Villa Viva Cape Town

The bar staff are the thing women keep coming back to mention, and the weekly barbecue draws a genuinely social crowd around the pool. Daytime reception has drawn complaints about being unwelcoming, and one guest had no hot water in her room for six days.

• The bar staff as a particular highlight, describing them as exceptionally friendly and a reason to stay in themselves.
• One reviewer noted that hot water was not working in their room for the full six days, though shared showers were available as an alternative.
• A reviewer travelling with family noted that the property supports environmental projects, which added to their positive experience.
• The free continental breakfast and a large garden area for relaxing as practical perks of the stay.
• One reviewer flagged that daytime reception staff could be quite rude, leaving a poor first impression on arrival.
• The hostel runs a weekly BBQ and regular activities, with an all-day bar that fosters a social atmosphere among guests.
• At least one room had no hot water for an extended stay, though shared showers were available as a workaround.
• The location offers views of Table Mountain and Lion's Head and is described as close to shops.
• A free continental breakfast is included and the property has an outdoor pool.
• Daytime reception staff received complaints about rudeness, which several guests described as a weak first impression.

A read of 577 guest reviews. These reviews do not record who wrote them, so nothing here is attributed to women.