You can take a beautiful period property,fill it with as many antiques as you want,clean and polish it until it's spotless and provide delightful breakfast options,but unless you have people like Marc and Ivan running it,it's only window dressing. From the previous reviews it's not difficult to work out that you are staying somewhere that reflects the owners' sense of... more

We chose 79 as a direct result of the tripadvisor reviews and it is exactly as described. Beautiful home with exceptional hospitality from Marc, who is a font of knowledge and will make all sorts of arrangements for you, generally with an offer of a glass of wine or two. We originally started off in Pumelo room which we found... more

We cannot fault this guest house, the owners, Mark and Ivan and all the staff we so welcomning and helpful. Although it a children free place the allowed us to bring our Daughter Son in law and new grandchild along. The rooms are so indivilduala dn tastefully decorated, huge beds and amazing bathrooms. Breakfast was a feast and went on... more

We had a fantastic stay here. Marc, Ivan and their staff are welcoming and obliging and it felt very much like staying at the house of a really good friend. Breakfasts are generous and delicious, the rooms are comfortable and clean, and the decor is done with personality. Marc and Ivan, who also live there, happily assisted with restaurant and... more

A quiet little gate leads you first into an amazing garden with views of Table Mountain and then into a house full of interesting art and art deco furnishings. Our room was immaculate, had all one could possibly need, and even had its own private little terrace (sometimes shared with the cat). Breakfasts were really good served outside on the... more

I doubt I could have found a more pleasant and comfortable guesthouse in Cape Town! It is truly lovely, beautifully-decorated, and down to earth at the same time. In addition to that, the breakfast was wholesome and delicious; the bed was extraordinarily comfortable; the rooms were large and welcoming; and I just felt right at home. Marc and Ivan are... more

From the moment Marc picked us up from the airport we knew we were in for a good stay and once we arrived at 79 it was confirmed. The decor is superb with some amazing African art, the hospitatality amazing. Nothing was to much trouble, they helped us chose and book our day trips and in the evenings sent us... more

Mark and Ivan are fantastic hosts, hospitality and helpfulness is their forte. My wife and I felt welcome from day one. All their staff are helpful and undertake tasks without being asked. Being pleasant is their second nature. They have a beautiful house with well appointed rooms. We were in the orange room at the front of the house which... more

We stayed here at the beginning and end of a three-week trip to South Africa and it was a great way to start and finish a wonderful holiday. The guest house is a in a good location near the slopes of Table Mountain and handy for the centre of Cape Town (you can walk into the centre in about 40... more