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Stay at Friends

4.0 star property
4-star beach guest house near Stony Point Penguin Colony

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Boutique Room 1 | Living area | TV, pay movies
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Self-Catering Unit with 2 separate Rooms | Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Self-Catering Unit with 2 separate Rooms | Living area | TV, pay movies
Self-Catering Unit with 2 separate Rooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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2359 Business Crescent, Betty's Bay, Western Cape, 7141
  • Stony Point Penguin Colony
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Stony Point Nature Reserve
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Harold Porter National Botanical Gardens
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economic Room 1 | Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Economic Room 1

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Self-Catering Unit with 2 separate Rooms | Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Self-Catering Unit with 2 separate Rooms

  • 1830 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Honeymoon Double Room

  • 1722 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Betty's Bay

Seaside stay .Stay at this Betty's Bay guesthouse and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Stony Point Penguin Colony and 6 miles (10 km) of Harold Porter National Botanical Gardens. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Arabella Country Estate and Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Stony Point Penguin Colony - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Stony Point Nature Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Harold Porter National Botanical Gardens - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Arabella Country Estate - 13 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Kogel Bay Beach - 18 min drive - 13.5 miles

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

4-star beach guest house near Stony Point Penguin Colony
Stay at Friends offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 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 guesthouse.

  • 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
  • Lockers available
Stay at Friends offers 5 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Betty's Bay guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 140 per person

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Wine tours

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

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

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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.

Property 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: approximately ZAR 140 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 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
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Stay Friends Betty's Bay
Stay at Friends Guesthouse
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Frequently asked questions

Does Stay at Friends have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Stay at Friends.

How close is Stay at Friends to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 4-minute walk from Silversands and 10.9 mi (25-min drive) from Kogel Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Stay at Friends offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Stay at Friends, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 140 per person. It's available every day from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Stay at Friends?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Stay at Friends?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Stay at Friends?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Stay at Friends have a pool?

Stay at Friends features an outdoor pool.

Does Stay at Friends have a spa?

This guesthouse doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Stay at Friends to downtown Betty's Bay?

Stay at Friends is 2.9 mi away from Betty's Bay.

Stay at Friends Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

All very good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One-night stay

We stayed in a comfort double room. On the plus side, the room was very clean and the bed was comfortable with good pillows. Also, the bed linens and furnishings seemed relatively new and were attractive. Reception staff was welcoming and was helpful when asked for assistance. On the negative side, the bathroom is small and dark and it is difficult to take a shower without wetting 1/2 of the bathroom floor. Also, the room faces the pool area and so unless the curtains are drawn, there is little privacy from that area. Finally, (and this is an issue that can be easily addressed), we had to navigate around two areas of dog excrement in the pool area when moving our bags from our room to the parking area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joset

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myrna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stay at Friends is a super cute place to stay. The staff are amazing, friendly and we’re very helpful with places and things to see and do. The locations was perfect and had easy access to areas that were of interest to us. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

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 traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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

Verified traveler

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

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfekte Wahl

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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