Reviews of Kelp Cottage
69 Ingang Street, 7220 Gansbaai, South Africa
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Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI stayed over on a Sunday night after only booking that morning. And soon after booking I got an email detailing how I could get myself in, where to find the keys etc. I myself then sent an email requesting, if possible, an early check-in, to which I got no reply. My arrival wasn't great. The hostess surely could do with improving her welcoming skills. And also, don't be rude! Asking me if I knew what time it was as a sarcastic way of telling me I was early, is not the way to deal with not attending to early arrival emails sent several hours before arrival.
Dear James, thank you for the reply. We are sad that you feel this way. Always check that you use the correct information, precise identity and not a different name. Also you arrived two hours early, therefore we thought it was a double booking. This misunderstanding was kindly cleared, thank you!
Dear James, thank you for the reply. We are sad that you feel this way. Always check that you use the correct information, precise identity and not a different name. Also you arrived two hours early, therefore we thought it was a double… Show more
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Belinda was a lovely guest. Thank you for staying with us. Enjoy your further travels in SA!
Reviewed: 19 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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Ziani, thank you for the kind words. It was a real pleasure to be your host. We hope to see you again soon.
Reviewed: 18 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe room had everything we needed for a comfortable overnight stay. The kitchenette is very small but proved adequate for re-heating a meal and making tea/coffee. We stayed 1 night and there was nothing we felt was missing. The room was very nicely furnished and quiet, being set at the back of the house.
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Verified reviewThe room was clean and beautifully decorated with little touches. For this kind of property typically there are no complementaries but the host goes above and beyond to make your stay wonderful. She thought of everything from tea and coffee (with biscuits) to a cloth and little dishwashing soap to wash your few dishes. It was a stay which felt full of thoughtful extras and care.
Reviewed: 6 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewNo basin in room to wash dishes, non working TV. Wifi weak in room. Very compact accommodation.
Thank you Gregory for the review. Your family stayed for fourteen nights, we explained the set up to you. A dish bowl for washing was provided. No tv was advertised. A wonderful 2025 to you and your family.
Reviewed: 10 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
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