I debated writing this review because part of me wanted to gatekeep this place… but who knows when we’ll be back in South Africa? Atlantic View Hotel delivered hands down the best service we’ve ever experienced at a hotel. I didn’t want to leave. The bed was unbelievably comfy, the view was stunning, and don’t even get me started on the breakfast, just wow. Every single staff member was so friendly and welcoming. We had the best time and will 100% stay here again when we return to SA.
This was the first time for my husband and I to experience Cape Town, South Africa. It was the most wonderful time we've ever had celebrating our wedding anniversary. The owner, Greg, was sure to provide us with precheckin guidance and tourist recommendations. The accommodations at this hotel were superb with beautiful decorative touches and amazing first class meals. We felt we were treated like that of royalty. We were placed in the Penthouse suite, which was absolutely beautiful with amazing sunset views. The staff was truly amazing. Most specifically, Sven and Rebecca were awesome. They added a personal touch that made them feel most like family. I would recommend this hotel to anyone looking to have an incredible lifelong experience that they will treasure forever. Thank you again to the staff for accommodating us, making us feel welcomed, appreciated, and for making sure every need was met from the time we arrived until we left.
Pros:
1) Gracious owner.
2) Amazing views (you can see Lion's Head, Table Top Mountain, and the coastline below).
3) Incredible breakfast/food.
Cons:
1) Shower was luke warm at max temp.
2) No bathtub.
3) No jacuzzi and the pools (there's two of them which is great for a boutique hotel) were unheated. As we visited in winter, it meant they were unuseable.
4) Dated decor; not upscale.
5) Small rooms with low ceilings.
6) Outrageously priced for what you get. We paid $900 US per night for a family of 3 (father/mother/son) in a small shared room during low season. One & Only was only minimally more expensive.
6) The service, which was touted as anazing, was average.
Overall, not a luxury hotel.
The best 5 star hotel in Capetown. Everything was beautiful and staff were amazing and went out of their way for us. Can't wait to go back
A fabulous stay in a beautiful hotel with quite outstanding staff.