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LeKesh P
Woodstock, Georgia

5 Stars with a Family Feel

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 08 Dec 2024via mobile
I can see why so many people rated this place as perfect. There is nothing I could complain about. The room was great, with minibar included. So, I enjoyed a nice wine, soft drinks, and snacks. The views were fantastic. I woke up to a view of Lion’s Head, and I also spent a bit of time in the lobby enjoying views of Camps Bay and the 12 Apostles. It was walking distance to lots of options for food and fun, but the hotel also allows ordering in. My faves would have to be the spa, the breakfast, the bar, and most of all, the team. They learned my name, greeted me every chance they got and made sure I was taken care of. The masseuse was amazing! And, Rennia was most accommodating - she even encouraged me to come for breakfast and be social. The breakfast was not your ordinary breakfast - it was hot food made to order and a bar with smoked salmon, Bloody Mary ingredients, fresh juice, meats, cheeses, and the best tasting fruit. When I return, this will be my go-to place.
Date of stay: December 2024
Trip type: Travelled solo
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Micaela Pritchard, General Manager at Pod Camps Bay Boutique Hotel, responded to this review
Responded 10 Dec 2024
Dear LeKesh P,

Thank you so much for your glowing review!

It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the room, complimentary minibar, and the stunning views.

We're delighted that our breakfast offerings, spa treatments, and bar stood out to you. It’s always our aim to provide more than just a meal or service, but an experience to remember. Tia, Rennia, and the team will be especially pleased to know they made such a positive impact on your stay; personal connections with our guests mean the world to us.

We can’t wait to welcome you back to your "go-to place"!

Warm Regards

Alan Bailes
General Manager
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Reviewed 30 November 2024

The POD is located one block from the beach, which is very convenient for walks along the beach. Due to the proximity to the main road you can hear some traffic noise so it is not te most quiet location. The views from the hotel are limited due to a building in front of the hotel, however from the balconies and the pool terrace you have some partial ocean views.

The rooms are in very modern and nice design, really nice. The balcony is quite large with partial ocean view. The bathroom is open space with a big shower space, but limited space at the sink which stands in the middle of the bedroom, so this might not be everyone’s cup of tea (I prefer separate bathrooms - yes I know it is mentioned on their website). Storage space is also a bit limited. Please note that the mountain rooms are very small. Overall nice rooms with great design.

The pool is heated and relatively small, but big enough for laps. Nice pool terrace with partial ocean views.

Breakfast has limited choice (in particular the fresh fruits are a bit limited), but they have excellent fresh fruit juice (orange and some mixed fruits, all excellent). They have very good cereals with nuts, also excellent. Last not least I also liked the eggs Benedict. Overall a good breakfast with good but limited choice,

What was really nice was the super friendly staff. They greet you and have some nice conversation with you, really very nice. You don’t get the same luxury service as in a leading luxury hotel, but this friendliness is unique and well appreciated.

Overall a good experience. For design lovers this is definitely a great option.

Room tip: Choose a luxury rooom, as mountain rooms are very small.
Date of stay: November 2024
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Micaela Pritchard, General Manager at Pod Camps Bay Boutique Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 3 December 2024

Dear TandTSwitzerland,

Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review of your stay with us.

We’re thrilled to hear you appreciated our modern room design, our views as well as the warmth and friendliness of our team!

Your observations about storage space and bathroom layout are noted, and we’re grateful for your understanding that these are part of the design aesthetic we’ve embraced.

It’s great to know you enjoyed our breakfast offerings, especially the fresh juices, cereals, and eggs Benedict, though we’ll certainly consider expanding the fresh fruit selection to further enhance our guests’ experience.

We’re so glad you had an enjoyable experience overall and found our design and hospitality to stand out. Thank you for your thoughtful feedback, which helps us continue to improve.

We hope to welcome you back again for another stay in the future!

Warm Regards,

Alan Bailes
General Manager

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Reviewed 4 November 2024 via mobile

Best choice I made for our 3 days in Cape Town! Camps Bay is considered as the South African Miami… long white beach, good restaurants and leisure cocktails vibes! POD Camps is the place to be for enjoying at the maximum this joyful place! Service and Staff are very kind and professional, they assist you in everything like having a persons butler always ready to find a solution for every kind of requests! Breakfast is WOW effect and you must try their underwater Gym as well!
What we loved the most? Our private heated pool in our room pavilion! Of course we will come back!

Room tip: Minibar is included even with alcoholics… ask for memory foam pillows for amazing dreams! Their beds are huge!!
Date of stay: November 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
5  Thank andreadalcorsovenice
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Micaela Pritchard, General Manager at Pod Camps Bay Boutique Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 7 November 2024

Dear AndreaDalCorso,

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us and other travelers.

I am so happy to hear that the facilities, location, as well as the service you encountered from all of my staff, were what made your stay such an enjoyable and memorable occasion. We are blessed with so much to see and do in Cape Town, and we are fortunate to be so well located to enjoy it.

We hope to welcome you back to POD in the future. It was wonderful hosting you!

Best Regards,
Micaela & The POD Team

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Reviewed 20 October 2024

what a joy and delight the staff were at the hotel...nothing was to much trouble and always with a smile on their face.
The suite was very nice and spacious and the breakfast was excellent very healthy and well presented.
Its a shame the weather was not as kind to us on our visit.
Well done to the whole team at the hotel.

Room tip: it is a quite a busy spot so be aware there is some traffic noise at times.
Date of stay: September 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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5  Thank ladyashcroft
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Micaela Pritchard, General Manager at Pod Camps Bay Boutique Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 28 October 2024

Dear Ladyashcroft,

Thank you for your heart-warming review and for choosing to stay at POD Camps Bay.

I appreciate your compliments on our Suite, breakfast, as well the service you received from my team.

We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the not too distant future.

Warm regards,
Micaela and the POD Team

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Reviewed 11 October 2024

The pictures on the website are misleading regarding the views from the hotel rooms. We booked a room with a beach and ocean view - but that is only an accurate description if you go well out onto the balcony. Otherwise, your most prominent view from inside the room will be of a large red brick condo building. If you happen to be lucky enough to stay in a corner room with the beach view (I think there are only 2 rooms like that) you will have a spectacular view of the beach. The rooms try to be modern and hip, but the bed area is on a 6" raised platform which you must step off to get to the bathroom or the patio. This is problematic at night as there is not a night light or anything to light your way and I stumbled even though I was trying to be cautious. The included breakfast is good and the staff is very friendly and helpful. They were the best part of the hotel. The location is very convenient, but I'd investigate other options given what we paid.

Date of stay: September 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Micaela Pritchard, General Manager at Pod Camps Bay Boutique Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 18 October 2024

Dear Laura,

Thank you for your honest feedback regarding your recent stay with us.

Kindly note that our room descriptions are clearly displayed on our website as well as emailed to guests with their booking confirmation. Our Luxury Rooms specifically are advertised as “sea view balconies”, however, I am sorry to see that you feel this was misleading. I will be sure to look into a way to further improve our descriptions and images.

With regards to our raised platform, we do have a platform light for the evening time for this purpose, however, I truly apologize if this was not noted to you upon room orientation.

Thank you for your compliments on our breakfast, location, as well as the service you received from my team.

It was a pleasure hosting you.

Best Regards,
Micaela Pritchard
General Manager

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Reviewed 25 September 2024

We had a fabulous stay at POD Camps Bay, and absolutely loved the location a few minutes walk from the hub with an incredible choice of restaurants. We had genuinely thoughtful and generous service from every staff member. POD has a fun and relaxed vibe with quiet luxury, and amazing views.

Date of stay: September 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
4  Thank Misa C
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Micaela Pritchard, General Manager at Pod Camps Bay Boutique Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 29 September 2024

Dear Misa C,

Thank you for your wonderful review and we are thrilled that you enjoyed our warm hospitality!

We appreciate your compliments on our location, views, as well as the atmosphere.

It would be lovely to welcome you back again in the future.

Best Regards,
Micaela Pritchard & The POD Team

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