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Housemartin Guest Lodge

3.0 of 5
6 Kerk St, De Rust 6650, South Africa
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Hermanus
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“We could not stay at HouseMartin”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

We made a booking in February to stay at HouseMartin, rated a 4-star guest house on the Internet. On our arrival there the cottages outside was occupied, and we were offered two rooms in the main house. The rooms were not ready on our arrival. When we finally entered the rooms it was so dirty and smelly. There was dogs... More

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Cape Town
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17 reviews 17 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Difficult times”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2013

This is a difficult review to write, but I feel that potential guests should be informed. The lodge is for sale. Tragic circumstances have resulted in this situation, and unfortunately have impacted on the running of the lodge. The welcome is still warm, but the gardens are looking neglected. The standard of the food in the adjacent restaurant is good,... More

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London
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52 reviews 52 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
“Most welcoming, perfect stopover”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

Having been tempted by De Rust's 'Village of The Year' label (not too sure why, the place is a pretty ordinary run down town - maybe I missed something, that said the Swartberg Mountain pass is very impressive), we found Housemartin on Tripadvisor. We were not disappointed, it suited our needs perfectly. We were clearly one of only two sets... More

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Durban, South Africa
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“I am in love :)”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2011

Dear Bill, Christine and Candice Firstly I would like to say to any one PLEASE STAY over at Housemartin. It is the most beautiful place on earth and well worth the visit. The service and welcome we got certainly went beyond what we expected. The rooms are beautiful and really made our stay enjoyable. The Restaurant serves the most amazing... More

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knysna
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24 reviews 24 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“confortable rooms, disaster in the kitchens!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2009

We were looking forward to wonderful food at this hotel, as it is owned by well known Durban cookery school owner. But the dinner (buffet) was a disaster. The roast pork wasn't cooked enough (bloody in the middle), the soup was tepid, salads dull, and rest generally uninspiring. Service was good however. The decor was dismal, and musak (which is... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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49 hotel reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
68 helpful votes 68 helpful votes
“OK”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2007

I was disappointed in HouseMartin Guest Lodge. There are so many beautiful guest houses in South Africa that my expectations were sky high. I felt the bedrooms were identikit., not decorated with any great flair. We got a warm welcome. When offered a welcome drink we suggested that we would like to wait 20 mins of so until we got... More

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Top Contributor
55 reviews 55 reviews
38 hotel reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
84 helpful votes 84 helpful votes
“Wonderful Visit-A real gem!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2007

This is a wonderful place to stay along the Garden Route. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. The rooms are very nice and bright and comfortable. The food and presentation is amazing. The owner, Candice, will make you feel right at home and anything you need.....just ask! Example, we had laundry to be done, and the staff took care of it... More

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western cape
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
“Un attrape-nigaud”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2010
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Address: 6 Kerk St, De Rust 6650, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Western Cape > De Rust
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Free Breakfast Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool
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Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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