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Stay at Friends

4.0 star property
Upscale guesthouse near the beach

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Living area | TV
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Boutique Room 2 | Room amenity
Interior
Economic Room 1 | Bathroom amenities | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
The price is NT$2,102
Price available on 2024/5/30

Explore the area

Map
2359 Business Crescent, Betty's Bay, Western Cape, 7141
  • Popular LocationStony Point Penguin Colony3 min drive
  • Popular LocationStony Point Nature Reserve4 min drive
  • Popular LocationArabella Country Estate12 min drive
  • AirportCape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)82 min drive
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Room options

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 6.0 Ping (20 square meters)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 7.3 Ping (24 square meters)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Self-Catering Unit with 2 separate Rooms | Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Self-Catering Unit with 2 separate Rooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 51.43 Ping (170 square meters)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Honeymoon Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 48.4 Ping (160 square meters)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Betty's Bay

Located in Betty's Bay, Stay at Friends is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve and Kogel Bay Beach, while Stony Point Penguin Colony and Harold Porter National Botanical Gardens are popular area attractions. Arabella Country Estate and Kleinmond Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like mountain climbing, horse riding, and skydiving.
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What's nearby

  • Stony Point Penguin Colony - 3 min drive
  • Stony Point Nature Reserve - 4 min drive
  • Harold Porter National Botanical Gardens - 6 min drive
  • Arabella Country Estate - 12 min drive
  • Kogel Bay Beach - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hook, Line and Sinker - 6 min drive
  • Coffee, On Clarence - 6 min drive
  • Fynbos Enterprises - 6 min drive
  • Anchor Restaurant - 6 min drive
  • Gnocchi - 3 min drive

About this property

Stay at Friends

Upscale guesthouse near Stony Point Penguin Colony
Located close to Harold Porter National Botanical Gardens, Stay at Friends provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Active travelers can enjoy hiking/biking at this guesthouse. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a spa tub, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and babysitting (surcharge)
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and electric kettles

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:30 AM to 11:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee: ZAR 130 per person

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2011
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 130 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 790 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 790 (one-way), (from 14 to 18 years old)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Stay Friends Guesthouse Betty's Bay
Stay Friends Guesthouse
Stay Friends Betty's Bay
Stay at Friends Guesthouse
Stay at Friends Betty's Bay
Stay at Friends Guesthouse Betty's Bay

Frequently asked questions

Does Stay at Friends have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Stay at Friends?

As of 2024/5/29, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stay at Friends on 2024/5/30 start from NT$2,102, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Stay at Friends pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stay at Friends?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Stay at Friends?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Stay at Friends?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Stay at Friends provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7:30 AM–11 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 790 per person applies.

Where is Stay at Friends located?

Situated in Betty's Bay, this beach guesthouse is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Stony Point Penguin Colony and within 9 mi (15 km) of Harold Porter National Botanical Gardens and Arabella Country Estate. Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve and Kogel Bay Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Stay at Friends Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vladislav, Duluth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Betty’s Bay Gem
Amazing venue with fantastic rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff who went out of their way to ensure our stay was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Francesca

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The home and location are beautiful and impeccably clean. The space in our room was very tight though, and did not include a mini bar that would have been welcome given the hotel is very isolated in nature. The bathroom though very clean was very basic. We also did not get any hot water. Maybe these details should be made clear prior. Very friendly staff and responsive to email. I would recommend the place to friends looking for a rustic experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff made our stay wonderful and so welcoming. The room was clean and had everything we needed. Having stayed for only one night, we did t get to enjoy the pool or their café but we really enjoyed their hospitality. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The name says it all very well Both Hellen and Andy attended to us extremely well. Our room and the whole property is presented superbly. A great stay at Stay At Friends
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful, quiet, out-of-the-way place
Lovely, well decorated inn with a stunning patio and yard. Our host was so kind as to drive us the 9k to the nearest delicious restaurant as we were travelling by bicycle. A short walk to the beach and a very quiet neighborhood. Morning breakfast was spectacular and filling.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and homely. Ideal for a few days' stay. Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

KB, Sweden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely rooms and host. The best thing was however the dogs ;)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic secret in Betty's Bay
This is a hidden gem and my new Shangri La in Africa. Helene is a remarkably charming, knowledgeable and friendly hostess who welcomed us upon on arrival with some tasty morsels that were prepared for us. She also provided us with a some great tips on places to see and where to eat. The name of the property may be unnoticed but it does the experience full justice. Our apartment felt like home and no compromises were made when it came to comfort. Quite honestly, it was hard to leave. The destination, Betty's Bay, was stunningly beautiful and definitely one we will return to. Thank you so much Helene, for your hospitality. Your place is beautiful and I hope that many will be able to experience it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018