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Reviews of Zest Boutique Hotel by The Living Journey Collection This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

2 Braemar Road, Green Point, 8005 Cape Town, South Africa

#24 of 205 hotels in Cape Town

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 270 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: May 16, 2023

    9.0
    would be back for business and leisure!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    great location. beautiful boutique hotel (finer touches, personalised service).

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was good and staff were excellent. We were in town for an event at the stadium and it is an easy walk across.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2023

    9.0
    Very comfortable place to stay in heart of CPT with welcoming and helpful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The shower drain was clogged in our room, which caused the shower to overflow into the room and make a mess. We told someone about it after our first night but it wasn't fixed while we were there.

    The staff was super friendly and helpful. The location was convenient to many of the places we wanted to go, esp the CBD and V&A Waterfront. The breakfast was delicious.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful boutique hotel. Faye was so welcoming and helpful

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2023

    9.0
    Will come again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Al good

    Super breakfast Easy walking distance from Waterfront Very polite and friendly staff Self-service bar in the living room

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2023

    10
    Would comeback
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent hotel near not far from V & A probably 10 minutes walk. very safe very clean great staff …..whilst they were all brilliant big shout out to Faye who never fails to smile

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2023

    9.0
    Worth it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Reality same as pictures. cozy hotel. Nice location.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2023

    10
    small friendly hotel offering great service
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    the staff were very friendly and helpful both before and during the visit. very clean and good location. lots of little extra like 24 hour hot drinks , afternoon cake , rooftop terrace and well stocked bar. great breakfast too

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2023

    10
    lovely staff, great food and a lovely hotel, would absolutely come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    clean and quiet

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very friendly staff, especially Endie and Kelvin, the room was specious and comfortable, breakfast was amazing, compliments to the chef. Location was good, not super central but we could walk everywhere, 15min to the waterfront, 20min to the city center.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2023

    10
    Perfect luxury option in Central cape town
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The AC unit in our room made loud noises when not operating. The doorbell for front door access very loud in room we were in.

    Ambience,facilities,staff all superb. Cannot recommend it highly enough.lovely touches like sweeties on your pillow,snacks and drinks offered in evening. Faye who served breakfast every morning was so chatty and welcoming.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2023

    8.0
    a lovely boutique hotel in a nice part of central Cape Town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    When I checked in I asked if I could have gluten free toast with my breakfast. I was told that they could get gf bread in but indicated that they often bought it and their guests didn't actually eat it. I assured the lady that I would eat it. The next morning I asked for it at breakfast and was told that they only had rye bread. Rye is a gluten so I wasn't able to eat it and no gluten free bread was ever obtained. While everything looks lovely and clean, the bedroom floor was actually quite dirty and out feet were always quite dirty walking around it. While I know that load shedding isn't the hotel's fault it would be really helpful to be told what the scheduled power outage periods are to be able to plan things like blow drying hair and charging phones.

    It's a lovely modern boutique hotel that is 10 minutes walk from the Waterfront. The check in staff are lovely and friendly.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2023

    9.0
    great stay with friendly and helpful staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My room was below the breakfast area so I could hear chairs moving above me starting early, 7 am. Also the kitchen was right next to my room so I heard dishes clattering. It would be helpful to have some soundproofing for this particular room.

    The hotel was very clean and the staff was exceptional. Nat and Faye were especially kind and helpful. No request was too big. My flight was cancelled and they booked me a room in their sister property last minute. The location is great and everything is a ten minute Uber ride away. There was a lot of security and I felt safe as a solo female traveler.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great to have a shower room for late check outs

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2023

    10
    Wonderful stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff were all incredibly friendly and helpful. they made us feel so welcome. the hotel was extremely clean and comfortable, the breakfast was delicious. The afternoon cake a real treat. Would recommend to anyone. We hope to make it back at some point soon.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2023

    9.0
    Would definitely come back, wonderful experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Note that there are 3-4 parking spots just outside the entrance, if those are full you would have to park on the side of the road- but the area felt quite safe and there are cameras outside.

    Excellent stay, I was suspicious when none of the reviews had anything to criticise but the location was good, staff very friendly and the accommodation spacious and clean. The shower in the king bedroom is not separate from the actual bedroom (not a separated bathroom) so just something to note for privacy if you’re not sharing as a couple.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2023

    10
    Great stay in a lovely hotel with happy and very attentive and helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was excellent especially the freshly cooked options.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 10, 2023

    10
    Great little hotel. Easy walking to V&A waterfront
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    Very good accommodation. excellent staff

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2023

    10
    wonderful time just a shame we couldn’t stay longer
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Load shedding……… although outside hotels control.

    great location with fabulous staff and facilities especially the pool

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2023

    10
    One of the best stays We have had in a long time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was perfect.

    It was very good and the service was excellent. So clean and beautiful. So quiet and serene.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 26, 2023

    10
    Beautiful hotel in a relaxed setting, exceptional service from start to finish. Would highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only fault was the design of the shower door (it could not open while the bathroom door was closed).

    The service, cleanliness, room quality, breakfast, setting, location

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2023

    10
    A special place where we were made to feel special . Memorable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to not like

    Well appointed boutique hotel . Quiet area but only 10/15 minute walk to waterfront . What made it so special was the staff . We got known by name , staff were ever ready to please and ensure we had a good stay . Would definitely recommend

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 19, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Just a Perfect stay for 2 nights! Great room, friendly service minded staff and very central. Wish we could have stayed much longer! Can recommend this hotel!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 12, 2023

    10
    Amazing stay in CPT...you would love it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    i loved everything

    Zest boutique hotel embodies the whole concept of a boutique hotel. From the decor, to the rooms to the staff, to the breakfast , everything is so tailored to satisfy the guests. The staff were really the highlight of my stay there, everyone was so warm and lovely especially the receptionists at the front desk. I would recommend to anyone visiting CPT. and the location is pretty central and safe

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2023

    10
    Clean - Safe - Comfortable-Welcoming
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cape Town has rolling blackouts. Made it very difficult to dress in the morning, or read in the evening or be able to use a sleep apnea machine. Of course this isn’t the hotels fault. It’s part of life in South Africa.

    Wonderful quality and presentation of breakfast food. Lovely afternoon cake and tea (complimentary). Evening drinks at very decent pricing. Rooms have excellent mattresses and linens. Staff were incredibly helpful! They felt like dear family.

    Stayed in January 2023

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