Reviews of Illovo Beach Apartments at La Mer
27 Illovo Beach Road, Illovo Beach, 4126 Amanzimtoti, South Africa

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Reviewed: July 26, 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: May 19, 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: March 31, 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewGreat location
Reviewed: March 23, 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewEverything - the location is perfect for exploring the coast; there is a gorgeous non-swimming beach just in front of the complex to enjoy early morning strolls; the apartment is pristine; the complex is so quiet and peaceful as well as super safe; the kitchen is stocked with everything one could possibly need or imagine needing; and overall Burger, Gabi and the Illovo Beach Apartments team are friendly, accommodating and just excellent.
Can't think of a single thing!
Reviewed: January 27, 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: January 9, 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewUnit where clean and had alot of exstra appliances. Cleaning ladys did an awesome job. Close to the beach.
The amount i paid i would have liked a tumbledryer in the unit and aircons. The wifi had alot off issues and could not be resolved. Other than that all where good.
Reviewed: December 31, 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: December 29, 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewKitchen was exceptionally well equipped for cooking and baking. Everything we could think of for cooking a 3-course Christmas lunch was available even if we didn't know we needed it! Loved the array of fruits, oils, spices, condiments, beverage station stock and snacks provided as welcome supplies. Housekeeping arrangements were made to our convenience as was key collection and drop off. The apartment was clean, relatively modern, spacious and beautifully decorated. Overall a very well equipped apartment but a really special touch to have board games in the living room too. Stunning patio area with gas braai and garden area. Easy access to the beach with stunning views from the patio, main bedroom and living room.
Would be nice to have easier access to charging points in the bedrooms and a mosquito plug/repellent on offer. A Smart TV with access to guests own streaming accounts would be valuable too. An extra couch instead of wicker chairs would also be more comfortable. But none of the above would deter future stays for us :)
Reviewed: December 22, 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: October 28, 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: August 12, 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewEasy check-in, the apartment was stunning. Nice views over the ocean and we even saw whales jumping in the morning. The facility is well equipped, wow!
Reviewed: August 12, 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewComfort of the apartment and stunning views
No locks on room and bathroom doors
Reviewed: July 29, 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: July 10, 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewNo breakfast was included. the cleanliness of the whole complex, the security and overall was very good.
Nothing, all was fine.
Reviewed: April 28, 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: February 7, 2024 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: January 15, 2024 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewThe view
Was not told in advance of the key deposit and the exit fee
Reviewed: January 12, 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewWe received a warm welcome from Sis Ncamisile , she was very kind and friendly. Great location, really pleasant and clean apartment. Easy access to the beach , close to the Kingsburg shopping centre and 10 minutes drive to the Galleria Mall. Our kids were very excited about the apartment as it felt homely with their favorite channels on DSTV , Netflix and unlimited WIFI. Thank you Sis Gabi and Sis Ncamisile for making our visit amazing!!
There is n't anything I didn't like about the apartment , I mean we had sea view , which I appreciated every morning when I wake up. I truly appreciated all the amenities.
Reviewed: January 11, 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewApartment was fully equiped and the milk eggs, fruit, spices and nibbles adds a very nice personal touch and covers the basics. Access to the private beach is great. Daily cleaning staff is amazing. The furniture and appliances in the unit is really of good quality and gives it the Luxury Accomadation feel which we really appreciated...value for money
Theres no major supermarket in Illovo, so you must drive out to stock up. The residents of Le Mer ( The Complex) are not friendly, and you could immediately see and feel who is residents and who is there on holiday for a few days...
Reviewed: January 8, 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewThe Place was amazingl,clean,kitchen with all the utensils that you need,nice pictures on the wall.We also had a visitor of a monkey that came in the kitchen window and stole our bananas🤣and we also loved how Gabi was so welcoming and assisted us when need her.Thank s so much Gabi we hope we meet again,and also also security officers.
Main bedroom toilet was leaking after flushing,had to lift it up after use.,wished we had a window in the bathroom than a fan..TV was blocked on the first day and even on the last day in the morning.,but Gabi managed to sort it
Reviewed: January 3, 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewBeautiful place!! Every is as on the pictures. Very comfortable place. Will definitely go back
Reviewed: January 1, 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewThe apartment is excellent
None
Reviewed: December 28, 2023 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewThey didn't serve breakfast. I wish they could.
Cleanliness
Reviewed: December 23, 2023 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewThe staff is friendly, place is beautiful and clean. Very comfortable.
We were not made aware that the beach is unusable due to sewerage contamination prior to booking