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Villa Via Gordon's Bay Hotel: Traveller Reviews

Breakwater Lane, Helderberg, 7150 | Harbour Island,, Gordon's Bay 7150, South Africa
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Villa Via Gordon's Bay Hotel
Ranked #2 of 2 hotels in Gordon's Bay
2.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
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Johannesburg
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Horrific. Sadly the worst place I have ever stayed.”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012


Dont be fooled by the 4 star rating. This hotel must have been acredited in the mid 1990's. I have never been so appalled by such occomidation. Fortunately it was a business trip where we had a conference so it wasn't my money wasted.
Without dramatizing or going into too much detail, there were 3 things that I will remember this hotel for:

1) the carpets in my room have dark red stains all over it. It honestly looked like someone bled in the room/ was badly hurt or was murdered - Horriffic

2) To compound this the room smelt of wet dog (if you know what this smells like you will know it's not that pleasant, especially when you trying to fall asleep.

3) the aircomnditioning did not work and it was exceptionally hot.

Unfortunately it was a very unpleasant experience from service to the rooms to the food.

I'd recommend not even considering this hotel.

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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CAPE TOWN
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“Very Poor Client Service”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2011

We (I, hubby & 2 daughters) went to Villa Via for a weekend away. We booked a double room (2 huge rooms with full bathrooms), self catering....the rate per night was R1700. The room was clean.

However the service was extreamy poor starting from check-in. We were not assisted to unload our lagguage from an under ground dark parking. The food for dinner was unpleasent & the service was extreamly sub-standard. The breakfast was the same. We were so disapppointed. I wouldn't recommend this hotel. My advice is, rather stay home than coming to Villa Via!









  • Stayed April 2011
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“Very pleasant, good service, we'll be back”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 September 2011
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suite with beautiful views over the harbour, well appointed and comfortable. Very good service.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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London
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“Great hotel and value for money”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2009

The hotel rooms are very spacious and clean. The facilities are good at the hotel. Our rate came with breakfast which was good. Had a dinner in the hotel which was not very good, but along the parade (just outside the back of the hotel) there is a restaurant which serves excellent food. The service was good and they were very attentive - I did not score excellent as you had to ask more than once for something sometimes, Overall it was a great experience and I would definately recommend it and return again.

  • Stayed August 2009, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Atlanta, Georgia
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“Nice, clean and pleasent setting”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2008

The hotel is right on the water - across from some nice condominiums on one side and the bay on the other. My room, which was non-smoking, was clean and roomy, with a small balcony overlooking the bay. The front desk staff were professional and pleasant. Small exercise room located in a ship-motif room, overlooking the docks. The restaurant served good food. The location is bit far from Capetown. There is a big shopping center in town in Gordon's Bay.

  • Stayed May 2008
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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  • Hotel Via Gordons Bay
Address: Breakwater Lane, Helderberg, 7150 | Harbour Island,, Gordon's Bay 7150, South Africa
Price range (per night):* 107 AUD - 292 AUD

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