Reviews | African Violet Guest Suites

Terrace Suite (Premier Honeymoon)

“What a Gem of a place in Cape town! The room is absolutely beautiful.”

We stayed here for the last couple of days of our honeymoon and it was perfect. beautiful views of the mountains and a great pool and seating area outside. Perfect Perfect place for couples! We did find Jennifer’s place a bit far from central Cape Town about a 30-35 min drive into town, but if your looking to explore Muizenberg and Fish Hoek area this would be the place for you. We would definitely recommend this place its very clean the bed is very comfortable. A great place to stay to end off your trip and get some RnR before getting on a long plane ride home.

Thanks for hosting us Jennifer it was fantastic.

“Loved our stay – cozy, comfortable, modern, affordable, safe and convenient.”

Everything you’d want in a place to stay. We were doing seal and shark dives in false bay and also wanted to explore the vineyards and cape town. We picked African Violet because its pretty central to all that we wanted to do. Throughout our stay we realized that IT’S VERY central to everything. Not really more than a 30 min drive or less to all the areas we wanted to visit.

There is also a grocery store and a small mall very close so I loved that we could get things we would need very easily.

We stayed in the design studio and it was just perfect. You can tell they made a lot of the modern finishings themselves which I really loved. Its not over decorated with knick-nacks – its clean and simple – an it makes you feel…. just chilled out. It felt very personal. The room had all the amenities we needed and the view from the little patio was great – overlooking the coast and the mountains. We had our own private parking behind the gate with a remote which was nice too. I felt so safe that I could have slept with the windows open.

There were some rough ocean conditions and some of our dives were moved around. Jenny (one of the owners) was diligent in giving us any messages from the tour operators on the changes in itinerary which was extremely nice. Our stay was at the end of our 17 day Africa vacation, coming from Joburg on safari.

Needless to say our suitcases were getting a bit “gamey” lol. Jenny arranged for our laundry to be dropped off and washed and folded for us at a local launders. We of course paid of this to be done but I really thought that was super – no washing two suitcases full when we got home. Well worth it!

EXCELLENT

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kfalk277127

2023-10-27

Fantastic place We had a great stay at African Violet Guest Suites. Jenni is a fantastic host, quick to answer and very helpful. Our room was great, clean and we felt like home. Just outside our room was a secluded place with a fantastic view. The pool and the area around was fresh and clean. Bonus is the skin and body treatment place in the house. We had fantastic treatments. Love to come back.

fbashi547822

2023-09-24

Beautiful and Clean This place is perfect for a couples retreat...tranquil and private.There is a Fireplace, pool, spa bath and the room is quite cosy. I think I would've liked the below: -A 3 seater couch instead of a 2 seater and 2x 1 seaters. -The pool-In cold weather , it's a waste to have a pool you cannot use as the water is ice cold .So a heated pool would've been better. -There are hardly places open beyond 10pm for food so ensure you stock up during the day or order in advance. Overall experience was lovely.Host was lovely and the place was clean and scenic.Thank you

laurenlakay

2023-09-20

Stunning!! I honestly cannot boast about this place enough!!! From the location & amenities to the amazing service received from Jennifer!! We stayed at the Courtyard Suite & the views were beyond amazing, magical almost because of the fairy lights that looked so beautiful at night!! I would genuinely recommend The African Violet Guesthouse to anyone looking for a couples getaway !

mmeyer671933

2023-08-21

Stunning cottage with breathtaking views The host Jennifer was very warm and welcoming. The property was absolutely amazing. Total privacy and so peaceful and quiet, The views were breathtaking. Loved the extra little touches. Will definitely go back again.

Quinna

2023-07-17

Amazing Guest Suite ! Great host who is very accommodating and helpful. Great suggestions made from the host regarding restaurants and things to do in the area. Would go back again anytime ! Host also goes the extra mile to make sure we feel at home.

plokka300515

2023-04-18

Perfect stay at African Violet A very good accomodation with a magnificant view. A very clean appartment. The only minus is the change of towels after onky 5 days, this could be impoved to 2 or 3 days as in a hotel. Overall a good place tp stay!

LBM2011

2023-04-08

Lovely suite with jacuzzi and pool The host was very welcoming and gave us great tips (and a very useful map) of places and restaurants that we should visit in the Western Cape. The communication before the visit was also very warm and informative. The location was excellent - so close to Cape Point Vineyards, Imhoff Farm and other great places. We appreciated the security of the gated parking space. The jacuzzi and pool were amazing. Going back and forth from the heated jacuzzi to the cold pool was particularly refreshing. The pool though was not totally private as it could be overlooked. Due to lack of backup energy, the suite was affected by loadshedding - so there were some hours in the night that I couldn't use my CPAP machine to help me sleep. The suite had a nice terrace/pool area, bedroom, bathroom, and living/dining room/kitchen area but was slightly on the pricey side (for what it is) and the suite itself lacked sunlight - as it's north facing. Also, the suite wasn't cleaned (and towels weren't replaced) during our 3 day stay. But we didn't mind as the suite was generally very clean to begin with.

mvivei390358

2023-03-21

Amazing place Wonderful accommodation with amazing views, the only problem maybe for some, since it is quite far from Cape Town Central, would be the lack of nearby public transport ! Otherwise i highly recommend this place

Erik D

2023-01-25

African Violet Firstly, thanks to Jen and Rob for helping make Cape Town an exceptional holiday. This is an outstanding location. Clean and comfortable, with outstanding views over the valley and out into the South Atlantic. The situation is ideal for exploring the Cape's many exiting and interesting places. It's just a 40 minute drive from the centre of Cape Town too. There are more than 10 excellent restaurants just a few minutes away and 2 shopping malls on the doorstep. When you're done, just retire back to the comfort, peace and quiet of your apartment. Erik Darling

roshanadams18

2022-11-21

What a Gem 😍 The pictures does not do this place justice. A private secluded home away from home space with everything you need. We stayed for a weekend and did not have to leave once to get anything as the place comes with everything you need. Will definitely be back. Thank you Jennifer & Rob for having us.

Terrace Suite (Premier Honeymoon)

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