Zest Boutique Hotel

Travel Date: January 31, 2025

We loved our 1 week stay at the Zest! Our room, on third floor, was large, very clean and comfortable. The breakfasts were plentiful and delicious and the breakfast area, the lounge area and the terrace were all pleasant places to relax. We loved the afternoon treats which we really...

We loved our 1 week stay at the Zest! Our room, on third floor, was large, very clean and comfortable. The breakfasts were plentiful and delicious and the breakfast area, the lounge area and the terrace were all pleasant places to relax. We loved the afternoon treats which we really appreciated after a day of touring. All the staff are exceptional! No matter who you spoke to, they were always smiling and ready to help with anything. The location is excellent. As everyone know, Cape Town is not a very safe place to walk but you can safely walk from the Zest to the V & A waterfront in 10-15 minutes. There is a great variety of good restaurants in easy walking distance from the hotel. If we every return to Cape Town this is the only place I would stay! Thank you Zest Boutique!

Travel Date: February 28, 2025

Villa zest is without doubt our favourite place to stay in Capetown, this was our 3rd visit and we are planning the next already. The wonderful staff, amazing food, fabulous location ( being a short walk to the waterfront) tick all our boxes. This Boutique hotel has everything. Thank you...

Villa zest is without doubt our favourite place to stay in Capetown, this was our 3rd visit and we are planning the next already. The wonderful staff, amazing food, fabulous location ( being a short walk to the waterfront) tick all our boxes. This Boutique hotel has everything. Thank you Villa Zest. See you soon.

Travel Date: January 31, 2025

We have just spent a 2 night post cruise stay at this wonderful boutique hotel. The staff are very friendly, helpful and welcoming. They are a credit to the hotel. Our room was modern, spotlessly clean and comfortable. Fantastic choice at breakfast and coffee and cake available in the afternoon....

We have just spent a 2 night post cruise stay at this wonderful boutique hotel. The staff are very friendly, helpful and welcoming. They are a credit to the hotel. Our room was modern, spotlessly clean and comfortable. Fantastic choice at breakfast and coffee and cake available in the afternoon. Good location and the hotel offers a shuttle service to the waterfront at a small cost. There is a small swimming pool and garden area as well as a roof top garden to relax . We would definitely choose this hotel when we return to beautiful Cape Town. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Travel Date: January 31, 2025

Just spent two nights at this lovely hotel. The reviews are spot on. All the staff (and the owners) are so nice, friendly, helpful, happy etc etc etc. Our room overlooked the garden and pool area. Breakfast and lunch were both excellent and lunch was reasonably priced. They serve cake...

Just spent two nights at this lovely hotel. The reviews are spot on. All the staff (and the owners) are so nice, friendly, helpful, happy etc etc etc. Our room overlooked the garden and pool area. Breakfast and lunch were both excellent and lunch was reasonably priced. They serve cake everyday at 3pm which was a lovely touch. Mercy checked us all in on arrival and Marley saw us out. Ismail drove us to the V&A Waterfront in the hotel’s vehicle and picked us up promptly, always with a big smile. Loved our room key fob which is a map of Africa! Can’t rate this hotel highly enough….

Travel Date: December 31, 2024

Such a lovely and nice boutique hotel, perfectly located in Cape Town! We will be back for sure :) Thanks to the entire team, we really felt home enjoyed our stay from the first until the last second! After great days in Cape Town, the yard is inviting all guests...

Such a lovely and nice boutique hotel, perfectly located in Cape Town! We will be back for sure :) Thanks to the entire team, we really felt home enjoyed our stay from the first until the last second! After great days in Cape Town, the yard is inviting all guests to relax a bit... LOVELY!

Travel Date: December 31, 2024

We found the service and facilities really nice. Staff were great and helped us when we needed to put something in the freezer and were there at 05.00 to help us at check out. Breakfast was great and the small garden and pool area were well looked after. I would...

We found the service and facilities really nice. Staff were great and helped us when we needed to put something in the freezer and were there at 05.00 to help us at check out. Breakfast was great and the small garden and pool area were well looked after. I would go back next time if we wanted to be in that area of Cape Town.

Travel Date: December 31, 2024

What a stunning hotel! We could not have asked for more! So thoughtfully done to ensure absolute comfort. The staff, accommodation, food, all equally wonderful. We have stayed in the best hotels worldwide and rarely can give such high praise. Thank you Zest Hotel team! We will be back!

Travel Date: October 31, 2024

This boutique hotel is perfect for people wanting smaller intimate experience. We totally loved the staff, they were so kind. Lovely breakfast! We particular enjoyed the coffee bar and snacks they offered. We enjoyed sitting in the lounge area and chatting over a coffee. Was peaceful. We loved our bedroom,...

This boutique hotel is perfect for people wanting smaller intimate experience. We totally loved the staff, they were so kind. Lovely breakfast! We particular enjoyed the coffee bar and snacks they offered. We enjoyed sitting in the lounge area and chatting over a coffee. Was peaceful. We loved our bedroom, and a room with a bath is always the best for me. Also a place with a very interesting welcome drink is always so special!

Travel Date: November 30, 2024

Such a lovely small hotel with very attentive staff! Bedroom had been decorated with flower petals as it was our 25th wedding anniversary trip 😍 Didn’t try the pool as it was a little fresh, but breakfast was cooked to order & very tasty. Bed was super comfortable, enormous bathroom...

Such a lovely small hotel with very attentive staff! Bedroom had been decorated with flower petals as it was our 25th wedding anniversary trip 😍 Didn’t try the pool as it was a little fresh, but breakfast was cooked to order & very tasty. Bed was super comfortable, enormous bathroom with a good shower and separate loo (room 10). All in all, great place perfect to walk to the V&A Waterfront!

Travel Date: September 30, 2024

My wife and I stayed at the zest boutique hotel for three nights, September 18 -21 And I cannot say enough good things about this property. It started with our airport pick up arrange to the hotel by Peter who was on time and very pleasant. Peter was also available...

My wife and I stayed at the zest boutique hotel for three nights, September 18 -21 And I cannot say enough good things about this property. It started with our airport pick up arrange to the hotel by Peter who was on time and very pleasant. Peter was also available to drive us into the waterfront area on multiple occasions and again back to the airport. He was wonderful. Our welcome tour of the hotel was amazing by Haseen, and the service we experienced during our stay was impeccable. Natalie even arranged for an impromptu. And the service we experienced during our stay was impeccable. Natalie even arranged for an impromptu wedding anniversary treat for us, which was amazing. The staff was so welcoming and attentive. Breakfast was wonderful. We did a massage at the sister hotel - Tree House and that was very nice as well, and that property looked wonderful too. We even had a chance to talk briefly to the owners of the property, and he was very sincere, gracious and super nice. The room was spacious, clean and quiet. Again, it’s the people in the service that set this hotel apart, we stayed at many places and this certainly ranks as one of the best places we’ve stayed at. We loved it and can’t wait to come back. location is also great, walking distance to the waterfront, but we used The arranged car service that the hotel used at a cost, which was reasonable. Faye at reception was also great.

Travel Date: September 30, 2024

Friendliest hotel we have ever stayed at! Staff were amazing and so helpful. We had a great time and would highly recommend the hotel. The afternoon cakes were lovely. The room was huge and very clean. Close to the V&A waterfront and we walked down both evenings. Airport collection and...

Friendliest hotel we have ever stayed at! Staff were amazing and so helpful. We had a great time and would highly recommend the hotel. The afternoon cakes were lovely. The room was huge and very clean. Close to the V&A waterfront and we walked down both evenings. Airport collection and drop off went really smoothly.

Travel Date: September 30, 2024

Everything was wonderful at Zest Boutique Hotel. The staff were absolutely the nicest hotel staff I have ever encountered. The room was lovely and had everything we needed. I appreciated the environmental efforts made and the food, including the breakfast spread, dessert of the day, and homemade cookies in the...

Everything was wonderful at Zest Boutique Hotel. The staff were absolutely the nicest hotel staff I have ever encountered. The room was lovely and had everything we needed. I appreciated the environmental efforts made and the food, including the breakfast spread, dessert of the day, and homemade cookies in the room, was delicious. We were warned about the construction next door but it didn't bother us at all. We were able to easily walk from the hotel to the waterfront. I highly recommend staying here.

Travel Date: August 31, 2024

I have various top statuses with major hotel groups but we decided to go smaller scale and try one or two of Cape Town’s plethora of boutique hotels. We are so glad we chose Zest. We stayed for 5 nights and had a wonderful stay. They offer a great breakfast,...

I have various top statuses with major hotel groups but we decided to go smaller scale and try one or two of Cape Town’s plethora of boutique hotels. We are so glad we chose Zest. We stayed for 5 nights and had a wonderful stay. They offer a great breakfast, starting with a continental spread (fresh fruits, yogurt, croissants and pastries, cheese and hams, cereal etc) plus a cooked to order selection like omelettes, full English, or mushrooms on toast. All served with tea or specialty coffee. In fact you can grab a free tea or coffee at any time in the day. Even better, they serve cake at 3pm. We loved the daily selection including Lemon, Passion fruit and on our last day, carrot cake. The hotel is within easy walk of the V&A waterfront. We could do it in 15-18 mins, but in UK pricing terms Bolt and Uber are super cheap. We walked and ate locally every night with the many great restaurants nearby including Yen’s Vietnamese, Iron Steak and Bar and the many Sushi / Japanese places. There are some comments about building works next door. This looks like it is coming to a finish soon. But it never bothered us at all even when using the sun terrace on the roof. We also visited their sister hotel about 5 minutes walk away, I think it’s called Treehouse. My wife and I enjoyed a great massage there. For what it’s worth the hotel set up seems to be exactly the same as Zest. Saving the best thing to last…. the staff. Everyone we encountered was so friendly, attentive and professional. A credit to the owner Lorraine who is frequently visiting the hotel. Trying to remember them all… Tatenda, Phozisa, Ntombi, Princess, Yaseen, Mali, Curtley and Chef Nicolette. And special thanks to Natalé. We have now left to spend the weekend in wine country but have decided to rebook for our last two nights when we return back to Cape Town. Purely because of the staff, the service and the hotel’s atmosphere.

Travel Date: July 31, 2024

Location is perfect, rooms are clean and comfortable, breakfast is delicious, and the staff are amazing! For a small boutique hotel, it has all the amenities you need and a comfortable lounge area where the hotel offers a "wine of the day" and "cake of the day", adding a little...

Location is perfect, rooms are clean and comfortable, breakfast is delicious, and the staff are amazing! For a small boutique hotel, it has all the amenities you need and a comfortable lounge area where the hotel offers a "wine of the day" and "cake of the day", adding a little unexpected something extra to the stay.

Travel Date: February 29, 2024

From the moment we arrived, Manager Natalie and Guest Relations person Faye warmly welcomed us, ensuring we felt at home. Natalie guided us through the hotel, showing us to our room, where we enjoyed a delicious welcome drink. The attention to detail and hospitality of the staff, from reception to...

From the moment we arrived, Manager Natalie and Guest Relations person Faye warmly welcomed us, ensuring we felt at home. Natalie guided us through the hotel, showing us to our room, where we enjoyed a delicious welcome drink. The attention to detail and hospitality of the staff, from reception to housekeeping and the restaurant, made our stay truly memorable. We particularly enjoyed exploring the pool area, where my husband received surprise birthday cupcakes and a bottle of wine. While we declined the wine, the cupcakes and the daily complimentary cake, a delightful passionfruit treat, added a sweet touch to our experience. Faye’s kindness by the pool ensured we captured memorable moments, and Manager Yassien made sure our departure was smooth. We are grateful for the exceptional service provided by Natalie, Yassien, and the entire team at Zest Boutique Hotel.

Travel Date: February 29, 2024

Hotel was great, great location for V&A Waterfront, staff were great and very attentive, clean and tidy, nice outside pool. While we were there building work next door was quite noisy when you were out by the pool

Travel Date: March 31, 2024

What a thing it was to stay at Zest Boutique Hotel. Our first time in Cape Town. The hotel was small, well located, oh so clean and friendly. All staff members took great care of us and it suited our needs exactly. Special thanks to Fay on the front desk.

Travel Date: March 31, 2024

We loved staying at Zest! Great Location, walking distance to de V&A waterfront, modern, clean rooms, the bed was very comfortable, one of the best hotel breakfasts we've ever had! But most of all the staff was INCREDIBLY kind and helpful throughout our whole stay! Would definitely recommend and stay...

We loved staying at Zest! Great Location, walking distance to de V&A waterfront, modern, clean rooms, the bed was very comfortable, one of the best hotel breakfasts we've ever had! But most of all the staff was INCREDIBLY kind and helpful throughout our whole stay! Would definitely recommend and stay there again when we go back to Capetown!

Travel Date: March 31, 2024

This is a wonderful hotel. We stayed for one night in early March and came back for two more nights. A 10 minute walk from the Waterfront, close to nice bars and restaurants. The rooms are big and comfortable. Very clean and quiet. The best thing though is the staff....

This is a wonderful hotel. We stayed for one night in early March and came back for two more nights. A 10 minute walk from the Waterfront, close to nice bars and restaurants. The rooms are big and comfortable. Very clean and quiet. The best thing though is the staff. So friendly, nothing is too much trouble. The welcome drink, cake of the day and snacks shows they care. We cannot recommend this hotel enough. We will be back.

Travel Date: March 31, 2024

Great hotel, fantastic staff, nice room and good vegan option at breakfast. It should have been a 5 star rating. Downside is the construction next door , and I think it would only be fair to inform guests before a booking is made. Using pool is not really an option,...

Great hotel, fantastic staff, nice room and good vegan option at breakfast. It should have been a 5 star rating. Downside is the construction next door , and I think it would only be fair to inform guests before a booking is made. Using pool is not really an option, because of construction. Rooms on building side could be noisy, and I would request room on opposite side.