I definitely recomend 79 on Orange! It was a luxurious, secure haven ideally placed in a beautiful city. The rooms were kept very clean and the breakfast was very good.

We stayed at 79 on Orange for four days in May, 2011. Throughout our stay we were made to feel most welcome by Mark and Ivan and we enjoyed our daily conversations with each of them over breakfast, tea or a glass of wine. They were invaluable resources as we planned our day's activities and we immediately trusted their advice about sightseeing and visiting Capetown's many attractions. They were more than willing to arrange any reservations that we needed and often had personal contacts they could consult. Their restaurant recommendations were so spectacular that we ate at one place twice. (Societi) We learned so much about the history of both Capetown and South Africa as we had our daily discussions and their tips about wine tasting destinations and the Cape peninsula drive(we had a rental car) were excellent. We even loved teh pets who reminded us of home. (friendly dogs and cats.)

Their B&B is an old, very comfortable home and we had a very large room on the ground floor and full access to the living room and dining room. The location on Upper Orange Street was in a quiet neighborhood and looked out at Table Mountain. It was also not far from the tram station. (visit the top!) If you had no car, it would be a taxi ride to the waterfront.

All in all, we would highly recommend a stay at 79 on Orange, especially if you enjoy interaction with the owners as we do. It was a great finish to our month in Africa.

We stayed for 5 days during the World Cup and after a 3 week trip and stiff competition elsewhere, this was our number one choice. Sorry it's taken so long to write our review!

Marc and Ivan are the best hosts - they keep a beautiful house, serve delicious breakfasts and recommend great places for dinner.

We truly felt at home sharing a glass of wine in the evening and gossiping together about the events of the day. Marc, Ivan and all their staff are so friendly we felt very relaxed and well looked after.

Thanks and hope all is well with everyone.

Very conveniently located in a quality Cape Town neighborhood, 79 on Orange was a pleasure. The property is beautiful and comfortable, and it’s all about your hosts, Marc & Ivan. This property is their business, but it’s also their home. The furnishings have been lovingly collected over a lifetime, not gathered together all in one weekend for the purpose of opening of a B & B. During our stay there, I felt like I was at home. Plopped down on the couch with a book and my laptop and was quite comfortable there for an hour or two between city outings. Our room was fantastic. Spacious and well appointed. Breakfast was very tasty. The staff was exceptionally friendly. The outdoor patio/dining area on the property is a lush oasis in the city with views of Table Mountain. Marc & Ivan will chat with you at the kitchen island over a glass of wine and are happy to offer dining and sightseeing suggestions. You can feel good knowing you’re getting advice from locals, not tour guides. Staying at 79 on Orange was like staying with great relatives (or the great relatives you wish you had) – classy, comfortable, friendly, helpful people with a gorgeous home. Footnote - the pets are adorable and very well behaved. If you’re worried about this, don’t worry. They’re not in your room or underfoot – unless you encourage them to join you.