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An African Villa

4.0 of 5
19 Carstens St. | Tamboerskloof, Cape Town Central 0881, South Africa
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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The Woodlands, Texas
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

We really enjoyed our stay at An African Villa. The rooms were comfortable and no details were overlooked. The breakfasts were fabulous and we loved the port each evening when we came in. The decor was so tastefully done, but the real bonus of An African Villa was the owners. They arranged tours for us, suggested dinner locations and made... More

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Fort Lee, NJ
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

We stayed at An African Villa for six nights in November 2012. Other reviewers cover this establishment very thoroughly and it fully met our expectations. I would like to specifically point out the owners' attention to detail regarding the breakfast. It varies a bit each day and the items served are always fresh and gracefully presented. We also enjoyed a... More

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Edmonds, Washington
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

An African Villa felt like home with it's friendly staff, quaint rooms and African decor. Louis, Jimmy, Cindy and Keith made us feel welcome after a very long flight. If you needed anything, they were very accommodating from reservations to sightseeing must do's. Breakfast was heavenly, the outdoor area was peaceful with the babbling fountains and greenery. Love the dogs,... More

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Las Vegas, Nevada
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We really enjoyed our stay here. The breakfast and staff was great! The centralized location was a tremendous help for first time visitors to the city. Many businesses are in walking distance such as restaurants, shopping, etc.

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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28 reviews 28 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

It's no wonder this B&B has such high reviews - it is an ABSOLUTE DELIGHT! Jimmy is literally like my father - full of wonderful ideas and unsolicited advice. "Do this, don't do this, go here, etc." The location is great! It's an absolute perfect place to stay in Cape Town for a few nights! Love, Love, and Love!

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See 6 more reviews by KimberlyP17 for Cape Town Central
San Francisco, California
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18 reviews 18 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

No need to rant and rave at how amazing this place is. I will add that this is also a fantastic place for a solo traveler. While the BnB is on a quite street (which is SUPER safe by the way), its close to great resturants and the nightlife of Loop street is only 5 mins away in a cab... More

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Rio Rancho, New Mexico
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

We stayed at An African Villa for 5 nights in early April 2013. It was splendid in every regard. The property is gorgeous, full of art and immaculately maintained. Louis and Jimmy were superb hosts. Most important of all was their very warm welcome. They made dinner reservations for us, helped with calling cabs, etc. Breakfast was truly something to... More

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See 6 more reviews by archbold08 for Cape Town Central
London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

This was a most perfect choice for us. We stayed at An Africa Villa from 18th to 25th April 2013. The level of service, customer care, ambience and comfort were excellent. The breakfasts on the terrace were really enjoyable; we looked forward to them each morning. Keith, Jimmy, or Louis were always on hand with advice and help and we... More

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Jersey, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

We visited Cape Town at beginning of March 2013 and stayed at The African Villa. Jimmy and Louis were so helpful and friendly, nothing was too much trouble, even to lending us picnic basket and rugs so that we could attend a evening concert at Kirstenbosch gardens! Room and breakfast were of a high standard and had a lovely homely... More

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London, England, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

After trawling the www for accomodation in Cape Town we eventually chose An African Villa, partly for its location and mainly due to its rave reviews on Tripadvisor. Hoping that these glowing reviews hadn't been written by the staff in their spare time, we arrived for a 4 day stay. We were not disappointed. I'd be hard pressed to say... More

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Additional Information about An African Villa

Address: 19 Carstens St. | Tamboerskloof, Cape Town Central 0881, South Africa
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Region: South Africa > Western Cape > Cape Town > Cape Town Central
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet
Hotel Style:
#3 Luxury Hotels in Cape Town Central
#6 Family Hotels in Cape Town Central
#10 Business Hotels in Cape Town Central
#13 Romantic Hotels in Cape Town Central
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
This Villa is much more than that! It is in fact three houses which are part of a Victorian terrace dating from 1892. The double story houses have been joined together and so the inside spaces are much larger than the facade suggests. It's like walking into a TARDIS someone has written on Tripadvisor! There are 12 rooms and the hotel is owner managed.Location is vital when choosing a spot for you vacation and this more than a Villa is within an easy walk of all tourist attractions in the city area. The others (like the fabulous beaches) are a short taxi ride away.There is a small plunge pool in a peaceful courtyard where a very full breakfast is served in summer. (In winter there's a sociable dining room and an eco-friendly fire blazing). Your hosts are very careful to offer you as much information as you want and they will arrange car rental, restaurant reservations, tours etc. as required.Free internet on 2 computers in a library area and wireless access is available in all rooms. At night the night porter will set out complimentary sherry and port and at other times there is an honesty bar in the kitchen. Parking is on street and there is no charge (street guards patrol) but you should not need a car from this well placed hotel. ... more   less 
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