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Reviews of Ocean View Hotel

1 Main Road, 5082 Coffee Bay, South Africa

Review score

Based on 181 hotel reviews

5.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.5

  • Comfort

    6.6

  • Location

    8.1

  • Facilities

    6.2

  • Staff

    7.8

  • Value for money

    6.1

  • Free WiFi

    4.5

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  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property not cared for Staff were friendly but not attentive No attention to detail

    You experience the ocean

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The WiFi was very weak and couldn't pick it up in my room and also maybe install TVs in the rooms

    The staff was very friendly and the bed was sooooooo comfortable The food was also very good

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise from music next to hotel,old prawns at buffet,cold water showers on Sunday morning..😩

    Location and view

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2024

    7.0
    Very relaxing and will definitely go back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The bathrooms needs some TLC The paint is in bad condition. Tiles will do the job.

    View location and staff very good

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    6.0
    Enjoyed my time, but it could have been better
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We couldn’t sleep properly due to Mosquitos secondly there is zero contingency plan in case of load shedding which shouldn’t be the case.

    Staff was welcoming and flexible with adhoc requests, the prices were also reasonable.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The ceiling fan didn't work. The water pressure in the shower was not the best

    The views were nice. Dinner and breakfast were well prepared.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The dinner was a typical buffet dinner and not bad. Mosquito's were a huge bother.

    The location was wonderful. The beach was in a small bay of it's own and very private. The room was very clean and neat, just like the pictures. The staff were super accommodating changing our dates.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food and look of the building

    The bedrooms

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    5.0
    rooms did not have gud TVs & Refridgerators
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Rooms

    location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was hard, car parked far from the rooms, cold water from shower.

    I liked the breakfast, staff is friendly and the environment is tranquil.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not having a microwave to warm food in the room

    The breakfast was and the hotel is perfectly located right by the ocean

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rubbish, rubble, unfinished thatching, broken glass panels,rickety staircase, stompies in pot plants, missing pebbles in paving, and general lack of maintenance - sad things to see. Outside furniture filthy as was the mattress protector. Dining area smells of old oil. These are small things that, if remedied, would give a better overall impression. Wine glass with price sticker still on... rather off putting! With the existing infrastructure and setting, this could be a world-class hotel. Just a little bit of TLC and awareness

    Amazing setting with unreal views Very friendly receptionist Advertising has been very good of late Woman picking up rubbish on beach is really impressive

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    7.0
    Really enjoyed it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Dining room was bad as well as shower

    Loved the view. Also the accommodation was fair,

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It felt like everyone had given up. Not very clean or well maintained. The breakfast and dinner experience were dismal - no real service or knowledge. Either the training is missing, or the desire. It’s a lot to pay for what you get. No WiFi in room.

    Very good location.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2023

    5.0
    Coffeebay solocation
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mould on lace curtains. .I have allergies and sneezed the entire time. They should spring clean once in a while and scrub the shower walls

    I liked their tasty food and perfect beach location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything is run down. In its day I am sure it was amazing.

    Being right on the beach

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2023

    7.0
    Enjoyment of the ocean in Coffee Bay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    None of the hotel's fault. There was recent heavy rain, so the tar road was full of potholes and lots of flotsam on the beach.

    This secluded hotel right on the beach is in an ideal spot. We enjoyed the prepared food. The service is good and the staff friendly.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2023

    5.0
    For fishing enthusiasts, but not ideal location for a 1 night's stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Unfortunately, the location is not ideal and the road heading into Coffee Bay is absolutely terrible with the worst potholes where you have to drive on the side of the road in some areas. It's a renowned bay that's good for the big fishing enthusiasts but definitely, not a place I'd recommend as a night's stay-over when traveling long distances as it's VERY far off the N2. Also, there are a lot of stray dogs in the rural settlement area that bark at night, which kept us awake from about 2 am.

    The dinner was surprisingly delicious! The staff was really friendly and helpful with our check-in and luggage and they were very accommodating in helping us to change our room to be closer to the entrance with all our luggage. The view of the ocean was also really nice.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2023

    6.0
    A little bit of work needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The parking Firstly, not safe. The room for the rate was a bit of a disappointment not to mention the state of the bathroom and even the blankets. The hotel honestly needs a revamp.

    Loved the staff and how friendly they were... food was okay. The hotel has so much potential. I'd love to visit again, hopefully they'll be changes.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2023

    7.0
    good, weather was bad so couldn’t enjoy it as much….☹️
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the weather was miserable and super cold, so outside of control of the owners, but having extra blankets in the room, an electric blanket or aircon/heater would’ve helped

    everything, although the standard has dropped slightly from our last visit

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Comfort King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is a tarven just outside the lodge. The main supper was always finished for us during our stay, so we ate untasty food the 1st night, and then we had to make a plan to get food outside the premises.

    The easy-access beach and view, the kind staff and their homebaked bread.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place needs to be revamp to be a modern place it needs renovations.

    The seaview was great

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms for the rate they need upgrading

    Peace and quiet. View

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2023

    7.0
    Ocean View has a brilliant location. Service is good - updates are underway which is great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Pool area needs a revamp per the plan. General areas - need a referesh.

    Ocean View has an incredible setting. The hotel is currently being revamped - with the rooms refreshed and the dining area good.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2023

    7.0
    beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    fix doors, some windows have no handles

    dinner, breakfast and view was superb

    Stayed in February 2023

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