Reviews of Oom Jan Guesthouse
5 Surette Crescent, 7285 Struisbaai, South Africa
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Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewNo breakfast, location was fine
It was very cold. No coffee in the room.
Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location was great and so was the host. The building seems really new.
I should have read the facility list my own fault The two rooms only had one light in each No bedside lamps, no heating system, its COLD in winter in SA, slept in my sleeping bag7, no chair to sit on, It was the least furnished accommodation in my six weeks traveling around southern africa For the same price some of the places have been like mini homes
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWell situated. Nice View, pool. Bed comfortable. Nice modern style.
Cement Basin. No dustbin . No dish cloths. Maybe add some carpets next to bed for cold floors. No cupboards for clothes. Bench or dressing table in room. Rack provided not stable. Maybe add more plugs so kettle, micro wave and fridge can work at same time.
Reviewed: 11 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe location was great and near to the beach.
Reviewed: 2 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 29 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewEverything was upto standard.
I'd suggest adding a tv and replacing the bunk beds and couch with a sleeper couch rather. Also a dish cloth for drying.
Reviewed: 27 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
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Verified reviewIt was amazing
Nothing, it was amazing
Reviewed: 4 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe view and location of the house.
The fact that our request wasn't met, it was our 10th year anniversary and we asked for something special to be done. Towels wasnt given like we told it would be.
Reviewed: 3 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe friendliness, the neatness & the comfortability. I will definitely make use of them again. Maybe just in a different unit
The shower, whilst showering, because it doesn't have a door, you basically wet the entire floor, I came for a wedding the Friday & before the wedding, we took a shower & we had to firstly dry the floor before leaving for the event. Because the shower floor is level with the bathroom floor, that doesn't help the situation.
Reviewed: 2 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewUnit was neat and tidy, with everything we needed for our short stay. Our host was very welcoming and helpful.
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Reviewed: 2 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 24 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe room was very clean and neat. The bedding and towels were very clean aswell as the entire room
The lack of facilities like a braai next to the unit, there is also very little to no space to make light meals. The plates doesnt fit in the Microwave and there is no decent facilities to wash plates. There could also be a TV
Reviewed: 23 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
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