Reviews of Life & Leisure Boutique Guesthouse 4 stars
18 Van Riebeeck Street, 7600 Stellenbosch, South Africa
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Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewStaff are wonderful. Breakfast was a treat with delicious home baked goodies. Lovely small touches - honesty bar, fire in the evenings , home baked biscuits etc...
Good day Juliette A huge thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay with us and appreciated the comfort and cleanliness of our rooms. We're glad you loved Margie's warm hospitality and Zac's charming company! Our staff work hard to make sure every guest feels at home, and it's great to hear we succeeded. The breakfast goodies are a favorite among our guests, and we're glad you enjoyed the small touches like the honesty bar and evening fires. We can't wait to welcome you back! Kind regards L&L team
Good day Juliette A huge thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay with us and appreciated the comfort and cleanliness of our rooms. We're glad you loved Margie's warm hospitality and Zac's charming company! … Show more
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSecond Stay at this location. Love where it's situated, wonderful staff and always impeccable.
Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewPerfect location, walking distance from town, Eikestad mall and all the restaurants.
Dear Mia, Thank you so much for your lovely review and for choosing us as your home whilst visiting Stellenbosch. We hope to welcome you back soon. Best regards - Margie and team
Reviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewHaving to switch rooms because someone else we were told booked the same room
- Having to switch rooms because someone else we were told booked the same room? Dear Matlitebe We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the room mix-up. We understand that you were initially booked into a different room, but due to unforeseen circumstances, we had to relocate you to a twin room. We'd like to explain that we had a function of 20 people booked in the same area of the guest house, and in our effort to ensure all guests have a seamless experience, we had to make some adjustments. We believed we had discussed and agreed on the room arrangement with you beforehand. Unfortunately, it seems there's been a miscommunication regarding the cleanliness aspect, which has led to a lower score. We value your feedback and would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this further to prevent similar issues in the future. Best regards, Margie
- Having to switch rooms because someone else we were told booked the same room? Dear Matlitebe We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the room mix-up. We understand that you were initially booked into a different room, but due t… Show more
Reviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewThe owner and our host, Margie, provided warm and attentive service that added a truly personal touch to our stay. She went the extra mile to make us feel welcome and at home. Our room was beautifully decorated, comfortable and clean, with a tasteful blend of contemporary design and elegant touches.
Dear Judy Thank you for your kindness and wonderful review! We appreciate your responsiveness and gratitude. We're looking forward to having you back with your two lovely daughters. Until then, warm regards! Margie Life&Leisure team
Reviewed: 13 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewvery friendly staff, a very chic and unique property It features a small pool which was lovely dip feet in or to sit next to and work - they even provided an extension lead to power my laptop. Complientary wine - yes that's right!!!. Stayed in one of the garden rooms - very cosy and lovely Certainly stay there again next time
It is on the higher end of the price ranges in Stellenbosch but you get what you pay for
Morning Michael Thank you so much for your kind words and beautiful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the details. Looking forward to welcoming you back!
Reviewed: 10 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewSituated in a beautiful quite part of Stellenbosch town. Ideal for a business traveller with fast internet access and a quite relax environment to work from. Within walking distance of anything you might need.
Morning Justin Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the location and amenities. We look forward to welcoming you back! Kind regards Life&Leisure team
Reviewed: 8 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewMargie and her team are outstanding hosts, ensuring a warm and welcoming stay. The location is perfect, just a short walk to great restaurants. The breakfast? Absolutely five-star! And the coffee—hands down the best in town! We truly appreciated the convenient access to drinks and snacks. Nestled in a quiet neighborhood, our stay was relaxing and enjoyable. We’ll definitely be returning for another visit!
Absolutely nothing not to like!
Dear Almari, It was such a pleasure to have you stay with us and we appreciate the kind words and review. We cannot wait to have you back with us. Warmest regards - Margie and the team
Reviewed: 26 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewLife and Leisure was very welcoming and accommodating. A beautiful unique place to stay. The rooms were spacious and clean. The food and drink offerings were out of this world!! The staff were polite and courteous.
No complaints or things we didn’t like.
Reviewed: 23 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewNice homely atmosphere- nice people, good location
Reviewed: 22 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewlocation and service from the staff were both excellent
Reviewed: 22 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified review- Very friendly and helpful staff - The host went above and beyond to ensure a memorable stay. - The bed was extremely comfortable
Dear Simone, Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us and for your wonderful feedback. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again to Life and Leisure in the near future. Keep well. Warm regards - Margie and the Team.
Reviewed: 14 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewgreat hospitality!
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Dear Emanuele, It was lovely to have you stay with us and thank you for the lovely review and feedback. Warm regards, Margie and the team
Reviewed: 12 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewCozy beds, lush breakfast and superb host. Will definitely come again!
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Thank you Niklas for your kindness and feedback! We appreciate your responsiveness and gratitude. We're looking forward to having you back. Until then, warm regards Margie and Life&Leisure team.
Reviewed: 9 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewOur stay at the venue was great. It is well located, comfortable and clean with friendly staff.
I have no issues with the place.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We're delighted you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the location, comfort, cleanliness, and our friendly staff. We look forward to welcoming you back! Margie and Life&Leisure team
Reviewed: 7 April 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewLocation Breakfast was find but can get odd as you’re sharing a big table with random people There are some drinks available, overpriced
There’s a huge scale building site right next door, if you’re booking this to relax by the pool, know you won’t be able to chill there’s drilling nonstop. Pool area can be quickly overcrowded It’s an old house - We could hear each step from the person in the room above us. Room was quite small. I think you can get better value and nicer place for less in the area
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your honesty and understand your concerns. Regarding the building site, we did communicate with you before arrival about the ongoing construction. We strive to balance the benefits of our location with guest comfort. The shared table is designed to foster a social atmosphere, but we understand it may not suit everyone. We'll take your suggestions into consideration for future improvements. All the best Life&Leisure team
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your honesty and understand your concerns. Regarding the building site, we did communicate with you before arrival about the ongoing construction. We strive to balance the benefits of our locatio… Show more
Reviewed: 4 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewVery clean with high speed WiFi and very very friendly staff. Breakfast was delicious, and the location was just the best.
Dear Morakane Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback about your stay with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience, from our cleanliness and WiFi to our friendly staff and delicious breakfast. We're especially glad you loved our location - we take pride in being a great spot for our guests! Your kind words mean the world to us, and we're so grateful to have guests like you who appreciate our efforts. Thank you again for your feedback, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, Margie and team
Dear Morakane Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback about your stay with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience, from our cleanliness and WiFi to our friendly staff and delicious break… Show more
Reviewed: 19 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe friendliness was so wonderful and we were so well looked after
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Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted you felt comfortable, enjoyed the quiet atmosphere, and appreciated our friendliness. We're thrilled you felt well looked after – our team works hard to make our guests feel at home. We hope to welcome you back soon! Greetings Life&Leisure team
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted you felt comfortable, enjoyed the quiet atmosphere, and appreciated our friendliness. We're thrilled you felt well looked after – our team works hard to make our guests feel at … Show more