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Stay at Friends

4.0 star property
Beach guesthouse near Stony Point Penguin Colony
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Boutique Room 1 | Living area
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Terrace/patio
Boutique Room 1
Self-Catering Unit with 2 separate Rooms | Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
2359 Business Crescent, Betty's Bay, Western Cape, 7141
  • Silversands
    4 min walk
  • Stony Point Penguin Colony
    3 min drive
  • Stony Point Nature Reserve
    4 min drive

Room options

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economic Room 1

Economic Room 1

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
  • 14.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Self-Catering Unit with 2 separate Rooms

Self-Catering Unit with 2 separate Rooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 170 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Honeymoon Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 160 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Betty's Bay

At Stay at Friends, you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Stony Point Penguin Colony and 5.9 km (3.6 mi) from Harold Porter National Botanical Gardens. Highlights at this beach guest house include an outdoor swimming pool, free self-parking and Access to hot tub. .Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to bike hire and hiking/biking trails. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 8 AM and 9:30 AM. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Betty's Bay guest house include Arabella Country Estate and Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Stony Point Penguin Colony - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Stony Point Nature Reserve - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Arabella Country Estate - 12 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve - 13 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Kogel Bay Beach - 25 min drive - 17.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee, On Clarence - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪On the Edge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Simply Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Something Els - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Drummond Arms - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Stay at Friends

Beach guesthouse near Stony Point Penguin Colony
Stay at Friends offers its guests an outdoor pool and Access to hot tub. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Stay at Friends. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Betty's Bay guest house.

  • 1 building
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2011
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Locker space
Stay at Friends offers 5 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Betty's Bay guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 140 per person

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2011
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay films
  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately ZAR 140 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Stay Friends Guesthouse Betty's Bay
Stay Friends Guesthouse
Stay Friends Betty's Bay
Stay at Friends Guesthouse
Stay at Friends Betty's Bay
Stay at Friends Guesthouse Betty's Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Stay at Friends?

Yep, Stay at Friends has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Stay at Friends?

As of 22 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stay at Friends on 29 Nov 2024 start from AU$95.51, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Stay at Friends?

Yep, Stay at Friends is a short 4-minute walk from Silversands.

Does Stay at Friends have a pool?

Stay at Friends has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Stay at Friends a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and a champagne service, as well as rainfall showerheads and comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Stay at Friends.

Does Stay at Friends serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is offered daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Stay at Friends?

No, Stay at Friends does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Stay at Friends?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Stay at Friends?

No, pets are not allowed.

Stay at Friends Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vladislav, Duluth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Betty’s Bay Gem
Amazing venue with fantastic rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff who went out of their way to ensure our stay was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Francesca

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The home and location are beautiful and impeccably clean. The space in our room was very tight though, and did not include a mini bar that would have been welcome given the hotel is very isolated in nature. The bathroom though very clean was very basic. We also did not get any hot water. Maybe these details should be made clear prior. Very friendly staff and responsive to email. I would recommend the place to friends looking for a rustic experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff made our stay wonderful and so welcoming. The room was clean and had everything we needed. Having stayed for only one night, we did t get to enjoy the pool or their café but we really enjoyed their hospitality. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The name says it all very well Both Hellen and Andy attended to us extremely well. Our room and the whole property is presented superbly. A great stay at Stay At Friends
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful, quiet, out-of-the-way place
Lovely, well decorated inn with a stunning patio and yard. Our host was so kind as to drive us the 9k to the nearest delicious restaurant as we were travelling by bicycle. A short walk to the beach and a very quiet neighborhood. Morning breakfast was spectacular and filling.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and homely. Ideal for a few days' stay. Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

KB, Sweden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely rooms and host. The best thing was however the dogs ;)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic secret in Betty's Bay
This is a hidden gem and my new Shangri La in Africa. Helene is a remarkably charming, knowledgeable and friendly hostess who welcomed us upon on arrival with some tasty morsels that were prepared for us. She also provided us with a some great tips on places to see and where to eat. The name of the property may be unnoticed but it does the experience full justice. Our apartment felt like home and no compromises were made when it came to comfort. Quite honestly, it was hard to leave. The destination, Betty's Bay, was stunningly beautiful and definitely one we will return to. Thank you so much Helene, for your hospitality. Your place is beautiful and I hope that many will be able to experience it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Christian, Fürth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hat alles gepasst. Frühstück könnte etwas mehr sein. Kommen gerne wieder mehr ! :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tina

Leider konnten wir in der Unterkunft nicht übernachten. Wir hatten die Übernachtung für 4 apersonen über Expedia gebucht und bezahlt. Als wir in der Unterkunft snkamen wurde uns gesagt dass der Preis für vier eigentlich deutlich jöher sei (statt 1100 Rand 1800) - wir also für unsere Kinder (3 und 5) noch zusaetzlich bezahlen sollten, obwohl diese bereits in der Buchung enthalten waren. Da wir nicht zustimmten wurde uns der Aufenthalt verweigert. Vorsicht vor Betrug! Noch haben wir unser Geld auch nicht erstattet bekommen. Es sei auch bereits das 4. mal gewesen, dass soetwss vorkam!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hostess❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larklind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don't miss this place!
We are amazed. What a welcome. We arrived a little early but nevertheless Helene greeted us with such joy we couldn’t believe it. We felt like arriving home. There was a black board who welcomed all guests arriving that day and each guests got something to drink and something homemade to eat. See the Pictures. The rooms are clean, and when I say clean, I mean clean clean :) She thought of everything, there is nothing in the room missing. From hair dryer, to tea, hot water, “what to do in bettys bay and around - booklet” and much much more. This is without doubt the best place you can go when driving the garden route! Don’t miss it. Best from Lark & Olivia
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Roswitha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfekte Wahl
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Das Zimmer war sehr klein. Aber dafür war die Lage ruhig. Preis für Größe des Zimmers gerade noch im Rahmen !!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir wurden sehr herzlich empfangen. Viele Tipps für Umgebung und Weiterreise. Das Frühstück war perfekt.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr freundliche Mitarbeiter, schöne Zimmer, tolles Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Alles war bestens!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bea, München

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helen ist eine sehr engagierte Gastmama. Die Zimmer waren sauber und schön eingerichtet. Es ist sehr familiär und Helen weiß wirklich viele Tipps und Insiderinfornationen. Wir wurden sehr herzlich empfangen. Frühstück war bei der Buchung nicht dabei, wurde von Helen gegen eine Gebühr angeboten. Es war mit Liebe zubereitet und schmeckte richtig gut.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place
We had a very pleansant stay at "Stay at friends". We felt very welcome from the moment we arrived and while having a delicious welcome snack Helen and her staff provided us with plenty of tips for trips in the surroundings. The room was beautifully furnished with a very comfy bed and a lovely pool right in front of our door.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018