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Reviews of Otentik guesthouse

Mkhonubovu Street Checkers Opp Mbabane Clinic entrance Mbabane, H100 Mbabane, Eswatini

#2 of 10 B&Bs and Inns in Mbabane

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 77 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    10
    My experience in Otentik Guesthouse was awesome.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no heater in the room but there was a blanket.

    The host was friendly and provided extra support to me and my friend.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2025

    10
    Great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great stay. Friendly and very caring staff. Tasty breakfast and dinner menu. Sandra is a great host and very nice person.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sandra is extremely helpful and has exceptional hospitality. She gave me great tips on what to do in the city, offered me a ride to the city center, and shared useful advice on transportation. I would definitely stay at the guesthouse again. The location is amazing, surrounded by lots of greenery.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2025

    10
    Perfect stay in the city.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great.

    Very friendly owner, went the extra mile to help us out with check-in and check-out. The room was cozy and comfortable. Each room had a nice patio. The breakfast was very tasty. Quiet area. And I loved the style of the dining room. Nice space. The guest house was on a hill with nice views. Tip: it is a nice walk into town, but make sure to take a taxi when carrying luggage. The hill is steep.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2025

    10
    Really great, I would definitely recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s 20 min walk to the town partly up the hill so can be a bit strenuous with groceries & water.

    Sandra is a wonderful host, extremely helpful and supportive and also a very pleasant person to talk to. She made my stay great with her advice, lovely breakfasts and sometimes dinners, support getting around town with taxi drives or car rental. Internet worked well and saved me a lot of hassle.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sandra the owner very helpful lady. Nice host

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2025

    10
    Great Breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Can be a bit far to walk to restaurants & shops. Google maps tried to direct me here on a road which is blocked.

    Great service from the owner who is very helpful and attentive. Great breakfast served on your balcony. Good view of the valley from your room.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2025

    10
    Serenity in Mbanane
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    I am so glad that I selected this property! It is located on the top of the small hill and gives you a good outlook of the capital city and this unforgettable serenity that a traveler like myself is keen on. The host lady is amazing and mega hospitable. She picked me up and dropped me off, whipped me a very good and healthy breakfast with the veggies growing right in the garden. I had also a real good conversation with where she shared a lot of good facts about Swazi. As a bonus, I slept like baby - the air quality is amazing.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The night city view while standing at the balcony. The place is so beautiful not to mention the room that creates a warmth and inviting atmosphere. Sandra's warmth welcome, she was so nice throughout our stay. Security was also good.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2024

    10
    Great place and is a bang for your buck.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was clean, it was also quiet and cozy. The wifi worked well and the breakfast was great.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2024

    10
    Fabulous 👌🏾
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    l loved the service, the friendliness of the owner and the way she went an extra mile for me. l could not have the complimentary breakfast the next day as l was leaving early but she gave me dinner instead abdomen in the morning came early and still gave me takeaway breakfast. It's the best place to stay....the scenery is beautiful as well.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Mosquitos, No Fan in the summer, No teeth brush&paste, Wi-Fi signal weak (Highly recommended to get an eSIM/SIM card at the airport), No FREE bottle of water (in pay item)

    Breakfast (also lunch & dinner are in pay items), hospitality & the view, among of them are the best Towels & adapter are to be requested

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2024

    10
    Good!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Like it

    Every thing is ok

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2024

    10
    Great hostes Sandra . very friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    It was great

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Full amenities in the room.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    10
    A pleasant and welcoming hostess.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    n/a

    Friendliness and welcoming host.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2024

    9.0
    Safe and calm located gem
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was fine. Just suggest to add some sort of ventilation like a fan or AC to the rooms.

    The location, the rooms are comfy, awesome breakfast (Sandra and Rita took time to know our preferences, if we have any allergies or intolerance to any food. They are adorable and kind ladies). The guesthouse feels safe. It is in a very calm neighbourhood.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hot water until later in the afternoon and breakfast was cold.

    Great people, good location

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2024

    9.0
    The dining setting has a homely atmosphere. The breakfast was simple but more than sufficient.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One side of the double bed is against the wall

    The host, hospitality, helpfulness and attentiveness to our needs

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great view, great food

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Terence and Serena running the guesthouse could not have been kinder. Terence cooked up a meal for me when I arrived in the evening and the next day took me into town and gave me a tour. The guesthouse grounds are carefully maintained and used partly to grow fresh vegetables.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Overall was good

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2024

    8.0
    Overall, a lovely stay with a generous host and great food!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The TV only had two channels and there did not seem to be a way to turn off the terrace light from inside of the room. Even with the curtains, the terrace light still comes through. I paid with cash and I don’t believe there was an option online or in-person to pay with card.

    Sandra was such a generous host. I departed early in the morning and since I missed breakfast she cooked dinner for me the night before. It is possible to walk to the guesthouse from downtown Mbabane, it’s about 25 minutes and I felt relatively safe as a solo female traveler. The room has a beautiful view with a terrace, and you can chat with other guests on their terraces as well. The WiFi is strong and reliable. The doggy is also very friendly!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    10
    Homely guesthouse
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's not right in the middle of town, but it also means that instead of hearing cars, you will hear and see all sorts of birds :)

    The guesthouse is charming and homely, and the rooms are neat and comfortable with fridge and kettle. Great sunset views from the varanda. Sandra cooks the best breakfast and customizes it to the guests' taste. She is also always ready to help out and arrange the best value taxis and services to her guests. Hreat conversation also. Thank you

    Stayed in May 2024

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