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HOTEL STYLE
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Languages Spoken
English, Afrikaans
Location
1 Langstrandslot Langstrand, Paternoster, Saldanha Bay Municipality 7381 South Africa
Nieuview, Paternoster Penthouse, Soli Deo Gloria, Pearl
336 reviews
Getting there
Car recommended
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We couldn't fault the position of this lovely cottage watching amazing sunsets in the evening. The cottage itself is contemporary with a thatched roof. Down stairs is an open plan kitchen, dining, living room all very comfortable for a couple and large patio doors opening on to the beach with fabulous views. As a seasoned traveller, a holiday home owner and someone who had booked for 5 nights there were things that were a bit disappointing. The small pool was green on arrival, it was however quickly sorted. The bath is in the bedroom but there was no shower (the bath taps had a shower rose fitting) but the only way to wash without running a bath was to kneel in the bath and use the hand shower - not hugely practical. The cottage was clean and tidy but maybe a little tired and could benefit from a cosmetic makeover. The kitchen was equipped to a basic level and there were no facilities for washing and ironing clothes. Fine for a short weekend but not so great for a longer stay. For little effort this cottage could go from 4* to 5* very easily.
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Response from Naomi Le Roux, Marketing at Nieuview, Paternoster Penthouse, Soli Deo Gloria, Pearl
Responded 09 Mar 2023
Thanks for the time writing this review. Thanks we will give attention to what you have mentioned as disappointing. Kind regards, Naomi
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We felt like home Wonderful view direkt at the beach Nice to walk down the beach We felt very secure Kitchen items enough to cook and mostend new! Beds where very good only the cushions could be renewed! Bathrooms ok Toilett to deep and broken Mist be removed and new prepared to the wall that was insane But the rest was wonderful The pool was nice too
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Response from Naomi Le Roux, Marketing at Nieuview, Paternoster Penthouse, Soli Deo Gloria, Pearl
Responded 12 Jul 2023
Thanks for the great review. It was great having you as our guests and we trust that we will see you again when visiting South Africa.
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We enjoyed the spacious bathroom, open plan bedroom with a fully equipped kitchen fitted out with only the best. We could relax, watching 5 wales(on the West Coast!) playing, huge ships sailing past on the horizon. You can walk on the beach from your accommodation to restaurants. The accommodation is quiet and you have a lobby before entering the unit with your own garage. Best value for money. Anne-Marie and Marius
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Date of stay: November 2023
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This property is very expensive . It has a beachside location, and the facilities etc seem good. But things dont work well. Nothing has been done for loadshedding. There's no shower if loadshedding or at some other strange times, car stuck in garage because remote wouldn't work, No DSTV until subs paid by owner. Very restricted cutlery, plates etc- and no wine glasses when we arrived. Faces sun most of day, but v. limited provision for shade outside.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Great loft apartment + deck. Perfect space with all the amenities for self catering. The art works were well appointed and personal. Air conditioning made to space more comfortable in the late evening
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Response from Naomi Le Roux, Marketing at Nieuview, Paternoster Penthouse, Soli Deo Gloria, Pearl
Responded 03 Mar 2023
Thank you very much for this great review. You have stayed in LekkeBly Loft and we are so happy that you had a great stay. We would love to welcome you back in near future. Regards, Naomi
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We stayed in September 2020. There are 3 units interconnected by a common area leading off the shared pool. We stayed in a 4 sleeper. The other units were empty during our stay. The upstairs bed was super comfy with electric blankets. We slept with the upstairs loft door open every night. We opted for staff to come in every morning to clean. They allowed my little Yorkie to stay on request. The downstairs bedroom stable door didn’t have a key which would have been great. The downstairs toilet was a bit loose. I booked via booking.com and the whole amount was immediately reserved for the week. The week was magical. The couch was a bit worn but comfortable. I didn’t know beforehand that the staff could prep breakfast and that they offered picnic baskets etc. More seating is required outside for the 4 sleeper. Great for a family get together where couples could have their own space with their kids or be together.
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Naomi Le Roux, Marketing at Nieuview, Paternoster Penthouse, Soli Deo Gloria, Pearl
Responded 03 Mar 2023
Thank you for this review. We are glad that you had a great time. We are looking forward accommodating you again in near future. Kind regards, Naomi
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Nieuview Cottage 3 - Very disappointed to stay in a beach property with minimum windows/views on to the ocean, nor sunsets. As for content more attention to detail is needed, never got the safe to work, bedding very worn (duvet cover) and fitted bed sheet too small, wheels falling off the sun beds, crockery & cutlery need upgrading (only 2 bowls), settee has a rip on the arm, dirty indoor braai grill, no instructions for appliances and the television barely showed anything!! The parking bays should be numbered as our neighbours took up two spaces when they arrived whilst we were out. Loadshedding needs to be addressed, there is also no alarm and no shower, just a bath in the bedroom. The toilet door did not fit very well and had to be slammed to keep shut. Certainly not the luxury accommodation we had been lead to believe it would be. NONE of our comments were addressed during our 6 night stay and the lady who opened up our apartment did not seem very interested in our comments. Nieuview Cottage 3 was expensive given all its faults, it did not meet our expectations and we felt it was the poor relation of the three properties. We would not consider staying here again next year.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â This property needs some attention and TLC. Very disappointing.
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Response from Naomi Le Roux, Marketing at Nieuview, Paternoster Penthouse, Soli Deo Gloria, Pearl
Responded 05 May 2024
Thanks for the review. We can understand that you were disappointed to see that you had booked the cottage without direct sea view. There is a lot of attention to detail and bedding are almost new. What is advertised, it was you are going to find. There are solar and if you would like a shower, it is best to book a property advertising a shower. This property advertise only a bath. You are welcome to book the properties with shower and bath and sea view. Have a look at Penthouse, Soli Deo Gloria, Nieuview Cottage 1 and 2.
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Stunning view, well equipped and clean, will recommend Nieuview apartments to other, bit expensive but worth the stay. Its walking distance to Voorstrand restaurant and close to other restaurants an shops. Staff very friendly and helpful, thank you for your hospitality, we enjoyed staying there.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Response from Naomi Le Roux, Marketing at Nieuview, Paternoster Penthouse, Soli Deo Gloria, Pearl
Responded 15 Sept 2022
Thank you for your wonderful review on Nieuview. It gives our Nieuview Team so much pleasure to know our dear guests loved everything about their stay at Nieuview. Thank you for all your compliments and it was a real pleasure having you as our guests. It was a great pleasure having you as our guests and we hope to welcome you back very soon. Warm West Coast Regards, Naomi
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Very comfortable and neat accommodation with all the luxury needed. A small chair in the shower to put foot on could be considered especially for older people to reach their feet when showering. The floor tiles in the bathroom is very slippery when wet.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Response from Naomi Le Roux, Marketing at Nieuview, Paternoster Penthouse, Soli Deo Gloria, Pearl
Responded 09 Aug 2022
Dear Guest, Thank you for the review. We are glad that you found it comfortable and neat. We offer luxury with a view. We will certainly have a look at your recommendations. We would love to accommodate you very soon again. Kind regards, Naomi
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Lack of quality coffee machine / Nespresso / bean to cup was very noticeable & some kitchen cupboards needs to be fixed. The garage door was not working properly and luckily we were not wheel chair bound, as this would have been impossible to negotiate. This was sorted after we identified the issue We were expected to share the outside braai with the next door clients - and they had already planned a braai this wasn't an option- surely each unit can be fitted with a small outside braai in summer? Hairdryer is supplied - but the plug doesn't fit any of the wall plugs - unless you carry your own adaptor you won't be able to use the hairdryer. The bath needs replacement - hair was found in the plug (Not cleaned at all) and damage to bath is covered up with some product and makes it look quite old and used. The big issue is the staff doing laundry all day long on the premises with no consideration for guests wanting to relax end enjoy the beautiful view of the beach and ocean. The front door was left open all the time and this caused a huge draft making an unbearable sound as the wind howls at the unit's door. Even after begging the staff every afternoon to please keep the door closed as it was unbearable inside - requests were ignored. We wanted to rest a bit in the afternoon (as we both came down with a bad flu) - after asking and closing the door myself many times I did loose my patience with the staff. These are 3 self catering units. I can not see the reason for staff having to be on the premises for the entire day. Doing washing and with no consideration for paying guests's privacy.
The unit is very well located, views are great and easy to walk everywhere. Spacious and well furnished. Feedback from the host / owner was unprofessional and an attitude of - you are the only clients with negative comments - was an even great disappointment As very regular visitors to Paternoster we will find another place for our next visit
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Date of stay: November 2024
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Response from Naomi Le Roux, Marketing at Nieuview, Paternoster Penthouse, Soli Deo Gloria, Pearl
Responded 27 Nov 2024
Thanks for taking the time to write the review. We are not surprised by this review, as we've expected it. The staff reported racist behaviour. There was yelling, and even swearing towards them. It is not acceptable that guests use abuse language towards our staff. The best option was to contact us during your stay, and not only after your stay claiming all these substandard issues. You had an indoor braai (as advertised) and were supposed to use it. The outside braai is for next door as they do not have an inside braai (as advertised). There is a new coffee machine in the unit, and it is not standard to have Nespresso machines with free pods. That you will only get in expensive places. The laundry is done in a room in the garage and won't affect you in your unit that is in the front. November is a time of the year where the "Cape Doctor" (wind) is active, and no one can prevent this. I am sorry that you felt that I was unprofessional, but as I mentioned, I cannot tolerate my staff being abused.
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Soli Deo Gloria is 100% what you want. It has won the Lilizela Tourism Award of South Africa for Mobility in 2014 + 2015. We will allow the dog and there is space for the careworker. It has been designed to cater for careworkers also.
There are more places to choose from in the Paternoster area.
PRICE RANGE
RÂ 1,610 - RÂ 3,737 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
South AfricaWestern CapeSaldanha Bay MunicipalityPaternoster
NUMBER OF ROOMS
2
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