Although I had several emails back and forth with the guesthouse when we arrived at Finchley House they had no record of our reservation. We were shown to the room I had reserved and it wasn't clean so we had to sit out on the balcony while it was cleaned, sheets were changed etc. Apparently the guesthouse had been sold... more

Perfect setting but pool out of commission. Security very lax indeed - safes in rooms were burgled. Any one could have access to the place as it was left open all day with no manager to supervise who came and went - including new guests!! Could be perfect with proper management - take note Martinet!!! more

This could be a great place. The location and views are great. The service is not up to par. The biggest problem for us was the lack of maintenance. We had the back room as the sea view accomodation was booked up. The paint is peeling of the wall (dampness). The electric plug into which the TV is plugged is... more

Do ignore the previous review on this guesthouse. This was our first stop in south africa/cape town and it was fabulous. The rooms were gorgeous, the views are fantastic and the staff were incredibly helpful and lovely. There was an honesty bar in the communal area and each room plus free internet 24/7. The breakfast was really good and it... more

Finchley House appealed as it looked stylish, reasonably priced, and in a good Camps Bay location. First the good news, it is all of the above. The downstairs communal area is kitted out in modern furniture and there were paintings by local artists displayed in the living room. The small infinity pool (not big enough for laps but this seems... more

A beautiful boutique hotel centrally located in Camps Bay, this hotel is an oasis. With only 5-6 rooms, the atmosphere was intimate and the staff (most notably Christine) went above and beyond during our stay there. There is a small infinity pool for hot summer days and almost all the rooms have a view of the ocean. The design is... more