Bayflowers Guesthouse

Great guesthouse with charming rooms and a wonderful owner.

The overall experience was amazing, hosts were friendly and attentive. It felt like home away from home , just better.

Our stay at Bayflowers was wonderful from start to finish! Michael arranged for a driver to pick us up at the airport. The cabbie met us inside the airport with a placard with our name on it, which was a big relief for us, as we arrived near midnight after a full day of traveling. Since we hadn't had a chance to get South African Rands (their $) due to the late time of arrival, he even paid the cab driver for us (of course that was added to our bill - but not having to worry about that was a huge relief, since we had read that the cabbies only take cash). Our room was perfect. A very comfortable room connecting to a roomy patio with a neighborhood view. The bed was super comfortable. The place was very clean. The breakfasts were magnificent with homemade breads and delicious omelettes, choices of eggs, fruits, cheeses, and meats, muesli and homemade yogurt, pastries. The smell of coffee (strong, just how we like it), and baking met us as we went down the stairs for breakfast each morning. Michael and Jean were really nice and super helpful. Michael helped us with scheduling our tours, figuring out which to do when, considering the time and the weather, called to make reservations for us, gave us tips on how things such as tipping are done in Cape Town, what areas are safe for walking or not. He arranged our transportation back to the airport. He got us a great tour guide, Jimmy, for a tour of a Township. (I highly recommend this tour, by the way, if you are interested in the social issues/history of South Africa.) He even helped us get to a local pharmacy and told us where to buy an extra duffel bag for travel home. Bayflowers is well located (easy walk to the red tourist bus line) as well. I highly recommend staying at Bayflowers. Michael and Jean have made their guest house so comfortable and welcoming. If we ever get back to Cape Town, Bayflowers will be our go-to place to stay. Thank you Michael, Jean, and your wonderful staff.

There wasn't anything we didn't like.

No secure parking !

Clean,quiet and a wonderful helpful staff!