104 Ipanema Beach

Space

Kettle was dirty and braai difficultly

The location was amazing. The staff was very friendly.

The beds were hard and uncomfortable and they made a noise. They do not let you know before booking that they do not allow visitors. I had to call to ask if my parents could babysit whilst we did errands to which they agreed. Maybe let people know before booking that visitors are not allowed.

What i loved is the scenic views- the way their caretaker “joseph” took care of everything for us - he cleaned , he helped us with our bags , he checked us in and out - he called us to ensure we were okay - he helped us keep our stuff safe - he was honestly a dream - i loved the atmosphere- the spaciousness of the apartment- the cleanliness and the peace - the rooms were well designed

We had a huge problem and were treated in a very racist manner. Firstly, when booking with them on (link unavailable), they did not specify the thousand rules they have. One of the rules was "NO VISITORS" - you only told us about this after we booked, and it is non-refundable. When you're travelling, whether for work or holiday (which was the case for us), you'll be receiving visitors - it's what makes your holiday enjoyable! For example, I wanted to invite my granny for lunch since she lives in Durban, or invite my cousins to join us for a braai. I received a call from Cleopatra - when I wanted clarity on the no visitors policy - she told me we were allowed two visitors at a time, but they cannot sleep over. I agreed and understood. Upon arrival, the security guard reiterated that we were allowed visitors, they must just sign in if they come with a car. Anyway, my visitors came through, they did not sleep over, and the night shift security was much more rude to my guests - very nice to the white and black people, but rude to my guests. He wanted them to get out of their car and come to his window to sign the papers, whereas with the white people in the car before us, he had gone to them. When he showed them attitude, they told him off. He was then rude again, and to my other guest he didn't know - we were walking in to get my guest's shoes from the room (no car), and the guard stopped us, saying he must sign (he didn't need to sign at all, as he already did that in the morning). So he signed and wrote my name, as it asked for "residents". The guard shouted at my guest, pulled the book away while he was writing, and said he should write his name (the guest's). So my cousin did, he scratched my name out and wrote his. The guard shouted at him, saying he was messing with his book. We asked why we needed to sign - this is only if we bring a car - the guard asked "how dare you tell me about my job".

The place is in a very quite n safe place. Next to the shops and just a walking distance to the beach.Nice sea views.

Quiet, everything you need, great pool with braai facilities, easy access to beach path to main promenade.

Only thing missing was a wine opener, but made a plan!

Very safe and good for a family.

It’s spacious very good for family. I like the location close to amenities and just a walk to the beach. It’s soo homey you feel at home.

They are too strict about the noise which made us feel uncomfortable. We don’t drink alcohol or play loud music or even make noise my kids don’t even scream. But there were still complains of feet noise while walking around the house. If you pull a chair to seat it’s a complain you are making noise.. which made us feel so uncomfortable. Not to mention a guy who came to fix tiles early in the morning while we were still sleeping. Woke by a banging sound. Why would you renovate when there’s guests ☹️

Closer to restaurants

They need to buy new bed linen especially for the main bedroom, the current one is old, faded and ugly and also get side lamps for the other 2 bedrooms

Location was good

The towels were a bit old and recommend to be replaced