Mirage-Beach Apartment

Loud noisy children at pool all the time - impossible to relax at pool or in room because of noise - never again

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Beautiful location, tastefully decorated and well equipped.

The bed was very low and my husband found it uncomfortable. We would have preferred a more conventional bed. Great size bed.

Location was lovely. Around 50m from the beach although it is more a rock beach than a sand beach. The apartment is very modern and has everything you could think of.

Depending on your age, I felt the furniture was a bit low. Bed was like an air mattress on a pallet and the couches were very low yet were modern. I think younger couples would enjoy this more. Bathrooms were a bit cold with no mats on the concrete floors.

Unfortunately, our stay at Mirage Beach Apartment was a letdown. Despite the location on the beach, the reasonable rate per night and the description of the property in the ad, we were disappointed with our stay. Here's what went wrong: - Cleanliness: The space was not clean upon arrival. The bathroom was dirty - finding other people's hair is never pleasant and the bathroom blind was very moldy. - Amenities: Very basic household provisions provided. You would have to carry or buy these on your own which is a lot of hassle when you're on holiday e.g matches if you want to use the braai (We did contact our host and she said that she would include this going forward for guests). It's also the small things that add up to our overall experience e.g the hand soap dispenser in the bathroom was filled to a minimum amount. The rooibos tea bags were unsealed and placed uncovered on a saucer. We were expecting a cozy and relaxing stay with some comfort for our 2 night stop in St Helena, but sadly, this apartment fell short. As a traveler, I believe it's essential for hosts to ensure their space is clean and comfortable, even if you are charging a reasonable price. Suggestions for improvement: - Deep clean the space regularly including the bathroom blind - Double-check amenities and add a little extra provisions and comforts to make one comfortable even if it means you increasing your rate per night by a small margin. E.g add rugs on either side of the bed especially seeing that there is concrete flooring and it's quite chilly at night, add some paper towel in the kitchen for guests, purchase a tea cannister. - Repair the frame on the sliding bathroom door.