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Reviews of Balfour Place Guesthouse

19 Blinkwater Road, Camps Bay, 8005 Cape Town, South Africa

#170 of 447 B&Bs and inns in Cape Town

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Review Score

Based on 96 B&B reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    10
    The stay was delightful and the unit was close to restaurants and grocery stores.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Honeymoon Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to improve

    The staff was extremely helpful in carrying up our bags as there are a lot of stairs and the exterior stairs can be slippery when it rains. The breakfast is continental with yoghurt, delicious fruit, cheese, bread, croissants. We enjoyed our view which was exceptional. The room is extremely large and the bathtub was a bonus. There is a small fridge and nespresso machine .

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Honeymoon Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sadly the place lacks of character. I feel like the place doesn't fulfill it's potential. Breakfast offerings was too simple in comparison to other guesthouses. Quite a few steps, be an issue for some.

    Amazing location with fantastic views over Camps Bay, on road behind the beach! Safe parking but not gated. Porscha, thank you for a lovely breakfast. Definitely a good stopover though in a very very expensive Camps Bay!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Honeymoon Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The water pressure was a bit low, but nothing to get upset about really. I have no complains overall, loved our stay.

    Very spacious and comfortable room with an amazing view over Camps Bay. A short distance from everything you need when staying the night in Camps bay. Great parking opportunity if you are travelling by car.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Honeymoon Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The view is absolutely amazing from the corner balcony with a table and chairs, perfect to chill, have breakfast or dinner. 2-3 min walk to the beach, restaurants and cafes. Billard table and pool were fun.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 17, 2023

    10
    Beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Honeymoon Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Loved the location, close to everything. Room size and space. Views were amazing. Nespresso was great and the bathroom was huge

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 17, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Honeymoon Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was fine. To make it even better, the bathroom could be renovated.

    Fabulous view. Really close to the main street in Camps Bay, but in a calm side road. Staff is friendly.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2023

    10
    A much needed break in a wonderful part of the world.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Honeymoon Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location. View. Room. Portia and Davis are amazing as always.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 17, 2023

    9.0
    Camps Bay home from home
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Honeymoon Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed was a bit too firm

    Balfour place is in a great location a few minutes walk from camps bay seafront. The view from the room was amazing and Portia the housekeeper did a great job of looking after us.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2023

    10
    Amazing place to stay in Camps Bay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Honeymoon Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The view, the amazing staff!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Honeymoon Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room is clean and very big, good scenery at the balcony. Very good service.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: August 13, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful stay and treated like family by the lovely staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Honeymoon Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The cold floor in the bathroom (and just outside it).

    Great location. Very helpful staff.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Honeymoon Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The check-in and check-out experience was poor due to lack of dedicated personnel.

    Awesome location, right by the beach with the view of the beach and the mountains.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: May 24, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Honeymoon Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Spacious apartment, great sea & mountain view, close to the sea, restaurants, bars, shops. Very clean, comfy beds, Huge bathroom

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2023

    9.0
    Great location and comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Honeymoon Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Amazing location, very close to the beach. Clean apartment and big bed. Lovely view of Lion’s Head and Table Mountain from our balcony.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Honeymoon Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, it was excellent 😊 It was a little difficult to find because it's located in a cul de sac, but I phoned and promptly received instructions on how to get there.

    The pictures on Booking.com didn't do the room justice. The Honeymoon Suite was incredible! It even had a walk-in closet and the bathroom was huge. I wasn't expecting breakfast, but the staff prepared a little tray of fruit, a croissant, some yoghurt, spreads and cheese. We could take it up to our room to enjoy on the balcony. The staff were also really friendly and warm!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2023

    9.0
    It was a wonderful stay and a great value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Honeymoon Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was a long flight of steps up to the property

    The location was excellent…it was walkable to Camps Bay Beach. and the views from the balcony were AMAZING!!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2023

    10
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Honeymoon Suite
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Continental breakfast

    A lot more could be done .. full breakfast

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2023

    9.0
    Would’ve loved to have stayed longer
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Honeymoon Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The guesthouse is a bit difficult to find. Not much signage

    Beautiful view. Great location. Comfortable bed and massive bathroom. Clean. Lovely staff. Wish I could’ve stayed longer

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Honeymoon Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing location and beautiful suite with an wonderful view! Would definitely come back! We had a lovely stay.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2023

    10
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Honeymoon Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A beautiful place with a stunning view and a lovy location. Very friendly staff.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: December 20, 2022

    9.0
    Would certainly come again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Honeymoon Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    They should perhaps warn people about the number of stairs from the street up to the property and then from the front door up to the main floor and then the flights of stairs to the rooms - not a problem for us but could be for people with small kids, older people etc.

    Beautiful big room and bathroom - huge verandah with terrific view over Camps Bay - perfect.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 20, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Honeymoon Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing it was perfect.

    The room was immaculate with beautiful views of table mountain, lions head and camps bay. All the staff were very friendly and helpful, we needed some laundry done as we stayed at the end of a long trip and this was efficiently at a small extra cost which we were grateful for. It is also very close to the centre of camps bay so restaurants, cafés and shops are within walking distance. I'd definitely recommend "Codfather" for an excellent seafood dinner which is less than a 5 minute walk from the guesthouse.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 17, 2022

    10
    Incredible view, within walking distance of the beach!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Honeymoon Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing views! huge room, very clean and good air con! we felt very safe and were just 2 mins walk from the beach! Porscha was so welcoming and was always around to help out!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 12, 2022

    10
    great spot with fantastic view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Honeymoon Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Central location, lovely room with stunning view

    Stayed in December 2022

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