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Reviews of District Six Guesthouse

3 out of 5
District Six Guesthouse
2 Chester Road, District Six, Cape Town, Western Cape

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
While the property ia a litte jaded the location and vale were perfect. The rooms were clean and attractivr and the staff were very helpful and hospitable( especially Brenda) we were offerd us coffee and home made warm donuts on arival which were very welcome after the long flight from the UK
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Radiy on 15 Nov 2019
Thank you so much for your kind review and comments. We hope that you will visit us again soon.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed 5 nights here, and the hosts Brenda and Gertrude doted on me so much that I felt guilty! They were totally accommodating. They provide a decent breakfast and a nice afternoon tea. The guest house is close to the city centre of Cape Town, but is just outside it so as to allow it to be quiet. The rooms are spacious and clean. The building is an older facility. The outside of the facility could use “a spit and a polish.” The property is gated and feels safe, though you have to ask the hosts to be let in and out. A good value for the money. David from California.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Radiy on 17 Aug 2019
Thank you so much for your kind review, we, especially Brenda and Gertrude really appreciate the feedback and hope that you will visit us again soon.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The views.
Good location. Excellent views . Comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Faizah on 25 Mar 2019
Hi Thank you for your kind review.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was exceptional and good location for bus route to Cape Town.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Faizah on 31 Jan 2019
Thank you so much for your kind review, we hope that you will return soon.

10/10 Excellent

Pinky AM Rapitse

Very lovely staff and owners. Great room, clean and comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Faizah on 28 Nov 2018
Thank you for your kind words Pinky, it was a pleasure having you with us and we hope that you will come back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Response from Radiy on 20 Mar 2018
Hi Chris Thank you for your kind review. We hope that you will visit us again soon.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, comfortable, lovely views great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Response from Radiy on 22 Feb 2018
Thank you for your kind review. We hope that you will visit us again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place and people
The owner is possibly the most hospitable person you could want to meet (she dropped in to visit every morning) and the staff follow in her manner. The location is very accessible to both the highway to downtown Cape Town and the International airport. The rooms are ageing but very comfortable, quiet and clean. We rented a car and parked the car on site in a gated area.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2018
Response from Faizah on 14 Feb 2018
Hi Neil Thank you for your kind words which i will pass on to everyone here. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay and hope that we will see you soon again.

8/10 Good

Klaus

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Humble place, but good value for the money.
I was very happy with the atmosphere at the guest house, and all in all I was satisfied with my stay. This guest house is driven by the owners in a very welcoming and guest friendly way, and I can only recommend others to visit the place, if they appreciate personality and autencity from the place they are staying. Especially if you yourself is a person who likes to involve yourselv with the people who surround you. The place itself is not in the best maintenance condition, and it is not located in the best place, if you want to be close to downtown. On the other hand it takes only 40 minutes walk to downtown, and 1 hours walk to the water front, and it is possible to shop all dayly necessaries in the near neighborhood. All in all I was happy with my stay, and I give the place an honest recommendation.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2018
Response from Faizah on 14 Feb 2018
Hi Hlaus Thank you for your kind words which i will pass on to everyone here. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay and hope that we will see you soon again.

4/10 Poor

Harland

Disliked: Room comfort
Not what I was expecting from a 3 star rated establishment. The room was the major disapointment. Very basic and poorly equiped. It is understandable that the building is a heratage siteand no major structural adhancements can be made.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Response from Faizah on 14 Feb 2018
Hi Harland We are so sorry that you were disappointed with our premises but thank you, we welcome your constructive criticism as we are always eager to improve our guests' experience.

8/10 Good

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff who were extremely helpful and went out their way to accommodate requests and address issues. The decor is old fashioned and the maintenance is suboptimal. The location is excellent and their is a wonderful view from the spacious verandah.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2018
Response from Radiy on 22 Jan 2018
Hi Penelope Thank you for your kind words, it was a pleasure to host you and we hope that you come back soon. Regards radiy

10/10 Excellent

Arne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
District Six at its best....
This is a good place to stay during your visist to Cape Town. Lovely host, good beds in nice rooms and a good breakfast top it all. Our choice next time we go to CT.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Hi Arne Thank you so much for your kind words and generous review. It was a pleasure to host you and we would love to have you back. Warm regards Radiy

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is great, especially quick access to all areas in CT. Comfortable room. Breakfast ok.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel.
Staff were supportive. I feel comfortable due my stay.

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Days in Cape Town
The service was fantastic. The breakfasts were wholesome and made to order. Wen I returned from a day of sightseeing, I was brought tea and treats.

8/10 Good

AZ, UK

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable and safe stay in District Six
Chose this guesthouse due to free parking and safe location. Really enjoyed our stay in Cape Town. The place is slightly run down but beautifully furnished. Very hospitable staff. Breakfast was good (eggs, yoghurt, cereal, muesli, fruits and cakes). Even had snacks in the evening laid out for guests. Bathroom ceiling was slightly mouldy and floorboards slightly creaky but overall the positives outweigh the negatives. Used the laundry facilities but I think it's overpriced (also lost one sock).

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lively stay away from home.
Staff was super friendly and helpful. Breakfast was really good aswell. Home away from home. Overall a really lovely stay. Will definitely be staying here again.

10/10 Excellent

Glen, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, close to the beach
Quite hotel, friendly staff. Breakfast on the veranda with a great view.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Sujith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient and homely place
It was a comfortable stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service; good price, local flavor
A refreshing break from soulless chain hotels. Between the owner, Faiza, and the manager, Brenda, the service was excellent and the full breakfast (cereals, yogurt, custom-made eggs, toast to order and more) very good. One example of the personalized attention: We were upgraded to a bigger room when a jetlagged baby in the room next to us cried through the night. Rooms are quirky and bare bones, (think a communal safe rather than individual room safes), and the immediate neighborhood is not particularly walking friendly, but it's a good choice for anyone looking for a local experience at a reasonable price.

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle, Zürich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very happy!
Very lovely host, nice location (but you need a car), pretty and clean rooms, good breakfast, free WiFi and free (and very safe) parking

8/10 Good

Margaret, Masvingo-Zimbabwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was memorable. The reception was good and the old lady very hospitable.

8/10 Good

Garry W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

4/10 Poor

Nischol

Liked: Staff & service
not bad hotel, good service
Good staff, good service, but hotel is a bit on the oldish side, rooms were ok. close to the city....

8/10 Good

Fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful historical building, staff very friendly, very clean and good breakfast!

8/10 Good

Paul, New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice!

6/10 Okay

Gang, Johannesburg

Location Good
Good Location, a minute to high way

8/10 Good

Chile, Lusaka, Zambia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Friendly host who was always available
I enjoyed my stay at the Guest house and would look forward to staying there again. My room was always clean and the host really amazed me with her presence at all times, morning or evening. The food was also well prepared and fresh.

10/10 Excellent

Betty, Nairobi Kenya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
beautiful home for the whole family.
My stay was wonderful. The hostel was very clean. The hospitality of the employees was unchallengeable and i really felt at home. I will be for ever there its my small home in captown.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Claes

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Boende med familjekänsla
Fantastisk personal som ser till att det finns te och kaffe dagen lång i köket, bakar kaka till eftermiddagsfikat och lagar frukosten på beställning när gästerna kommer ner till matsalen. Gratis parkering innanför stängslet, bil är mer eller mindre ett måste då promenader i området avråds efter skymningen och det ej serveras middag på plats. Rummet var enkelt, rent och snyggt, och städpersonalen otroligt snabb och effektiv! Rekommenderas varmt till dem som vill ha ett charmigt boende med familjär framtoning snarare än det vanliga (tråkiga) hotellet!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Faizah on 4 Feb 2020
Hi Claes Thank you so much for your kind words, it was a pleasure to be of service to you. We hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die etwas "historische" Einrichtung wich angenehm vom "Einerlei" eines Standard-Hotels ab. "Brenda", die vor Ort die Dinge besorgte, war kompetent, immer hilfsbereit. Sehr gutes Frühstück, immer gut beraten.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Faizah on 24 Jan 2020
Vielen Dank für Ihre Bewertung Wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder zu sehen

10/10 Excellent

Gilles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bon séjour !!!
Je recommande cet hébergement poour son calme et tranquillité tout en étant près de la ville. Petit déjeuner très bien. Bon accueil. Voiture en sécurité, cadre agréable au pied de Table Mountain d'où nous avons profité d'une vue splendide.ensuite, ascension en randonnée de Lion Head, juste en face. Grand choix de restaurants au Cap.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Faizah on 22 Jan 2020
Salut Gilles Merci beaucoup pour votre aimable critique. Nous espérons te revoir bientôt

8/10 Good

chang ching

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
In de beschrijving van het Guesthouse was het niet echt op te maken dat de accommodatie in een 'gevaarlijk' deel van de stad ligt. Het was niet aangeraden (door de politie) om daar overdag te wandelen, laat staan de stad in te gaan en te voet terug te keren. De accommodatie is oud en zeer basic. De vriendelijkheid van het personeel maakt veel goed. We kregen het gevoel dat we in een museum verbleven. Ik zou het zeker niet aanraden aan anderen.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Faizah on 22 Jan 2020
Hallo, het spijt ons zo dat ons pension niet was wat u had verwacht, maar het verbaast ons te horen dat ons etablissement zich in een gevaarlijke omgeving bevindt omdat onze gasten meestal liever wandelen en we geen incidenten hebben gehad met betrekking tot de veiligheid van onze gasten. Bedankt voor uw verblijf en voor uw vriendelijke woorden met betrekking tot onze medewerkers, het was een genoegen u van dienst te kunnen zijn.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
tipp topp tommel opp 👍
Veldig koselig opphold med hyggelige verter. De hjalp oss med å komme i kontakt med en veldig flink guide med navnet ashraf. Han var meget serviceinnstilt og hjalp oss å skreddersy ferien vår etter våre ønsker. De ansatte på gjestehuset er veldig trivelige og hjelpsomme. Vi ble alltid møtt med et smil. Beliggenheten er nærme bysentrum, Table mountain og Lions head.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Faizah on 16 Nov 2019
Thank you for your kind review, we are so happy that you enjoyed your stay in Cape Town.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
e were a group of 7 who stayed at this place. We enjoyed the most warm welcome we had with refreshments and tea. The staff is extremely friendly, and helpful. We could ask them anything and they would do whatever possible to help us out. The guesthouse is an over 200year old building giving it a natural charm. Rooms are tidy, beds are comfortable. And for the internet addicts: WIFI works well and it is free of charge. Now breakfast: it is just impossible to leave the breakfast table hungry! Eggs, cereals, toast, jams, yoghurt, juices... It is a B&B, so there is no dinner served in the evening, BUT the staff will help you to order in if you wish (that's what we did). You can use the kitchen materials (plates, silverware,..) to eat in. Make yourself some coffee, tea...A very relaxed atmosphere- giving you a home-like feeling. Granted, you are not downtown CapeTown - but that's only a few kilometers away (15 minutes by car) max. We preferred a quiet location, giving us a good night's sleep. All in all: great value for money!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Faizah on 12 Dec 2018
Thank you so much for your kind words, we are so happy that you enjoyed your stay and we hope that you will visit us again soon.All the staff really enjoyed reading your review and wish to thank you as well.

8/10 Good

Lise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Et sjarmerende bed and breakfast
Hyggelig sted, gode senger, god frokost. Kan absolutt anbefales hvis man ønsker å bo i en historisk del av Cape Town. Et sjarmerende sted og hyggelig vertskap.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Faizah on 28 Nov 2018
Thank you for this great review, we are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us.

8/10 Good

Diego Fabian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente relación precio/calidad
Excelente atención y muy buen desayuno!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Response from Faizah on 22 May 2018
Thank you Diego It was a pleasure to have you as our guest.

8/10 Good

Sanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good and friendly place to stay! Tasty breakfast!
We stayed at District Six questhouse few days in february. Room was very cozy with a good taste of furnishment. The building itself was old and it has a very interesting history. We liked the atmosphere of the place! The nights in Cape Town can be really windy. You can feel and hear it in the composition of the old building. But it only showed us very atmospheric! The place is safe because of the high fence surrounding the area and the night guard in the place. The host lady was very helpful and friendly. She served us a very tasty and quite versatile breakfast which included in the price. There was tea and biscuits available in the kitchen which we could use freely all the time. The safety box is not in the room. Good place to stay according the price!
Response from Radiy on 11 Apr 2018
Hi Sanna Thank you for your kind words which i will pass on to everyone here. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay and hope that we will see you soon again.

8/10 Good

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Response from Radiyu on 3 Apr 2018
Hi Helene. Thank you for your kind review. We hope that you will visit us again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hier fühlt man sich wohl
Obwohl das Haus schon älter ist, hat es einen sehr gepflegten und sauberen Eindruck gemacht. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Hinzu kommt der kostenlose Parkplatz und die ruhige und trotzdem relativ zentrumsnahe Lage,
Response from Radiy on 31 Mar 2018
Hi Rita Thank you for your kind review. We hope that you will visit us again soon.

10/10 Excellent

RADOSLAW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Response from Faizah on 14 Feb 2018
Hi Radoslaw Thank you for rating us so generously. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay and hope that we will see you again soon.

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bonne surprise
Personnel très accueillant et aux petits soins à n'importe heure de La journée ..et de la nuit! Chambre pour 3 assez spacieuse, literie confortable. Pas besoin de plus vu qu'on y était que pour dormir.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
Response from Radiy on 22 Jan 2018
Hi Catherine Thank you for your kind words, it was a pleasure to host you and we hope that you come back soon. Regards radiy

10/10 Excellent

M. Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple and familiar
We stayed at District Six for 10 days. Obviously, considering the cost, it is a simple but perfect arrangement. The location is ideal: not far from the center that is easily reached and cheap with uber, in a quiet area away from traffic. The rooms are spacious, equipped with every comfort and furnished with good taste. Breakfast is excellent and plentiful, in a beautiful room overlooking the harbor. Finally the staff is courteous and always available, including the owner who shows up often and is very friendly. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
Response from Radiy on 22 Jan 2018
Hi Cristina Thank you for your kind words, it was a pleasure to host you and we hope that you come back soon. Regards radiy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Guter Start
Brenda und ihr Tee waren wunderbar.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Response from radiy on 22 Jan 2018
Hi Guter Thank you for your kind words, it was a pleasure to host you and we hope that you come back soon. Regards radiy

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bien placé pour visiter Cape town
L'accueil fut chaleureux avec un grand parking extérieur sécurisé ; la chambre était confortable et disposait d'une SDB avec baignoire et douche ; la Guest house est bien située par rapport à l'hôtel de ville, District 6 museum, le musée de l'esclavage et la rue touristique et animée de Longstreet car il suffit de suivre en ligne droite la route qui passe devant la Guest house pendant 1.8 km et stationner dans un des parkings près de l'hôtel de ville. En revanche sans voiture ce n'est pas pratique la nuit. Un bon petit déjeuner est servi le matin ; pas de TV satellite en français
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Thank you for your kind words and good review, we are very happy that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope that you return to Cape Town soon. Warm regards