speaks volumes about the establishment’s priorities. It's regrettable to note that our experience aligns closely with other travellers’ grievances, as seen in numerous negative reviews online. The lack of tangible improvements despite repeated feedback suggests a concerning disregard for guest satisfaction. For those considering a stay at Ocean View Hotel Coffee Bay, it's important to te

Beautiful setting and lovely beach but unfortunately the facilities are falling apart and desperately need maintenance and repair. Bathrooms not up to standard at all. Service and food average. Such a pity as it is probably one of the best locations along the wild coast. Definitely not a 4 star rating.....

Pros: * Beautiful seaview * Friendly staff * Good food Cons: * Management not involved * Smelly dogs begging while eating supper * No mention of load shedding - power just goes off during supper * No water on last day & no communication * Rooms poorly maintained * Felt unsafe on the beach and were harassed by locals.

The road to the hotel is very poor. How on earth does the ANC let this happen to their own heartlands, less than 50km from Mandela's home?? The hotel is nice, simple and clean. They could do a lot more for the surroundings. Litter on the beach, the road in the hotel, glasses left out for 3 days on the outside tables. Food is more than adequate, with more than enough quantity. Unfortunately the hotel does not have backup power and the local cell towers do not provide coverage. Expect to be disconnected for more than a day. But the place is beautiful, remote, and the staff more than willing to help. If you stay, do eat at Zak's beach restaurant. You WILL NOT be disappointed. Pity the hotel didn't keep him on to run their restaurant.

The hotel is located with a gate at the end of their gardens directly onto the beach and there is a decent pool and children’s play structures. The restaurant provides a full range of meals and the evening can be their buffet which is available every night or a small a la carte menu. The breakfast buffet sets you up for the day very well. There are walking trails for those so inclined but we did not try these. We found the whole site peaceful and relaxing with interludes of various animals including goats and cows wondering along the beach from the next door farm! A great bonus at present is there is no load shedding at this Hotel

The hotel was satisfactory. I don't think I would rate it 3 star. I wish we were told that the roads getting to you were so bad 👎. Even the sightseeing roads were terrible however the beautiful sights made up for the roads. It is a stunning area. Luckily hotel had a restaurant on site which made meals easy. Staff were very friendly. Will only go back if roads are better..all and all nice relaxed holiday