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This being our third time to Jeffrey’s Bay, we really took our time choosing our accommodation. We were very happy with our choice and would definitely return. Staff are wonderful, breakfast is fantastic and our room amazing. Great view, thoughtful touches and attention to detail which always impresses.
Great location right on the sand! We had the honeymoon suite which was nice. Breakfast in the main lounge/dining area had a great view of the beach. The staff and food were also excellent
This is one of the nicest properties we have stayed in during this trip. The suite had everything in it and was incredibly comfortable. The area on the second floor was amazing and the views of the dolphins were fantastic.
Location was perfect. The upstairs lounge was just down the hall from our room so we felt like we were staying at a friend's house. Perfect location to watch the sunrise without going outside.
Lovely Penthouse room, with stunning views of the beach. Breakfast staff were excellent. Very nice lounge area with honesty bar for guests to relax in. Would definitely recommend On The Beach.
It was locally owned, smaller guest home that had amazing staff, family friendly and extremely accommodating after having to change dates last minute due to a flight cancellation. I would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a secluded but elegant home environment.
We stayed in one of the beachfront rooms on the 1st floor. Spacious and luxurious. All the amenities and comforts one could want. Thoroughly enjoyed the accommodations, the breakfast and the location.
Anne
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Rhelda on 23 Oct 2019
Dear Anne,
Thank you for sharing this lovely review - we're very happy you enjoyed your stay with us.
Kind regards
On the beach guesthouse was an amazing experience. The rooms were beautifully appointed and the views were even better than we hoped. Breakfast was excellent and there was an honesty bar offering all the drinks you would want. Lots of restaurants nearby and of course direct access to the beach. We watched dolphins swimming in the sea from our balcony, an amazing sight. If we are back in the area we will definitely return to this place.
Adam
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Alicia on 22 Aug 2018
Dear Adam
Thank you so much for the wonderful review and rating.
I am glad you enjoyed your stay with us and that you appreciated the location, staff, breakfast and honesty bar.
Hope to welcome you back soon.
On The Beach was a great spot in J Bay.
Clean, well equipped and great service. Good breakfast with fantastic views.
We had a 3 night stop and I could not have been better.
Top marks.
Lee
Response from Rhelda on 28 Dec 2019
Dear Lee,
Thanks for your lovely review, we are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us.
Kind regards
Amazing experience!! The room is so well laid out. Friendly helpful staff. Really on the beach!
dr e j
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Response from Rhelda on 28 Dec 2019
Thanks for staying with us; we are so glad you enjoyed your experience at On the Beach Guesthouse.
Kind regards
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
2 Jan 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Disappointing
The guest house has lots of potential with a nice location and good facilities. The staff are friendly, the breakfasts were good and the communial areas had nice sea views.
However, we paid extra for a superior room which said it had a balcony and sea views but it had two windows opening onto a public parking lot and the other opening onto the hotel beach entrance. The effect being that we had to keep the curtains closed and be in a dark room as there were people constantly walking by who could see in.
We complained about this. If it was not busy season we would have gone elsewhere . The staff mentioned that many people have complained about this.
In our opinion, unless you book the most expensive executive room, if you want privacy and a sea view from your room, it's not worth it. If you don't mind these then booking would be ok as you are on the beach (not the main swimming beach).
Lovely hotel. We got a free upgrade and got a larger room. Literally in front of the beach, with easy acces. Great breakfast. Excellent service. I definitely recommend!
Milagros
4/10 Poor
Anne Marie, USA
5 Sept 2015
Not recommended
I spent just one night at this hotel with my 2 daughters and requested 2 rooms next to or close to each other. They didn't honor my request and put us in different sections of the building and my daughters on the ground floor with outside door (There was a metal gate in front of the sliding doors that they had to lock and my daughters had to turn the alarm on when in or outside of room)...doesn't give you a feeling that they will be safe. Food at hotel during breakfast was great. I would not return here because I didn't feel safe...
cozy and luxurious swank room in a great location. Fantastic breakfast to say least. Great staff, the manager he is a Gem. Can't complain about a thing...
An absolutely beautiful place to stay. To be fair we did stay in the best room, but the condition throughout was outstanding. The view from our window was amazing, and the staff are really helpful. It was a shame to close the curtains at night and I couldn't wait to open them in the morning. Very quiet (except the waves). Try it you won't be disappointed.
Best beach view in ocean suites,and penthouse.breakfast in the lounge,is great ,fabulous eggs benedict,and has all around beach view,it is simply stunning I every detail.waverly is a little quieter side of town for those of us who are old,but who still love the ocean.
The hotel in general is very good : excellent breakfast, beautiful terrace & nice staff.
However our room was small and outdated for the rate we payed ( perhaps overpriced if we compared with our hotel in Cape town which was cheaper & the room was bigger & better) . We even had the bathroom floor covered in water after a shower because of a leak in the bath.
There were other rooms that appeared to be in a much better condition (recently modernized perhaps), but I suspect you must be prepared to pay a lot more.
Familiäre Atmosphäre und freundlicher Service.
Direkt am Strand, ruhig und nett möbliert.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Rhelda Foley on 13 Mar 2019
Vielen Dank für Ihre Bewertung. Wir freuen uns, dass Sie Ihren Aufenthalt bei uns genossen haben, insbesondere unsere wunderbare Lage und das freundliche Personal.
Mit freundlichen Grüßen
Atendentes super atenciosos. Café da manhã gostoso. Realmente ao lado da praia. Wi-Fi pega até na praia (e longe).
Só faltou um ar condicionado no quarto.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Alicia on 28 Dec 2018
Muito obrigado pela bela revisão e compartilhar sua experiência. Pedimos desculpas pelo ar condicionado, você reservou um dos quartos Standard? Esperamos que você tenha aproveitado o restante da temporada de festivais na RSA.
Super Lage, toller Ausblick beim Frühstück... whale suit nicht zum empfehlen da immer sehr laut und alle Leute vorbeigehen... die Reinigungsdamen fangen auch schon um 07:00 an zu putzen.. länger schlafen nicht möglich