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President Hotel

4.0 star property
Elegant beach hotel and outdoor pool

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Terrace/patio
Signature Family Ocean Suite | View from room
Presidential Ocean Suite
Family Ocean Suite
Presidential Ocean Suite | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$184
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept

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4 Alexander Road, Bantry Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Clifton Bay Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Camps Bay Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Room amenity

Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Ocean Room with Balcony

Classic Ocean Room with Balcony

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Mountain Apartment with Balcony | View from room

Mountain Apartment with Balcony

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Signature Family Ocean Suite | Balcony view

Signature Family Ocean Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe

Classic Ocean Room King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Mountain Apartment | View from room

Mountain Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 49 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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City view

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 88 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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View from room

Classic Mountain Room Twin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 49 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Ocean Suite

Family Ocean Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 88 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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Ocean Suite | Living area

Ocean Suite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 49 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe

Classic Ocean Room Twin

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Signature Ocean Suite with Balcony

Signature Ocean Suite with Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 49 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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View from room

Classic Mountain Room King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Presidential Ocean Suite

Presidential Ocean Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

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View from room

Classic Apartment

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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City view

Classic Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Cape Town

A luxury stay in Cape Town awaits you at President Hotel. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Sea Point Promenade and Queens Beach. Highlights at this beach hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a gym. .A day of pampering can include massages, facials and mani/pedis. At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym, kids' club, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Business travelers can take advantage of meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a business centre. Other amenities include free wired Internet in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Sea Point hotel include Clifton Bay Beach and Cape Town Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Clifton Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Camps Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Cape Town Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Long Street - 7 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Esplanade Station - 9 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 14 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brash - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jarryds - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Three Wise Monkeys - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bootlegger Coffee Company - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Senate Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

President Hotel

Elegant beach hotel and outdoor pool
President Hotel offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, and a health club. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free wired Internet.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. Spa services, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the luxury President Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Cape Town hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 349 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1997
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
President Hotel offers 349 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Tempur-Pedic beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body treatments and manicures and pedicures.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, Xhosa, Zulu

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge); free wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured parking on site (ZAR 70 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 250 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Islands Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Baby bath
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Lift (120 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (120 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1997
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 25 July 2025 to 19 September 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool

Alternative facilities will be available off-site during the renovation.

During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 250 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 750 per vehicle (one way)
  • Secured self-parking fee: ZAR 70 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Eurocard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

President Protea Hotel
Protea Hotel President
Protea Hotel President Cape Town
Protea President
Protea President Cape Town
President Hotel Cape Town
President Cape Town
President Hotel Hotel
President Hotel Cape Town
President Hotel Hotel Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at President Hotel?

President Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at President Hotel?

As of 26 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at President Hotel on 13 Sept 2025 start from NZ$184.23, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at President Hotel?

Yep, President Hotel has a secured self car park for ZAR 70 per day.

Are there any beaches close to President Hotel?

Yep, President Hotel is a short 14-minute walk from Milton Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and waterskiing. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at President Hotel?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like facials and body treatments.

Does President Hotel have a pool?

President Hotel has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The property will be renovating the swimming pool from July 25 2025 until September 19 2025 (completion date subject to change).

What makes President Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and ocean-view dining, as well as comfy beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at President Hotel.

Is President Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's club and a children's pool, as well as baby baths and art supplies in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that President Hotel is a hit with families.

Does President Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet brekkie is served daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at President Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at President Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at President Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at President Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

President Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 353 out of 680 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 680 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 680 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 680 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 680 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

walid

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amal

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The atmosphere, the breakfast, location, service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael, SAN FRANCISCO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay / very helpful attentive friendly staff…
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We enjoyed our stay in Caoe town, the location of the hotel was great. An easy walk to the ocean and the sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely mini break for our family. The staff are attentive, dining options excellent and facilities are great. Would definitely recommend for a break in Cape Town.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Average hotel in good location

For the cost it was quite an average hotel. Really great location, we enjoyed exploring the area and going along the promenade. Buffet breakfast wasn’t anything special and I’d recommend eating at one of the amazing food places nearby instead.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lily

Liked: Amenities
The most expensive from all my hotel in Cape Town and they gave us a ground floor view to the parking.Beside that nice hotel delicious breakfast. Easy communication with the staff and the concierge. Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and access to many amenities. Nice pool area and restaurant. Needs some updates. The rooms look a little tired.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vanessa

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tania

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jordana

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room but no clock or radio or close up mirror. Couldn't run a tab
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Convenient for airport. Good customer service. Didn’t like bathroom being part of the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco, Lisboa

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aimiehi

I was robbed of my Rolex in the hotel room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moishe

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

Perfection as always

Great hotel and lovely staff
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen, Greenville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Maryam

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great holiday spot along the coast. Entertainment program and activities for the kids
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rosalind

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024