15 Marlin Crescent, 7806 Hout Bay, South Africa
#2 of 26 B&Bs and inns in Hout Bay
Guests' ChoiceBased on 287 hotel reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.0
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.5
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: March 28, 2024
Annabelle
AustraliaLocation isn’t the best. Definitely need a car to get around as it’s a bit far from shops/restaurants.
Absolutely lovely property. Beautifully styled and well maintained. Views were great too. I found the owners so friendly and helpful. And they made the best breakfasts.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 26, 2024
Max
United KingdomA stunning property, expertly decorated. The breakfasts are first class, and the service goes above and beyond. I felt both surrounded by comfort and luxury, and completely at home. It's spotless, everyone is extremely friendly, and there's also two wonderful dogs which are an added bonus. Highly recommend!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 24, 2024
Johnny
South AfricaThe hosts were very friendly. Just awesome! Nice view of Hout Bay from the rooms. Great decors throughout.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 23, 2024
John
United KingdomGreat views over Hout Bay
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 15, 2024
Donna
United KingdomAbsolutely amazing
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 13, 2024
Seda
GermanyPerfect stay to arrive in Cape Town We stayed here for our first 4 nights and we just had the greatest time! The view from our room was amazing, overlooking the harbor of Hout Bay. The breakfast prepared by the hosts was a highlight (especially the bread!) and it was the best breakfast of our entire vacation. The host’s restaurant recommendations were great and they helped us having the most amazing time in Cape Town. We recommend this Guest House to everyone!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 9, 2024
Remko
NetherlandsNothing!
The Guest House has a great view on Houtbay and the location is very nicely located between the different attractions around Cape Town. But aside of the practicallities, the two hosts running this house give you a very warm welcome and you can really be at ease and feel at home during your stay. I would therefore very much recommend to stay here when you want to visit Cape Town and surroundings!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 28, 2024
Lucy
United KingdomNothing at all.
Danie and Janni were the perfect hosts. Very welcoming, gave us lots of tips on local restaurants, places to visit etc. Delicious breakfast. Very comfortable bedroom with great views, lovely garden and their home is beautifully decorated. We adored having the dogs around us, perfectly behaved 🥰 Thank you both.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 26, 2024
Shubhankar
IndiaI guess this is a more cape town thing rather than specific to this property. The general ‘not safe at night’ theme is probably as applicable to this property as it is to any other in Cape Town.
Attention to detail and the personal touch and warmth that Danie and Janni bring to the property. Not to mention the stunning Hout Bay views!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 26, 2024
Johan
New ZealandDriveway & parking was tight. If your not a dog person, the dogs will bother you as they are in the house. Area will bother some locals. House is full of statues (Idols) that could bother some people.
Friendly staff. Wonderful view from room & pool. Breakfast was good. Room was comfy. OLD-age furniture...not my style but all worked well. Shower gel smells amazing. Complimentary coffee & drinks were served during our stay
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 17, 2024
Henk
Franceall great location pano views service breakfast generous attitude in general
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 12, 2024
Roelf
NetherlandsNothing
The view, the hosts, the room.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 3, 2024
Nadine
NetherlandsNothing at all
The guesthouse was very nicely decorated with art, antiques etc. The whole guesthouse was so beautiful. The view exceptional and the owners were very kind, friendly and helpful. The dogs and cat lovely and the breakfast was prepared 5*.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: February 2, 2024
Neil
United KingdomNothing of note.
Laid back, location, views, hosts.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 29, 2024
Richard
United KingdomWe were treated treated to a fantastic breakfast with wonderful views whilst eating. Our hosts took the time to engage with us and make helpful suggestions and the two dogs & a cat kept us entertained
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 29, 2024
Aurelie
FranceGreat place, great view, great room, wondefull breakfast and very welcoming guests !
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 28, 2024
Richard
South AfricaHome away from home
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 24, 2024
Anthony
United KingdomIt wasn’t the property but the area, we did not feel it was safe enough to walk out - no real problem for us because we had a car and went out each day, but you had to drive to a restaurant at night
Almost everything, the property itself was lovely, our room and grounds were fantastic, with views overlooking Hout Bay and breakfast was a treat - hosts very good, even put on a movie night with popcorn
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 22, 2024
Louise
United KingdomIncredible. Beautifully presented and delicious.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 20, 2024
Benjamin
GermanyYou really feel the love the hosts put into this little piece of paradise. From interior design to handmade breakfast - in every little detail you could feel the love and passion it takes to be the perfect guest house hosts. Already recommending this place to all our friends and family in Berlin, Germany. We will definitely come back 🖤
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: January 19, 2024
Astrid
NetherlandsDanie and Janni are the most wonderful hosts! I was travelling alone without a car and they would drop me at the bus stop, the local coffee bar or wherever I needed to go locally. Also enjoying a glass of wine with them, good conversation and was even offered half of their dinner. I will definitely send all my friends here!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 15, 2024
Jorg
NetherlandsWarmth and comfort with breathtaking view! Hosts Danie and Janni do everything they can to make your holiday a real experience and they have more than succeeded! Nice rooms, pleasant, warm atmosphere, delicious breakfast. Good base for sightseeing. In short: highly recommended! Thanks again Danie and Jannie and hug for your lovely dogs. Jorg, Renate, Floortje and Stijn (family Middag, Netherlands)
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 13, 2024
Jim
United KingdomGreat views, Immaculately clean, well presented and extremely friendly
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 13, 2024
Ksenia
RussiaJanni and Danie, thank you so much for your hospitality and attention to your guests which we were happy to get during our staying in Poseidon GH. Highly recommend everyone to have experience in Poseidon. Great view, design, breakfast, owners 😉 and of course the pets💗
Stayed in January 2024
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