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Reviews of Ocean View Hotel

1 Main Road, 5082 Coffee Bay, South Africa

#12 of 19 hotels in Coffee Bay

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 324 hotel reviews

6.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.3

  • Comfort

    7.3

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    6.8

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    6.8

  • Free WiFi

    3.6

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  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise from music next to hotel,old prawns at buffet,cold water showers on Sunday morning..😩

    Location and view

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2024

    7.0
    Very relaxing and will definitely go back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The bathrooms needs some TLC The paint is in bad condition. Tiles will do the job.

    View location and staff very good

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    8.0
    It's a beautiful place to stay and will surely visit again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    They really need to look at installing an air conditioner. The room is small, comfortable, but very hot. The fan was not working.

    The meals were very good and we had an excellent Christmas dinner and were spoiled on this special day. The personnel were very accommodating and friendly. The room was beautiful and the bed comfortable. Loved the sea view.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    6.0
    Enjoyed my time, but it could have been better
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We couldn’t sleep properly due to Mosquitos secondly there is zero contingency plan in case of load shedding which shouldn’t be the case.

    Staff was welcoming and flexible with adhoc requests, the prices were also reasonable.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The congestion getting into the hotel. The bar was poorly stocked as in choices

    Beautiful setting Lovely views

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2023

    8.0
    I loved the atmosphere that the staff provided, I love the rest I got. Wonderful breakfast buffet. I had fun on the beac
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I believe that the venue just needs a revamp on their wooden furniture, not to change the rustic theme but to clean it up a bit. With new cupboards and a little more cleanliness I would gladly advertise this venue for free

    I love the location, the staff, the beach was amazing in the morning.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Good food, good location though the road to the location is unpleasant. Great staff.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not having a microwave to warm food in the room

    The breakfast was and the hotel is perfectly located right by the ocean

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    7.0
    Really enjoyed it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Dining room was bad as well as shower

    Loved the view. Also the accommodation was fair,

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It felt like everyone had given up. Not very clean or well maintained. The breakfast and dinner experience were dismal - no real service or knowledge. Either the training is missing, or the desire. It’s a lot to pay for what you get. No WiFi in room.

    Very good location.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn't a variety of breakfast considering religious reasons and choices and service was slow

    The view

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    8.0
    Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast can be improved with more options for Europeans who prefer sweet food in the morning and espresso.

    The view is stunning: you see and ear the ocean from your bed.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2023

    7.0
    Enjoyment of the ocean in Coffee Bay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    None of the hotel's fault. There was recent heavy rain, so the tar road was full of potholes and lots of flotsam on the beach.

    This secluded hotel right on the beach is in an ideal spot. We enjoyed the prepared food. The service is good and the staff friendly.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2023

    6.0
    A little bit of work needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The parking Firstly, not safe. The room for the rate was a bit of a disappointment not to mention the state of the bathroom and even the blankets. The hotel honestly needs a revamp.

    Loved the staff and how friendly they were... food was okay. The hotel has so much potential. I'd love to visit again, hopefully they'll be changes.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2023

    7.0
    good, weather was bad so couldn’t enjoy it as much….☹️
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the weather was miserable and super cold, so outside of control of the owners, but having extra blankets in the room, an electric blanket or aircon/heater would’ve helped

    everything, although the standard has dropped slightly from our last visit

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place needs to be revamp to be a modern place it needs renovations.

    The seaview was great

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms for the rate they need upgrading

    Peace and quiet. View

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2023

    7.0
    Ocean View has a brilliant location. Service is good - updates are underway which is great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Pool area needs a revamp per the plan. General areas - need a referesh.

    Ocean View has an incredible setting. The hotel is currently being revamped - with the rooms refreshed and the dining area good.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2023

    7.0
    beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    fix doors, some windows have no handles

    dinner, breakfast and view was superb

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2023

    7.0
    comfy beds, good food, good location, good beach, hotel has so much more potential with an upgrade
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    hotel needs a revamp and paint, very tired, rusted light switches, bathroom dangerous due to loose shower glass and slippery floor with no bath mats given.

    great view, good food, new room fans, fridge in room

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lots of litter all around. Need dedicated car parking The room we stayed in need some tlc. The bathroom need some tlc. There were blood stains on the white sheets and duvets. Rooms need aircon Rooms need wifi

    The food was really good. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2022

    7.0
    Excellent Sea View
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms need an update. There was rising damp on the walls in our room that has just been painted over.

    The seaview from our room was lovely. There is a gate that opens out onto a beautiful beach. The food was delicious. The staff were friendly. The bed was very comfortable. The rooms are cleaned, and fresh towels are provided daily. The pool was in an excellent state. The DSTV was great.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2022

    8.0
    Our stay was great, the place is nice and quiet and good for family vacations
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think the hotel can assist guests by including the iron & iron-board in the room.

    The breakfast and dinner was well prepared and delicious. My favourite meal was seafood and most of my preferences were catered for and everything was good.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fact that the is braaing area but I was not allowed to braai.plus the are lots of mosquitoes

    Stayed in November 2022

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