Reviews of Avenues Guest House
No 32-Corner of Die Laan Road , 7600 Stellenbosch, South Africa
#33 of 81 B&Bs and Inns in Stellenbosch
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 365 B&B reviews
8.9Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.3
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Comfort
9.2
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Location
9.6
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Facilities
9.0
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Staff
9.7
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Value for money
9.2
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Free WiFi
9.1
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Reviewed: 29 August 2023
Mark
South Africa16 reviews10“Brilliant setting and views, secluded and quiet, relaxed and very efficient host.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 1 night
Everything was wonderful!
There was no breakfast selected per our booking.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 24 August 2023
Ashley
South Africa43 reviews3 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Luxury Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Excellent breakfast options
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 24 August 2023
Lotta
South Africa15 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We had a all-over lovely stay. Bernice & Co looked so well after us. Nothing was a bother. The breakfast is a real treat, and it's being presented in a very thoughtful way. Very nice honesty-bar with a good selection of drinks and snacks, very reasonably priced. There was a small issue with our room booking, but that was quickly resolved by Rudi. Good internet. We highly recommend Avenues GH, and we will definitely stay there next time we visit Stellenbosch.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 16 August 2023
Candy
South Africa77 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Comfortable and clean.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Location was on a busy road.
The room was small, but comfortable for 2 people.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 14 August 2023
Klaas
Netherlands11 reviews10“Great accommodation in Stellenbosch”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Great staff Delicious breakfast Top location
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Sebastian
Germany28 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“We would have liked to stay longer!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It’s a lovely place where we felt very taken care of. The room came with complementary Sherry and a hot water bottle which was perfect for the night. The breakfast was amazing and Bernice and the other staff working there were really welcoming! The WIFI worked really well!
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Carien
South Africa3 reviews10“Great experience.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great stay. The breakfast was amazing.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 15 July 2023
Lizette
South Africa17 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Amazing”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Inverter could be nice
Very quiet location and friendly helpful staff. Home away from home.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 10 July 2023
Daniel
South Africa5 reviews10“perfect for a week stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
nothing
excellent service with a smile, Bernice is very helpful and welcoming. breakfast suits everyone ‘s choice. the property is less than 10 minutes walk from the shop’s and restaurants in the center of town
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 2 July 2023
Leigh
South Africa6 reviews10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Everything Staff is very friendly and professional
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 30 June 2023
Marilyn
Austria9 reviews2 helpful votes10“Just a treat!”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Friendly staff, nicely decorated.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 24 June 2023
Daniel
United States7 reviews10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
very good
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 16 June 2023
Lizette
South Africa17 reviews1 helpful vote10“will be back”- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
homely and staff so friendly
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 28 May 2023
Zandile
South Africa1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Foot carpet in the bedroom would be nice. Solution for load shedding ( recharging lightbulbs will make a huge difference and not too expensive)
Great location beautiful home, inviting host
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 26 May 2023
Alecia
South Africa14 reviews10“A very pleasant place to stay with an excellent breakfast on offer. The staff are all welcoming”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing
The breakfast was exceptionally with a continental and warm breakfast on offer as well. It was all delicious. I appreciate that the staff made alternative arrangements for breakfast especially because of load shedding. There was also ample refreshment in the room as well in terms of hot drink options.
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 24 May 2023
Lisa
South Africa29 reviews4 helpful votes8.0“Wonderful stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The bedrooms next to the front door are noisy, but the others are terrific
Tasteful and comfortable guest house
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: 23 May 2023
James
South Africa14 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Luxury Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Hospitality Bernice and team were awesome Location excellent
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 22 May 2023
Dona
South Africa25 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Perfect location by Eerste River. Clean comfortable room with attention to detail. Gracious and friendly hospitality from Bernice.
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 22 May 2023
Sharon
South Africa74 reviews8 helpful votes9.0“Great location to walk to village attractions”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
My husband is noise sensitive, and we had a front room, which you can hear driving cars. I would ask to book a back room if you are also sensitive to noises at night.This wasnt bad at all for me and the road noises died down.
I loved the location ! We walked day and night exploring attractions,galleries, shops, botanic garden,restaurants, Coetzenburg stadium, University. I love the gardens and architechture of the old buildings and houses around The Avenues too. The staff made us feel so welcome, real hospitable hearts, cannot wait to go back! Breakfast was done with so much love and care, and i do appreciate the little extras which added so much value to our stay.
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 22 May 2023
Karin
South Africa4 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Parking is a bit tricky
Great value for money; good location and nice breakfast
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 19 May 2023
Leslynn
South Africa6 reviews8.0“Delightful accommodation, friendly & accommodating staff, fabulous location!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Our room had twin beds - good for singles, but awkward for a couple. Breakfast is served too early, especially if one is on holiday. There were some students staying there and they were very noisy, Saturday evening was understandable, but not Sunday :(
The breakfast was fresh, tasty and filling. The room was secluded enough to not cause disturbance from guests using the lounge/dining area - previously stayed in the house and it's uncomfortable noise-wise. The room was also quite spacious, clean, and all the little extras (cotton buds, shoe mitt, bath salts) makes the cost worthwhile. The location is excellent, everything is within walking distance and it's safe.
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 18 May 2023
Gerrit
South Africa58 reviews5 helpful votes9.0“Perfect home away from home for study or holiday visit to Stellenbosch”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 2 nights
Perfect location within walking distance of the town. I was very happy about the free parking right in front of the guest house as parking is a problem in Stellenbosch. I also liked to have my own keys and could access the guest house as and when I needed without inconveniencing the staff. The lounge and honesty bar made it feel like home. Cosy breakfast room and delicious food.
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 15 May 2023
Kharzina
France21 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 1 night
Bernice is highly organized, nice and welcoming! She was very well-equipped for loadshedding, so we had light and wi-fi anyway. And Stellenbosch is a beautiful town with a safe neighbourhood - the only place in South Africa, where we went out for dinner by foot and not by car.
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 10 May 2023
Michael
South Africa2 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Luxury Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
I would love 1 feather pillow. I never like the milk offered in the rooms, I prefer fresh milk in a little jug in the fridge. In addition I prefer filter coffee to instant coffee in the rooms (small little filter coffee plunger). I did not like loadshedding at 8 am which is out of your control.
Location was excellent. It will be my first choice when I travel to Stellenbosch again, I would prefer the outside rooms; 7 and 8. Berenice is delightful; friendly and down to earth. The staff are generally very pleasant.
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 10 May 2023
Jacky
South Africa39 reviews6 helpful votes8.0“A good overnight stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
The breakfast was all pre-packaged. The rooms were too close to the common area.
The room was very comfortable and all the small touches were appreciated. The port, tea, coffee and rusks. Lights for load shedding as well as the schedule. The honesty bar was also very useful.
Stayed in May 2023
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