Zest Boutique Hotel by The Living Journey Collection

Hotels
9.2 (572 reviews)
2 Braemar Road , Cape Town , ZA

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service
Great room quality
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Walking at night can be unsafe in the area
Service varied in some instances

Categories

Cleanliness
9.28
The hotel was noted to be clean, comfortable, and well-kept.
Service
9.75
Staff were consistently described as friendly, helpful, and attentive.
Location
8.79
Good location but some guests mentioned limited walking options at night.
Room Quality
9.24
Rooms were reported as spacious and well-designed.
Amenities
9.27
The hotel provided good amenities including in-room coffee, breakfast options, and afternoon treats.
Value for Money
8.73
Prices were considered decent for the level of service and quality provided.
Food and Beverage
9.28
Breakfast received positive feedback for quality and variety.
Overall Experience
9.25
Overall, guests expressed satisfaction and a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 00:15

Property Description

Luxurious Boutique Hotel Near Major Attractions

Unique Bauhaus-Inspired Rooms: Experience a blend of modern and retro aesthetics in our stylish rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs and iPod docking stations.

Relaxation and Recreation: Unwind in our Bedouin garden, take a dip in the 10-metre pool, or lounge in the sunken lounge area. Enjoy the outdoor fireplace and panoramic views from the rooftop terrace.

Artistic Touch: Immerse yourself in contemporary art displayed throughout the Villa Zest Boutique Hotel, adding a touch of sophistication to your stay.

Book now to indulge in luxury and convenience at Villa Zest Boutique Hotel.

Important information:

Please note that in case of early departure guests are charged the total amount of their originally booked stay.

The hotel cannot accommodate children under the age of 12.

For one-night stays 100% deposit is required to secure the reservation.Dear visitor, we're currently experiencing drought conditions within this region. Please be aware that certain properties will need to comply with local water usage restrictions.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 572 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.28
Service: 9.75
Location: 8.79
Room Quality: 9.24
Amenities: 9.27
Value for Money: 8.73
Food and Beverage: 9.28
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Neil White • couple • gb
9
Quiet and relaxing stay close to the waterfront
Pros:

Kind and attentive staff, delicious breakfast. Clean and modern rooms with good facilities - I approve of the water saving measures.

Cons:

Location looks close to V&A waterfront but the busy roads make it hard to access without a cab. No onsite evening restaurant although there are lots of great options at the waterfront.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
M
Martin • couple • nl
10
Loved staying at Zest, great location with amazing staff and a great breakfast. Would happily stay again!
Pros:

Really good location, staff were so friendly and helpful and a great breakfast!!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
D
Damon • solo_traveller • za
9
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
R
Ramsauer • couple • za
9
superb central to all the interesting places
Pros:

We like the clean room and the support of the staff
thank you very much we will come again

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
美雪 • family_with_children • jp
9
朝食サイコー
Pros:

朝食が滅茶苦茶良かった。朝食以降も珈琲と甘味のサービスがある。

Cons:

特にない。

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
H
Heidi • solo_traveller • dk
10
Pros:

The personel were super friendly and helpful. They definitely made the stay unforgettable.

The breakfast including the dish i choose (mushrooms with thyme) was also amazing.

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
G
Gloria • couple • za
8
Great value for money
Pros:

Friendliness

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
U
Uberto • solo_traveller • it
10
Pros:

Tutto soprattutto la gentilezza dello staff. Ottima colazione anche per mia figlia celiaca. Super consigliato

Cons:

Nulla

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
R
Roberto • couple • it
10
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
D
Daniela • couple • br
10
Loved it
Pros:

Great hotel. Staff is super friendly and kind, location is excellent and the room is comfortable.

Cons:

The room can be a bit small if you have luggage but even so it’s great!

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
F
Franco • extended_group • it
8
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
S
Suzanne • solo_traveller • pt
10
Pros:

Warm hospitality from the staff - everyone at the hotel treated us with the utmost care. Even a gesture of remembering the tiny details like our favorite cake flavor from a random conversation and then baking it for the afternoon tea next day - the entire staff (special shout out to Chanel) tried their best to make us feel special.

Cons:

None

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
L
Lorenzo • solo_traveller • it
10
Pros:

Cordialità e gentilezza di tutto lo staff in particolare di Chanelle, molto premurosi e attenti alle esigenze dei clienti. Ti senti sempre estremamente coccolato.
Eccellente la pulizia della struttura.
Posizione vicina al waterfront raggiungibile a piedi con una camminata di circa 15 minuti.

Cons:

Nulla

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
S
Shaun • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
S
Salvatore • couple • it
10
Ottimo
Pros:

La colazione e la gentilezza dello staff

Cons:

Niente

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
L
Les • couple • za
8
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
Q
Quentin • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
R
Ruth • solo_traveller • us
10
Be sure to stay at the Zest Boutique Hotel when you visit Cape Town.
Pros:

The property was immaculate. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great and everyday a new cake/dessert greeted us upon our return. 24 hour free coffee, tea, coffee drinks in lobby and generous set up in rooms. I travel frequently ( over 100 days per year) and I wish all of my hotels could be like The Zest Boutique Hotel. I will definitely stay there again.

Cons:

I loved everything.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
P
Patrizio • couple • it
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
I
Irina • solo_traveller • cr
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee