Aanmani Rose Guesthouse

Very bad!!! Paid for residental suit, got a normal room because a lady wanted to stay another night in a room that WE paid for. There is coffee and milk in the room, no kettle!

Such a refreshing stay at one of South Africa’s most charming Guesthouses! Amazing staff and atmosphere, and the hostess - Karen - is one of the accomodating people we’ve ever experienced. Coming from Australia, this kind of hospitality is hard to beat.

This is the second time we have stayed at Aanmani, and this time we stayed in the Presidential suite. We booked four rooms altogether for various family members. We loved our stay. Maria was exceptional in looking after us, and making sure that everything went smoothly. As the face of Aanmani, she is an incredible asset. Our breakfasts were always perfectly cooked, the rooms were beautifully decorated, and we felt very much taken care of. On the downside, guesthouses are expensive to maintain, and Aanmani's property upkeep is showing signs of wear and tear. For example, the grouting in our bathroom could have used a serious refresh. It was unpleasant, and made the room feel dirty (it wasn't dirty, it just felt old and grubby). The shower stall felt dingy and clunky. The water pressure in the showers was also fairly dismal, and one of our rooms had no hot water, and so that family member needed to be switched to a different room. The kitchen in the presidential suite also looked as through it had last been updated in the 1970s. We didn't do any cooking though, so that didn't matter to us, but I don't think the look of that kitchen is appropriate for a top-class guesthouse. All in all though, this remains a top-class guesthouse. I understand how difficult it is for a guesthouse to maintain its property. But the staff and atmosphere, the quiet neighborhood, the sense of security, and the beauty of the setting means that we will stay at Aanmani again. Five stars for sure.