Guest Reviews

Sam Maizey, JHB - 14 - 19 April 2024

Absolute Bliss! Thank you Karen and team. We will be back.

Anita & Genevieve - 13 Apr 2024

Beautiful home, friendly service and great stay. Thank you

Athletes in Action, USA - 23 Feb - 03 March 2024

Spring break - Michican State. Thanks for everything.

Mirandi en span, 11 Februarie 2024

Baie dankie! Was nou 'n vrek lekker bed en breakfast. 

Jacques van Loggerenberg, Langebaan - 22 February 2024

Vreeslik dankie vir julle gasvryheid. Ek sal julle enige tyd verwys. Was Heerlik. Vriendelike Groete

Simone - JHB, 19 February 2024

Back again, my favourite place to stay in Cape Town.

Jannie & Nerina du Plessis, MP - 26 Januarie 2024

Baie dankie vir puik diens en gasvryheid. Dis 'n lieflike plek, seenwense vorentoe!!

Vukile Hlabangana, Jhb - 24 January 2024

Thank you so much. Last minute dot com booking.  Exactly what I needed.

Simone Deacon, Jhb - 21 - 25 January 2024

Just arrived and loving it already.

Laurie Ackermann, Jhb - 20 January 2024

Just Lovely. What a gem of a place. Thank you.

Pieter Kleingeld, Lichtenburg - 14 Januarie 2024

Awesome plek met baie gasvryheid. Dankie

Mbuso Dlamini, Swaziland - 14 January 2024

Thank you for hosting us, you are so professional with good work. The place is clean and people are kind. We enjoyed our stay with you.

William & Charmain Robbie, Jhb - 07 - 09 Jan 2024

Baie dankie vir 'n heerlike verblyf! So bly ons kon hier bly. Lekker ontbyt, rustige nagrus met rustige omgewing. Dankie vir die ekstra myl wat julle gaan. Sien julle dalk hopelik weer. Groetnis

Schalk Mouton, Jhb - 27 Des - 09 Jan 2024

Weereens heerlik gekuier en gebly! Tot 'n volgende keer. Baie dankie!

Augusta Roberts, Jhb 5 - 7 January 2024

Wat 'n lieflike plek - lieflike mense ook! Baie dankie vir 'n wonderlike verblyf - al my hoe verwagtinge oorskry. Ek het so tuis gevoel. Sal julle oral aanbeveel!

Sanjay Harry - 21 Dec - 02 Jan 2024

Thank you for an awesome stay!

Phil & Julie Gillespie - USA - 02 - 04 December 2023

So grateful for the time to see you all. Love this place. Be back soon!

Norme & Richard Mills, 10 - 13 Nov 2023

Very helpful and efficient staff. Room clean and everything needed. 

Food excellent.

Izak & Renate, Bronkhorstspruit - 03 - 05 November 2023

Incredibly good service, very friendly staff and to crown all a beautiful guesthouse.

Kelly Combs, Wace Texas - 20 September 2023

We loved it here. Thank you.

Bernd, UK - 15 - 18 September 2023

From day one I have felt at home. A super welcome. Thanks so much for the super host. 

Thanks all the way from the UK!

Ash & Christopher, Jhb - 15 - 17 September 2023

Lovely stay - thanks xx

Hessie & Heinie - 05 September 2023

Baie dankie - lekker gebly!

Ferdi, Pretoria - 05 September 2023

Baie dankie. Heerlike ontvangs en lekker gebly.

Dankie vir julle gasvryheid en pragtige plek.

Jo-Anne Lourens, Bredasdorp - 16 - 18 Aug 2023

Al was dit kort, was dit baie lekker om hier te kon bly. Baie dankie vir julle gasvryheid.

Francois Dippenaar, Jhb - 14 - 18 Aug 2023

Baie dankie vir al julle gasvryheid en nog 'n heerlike besigheids week hier in die Kaap. Kom ons hoop om sommer vinnig weer 'n draai te maak!

Pieter & Charleen Viljoen, Pretoria - 11 - 14 Aug 2023

Baie dankie vir 'n heerlike bederf naweek. Ons het baie lekker gekuier. Julle is 'n uitstekende gasheer en vrou.

Hilmar En Elsa, Jhb - 11 - 13 Aug 2023

Wow, wat 'n heerlike ondervinding. Dit was wow.

Joseph & Helen Cloete, Port Nolloth - 4 - 7 Augustus 2023

Dankie vir julle gasvryheid. Dit was fantasties om 'n paar aande in die gastehuis te kon bly. Rustige area. Ons sal beslis terugkom.

Appel - 2 - 4 Augustus 2023

Baie dankie vir hierdie stunning verblyf en ontbyte.

Barenburg, Durbanville - 24 - 26 Julie 2023

Dankie vir nog 'n lekker jaar se verblyf en gasvryheid. Julle is tops!!

Christopher Bezuidenhout - Knysa, 5 Augustus 2023

Baie dankie vir 'n besonderse en pragtige gastehuis. 5-ster gehalte beslis!

Adele Visser, Gauteng - 23 July 2023

Thank you for a pleasant stay. God Bless!

Natie & Elmarie Gerber, KZN - 9 - 15 Julie 2023

Baie dankie Karen en Ryno vir julle gasvryheid. Dit voel of ons by ons eie huis is. Dit was wonderlik om julle te ontmoet. Liefde x

Lynette Pollock, Jhb - 10 - 14 July 2023

Thank you Karen and Team for the hospitality, warmth and care during my stay. Stay Blessed!

Malcolm Lee, Jhb - 2 - 6 July 2023

Very comfortable and excellent hospitality. Thank you.

Fanie & Lorna - 10 June 2023

Heerlik gebly, alles prima.  Jan is 'n topklas gasheer.  Baie dankie.

Lianie May & Barry - Jhb - 10 Junie 2023

Great, great plek! Ons kom weer!  Dankie vir jou gasvryheid en vriendelikheid. Alle seen vir julle.  Liefde

 

Rob & Tamara, Australia - 3 June 2023

Wonderful stay! Felt very welcome and comfortable. 

Hennie & Leonie Badenhorst - 29 - 31 May 2023

A happy welcoming stay. Nothing compares.

Petro Barnes - Jhb - 21 May 2023

Finominaal! Baie dankie vir die warm hospitality! Beautiful blyplek en amazing ontbyt.

Sara & Dolan - Graaff Reinet - 10 May 2023

A lovely, extremely comfortable stay. Thank you for your warmth and kindness. We are well rested!

Francois, JHB - 09 Mei 2023

Great Gastehuis. Absoluut fantasties. Ontvangs was puik. Dankie, sal beslis weer 'n draai maak en weer kom.

Cheryl, Warren, Pennsylvania USA - 5 May 2023

Lovely!

Francois & Moira, Malgas - 5 Mei 2023

Fantasties en sien jou weer. x

Gerhard Visagie, JHB - 26 April 2023

Beste gastehuis in Kaapstad. Lekker kos, lekker slaap en goeie fasiliteite vir opleiding. Baie dankie.

H Oelofse - 26 April 2023

Gasvry, Uitstekend!

Carl & Suzette Kirstein - 13 April 2023

Dit was 'n heerlike ervaring. Baie dankie!

Attie & Eulindi Voges - 08 April 2023

Baie Dankie.

Bobby & Bronwan Lottering - 8 April 2023

Beautiful place, Beautiful Cape Town. Beautiful service - Thank you.

Piers Steenkamp - JHB - 4 April 2023

Lovely Room. Excellent Host!

Nelly & Jaki - 1 April 2023 Cape Town

Lovely stay, perfect setting and met interesting guests. 

Emily Nelson, Holly Springs, NC USA - March 2023

Everyone was so wonderful. Thank you for sharing your kindness and beautiful country!

Phil & Christie Matta Apex, NC USA - March 2023

Such kind & generous hosts! We very much enjoyed our stay here at Dark Chocolate guesthouse. Thanks you!

Diane, Claremont - 19 February 2023

Wonderful. Thank you.

Ruth Coetzee, Stanford - 18 February 2023

Thank you for your very kind and cheerful hospitality. Good sleep and delicious breakfast.

Ryno & Ursula Theron, Jeffreysbaai - 12 Feb 2023

Dankie vir heerlik slaap, eet, kuier & lag. Jan helder mense se dag op! "We will be back".

Mike Edwards, Holly Springs, NC USA - March 2023

Beautiful guesthouse, great people, and great breakfast. Thank you for all of your care and hospitality! I will definitely be back and bring my wife.

Cara Naicker JHB - 02 - 07 February 2023

Always a pleasure staying here! A home away from home! xxx

A Davidson - 11 December 2022

Excellent Service. Keep it up.

Nashville & Seneca James - 16 December 2022

Baie dankie vir die gasvryheid, vriendelikheid en heerlike ontbyt. Ons sal beslis weer kom. Hou so aan. 

Johann & Melani van der Westhuizen - Plett - 25 October 2022

A lovely stay once again! Thank you for everything - see you again.

Christo & Alethea Steyn - Pretoria - 21 October 2022

The beautiful gem of a guest house. A friendly vibe and staff. Thank you for a lovely quick stay.

J Smit - 12 - 14 October - Gauteng

Wow baie dankie. Mindblowing, het dit baie geniet. Amazing plek en diens. 

Dankie.

Onke & Kyelwa - Robertson - 07 - 09 October 2022

Had a great weekend, beautiful place and peaceful.  Enjoyed each and every moment with my fiance, not forgetting the friendly staff. Thanks

Pamela and Kelsey vd Merwe - Gauteng - 07 - 09 October 2022

Beautiful and wonderful stay. See you again!

Andre, Melanie, Dino & Christopher - 23 September 2022

Die gasvryheid voel mens aan al by die ingang, waarby Jan sy gesindheid van vriendskap betoon weet ons toe dat dit 'n lekker plek is. En nou se ons totsiens. Baie dankie. Lekker man lekker.

Adam - America 30 July to 06 Aug 2022

Karen, your smile, warmth, hospitality, and service have been absolutely incredible. Thank you so much for everything.

You made all of us feel so completely welcome, and you are an amazing guesthouse owner. 

All the best!

Swanepoel gesin - 5 - 8 Augustus 2022

Wat 'n besonderse plek! Die perfekte plek om 'n bietjie te rus en ontspan. Werklik pragtig en 'n heerlike ontbyt. Baie baie dankie en sien weer.

Du Plessis - 31 Julie 2022

Het lekker hier gebly, kom weer! x

Breakfis was heerlik.

NWU Crop Science Dept - 19 - 23 July 2022

Thanks for the lovely stay!! To Karen, the chef and housekeeping staff, we appreciate the nourishment, care and concern. 

Barenburg - 16 - 19 Julie 2022

Puik! Baie Dankie.

Pieter & Amanda Stapelberg - Bloemfontein

Voortreflik en lekker gebly.

6 - 10 Julie 2022

Jakes & Malice - Junie 2022

Ons het 'n nice tyd gehad. Als was perfek. Dankie 

Cara Naicker, Midrand

Enjoyed my stay ALOT! Friendly staff and beautiful place to stay. Will definitely be coming back. Thank you!

14 - 20 May 2022

Kitty & Willem du Toit, Clanwilliam

Nie genoeg woorde om te beskryf hoe ongelooklik mooi, lekker en gasvry ons aand by julle was nie. Baie, baie dankie.

Mei 2022

Nick van Wyk, Mosselbaai

Baie dankie vir die gasvryheid en vriendelikheid. Sal beslis weer kom. 

15 Mei 2022

Marika & Nika

Baie dankie vir al julle vriendelikheid. Dit het so tuis gevoel hier en het so lekker ontspan en gerus. Ons kom beslis weer hier kuier en sien baie uit vir die volgende besoek. Dankie vir 'n lekker tyd!

2 Mei 2022

Gerrie van Wyk, Pretoria

Karen, baie dankie vir jou vriendelikheid, gasvryheid, die netjiese en smaakvolle opset. Seenwense. Alles van die beste vir 'n puik gastehuis. Sien DV weer.

29- 30 April 2022

Johan & Melani vd Westhuizen, Knysna

Thank you for a lovely stay! Great hosts, great breakfast. Will definitely recommend to friends.

April 2022

Dean, Roy & Austin, UK

Thank you for being such good hosts! We really enjoyed our stay. Looking forward to recommending you to friends. All the best.

April 2022

Curro Midrand Halfway Gardens - 30 March to 02 April 2022

Absolutely fantastic. Our U13 hockey boys team had a fabulous time here with you guys. All the rooms were super clean and extremely comfortable. Karen & team, thank you so much for looking after us so well. We definitely plan to visit again.

Curro Midrand

Norman & Karin Foster - Graafwater Maart 2022

Baie dankie vir 'n wonderlike 2 nagte. Ons kom weer!

Ons het een aand by Dark Chocolate Superior Guest House oorgebly. Sal dit 100% aanbeveel.

Ek en my verloofde was in die omgewing vir 'n troue en het besluit om by Dark Chocolate Superior Guest House oor te bly. Karen het ons ontvang en dadelik laat tuis voel. Daar is heerlike koffie, skoon en gemaklike kamers, kombuis en sitkamer en die lekkerste ontbyt wat ek in 'n baie lang tyd geëet het. Ons sien baie uit na ons volgende besoek.

Mache W

08 January 2022

We, the Stafford family was honoured to stay at Dark Chocolate guesthouse. Wow wow, what a fantastic and pleasant stay it was. The service I got from the manager and staff was unbelievable. Will return with my family very soon. Thank you

Andrew Stafford

December 2021

Fantastic stay. Jan is one of the most amazing hosts. Myself and my family will be back.

Yusha Barnes

December 2021

A very nice stay. The place was awesome. I would recommend the place any day. Thank you very much.

Maureen Barnes

December 2021

Absolutely amazing place. Thank you for the great hospitality.

Natasha & Ruan

December 2021 - Gauteng

It was a nice stay - very nice people. Thanks very much.

Lifa Mnungina

December 2021

Asemrowend! Dankie vir alles.

Agnes 'Rosie' Roos

December 2021

Dankie vir alles. Absolute fabulous!

Agnes Roos Snr

December 2021

Loved every second. Thanks so much!

Marelize Wolmarans

December 2021

Baie dankie vir alles. Hierdie is 'n wonderlike plek.

Elize Wolmarans

December 2021

Baie dankie vir julle vriendelikheid, lekker kos en uitstekende blyplek. God Blessings.

Aggie Badenhorst

December 2021

Baie dankie vir puik and vriendelike diens. Julle het ons BAIE tuis laat voel.
Soos hulle sê "It is a home away from home". Blessings.

Magda Badenhorst

December 2021

Thank you for the wonderful stay. Beautiful house. Lovely breakfast, everything on top.
Thanks for all.

C Spreider, Switzerland

November 2021

Thank you for the amazing hospitality and warmest welcome. We appreciate and loved our stay here. You guys are amazing and awesome. God bless you all!

NWU-Crop Science

November 2021

Lovely place. God bless your business.

Mandikudza Sithole

November 2021

Thank you for the amazing hospitality and care. I appreciate all that you did. Went to extra lengths to ensure that my stay was awesome! Definitely be back. Love.

Thulisa

November

Baie dankie vir die gasvryheid en dat ons hier kon 'strategise'. Dark Chocolate is pragtig!

Frieda Henning SS & Genevive

October 2021

Baie dankie. Wat 'n pragtige plek. Julle sal ons defnitief weer sien.

Bobby & Janita Steenkamp, Nelspruit

October 2021

Thank you, we had a lovely time here in your beautiful Guest House.

John, Pat & Jennifer & Peter Keane, Dublin Ireland

October 2021

Thank you for the most wonderful stay and all your help & support with our wedding.

Allison van Veijeren

October 2021

Baie, baie dankie vir al die bederf, lekker etes, rustigheid en plantjies. Geseende 2022!

Nienkie Grobler

October 2021

Baie dankie vir jou gasvryheid. Kan nie wag vir my volgende kuiertjie nie. Geseende dag!

Thea Meyer

September 2021

Baie dankie. Dit was 'n aangename tyd met julle. Ons sal graag weer wil kom. Baie lieflike en vriendelike mense.

Ralph & Robinay

September 2021

Puik diens en heerlike kos! Uitstekende geriewe. Absoluut lekker.

Leroy Bester

August 2021

Baie dankie vir 'n baie lekker verblyf.

Ingrid & Cedric

July 2021

Superduper! Thanks Jan and Karen.

Tanya Zandee

July 2021

Was baie lekker. Sal weer kom bly.

Linette van der Merwe

June 2021

Dankie ons het lekker gebly.

Melt & Elvira van Schoor

June 2021

Dankie vir 'n vriendelike gasvryheid!!

Gerrie en Vanessa Scheepers

Junie 2021

Lovely host. Felt like home. Will return.

Ingrid Sapire

May 2021

Dankie vir 'n heerlike kuier.

Rudi Olivier

Mei 2021

Baie dankie vir goeie akkommodasie, baie goeie diens, heerlike kos. Wonderlike mense. Gaan so voort! Ons waardeer alles wat julle vir ons gedoen het.

Arlene & JP Piekman

May 2021

Baie dankie vir 'n fantastiese tyd. Gastehuis pragtig. Ontbyt uitstekend. Sal aanbeveel. Kom Julie weer kuier.

Louis en Selma, Centurian

April 2021

Dear Karen
Thank you is not enough. Your hospitality is outstanding. This is home away from home. You have made sure you have accommodated all needs during our fasting days. And as a person you are awesome. Thank you once again. Will truly miss this amazing breakfast served promptly every morning and on time.
Take care and be safe.
Mr & Mrs Govender

Mr & Mrs Govender

March 2021

Excellent place to stay. Lovely home atmosphere, outstanding service and very pleasant owners. Thank you to all assistance given to us.

Sheldyayev Vitaliy & Team

Nov 2020

Very good hospitality. Enjoyed the stay...

T Jantjies

Oct 2020

Very comfortable bed! Lovely spot. Thanks

NM Ingleden

Oct 2020

Puik Diens en gasvryheid!

R Meiring

Sept 2020

Pragtige huis! Warm glimlag mens! Dankie

Willem & Ansie du Buisson

July 2020

Amazing visit.

March 2020

America - Nate Gordon

Amazing plekkie. Beste diens!

Rabie Couple

March 2020

February 2020

Amazing service, thank you for your hospitality! Keep it up. Well done!

Torque-IT

South Africa

February 2020

Wonderful Hospitality!

Metropolitan

South Africa

Februarie 2020

Baie nice plekkie, lekker diens. Wat 'n ongelooflike plek, gasvryheid.

Wimpy

Vredendal, South Africa

February 2020

Amazing place, amazing service and lekker stay.

Felecity Bassie

South Africa

February 2020

Great Stay! Hospitality!

Carmen

South Africa

Februarie 2020
Lieflike huis, pragtige decor. Het baie lekker gebly! Dankie x

Van Wyks

South Africa

I would like to take the opportunity to thank the staff for the fantastic service and hospitality with our team building session.

The venue was beautiful, the food absolutely scrumptious and the warmth with which you took care of us was truly amazing.

I would and have been been recommending your facilities to everyone.

Janine

South Africa

October 2019
Baie dankie vir die gasvryheid en heerlike akkommodasie, wonderlike atmosfeer. Ons het dit baie geniet.

G & L Pool

South Africa

October 2019
I am very thankful for such a great and warm service. The breakfast was the best. Thank you for such great accommodation.

T Geelbooi

South Africa

December 2019
Heerlyk geslappen, gastvry! Goed versorgd!
Ik kon zeker terug. Wat een warm en hartelyke gastvrouw, schitterend uitzicht vanuit een zeer fraai hotel. Geen voorziening ontbrak. Persoonlyke service. Veel dank en goede zaken.

Sophia

Netherlands

Lovely establishment.
Mareaze is a wonderful hostess, made us feel very welcome and comfortable.

Mr and Mrs Genders

December 2019

March 2019
Keurige kamers, geurige ontbyt en hartlike ontvangs.
Die kamers en badkamers is ruim en pragtig ingerig. Die vol ontbyt is elke dag vars en bied uitgebreide verskeidenheid selfs al bly 'n gas vir 'n paar nagte oor. Die stoepe en swembadarea verleen kuier- en ontspangeleentheid in die buitelug. Baie dankie vir die vriendelike en hartlike ontvangs.

Annelize

March 2019
Hester, thank you for your warm and kind hospitality. You made our stay very special. Breakfast was delicious - especially the oats. We will definitely come back again.

Krelyne Andrew

March 2019
Baie dankie vir die goeie diens en lekker ontbyt. Dit was awesome. Sal weer kom.

Charmaine Sharp

March 2019
Hester, thank you for the kindness you showed us, the warm reception at breakfast every morning and your interest. I have learnt much from you. Great appreciation!

Annelie de Jong


Great hospitality from Hester. We enjoyed our stay here and will come back again.

Bornwell

What a wonderful place to stay. Coming from the UK we couldnt have asked for better hosts. Thank you so much for letting us share your wonderful home. A huge thank you for all your help. Your country is beautiful. What an experience!

Rachel

UK

Outstanding guesthouse during my business trip and a certain base for future visits to Cape Town. Thank you for my fabulous home away from home.

Ken

Thank you for accommodating me , although i was so far from home I never missed it that much , because your staff made me feel at home. I enjoyed my stay and I would return. Thank you a lot!

Tiffany

All facilities from room service to high speed internet. Enjoyed my stay!

Chiwila

The Dark Chocolate guest house was very hospitable and inviting. Heike and Eveline were superb in educating us about the culture and food around Capetown. They will be forever cherished by me and looking forward to the journey with them!

Brandon

A big Thank You to Heike and Evelyn for all your hard work, wonderful eats and also accommodating all our requests.... we appreciate your contribution to make Gretha's Kitchen Tea a very special event enjoyed by friends and family!

Es-Marie

What an excellent place and the staff was the best. Thank Alma for making me more than welcome. I didnt feel like I was staying at a guest house but like I was at my own home.

Suzan

South Africa

"The place was very homely. home away from home. fabulous people running the place very friendly and nice environment."

Pauline

Zimbabwe

Thank you for a very nice stay. Our host, Alma made every possible effort to make our stay worthwhile. Rooms are spacious and comfortable, with free WiFi and nice breakfast. Cape Gate shopping mall is close by. We will see them again in March.

Corli

Secunda

Location is good. It's a home away from home feeling. Country style 'feel' in the city. Loved the owners dogs!”

Jan Abraham

Glanwilliam

Gastvrijheid is geweldig. De heer en mevrouw gaan met u om als goede vrienden. Ze hebben ons verteld over het Zuid Afrika van vandaag. Niets is hen teveel. Prachtig huis. Goede buurt. Goede uigvalsbasis.”

Guest from Holland

Holland

Stunning venue, Great hosts, Lovely food. Alma and Danie, make you feel at home, staff are very friendly and helpful. Overall very pleasant and comfortable. We will definitely recommend this venue to all family and friends, and be back.

Ursrey

Johannesburg

A great place with great hosts. Spent 12 days in the honeymoon suite (thanks for fhe upgrade!). These guys went out of there way to make us feel comfortable with use of the BBQ and kitchen. Although it's close to the road we never heard the traffic. Breakfast was a pleasure. You will need a car but nothing seems far...

Paul

UK

I stayed at Dark Chocolate Guest House on a few occasions in the last few months (August - October 2016) for business. I found the rooms comfortable and clean, the hospitality of Alma & Dannie warm, helpful & accommodating (early breakfast...). I had dinners there as well, and it was always great. Thank you! will definitely stay here again.

Astro

Johannesburg

Could not have chosen a more suitable Guest House for my 2 night stay in Durbanville. Secure on-premises parking, complimentary upgrade to fabulous room 6 that was 5*. I echo Wendy W's review - spot on! A big thank you to Alma and Danie for your incredible hospitality and no prizes for guessing where I'll be staying in future.

Mandy

George