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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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Cambridgeshire
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

Our family had a lovely 6 night stay. Everything is seamless and the atmosphere is calm. The staff are warm and very on the ball. Breakfast is spot on. There are several really good restaurants (e.g. Miller's Thumb) within walking distance. Highly recommended!

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Merrimac, Massachusetts
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

From the moment we arrived, we enjoyed the ambience and hospitality of this lovely guest house. The staff were very attentive and thorough, and provided great insights into the Cape Town area and South Africa. The common rooms were spacious, very tastefully furnished, and inviting to hang out in for a cup of coffee or glass of wine. We stayed... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013 via mobile

My husband and I stayed here for 4 nights on our first trip to Cape Town. We could not have made a better choice. The location is lovely, in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to all the Cape Town central main attractions -- Table Mountain, Robben Island and the waterfront, the Kirschenbosch Gardens and others. Our room was very... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

just want to recommend an african villa, we were there for 5 days. the hotels location is perfect, the room was great. could not take advantage of the pool because of the weather. best part was the service, owners jimmy and louis where great, offering great suggestions on what to do and where to eat... they put together tours for... More

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Columbia, MD
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

I highly recommend this beautiful, pleasant oasis. My wife and I stayed 2 nights and the accommodations, breakfasts and staff couldn't have been nicer. If and when we come back to Cape Town we will certainly stay here again.

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Zurich
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5 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

I felt we landed on our feet when we arrived at An African Villa. The owners were charming and extremely helpful, the location was central and the place was tastefully decorated. A home away from home. I was almost sad to leave and, should we ever return to Cape Town, I would hope they had a room free for us.

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New Delhi
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15 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

An African Villa is a very well run boutique hotel. It is conveniently located on a pretty residential street...walking distance from the famous Long st and various other eateries. It is also a short walk from the Red Bus tour stop and is a 15 mins taxi ride from the V&A waterfront. The people running the villa, Keith, Cindy and... More

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Upper Marlboro, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

I was pleasantly surprised upon arrival to this gorgeously decorated B&B. The owners were welcoming and accommodating even though my husband and I arrived hours earlier than check in but just after breakfast. Keith showed us around, found a bite to eat for us, had coffee made for us, and made an awesome suggestion for us to tour Stellenbosch to... More

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Lesotho
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6 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

At first I was a little put off by the name....to me 'An Africa Villa' sounds tacky, a bit touristy or something. But it is far from tacky with lovely stylish rooms and surroundings. The room we had had was extra roomy and had a lovely big balcony. The owners are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. The breakfast was great and... More

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The Woodlands, Texas
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

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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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 Family Hotels in Cape Town Central
#4 Luxury Hotels in Cape Town Central
#11 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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