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163 Main Road | Green Point, Cape Town Central 8005, South Africa
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Guesthouse esCape
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Ranked #165 of 195 Cape Town Central B&B and Inns
3.0 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“A lick of paint definitely required”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2007

Our welcome was pleasant but even though we had paid a deposit of half the amount, we were asked to settle the bill on arrival. This was the ONLY guest house that did so. In addition we had to pay an extra fee for the use of our credit card - again the only guest house to charge us. Had they told us, we would have paid cash.

On the whole the place needed a good lick of paint and certainly the garden furniture was very very tired.

If you were the first up for breakfast you would get the pick of the selection, after that the staff didn't add to the food. For instance the fruit platter would be full at 8.00 and the same platter would be there at 9.00 so what was left was what you got. When we asked for some cheese as there was none, we were told that it had run out. It was the only guest house that I felt the food was limited.

The Guest house is on a busy main road and there are 3 locks to get thru before the key to your room. No privacy as the rooms are one next to the other - no private sitting areas.
The shower was so close to the wall that it was almost impossible to get under. There were no bathroom fixtures to put toiletries etc.

No secure parking - parking on the pavement or on the main road.

Staff were very friendly and helpful.

We stayed in far superior Guest Houses for less.
Would recommend staying outside of town.

Stayed November 2007
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esCapeCapeTown, Owner at Guesthouse esCape, responded to this review
12 October 2008
Dear Guest
Thank you very much for your comments. We have improved our services.
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1.We extended our breakfast room and now you can have breakfast on our sun deck overseeing signal hill and spectacular views to the Golf Course.
2. Our breakfast is now filled up with fresh fruits and baked pastries.
3. Staff went on a training course to better communicate and also that our service level has increased.
4. We hired more staff to assist so that you do not have a feeling no one is taking care of you.
5. A deposit is still required to secure your accommodation, however, the balance can be paid upon check out.
6. All our front rooms have noise - proof windows, which means that you can enjoy a peaceful sleep. We still believe the location is perfect as it is central to all the tourist attractions, e.g, Waterfront 10 min walk, beach, 5min walk and business centers.
7. We will make it up to you should you give us a second chance to show you that we have changed.
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Germany
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Excellent!!! We loved it!!!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2007
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My husband and I stayed at the guesthouse escape and we found it nothing but EXCELLENT!!!!!! The room was lovely and the host/ managment/ staff were always friendly, helpful, honest, fair and tried to go the extra mile, if there was something we needed and they were able to do something about it to help. The rooms especially have been decorated with love, heart and passion that it really made us feel special.

The fact that I was able to speak my native language was even more excellent. I am native German and it made me feel home and welcome in a foreign country.

I can only recommand Guesthouse escape as it is a great place if you are staying in Cape Town. Whenever I will visit Cape Town again, and that is mostlikely once a year, my first choice is and will always be ~ Guesthouse Escape~ an excellent "escape" to enjoy and relax in Cape Town.

  • Liked — everything was excellent
  • Disliked — there was nothing that i did not like...
  • Stayed March 2006, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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Stuttgart
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Loved staying at Guesthouse-esCape”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2007
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Stayed at Guesthouse esCape with my family over xmas and new year. The Guesthouse is your ultimate home away from home. It is run by a mixed couple, Emiley and Frank. My wife was just dignosed with Cancer and it was her dream to see Cape Town. We stayed in the Guesthouse esCape. Due to my wifes severe conditions we could not go out of the house, not even for Dinner. Emiley and Frank, bless their kind souls, brought us dinner every evening from different restaurants and gave us a taste of Cape Town. They drove us to Signal Hill at night to experience Cape Town by night. We had such a wonderful time there.
The hospitality at Guesthouse esCape was excellent and it was enough to see them smiling every morning. The breakfast was art. Everything has a personal touch, unlike other hotels and we are frequent travellers. We will recommend this Guesthouse to anyone who values art, anyone who just wants to have fun in Cape Town. They are in a perfect location a few min walking distance to most attractions and beach. My wife passed away a month ago and i promised her i will send Guesthouse esCape a postcard to thank them for the memories they imprinted in our hearts.
You will not regret staying at Guesthouse esCape. Hope this review helped some of you in doubt.
Dr. Sam Barrett

Stayed February 2007
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163 Main Road | Green Point, Cape Town Central 8005, South Africa
Price range (per night):* INR5,280 - 6,336

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