リバティ ロッジ(Liberty Lodge Guest House)

the guest house was taken last minute, booked at 8pm and checked in an hour later. It is an old city house on the upper slopes of the city, it is styled and very individual, and everything in good taste. the floors are hard wood throughout the house, so you can hear footstep. The breakfast was bliss, and prepared by a lady, Miss Lisa. She makes everything to order, so hot and flavorful. The only downside was off-street parking, as I had to park my car 200m away downhill. I do live in the city, and did not want to commute after a night out drinking and dinner, I recommend this guest house and it is super.

We arrived to a not ready/clean room, no real reception area after stipulated Check-in time. We proceeded to get ready for CTCT to be told what says bed and breakfast included is not infact true, not the BnB sign by the front door. The aircon had no remote and no fan in the room, front lady couldnt help us with this. Right by the street and noisy throughout the night, morning bustling with people in and out of security gates right by your window.

Although the place was quaint and views were stunning - the house was showing signs of little maintenance. Parking is a nightmare. I didn’t feel like there was value for my money. I regret not booking into the local hotel at a similar price. However the host was friendly and helpful.

Despite the overall spaciousness and pleasing aesthetics of the room, several nuances detracted from our overall experience. Upon arrival, we waited outside for approximately 15 minutes, attempting various means to gain entry – knocking, ringing the doorbell, and calling the displayed numbers – all to no avail. Eventually, the host appeared and granted us access. The communal cupboard on the lower floor, equipped with a microwave and utensils, emitted an unpleasant musty odour. While cleaning one of the plates, I requested a cloth for drying and was handed a used, soiled one. Throughout our stay, the host was intermittently unavailable, and their presence was not consistently noticeable. Inadequate towel provision became evident, and upon inquiry, I was given a damp one. Furthermore, the wifi connection was notably poor. Adding to the discomfort, our downstairs neighbours were loud, with their conversations echoing late into the night.

Lodge is located to the city center of Cape Town and close to many attractions. Charmaine and Lisa provided us with a very warm welcome and were very helpful throughout our stay. Room were spacious and very clean. A fridge and plates/cutlery was available downstairs in the living room. There was always plenty of space to park outside in the street.

I will advice all Belgian traveller's, friends in Johannesburg and others not to come to this Guesthouse. First of all, the rate they charge you for the service quality is really the worst I haven't seen. The window that doesn't close and lets the cold in, the torn headboards, the fleas in the mattresses, the noise... All this for 1650 zar per night. Moreover, they don't want to reimburse the nights I won't spend because, for private reasons, I have to return to Joha. And I showed the proves... They are real thieves. BOOK a superior hotel or an Airbnb for the same price, you will be much better off.

I am very dissapointed in this establishment. I arrived within the check-in time and nobody to assist me. I initially was going to arrive later but decided on an early arrival since I didn't want to inconvenience the establishment by a late arrival. I had to phone to be allowed inside Entering the property was also a challenge and once inside I couldn't leave the property, the gate wouldn't open. I did not feel to phone everytime I need anything, If somebody received me when I arrived all the challenges would have been sorted and I could have asked all the questions. Even if they arrived later to check on me I would have been happy I had to call for the WiFi password, a proper establishment would have had all rules and regulations typed out and placed strategicall in the room The coffee making station is outside the room in a common area.which is an inconvenience to guests who wants an early morning coffee. The establishment only has 4 rooms, it should not be difficult nor expensive to have a kettle with tea, coffee and milk in each room No milk for the coffee,even though I asked twice for it. I am generally very happy with where I stay but this unfortunately did not meet my expectations 9

I’m not sure how this establishment got a 3 star rating. Cockroach in our room, late breakfast on day 2 of our stay and a packed breakfast was promised for the day of our departure but not delivered. Our host welcomed us on our arrival in her PJs.

we had a wonderful time @ liberty lodge: Lisa & Tandie are the most attentive & loving hosts -sharing a keen sense of the needs & wishes of their guests they made us feel home! besides great views over signal hill & table mountain, the area provides lots of great veg&vegan restaurants, bars & shops.