SeanCalitzdorp
Google
Hotel Review – Room 6, Stay on 9th August 2025||As a travel agent with 36 years of experience in the industry, I must express my deep disappointment following my recent stay at this so-called 5-star boutique hotel. In all my years of travel, this property stands out as one of the most underwhelming I’ve encountered in its claimed category.||Frankly, I have no idea how this hotel continues to rate itself as a 5-star establishment. Perhaps it once met that standard when it was newly established, but it certainly does not any longer. At best, I would rate it a low 3-star—and even that is generous.||The property is in dire need of a complete refurbishment, top to bottom. The overall appearance is tired, and the facilities are not maintained to the standards expected of a 5-star hotel. The carpets are stained and filthy, the walls need repainting, and much of the furniture is clearly worn and outdated.||We arrived at 11:30 AM on a Saturday and decided to have an early lunch and a bottle of wine. However, the restaurant and bar were both closed—an unacceptable situation for a weekend, particularly at a hotel claiming 5-star status.||The room (Room 6) was equally disappointing. The wash basin was cracked, and the overflow valves were dirty and covered in grime. I attempted to take a bath before going to the ballet that evening, only to find the bath had not been cleaned and had a visible scum ring. The toilet brush was rusted and unhygienic—another detail that should not be overlooked in any hotel, let alone a luxury one.||I reported the condition of the bath to the receptionist on duty. Although he was apologetic, no effort was made to send housekeeping to rectify the issue.||The outdoor areas were also neglected. The patio furniture and decking were in poor condition, with damaged and filthy outdoor shading full of holes. It all contributes to a feeling of disrepair and lack of care.||I stayed in Room 6 on the 9th of August 2025. Based on my experience, I would absolutely not recommend this property to any of my clients. As the owner of a travel agency, I am extremely cautious about the properties I suggest, and this hotel does not meet the expectations it claims to uphold.||What an absolute disappointment.||||Yours Sincerely||Sean Garret Nagel