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MargaStoffer
Cape Town, South Africa

Lovely accommodation, excellent location

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 12 Nov 2017
I thoroughly enjoyed staying at Amanzi. The location was perfect for my needs; I loved the beautiful stone buildings, the garden with its huge Jacaranda tree which helped to instil a sense of calm after stressful work days; my room was beautiful and convenient and I slept so well in the comfortable bed; the wifi was great; and Pam and Rob were so kind and helpful.
Date of stay: November 2017
Trip type: Travelled on business
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pamelamary52, Owner at Amanzi Guest House, responded to this review
Responded 13 Nov 2017
Dear Marga
It was a pleasure to meet you and have you stay at Amanzi - thank you for taking the time out of your busy life to write a review on Amanzi, and for your kind words. We, the Amanzi team, are so happy you found the garden destressing, and calming! I hope you will stay with us again when you are next in Joburg!
Warm regards from all of us
Pam
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Reviewed 12 November 2017

We spent 3 amazing weeks in Amanzi Guest House when we first moved to South Africa. We felt absolutely at home with Pam & Rob who are incredibly warm and caring hosts. A lovely green, quiet and magical place which our 20-month daughter explored every day and enjoyed. Very child friendly, safe and comfortable, with a beautiful garden and impressive bird life. Excellent location near Hyde Park mall while at the same time very tranquil and relaxing. We loved our stay and we miss the place already!

Date of stay: October 2017
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Thank Ekaterina M
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pamelamary52, Owner at Amanzi Guest House, responded to this reviewResponded 13 November 2017

Dear Ekaterina
Thank you so much for your lovely review - we enjoyed getting to know you a little more each day, especially Nicky.:) I am so happy you felt comfortable at Amanzi. What fabulous words to describe Amanzi : ä lovely green, quiet and magical place!
I am sure we will keep in touch with each other, and wishing you all the best in your new home.
Warm regards from us all
Pam and Rob

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Reviewed 22 October 2017 via mobile

People who like books are the best kind of people. People who like books and create beautiful spaces, oases from the city - the kind of space that makes you feel like you are on a retreat - are better. Amanzi is an oasis and a perfect place to relax or work from. The light and space in the loft is amazing, the bed super comfy, and the wifi very fast. Pamela and Rob were helpful with recommendations and made a great breakfast (home baked bread, eggs, great mushrooms, yoghurts - the lot!). They even went above and beyond to jumpstart our car. We definitely would come back to stay, and recommend to others.

Date of stay: October 2017
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Thank Bantam_Hen
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Pamela K, Owner at Amanzi Guest House, responded to this reviewResponded 23 October 2017

Dear Bantam-hen
Guests who enjoy books are great, but guests who read and travel are the best!
It was fun to talk and share books read, And you are our first guests from Panama too!
So happy you felt that Amanzi was an oasis in the city, and you were super comfortable.
It’s really encouraging when guests feel so at home in this city which gets such bad press.
Thank you for your lovely review, and Rob and I hope our paths cross one day again. You know you will always be welcome to stay at Amanzi!
Warm regards
Pam

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Reviewed 15 October 2017 via mobile

Better than home away from home. My children & I spent over 5 months at Amanzi Guest Lodge in Craighall Park. We loved every minute, from the exceptional accommodation, incredibly delicious home cooked breakfasts, gorgeous environment, wonderful library, to the wonderful hospitality & overwhelming assistance from Pam, Rob & the team (Thabang, Deli, Lena, Ryan and Leeane). No request of ours was too much trouble. The staff were extremely accommodating at all times & bent over backwards to ensure our stay was more than pleasant. Thank you, we will definitely stay again

Date of stay: October 2017
Trip type: Travelled with family
Thank DebbieK2505
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pamelamary52, Owner at Amanzi Guest House, responded to this reviewResponded 16 October 2017

Dear Debbie
Gosh! Thank you so much for your really lovely review - we loved having you and your children stay with us, and in the 5 months you felt truly part of the family!! It was easy to bend over backwards to help you in any way we could! The Amanzi team misses you three but wish you well in your new life :)
Warm regards from the Amanzi team
Pam

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Reviewed 6 October 2017

I travel a lot and Amanzi is one of my favourite guesthouses! I love the apartments which are well equipped and very comfortable, with their beautiful garden views. Pam and her great team made me very welcome and take care of every need!

Date of stay: October 2017
  • Trip type: Travelled on business
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Thank Teresa G
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pamelamary52, Owner at Amanzi Guest House, responded to this reviewResponded 7 October 2017

Dear T8872BEteresag
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review on Amanzi, after all your travelling! You are always welcome at Amanzi and happy that you feel comfortable and well taken care of :)
Pam, Rob and the Amanzi team

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Reviewed 22 August 2017

I have been coming to the Amanzi for two years now and won't stay anywhere else in Johannesburg. I absolutely love the owners, their home, all the staff, the dogs, and every room and cottage (I've stayed in every one!). I can't recommend this place enough - it's beautiful, safe, near a park, good restaurants, the service is incredible, the apartments are private and each beautifully designed, it's quiet and peaceful and not only is the management fantastic (Pam and Rob have become dear friends) but the guests all seem to be wondreful too. This place exudes warmth and I'm relieved every time I have to come to Joburg knowing that there's the Amanzi.

Date of stay: July 2017
  • Trip type: Travelled on business
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Thank Andrea H
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Pamela K, Owner at Amanzi Guest House, responded to this reviewResponded 24 August 2017

Dear Andrea
Your visits always make us all smile at Amanzi. We love having you stay with us. You are always so appreciative and fit in like family. Thank you for your lovely review and comments about Amanzi and the area. It's wonderful for us that you feel so comfortable staying, and that you feel safe and find the area convenient. I have been happy in this area for over 30 years!!
Look forward to your next visit!
Pam, Rob and the Amanzi team

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