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Reviews of Cape Standard Guest House

4 out of 5
Cape Standard Guest House
Romney Road Greenpoint, Cape Town, Western Cape

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 54 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cape Standard Guest House - Lovely & Quaint!
I had a lovely stay! The manager Paddington was really incredible! He was always willing to help with what I needed, and was friendly, kind, and did an amazing job! :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

SONJA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cape Hospitality at its best
Really lovely all round and so central to all amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from The Team on 2 Feb,2020
Dear Sonja Thank you very much, we're so glad that you had such a good time with us. Regards The Cape Standard Team

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great safe location (easy to get a round) , great breakfasts, nicely maintained property. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Manager on 11 Dec,2019
Thank you very much for the excellent review, much appreciated. Regards The Cape Standard Team

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Cape Standard Guest House on 25 Nov,2019
Dear Steven, Thank you for your wonderful high rating review! Kind regards Cape Standard Guest House

6/10 Okay

Nhlakanipho

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Matt on 26 Apr,2019
Thank you so much for the excellent rating!

10/10 Excellent

J.R., Winnipeg, Canada

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Casually elegant lodgings. We stayed in the Annex which is an economy suite, but felt we had our own little piece of privacy. The common areas are beautifully appointed with original art nicely displayed. The staff is highly friendly and attentive. They have superb restaurant suggestions and they will help you with reservations, taxi, and all and sundry. Breakfast included is a very nice option. The owner is not a bad bloke either!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Cape Standard Team on 27 Nov,2018
Thank you so much for the superb review. It's great to hear such amazing feedback. We are so glad you had such a fantastic stay with us and hope you return.

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Matthew on 20 Nov,2018
Thanks so much for the great ratings!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Out of season Cape Town
Got a fab out of season deal, around 70% saving. Was upgraded at no extra cost. I stayed in room 9. Reminds me of lush Durban, palm trees and funky decor of the room. Just a pity internet is really bad. So if you plan to have a lazy night in, bring own DVDs or downloaded movies along, can watch on TV in room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to stay!
A clean, cosy, and friendly guest house. The food is very nice and they have a lovely deck to sit on and enjoy the winter sun. The staff are very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
Response from Matthew on 1 Aug,2018
Thank you so much for your great feedback Carly, it is much appreciated. We hope to welcome you back, along with your friends and family.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kester, London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Hotel, Great Stay
My wife and I stayed here on our honeymoon and we had a great experience. All of the staff are extremely friendly, courteous and go the extra mile. The hotel is nicely furnished and breakfast is of a high standard. The hotel is situated in a nice location and has a nice, relaxed vibe.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Response from The Cape Standard Team on 30 Jan,2018
Hi Kester Thank you so much for the great review. We are so glad you had an enjoyable experience with us and appreciate your specific commendation. We highly value and appreciate such feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check out my home when I was in Cape Town
I recommend you check out this boutique hotel in a peaceful location, a stroll to the riverfront & beaches, brilliant breakfast with attentive staff. Offered no pressure on tourist choices options during my stay. I'm so happy this was my home in Cape Town.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Michelle, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming guesthouse with fantastic staff
Cape Standard was our first stop after arriving in South Africa and it made a great impression! The room was very chic with a stylish bathroom, and the terrace at the back of the property was a gorgeous haven where we felt instantly relaxed after our travels. We were also able to eat breakfast out there on each morning of our stay which was such a treat. The guesthouse is situated in a good spot in Greenpoint, and was around a 20 minute walk to the waterfront area, though one evening we did decide to drive it instead. There was some construction work taking place behind the hotel, which wasn't an issue for most of our stay due to it being the weekend, but it could scupper a lie in during the week!

10/10 Excellent

Philip, Montreal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent entry to Cape Town
The welcome at the Cape Standard couldn't have been better. From early emails to Margot about airport transfers and car rental, to the warm greeting we received from Paddington upon our late-night arrival, the dinner recommendations and reservations, plus general tips on getting around the city, the delicious breakfast, and the beautiful design of the place, we felt at home immediately. Really we couldn't ask for more. Cape Standard is a find.

10/10 Excellent

Amy, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel!
We stayed at the Cape Standard for 4 nights. We were looked after really well from the minute we walked in until we left. The room was very modern and comfortable and the communal areas are well decorated and relaxing. Breakfast was simple but delicious each day and the service we received was brilliant. A special thanks to Paddington, he was a great host, always smiling and nothing was ever too much trouble.
Response from Cape Standard on 12 Mar,2017
Thank you for your wonderful review. We do have a great team here who go the extra mile to make sure all our guests are well-looked after. We hope to see you soon. Kind Regards

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort
Response from General Manager on 8 Jan,2017
Thank you for your review. Kind Regards

10/10 Excellent

Jo Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended
Cozy tropical feel. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Thanks so much to Margot, Jonathan and Paddington!
Response from General Manager on 5 Dec,2016
Thank you for your wonderful review. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. Kind Regards

8/10 Good

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient and freindly helpful staff.
Lovely bouteque B&B
Response from General Manager on 25 Sept,2016
Thank you for your review! We are so happy that you had a wonderful stay with us. We hope to welcome you back again on your next stay visit to Cape Town

2/10 Terrible

Ralph M, Pretoria

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staying at a Morgue between Building Sites
Terrible, surrounded by Building Sites you stay in a room that has the charm of a morgue, grey walls, grey floors, no paintings. No telephone on the room, no Mini Bar and Breakfast the bare essentials, not even cold meats or proper hot breakfast selection. For that price a total rip-off!
Response from General Manager on 27 Aug,2016
We are terribly concerned about your review. Each of our rooms do have a fully stocked mini bar, we could've definitely assisted with putting a telephone in the room for you if you needed one, we find that most guests have their own phones and/or tablets to use when on holiday. Our buffet consists of cold meats, cereals, yoghurt, bread rolls and a fruit salad as well as a cooked hot breakfast if you prefer. We were not informed of the building that is behind the guest house and doesn't affect our breakfast area and entertainment areas. Kind Regards

4/10 Poor

Donnique, Sandton Gauteng

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, dirty rooms.
Th estaff cannot be faulted on their service and in fairness the owner did offer us an alternative room however our room was dirty. The curtains were torn and stained. The lights next to the bed are dirt ridden and dusty, the bathroom was covered in sand when we arrived. The walls are marked and dirty. The carpet is not clean. The room just is not up to standard.
Response from Assistant Manager on 22 Jul,2016
Dear Donnique Thank you for your review. We do apologise for the experience and will definitely make sure that this never happens again. We really hope to see you back again to spoil you and can say that you will have an excellent experience with us. Kind Regards

8/10 Good

Not Provided, Swindon UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable stay
The staff and hotel were lovely
Thank you for your wonderful review We would love to welcome you back again Kind Regards

10/10 Excellent

A Jay, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel and great value for the money.
The hotel is nicely decorated and very clean. The room was very comfortable and nicely furnished. The staff were attentive and friendly. The location was fairly convenient. I highly recommend staying at the Cape Standard Guest House.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback We are always happy to hear that guests love our product. We hope to see you back soon again Kind Regards

8/10 Good

Marion, Tucson, Az

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very nice b and b in Greenpoint
Very comfortable, nicely decorated b and b, well located in Greenpoint. Trendy enough for our adult son, and the staff made my husband and me feel welcome as well.
Thank you for the review We hope to welcome you back again in the near future Kind Regards

10/10 Excellent

Pia, Stockholm Sweden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Like home away from home
Exactly what I was looking for-calm, homely,lovely staff. Perhaps staff should have better info about where you could go on a Sunday morning-not Long street!
There are wonderful markets in the city and the surrounding areas. We hope to see you back soon again Kind Regards

6/10 Okay

Shenaz, Johannesburg

Liked: Staff & service
Cape Standard
The staff were friendly and wonderful and I have to make special mention of Clive who was ever willing to assist. The hotel was of average standard and nothing luxurious. All the basics were provided for and I had a pleasant stay. The bathroom sink clogged a bit but was sorted. The rooms are very old and need upgrading.
Thank you for your feedback. We always make sure that our guests have everything they need and have definitely sorted the clogged drains out in the rooms. We hope to welcome you back again and maybe spoil you in the Villa next door Kind Regards

8/10 Good

PATRICK, SANDTON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good experience at the Cape Standard
I found the staff to be very willing and helpful. Hotel is located close to both the Waterfront and Cape Town CBD, so very conveniently located. Room was modern and clean and the stay was good value for money. Would happily make a return visit
Thank you for the wonderful review We have a very special team here who does their best to make sure that each guest is well looked after. We hope to welcome you back again in the future Kind Regards

8/10 Good

Charles, Johannesburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very comfortable B&B
A very comfortable B&B with friendly services and a good breakfast.
Thank you for the wonderful review. We are happy to hear that you have enjoyed your stay. Kind Regards

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable stay
Great hotel with really good service from each of the staff that were there. It felt like a home from home. The room we had didn't have air conditioning which I think is needed if you stay there in the summer months. The decor of the entire hotel was very classy and well maintained. I would stay there again.
Thank you for your feedback. Our balcony rooms are absolutely special, the morning times can be warm but in the afternoons are very cool and beautiful overlooking the pool area somewhat. We would love to welcome you back again in the future again Kind Regards

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An outstanding hotel.
We were recommended this hotel by friends and would endorse this recommendation without any hesitation. It is outsatnding. Although termed a 'guest house', we would consider it to be a 'boutique hotel'. It has both style and charm, without being pretentious. The quality of service, from all members of staff who really work as a team, is exceptional. We stayed for five nights and the hotel quickly became our home from home. There were several nice touches, including cold water being available in the lounge area as we arrived back after a full day and sherry/nibbles provided in the evening. Breakfast is lovely and served either in the lounge or on a delightful deck area. Our room was perfect for us and allowed us a good night's sleep. Although the hotel is slightly away from the centre of the city, it is within walking distance of several bars/restaurants/cafes and the beautiful waterfront. The hotel is in a safe area. When we return to Cape Town, we will definitely stay at the Cape Standard.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We take pride in making sure that our guest house is always clean and comfortable for our guests. We have done a few more additions and would love to welcome you back again in the future so that you too can enjoy your stay even more. Kind Regards

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff is very friendly and helpful. Breakfast has enough choices and they can arrange for allergies upon request. Garden is a green, lush beautiful oasis that automatically relaxes you. Would recommend others to stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bien placé : proche du secteur des plages et proche de la ville tout en étant au calme Très bel accueil Chambre très confortable et petit déjeuner de grande qualité Tout était parfait
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Camera ampia e molto pulita, letto comodissimo. Dal patio si accedeva direttamente alla piscina. Molto carino il giardino dove la mattina viene servita un'abbondante colazione. Personale giovane, simpatico, preparato. La zona è comoda al centro, che è raggiungibile a piedi con una bella passeggiata. Parcheggio gratuito disponibile.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Manager on 30 Jan,2020
Grazie mille per l'eccellente recensione, è molto apprezzato. Siamo così contenti che tu abbia trascorso un soggiorno così piacevole.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice guest house and service Very good breakfast Personal so kind and helpful Amazing days in Cape Town
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Matthew on 13 Sept,2019
Thank you for the lovely review and score, we're so glad that you had such an awesome stay with us. Warm Regards Cape Standard

10/10 Excellent

Marcela, Campinas, SP, Brasil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente atendimento! Toda a equipe trata os hóspedes com muito cuidado! Quarto e chuveiro confortáveis. Localização segura. Café da manhã com o básico, porém muito bem preparado e cobre todos os paladares. Todos os profissionais são ótimas sugestões de restaurantes, bares e passeios. Muito obrigada ao Mathew, Margot, Justin e Paddington! Vocês fizeram a diferença na minha estada!!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Matt on 26 Apr,2019
Thank you so much for the amazing feedback!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Geweldige plek om te verblijven, centraal gelegen bij Camps Bay en Waterfront, rustige mooie omgeving, fantastische villa, Margot en personeel bijzonder hulpzaam en uitstekende service. Een klein puntje, het bed is iets gammel, maar verder the place to be, we komen zeker terug!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Matthew on 29 Mar,2019
Dank je wel voor de uitstekende recensie. We zijn zo blij dat je zo'n geweldig verblijf bij ons hebt gehad. We hebben het krakkemikkige bed gerepareerd, een bedpoot had losgemaakt. We kijken ernaar uit u weer te verwelkomen.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Matt on 26 Apr,2019
Thank you for the super rating!

8/10 Good

Anna, Düsseldorf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Zentral gelegenes kleines Hotel mit persönlichem und sehr zuvorkommenden Service. Das ein oder andere Möbelstück geht vom Zustand her über den Vintagelook hinaus. Alles in allem zu empfehlen, insbesondere der Service ist hervorzuheben.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Matthew on 20 Dec,2018
Hallo Anna Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, uns eine so positive Bewertung zu schreiben. Wir freuen uns, dass Sie einen angenehmen Aufenthalt bei uns hatten und unser Service so hilfreich war. Wir hoffen, dass Sie eines Tages wiederkommen!

10/10 Excellent

Wang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Trip August 2018
Hello! My stay in this hotel was really great! The location is prefect, close to everything and very safe. Concerning the hotel, the staff is very friendly and ready to help you with everything. The room was good also, you have all the furnitures and stuff you need to sleep well! What I have also enjoyed the breakfast included: nice and simple. I will definitely come again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Jackeline, Juiz de Fora, MG-Brasil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel agradável
Equipe muito simpática e boas instalações. Cama muito confortável e bom café da manhã. Tivemos um problema que a equipe resolveu imediatamente.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2018
Response from Matthew on 3 Aug,2018
Muito obrigado pela sua linda resenha. Estamos sempre tão gratos quando os hóspedes espalham palavras tão boas sobre a sua estadia

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Litet och mysigt guesthuse med bra service, trevlig personal och god frukost. Trevligt poolområde.
Response from Matthew on 19 Apr,2018
Tack så mycket för den härliga recensionen, det är mycket uppskattat Cape Standard Guest House

10/10 Excellent

Hervé, pa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très sympathique guest house très bien située
Très bon accueil avec une équipe vraiment attentive. Un cadre très agréable avec des chambres confortables qui donnes sur un jardin. Un très bon séjour a Capetown et ses environs
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Mathias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lugnt hotell med fantastisk personal.
Litet, lugnt och väldigt trevligt hotell. Fantastisk personal med David i spetsen gjorde vistelsen fantastisk.
Response from General Manager on 8 Jan,2017
Thank you for your review, we hope to welcome you back again in the future. Kind Regards

10/10 Excellent

Gjermund, Not too central but enough shops and restaurants within an 15 min walk. Nice and quiet.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable guesthouse with very nice and fri
Some of the buildings are old but they are redecorated to be modern and clean yet keep their original look. All staff are very kind and will help you with anything. Stayed three nights and had a very good time.
Response from General Manager on 5 Dec,2016
We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We would love to welcome you back again. Kind Regards

10/10 Excellent

Tobias, NRW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wir haben 4 wunderbare Tage im Cape Standard verbracht. Wir hatten ein sehr schönes Zimmer in der Villa mit eigenem Balkon. Das ganze Haus ist sehr komfortabel eingerichtet und besonsers toll ist die schöne Terasse, auf der wir jeden Morgen ein frisch zubereitetes Frühstück eingenommen haben. Jonathan gab uns gute Tips für das abendliche Dinner und reservierte auch gleich einen Tisch für uns in den entsprechenden Restaurants. Wir haben während des Aufenthaltes standesamtlich geheiratet und David hat den Tag noch ganz besonders gemacht in dem er uns spontan eine wunderebare Kulisse (Tafelberg im Hintergrund) für den formellen Teil zur Vergügung gestellt hat. Vielen Dank an das ganze Team, wir werden sehr gerne wieder kommen.
Response from Assistant Manager on 9 Apr,2016
Hi Tobias Thank you for the wonderful review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. We always do our best to make sure our guests are happy Kind Regards

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort
Bessere Jugendherberge
Leider können wir die Begeisterung der meisten Bewerter vor uns nicht teilen. Das Cape Standard liegt zwar recht zentral (2 km von der Waterfront entfernt), doch das war's dann auch schon. Die Parkmöglichkeiten sind sehr begrenzt und bei voller Belegung des Hauses nicht ausreichend für alle Gäste. Die Zimmer sind dunkel, einfach und lieblos eingerichtet, im Badezimmer reicht das Licht kaum zum Schminken. In der Dusche platzen Fliesen und Fugen aus der Wand. Das inkludierte Frühstück ist ebenso einfach gehalten. Hier ist der Name "Standard" leider Programm. Für eine Nacht ok, für einen längeren Aufenthalt jedoch nicht empfehlenswert. Das Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis hat hier einfach nicht gestimmt. Für 20 Euro mehr pro Nacht, nächtigt man in einem deutlich komfortabler ausgestattetem Gästehaus.
Response from Assistant Manager on 9 Apr,2016
Thank you for your feedback. Our staff try their very best to make sure that breakfast service is a great experience for our guests. We have a great team here. We hope to welcome you back again in the future Kind Regards

6/10 Okay

maria, partille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
karaktärsfullt
Trevligt ställe med egen karaktär, en bricka med sherry och nötter stod framdukad i matsalen när man kom hem på kvällarna. Mycket servicemånaderna personal som hjälpte oss med att planera resten av vår resa.
Thank you for your wonderful response, we have a wonderful team who make sure that our guests are looked after and willing to suggest great tips and local hot spots In the city Kind Regards

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent, safe and comfortable
Really excellent boutique hotel in a very safe and beautiful part of cape town. Very comfortable, stylish and clean rooms. Within walking distance to the warf mall and around 30 min walk to centre of town. The staff is extremely helpful and knowledgeable, they helped me arrange shark diving, kruger safari, restaurants, and bus tickets. The only drawback is a construction site next door which will be disruptive if you’re not an earlybird., but you’re out and about between 0800-1600 this should not be a major problem. The work could possibly be done around Christmas time 2015.
Our staff always makes sure that our rooms are clean at all times. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us. The construction next door make as little noise as possible in the mornings which really helps, but we do our best to try and move rooms around so that you not affected in the mornings We hope to see you back again soon Kind Regards

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia, Québec

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a lovely place and the best staff ever.
One of the best places i've ever stayed while travelling. The staff is so nice and friendly that you feel like home as soon as you arrive. They always pay a little extra attention which is always appreciated. It is also very well located as pretty much every tourist attraction is within 5-10 minutes by car. I highly recommand.
Thank you for the great feedback. Our staff always goes the extra mile to make our guests feel at home and enjoy their stay with us Kind Regards