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Cape Victoria Guest House

Corner of Wigtown and Torbay Roads | Green Point, Cape Town Central 8000, South Africa
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Cape Victoria Guest House
4.5 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
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Nelspruit, South Africa
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

My family and I stayed with Lily at the Cape Vic Guest House last October, for about a week, and it was easily the most welcoming, amiable, and positive lodging experience I've had in Africa. From the beginning of our stay, Lily went out of her way to accommodate our special needs, whether it was a later breakfast, an extra... More

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Nairobi
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2011

We stayed at Cape Victoria Guest House from 9th to 12th Oct 2011. Lily the owner and host was absolutely wonderful. the room was perfect, it was nice and warm and reminded one of ones home. Smell of coffee and the excellent music when you enter the guest house was so nice. Her breakfast, was very healthy and quite filling.... More

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ohio
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 July 2011

My sister and I stayed in the attic room at Lily's guest house. We were there for three wonderful days and nights. Lily was our beacon by email when our plane from Addis Ababa was late. She had a cab pick us up at the airport and it was like coming home, she was so welcoming. We loved our room... More

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Ottawa, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2011

We stayed at Lily's B&B as a first stop on our month long trip to South Africa. What a warm welcomed did we received upon our arrival. Lily shared with us the history of her B&B, advised us on places that absolutely had to be visited, informed our guides on places that he "just had" to take us and this... More

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LONDON
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2010

I have travelled to South Africa and Cape Town on numerous occasions and had always stayed in large hotels . On recomendation we stayed at the Cape Victoria quest house. This made our trip special . The place was beautifully decorated and furnished .The breakfast was fantastic and the service was exceptional . Lilly is a real character she will... More

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Vancouver, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2010

Jacob Friesen CEC CANADA FOUNDATION ASSOCIATION. 610 1420 East 2nd Avenue Vancouver BC. Canada, V5N 5L9. MAIL PO Box 78054 RPO Grandview Vancouver BC V5N 5W1 T 604 253 7008 FT 877 321 3377 EM Jacob@ceccanada.com May 3rd, 2010 Dear Lily What a pleasure it was to talk with you after all these years; I truly must say you have... More

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NYC
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2010

This is a beautiful hotel, however, our experience was soured by the theft of my carry on luggage on the third day of our two-week honeymoon. I have a police report and am working with our insurance company to be reimbursed, but money can't compensate for the inconvenience (lost: glasses, Blackberry, keys to home and car, South Africa travel guide,... More

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New York NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2009

My husband and I travel extensively. Our stay at Cape Victoria was one of the best experiences we've ever had. There is something truly magical about Lily... I wish I could put my finger on it, but I can't. Very, very special! More

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Germany
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2008

If you are looking for a small guest house near the Cape Town Waterfront, with lots of charm and a wonderful breakfast (including things like home made bananna bread and almond tart) this is the place to stay! Lily, the hostess and owner, was always helpful and friendly, and she and her staff did all they could to make our... More

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Helsinki
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2008

We stayed almost two weeks in this lovely manor house and truly enjoyed it every minute of our holiday. Miss Lily was a treasure, she advised where to eat well, places worth visiting and all in all her hospitality was quite unique. We can highly recommend Victoria Guest House to anyone who wants to have privacy, a good personal touch... More

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Corner of Wigtown and Torbay Roads | Green Point, Cape Town Central 8000, South Africa
Price range (per night):* 71 AUD - 193 AUD

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