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  • 5/5 Michelle M. 1 year ago on Google
    This iconic hotel will never disappoint in terms of location and view. It is situated at the start of the beautiful Chapman's peak drive. The hotel overlooks the mountains and the ocean. The balcony restaurant is well known for their food served in frying pans. The food is fresh and delicious. Patrons to the bar or restaurant will need to park on the road or in a public parking area across the road.
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  • 5/5 Luke M. 1 year ago on Google
    Ate at the restaurant and had a selection of Tapas, and then the famous calamari and steak combo. Informal approach to the food but mostly very good and one of the best views of the sun setting over Hangklip in Hout Bay. Prawns also good.

  • 5/5 Gus S. 1 year ago on Google
    I came to the hotel for lunch to celebrate my grandmother-in-law's 80th birthday and couldn't have been happier with the service. We shared several plates, but my favourites were the prawns and the Hake fish. The view is amazing and it was fun to learn about the history of the hotel itself. It has been in operation for many years and has a very interesting past. The servers were the real standout. They were some of the friendliest servers I have ever had at a restaurant. Wonderful hospitality. Of course we told them it was Grandma's bday and they brought a complementary ice cream and sang with gusto! Not like in Canada, where they sing a half hearted "happy birthday", no, the servers gave it everything!! Thanks for a wonderful experience!

  • 5/5 Rene N. 11 months ago on Google
    Didn't stay there. Had supper with family from Europe. They loved their sirloin and I had a burger. Very nice. Sweet sauce of the meat. Onion rings were not oily or greasey. Chips were good and not over salted.

  • 5/5 Catherine S. 4 months ago on Google
    This hotel has the best winter specials. The lemon butter prawns are amazing!! And always a fire going when it's freezing outside.😅

  • 5/5 Enviro L. 3 months ago on Google New
    Went there for dinner. Lovely food and good service

  • 5/5 Tasneem K. 9 months ago on Google
    Location and views are what makes this place a must stay. Not to mention the size of the rooms, luxuriously large. The staff is exceptionally friendly and helpful. They have a restaurant that has lovely seafood for dinner. The breakfast was average.

  • 5/5 Helen M. 4 months ago on Google
    Calamari always excellent. Service very good although it took a while to bring the bill but it was very busy by then

  • 4/5 Ian L. 5 months ago on Google
    We went to the hotel pub to watch the World cup quarter finals. Great pub. Excellent vibe. I'll be back for the semi finals

  • 4/5 Angela K. 4 months ago on Google
    We visited the restaurant, great service and a substantial menu. Food portions were slightly small vs the price you pay. Not the best calamari I have ever had, but soft and tasty.

  • 5/5 Adam W. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful little hotel right on the edge of Hout Bay! Definitely worth the price. Room was very spacious and clean. The bed was comfortable and sheets were of good quality. All the staff were very nice and had a positive attitude. The food at breakfast was great. Both the breakfast bar and hot meals were delicious. Be aware, the hotel is right at the start of the Chapman's Peak drive, so the road may be busy.

  • 4/5 Yenusha R. 1 year ago on Google
    Surprising lovely hotel with superb rooms and spectacular sea views. Modern and new. Retaining the historic charm of the old building as well. Service was great.

  • 5/5 Derek G. 1 year ago on Google
    Known to the locals as Chappies, and much patronised by the locals for its fresh seafood - have the calamari or fish of the day or both in combo - this is an enduring legend of a place. Only ever eaten here, never stayed, so can't comment on the hotel!

  • 5/5 charlene b. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful location, clean Hotel. Friendly staff, the view from room is beautiful ocean and mountains. We will be back. The owner of this Hotel is involved in the managing of Hotel, this you can see in the effort that is put into making your stay enjoyable.

  • 3/5 Viv H. 1 year ago on Google
    We have been going to "Chappies" consistently for the calamari which has always amongst the best we have ever eaten. In recent years, it has been up and down as the source of the supply/type seems to vary. In recent months it has become terrible, by comparison. One look at the pan today and we knew it hadn't been rectified.... still smaller rings, tasting a bit like gas with a bitter aftertaste. All of our food (calamari, prawns and Portuguese steak) was served cold. The star of the show is no more. Pity, as I would tell anyone who is going specially for the calamari not to bother!! Sad this has been allowed to happen to an iconic place and meal by the descendents

  • 5/5 Paul E. 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped for lunch. Shown to our table and given a menu, then a short while later asked about drinks. After drinks ordered gave lunch order. Took a bit longer than anticipated but food ordered was 1st class. The waitress was attentive and took care is all our needs. Before our trip here is done we will be back.

  • 3/5 Ami S. 1 year ago on Google
    I am not a Tourist. I am a proudly local, who enjoys beauty and quality, with a lot of years in the hospitality trade. My first Impression after booking in at a the reception was the Parking Bay. The walls have never been painted. Looks like a building site. Why not make this more welcoming? A little bit of paint, please. Room was very clean, quality furniture and finishings, but had a very business like atmosphere. Was going to stay for at least 2 nights, but found the room slightly depressing. (I am not a fan of brown interior, so this is only applicable to me) My view was basically mountain rock. My mistake, I could have paid a few hundred rand more for a better situated room. TV channels had SKY news on repeat and a Sport channel on soccer. And I am a sport lover, but found this boring. Two more channels, One advertisement channel and something for kids. Why would I want to watch this? Could not find music, so I switched the TV off. The little freebies in the bathroom, water in the fridge and the slippers were thoughtful. Thank you. The dark passages and dark parking was scary on my late arrival. Lights had movement sensors..... If only I knew. At first glance it was a very dark walk to my room right at the end of the passage. The "key" card to operate the lights in the rooms and lifts sounds very practical, but not funny if you are women on your own in a fairly dark hotel at 10pm and the system is not reading the card. Skeleton Security, no visible staff to assist. Slightly scary feeling. And no, I do not drink alcohol, so was super aware of my surroundings. Cutting costs by minimizing items or services, spoils the treat of staying over. Your hotel was convenient and clean.

  • 5/5 Mr G. 1 year ago on Google
    Went for lunch at their restaurant. AMAZING calamari, delicious, will really knock your socks off in a great way. Other foods such as prawns and mussels also excellent. Staff were very professional and pleasant. 5/5 stars


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