I recently visited Cape Town and enjoyed a wonderful holiday. Stayed at Holiday Inn Waterfront and this was really good in every way, accommodation, food and very efficient friendly staff. Before travelling I didn't catch the fact that Waterfront was an area and that the hotel was not actually "on the waterfront", but it was close by. I had first class dining at Belthazar Wine Bar at the V & A Waterfront. The steak was delicious, the wine list was amazing and the waiter who served certainly knew his job. His knowledge of the items on the menu, the cooking of various dishes and wine list was excellent and took time to explain everything in detail. A very enjoyable evening meal.

Having come down from Gauteng, Cape Town came as a breath of fresh air. I know that they say in the hotel not to walk around after dark but I didn't feel any more threatened than I would have done in Glasgow or London.

The hotel is a clean, well presented modern hotel with all the faciliites you'd expect. I managed to get a rate of ZAR503 per night which is, in my opinion, exceptional value for money. All of central Cape Town and the waterfront is within 15 minutes' walk and there is a range of restaurants even closer than that.

The hotel breakfast is historic. Even after climbing Table Mountain, I didn't need to eat for another 12 hours. For some reason I wan't even charged for mine.

If you want to grab some cheap snacks, there's a petrol station just across the (admittedly pretty busy) road and for a taste of unreconstructed South Africa try the Fireman's Arms about 5 minutes away.

Based on my experience, I would recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Cape Town, especially if you can get such a good rate.

My husband and I stayed one night at the Holiday Inn in April 2006. We had a lovely stay and the staff were great.

We arrived a few hours earlier than the advertised check-in time but there was no hesitation at all in allowing us a free early check-in, in fact we didn't even have to ask!

The pool area is quite small but very nice. There a small bar in the lobby - it wasn't that well stocked but if you're not that fussy you'll be fine, they have all the basic wines and lager.

The breakfast was delicious - a self service buffet! Can definately recommend it - it filled us up for the entire day's sight seeing.

The rooms were of a good size, very clean and had everything you might need (except a mini bar). Room service was also very good - and very cheap too! (compared to UK prices).

We had a car with us and used the hotel's underground car park which has direct access to the hotel lift, security guards and CCTV. It seemed very safe - we left our surfboard in the car overnight and it was still there, safe and well, in the morning.

All in all this hotel is a great all rounder and only a minutes drive from the V&A Waterfront (the bellboy/doorman will order you a reliable/secure taxi from the front of the hotel).

My husband and I have just returned from Cape Town where we stayed for ten nights at the Holiday Inn Waterfront and I have to say that we could not fault this hotel for its comfort, cleanliness,friendliness and convenience for both the City Centre and The Victoria & Albert Waterfront Shops and Restaurants.

I must say first that all the staff were very kind, curtious and helpful and in particular I must mention the joyful smile of Theodora who greets you daily at the main entrance with a tray of chocolates and free orange or apple juice as well as in the evening offering sherry or port.Such a lovely girl and a real asset to the hotel.

The breakfast was fantastic. Always so much to choose from and the ommlettes (which are cooked while you wait) are wonderful.The staff in the breakfast restaurant are very efficient and do everything they can to make your breakfast an enjoyable start to every day.Top marks!!!

There is a small pool but it was too chilly for us to use it although we did sit around it one afternoon as there are loungers and towels if you want to use them. There are also tables and chairs in this area.

We had a hire car for the time we were on holiday and the carpark which is under the hotel was safe and had security there the whole time.

We found it was better and safer to use the Shuttle Bus in the evenings to go for a meal at the Victoria and Albert Shopping Complex. The Shuttle only takes five minutes and runs every half hour and best of all it is FREE. There are all types of restaurants there and there isn't any need to dress formally so you can shop a little and then eat when you feel like it. Our favourite place was Jewel Of India. The food was excellent and if you like a good curry this is the place to visit.Portions are generous so don't order a starter! We also visited the Pizza Restaurant next to the hotel which was very good.

We would definately reccommend this hotel to people who don't like a "stuffy" type of place but somewhere they can feel they can relax, be comfortable and be themselves.

Thankyou to all the staff ......you made our holiday special.
Elle and Colin Chambers