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In south africa you have everything, what we offer is an extreme getaway from it all, promising awesome relaxing well earned time for yourself and your family.we explore all the senses; sight is in our magnificent views of the ocean and mountain forests, sound is the forest sounds as well as the sound of the beating waves, we have an amazing bird life with all types right on your doorstep as well as the vervet monkey which you have to watch in case he eats your breakfast off the deck; taste is explored by you in your own kitchen which is stunning and open plan or of course in our famous restaurant which makes fresh seafood and yummy shwarmas with fresh garden herbs to name a few; touch is the feel of your peace inside and the ocean on your skin. The nature reserve is just next door for breathtaking hikes as well as our magnificent boat rides to watch the sardine run in action. (july to september)our town is an eclectic african experience which is uniquely spent exploring the alleyways, with everything to buy from a traditional meal at the supermarket to your fortune told by sangomas! Its all happening here.
The house has amazing view, tastefully furnished, clean and pleasan. We were lucky as we were the only guests and had the whole house for ourself, delicious breakfast, excelent barbecue, very pleasant owner. Poor accessibility, roads to St Johns in very bad condition.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Â Be prepared for bed roads and and the extra time it will take to get there.
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Found this delightful place on Trip Adviser. We arrived at 2pm, finding it with no issues at all, very easy to get to. Juliette was wonderful and we settled in very easily. Took a lovely walk along a well worn path south to the next beach. That night ate at the Delicious Monster restaurant had had an absolutely fantastically cooked line fish with delicious chips. Very pleasantly surprised. We spent the next day on the beach and had the whole beach to ourselves with the life guard! Later in the day more people showed up but still empty. The room we had was called the Sun room and was very comfortable with adjoining bathroom. I used the outside shower which was great! We extended an extra day we enjoyed it so much. Highly recommend visiting this beautiful spot.
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Date of stay: January 2017
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Booked on line for the night after completing the Imana Wild Ride.
As we followed the GPS through the most discusting rubbish dump they call Port Saint John's, we were releaved to find ourselves winding our way to second beach. Then we came to the point that the GPS said we had arrived and again we wondered whether we had made the right decision. Fortunately we hadn't arrived and an old signboard directed us a little further up the hill to the Delicious Monster. The "Reception area was manned by a cat and a dog that had made themselves comfortable. But after calling we were greeted by the charming owner who took us to the loft. Which is part of a very quaint cottage overlooking the bay.
It has two en suite room at ground level and a three sleeper loft that we got. Bathroom downstairs was a small problem but not the end of the world.
There are signs of lack of maintenance but everything works, pillows need replacing, and no tea or coffee in the cottage but otherwise it was really great to relax in the lounge area. For Dinner we went to the little Restaurant run on the property. We ordered the catch of the day and I kid you not I have not tasted better anywhere.
Such a pity the Municipality and community can't get there act together.
If they did this would really be a little gem.
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Date of stay: August 2018Trip type: Travelled with friends
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To wrap up... the place is gorgeous and the owner probably means well and perhaps it's just that communication isn't her forte, but unfortunately we left with a bad feeling. Hopefully we were just unlucky but we will not consider going back to Delicious Monster.
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Date of stay: April 2015
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It was the name that first captured us when we started looking for a place in Port St. John's...How could we resist somewhere called Delicious Monster?
We were expecting quirky .It was. Artsy and very laid-back and perfect for what we were looking for. We were also fortunate enough to have all to ourselves for the night we were there.
Not only is there a beautiful view from the outside deck, the house is bright, airy, colourfully and artistically decorated with a comfy room and sound of the ocean at night.
(We were originally booked into the upstairs loft triple room but decided to move to the downstairs double room as it's more accessible, much larger and has a great view).
It's a short walk to a beautiful beach and there you will find a stunning, craggy shore where whales and dolphins swim (we were lucky enough to see them).
The restaurant was closed on the night we arrived but we had a very good breakfast the following morning.
My husband and I agreed that Delicious Monster truly had everything for us...Tranquillity, beauty, a funky, artistic setting and a feeling of total calm. We would come back again in a heartbeat.
(I'd also suggest booking all three rooms for a family trip or couple of nights with friends so you'll have the place to yourself).
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Date of stay: September 2016
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Room Tip:Â The downstairs double room is the best in the house. Large, airy and private, with an ensuite...
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Stayed at the Delicious Monster several times when working in PSJ - it's got absolutely stunning views and is a very peaceful place. Visited PSJ recently and there was no space at the Delicious Monster so we stayed elsewhere - I now have an even greater appreciation for what they offer! The other accommodation was a dive with ridiculously loud music playing the entire time we were there, people trying to break into the room in the middle of the night etc. etc. It was a terrible experience of PSJ. Luckily Juliet & Kurt fitted us into the Delicious Monster for our last night - lockable doors, a security guard in the evening, situated up the hill and removed from the goings on elsewhere - the feeling of safety was restored! Now we ONLY ask for accommodation at the Delicious Monster and do not stay in other places when staying in PSJ. Thanks for offering such a safe place to relax in what can be a troubled town.
The food at the Delicious Monster Restaurant down the hill is also DELICIOUS! Fresh seafood is so tasty (I would recommend the crayfish and mussel combo), shwarmas are delicious and if you have time in the morning the seafood omelette is divine! A great place to relax and look out at the stunning views while you fill your belly.
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Date of stay: December 2012
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Trip type: Travelled on business
Room Tip:Â The Sun Room is the best with en-suite and sun through the windows all day! The loft is a cosy...
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We cancelled our accommodation due to the location of the property in Port St Johns, we drove three hours to get there. but due to the location we chose not to go in, and travelled another three hours to an area where we felt safe - the ratings do not reflect the accommodation as we did not stay there, it only reflects our opinion of the location.
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Road is signpostet from a certain point of the main road. There was nobody on side when I arrived but a cat and a dog, both having their nap on the tables of the attached restaurant. I phoned to the owner and she said she would send somebody. After ten minutes a young lady appeared on the road to the guesthouse, said hallo and ask me if I could help her wirh ten or twenta Rand. I ask if she was belonging to the establishement, she shook her head. After five minutes another young lady turned up and checked me in. She was very friendly and helpful, but her odour was nasty (sorry, but I can´t help myself !)
The lousy road towards the house, the town itself which makes a run-down impression…that is not untypical for the rural Eastern Cape. But what I booked was a room with bathroom and seaview. Room was under the roof , accessible by a very steep stairway (more a ladder). Bathroom – including toilett- was ground floor, equipped with just a bathtub and no shower. Everything in the bathroom looked shabby and not realy clean.
The look of the room itself was not towards the sea as described in my booking confirmation, but into the green. Flynets in front of the windows would make more sense than mosquito nets over the beds, even if they look more romantic.
The whole establishment consists of three rooms. All party have to share the kitchen with one relativly small fridge/freezer. Cuttlery/Crockery is fine so far. Fridge and stove are also shabby and old. When some people are busy in the kitchen down my apartment, I could hear every word. Not that they were loud or reckless. It is just a fact that walls practically are not exististing.
Security guard is on side, friendly and looking trustworthy. Not an unimportant issue; because the area around looks quite neglected and, francly spoken, a bit suspicous. The attached restaurant is average, fish & chips maybe slightly more than this. They waitress was the friendly lady who checked me in, still smelling unpleasently. Not nice if somebody hands you your plate of food.
Music from the neigborhood was annoying at night (stopped after one in the morning).
The near beach is sandy with pittoresque rocks, more or less clean, but mind the broken bottles which may lay here and there. Nobody but a single sign on the road warned about shark danger. As I found out later Second Beach in Port John´s has the reputation of being one of the most dangerous beaches in the world: Bull Sharks are common seen here, and they are killing men, Life guards are on side (one was killed by a shark some years ago), but I have my doubts what they can do when a shark is behind you.
In a nutshell: The whole spot has more the atmosphere of a backpackers – and should better be advertised in that way.
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Date of stay: April 2019
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Trip type: Travelled solo
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We had booked a room with bath, but the shower was a open one in the garden. We didn't know it was a place for backpacker. We sleept on first floor, nobody told us that, or it don't stood anywhere. I was in that situation that I just had been thrugh a operation in my foot. Stairs and a bad foot are not a good combination. We survived our one night and I think we never come back. There were no people sunday morning, to make breakfast, as promised, so we waitet for a long time.
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Date of stay: September 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The road was terrible, the view terrific. Need for a big makeover as the cups are chipped and lightbulps not replaced. Shared living areas. Fan in room needs cleaning. Please note no tv nor wifi. Restaurant was great.
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Date of stay: July 2018Trip type: Travelled with friends
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PRICE RANGE
RÂ 858 - RÂ 893 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
South AfricaEastern CapePort St Johns
NUMBER OF ROOMS
3
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