Reviews of Southern Cross Beach
Wildlife sightings and reviews
7 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Southern Cross Beach and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
"lowest score on trip"
nothing dramatically wrong -just below expected standard
BUT the local manager was very helpful when I needed a Dental Lab Tec to repair a broken brace." See all these reviews: 17n in South Africa; 3n in Zambia
"Southern Cross Beach House review"
Best to have your own transport for accessing the town. A lovely beach is accessible form the house gardens by a private gate. Unfortunately during our time here the cape weather played up so we gave the beach a miss. Plenty of things to see or do in the local area did not make this a problem for us.
We had one of the smaller rooms and it did not have a lot of storage space, if you take a lot of stuff with you on holiday it would be worth trying to book one of the larger rooms" See all these reviews: 16n in South Africa
"Laid back Southern Cross"
Johanna? was very welcoming and is an asset to this B&B. We didn't see anything of the owners.
This is a place to relax, it is so laid back as to be almost horizontal. Breakfast is served 8.30 to 10 literally, because even if you arrive at 8.30 you probably wont get it until 10! The breakfast menu is also more limited than some places.
The rooms are smaller than most places we have stayed but there was a sitting/dining room for the guests sole use. Lovely to lie in bed and hear the crashing waves on the beach which is a few yards away across some boardwalks. Nice grounds with lots of Old World charm to sit in and look at the sea." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 9n in South Africa
"Great location right on beach"
Our room was very disappointing though. It was small though nicely appointed but the bathroom was poor with only a shower, and the place itself could do with a lick of paint. Very nice staff and nice relaxed feel however with an honesty bar. We saw whales at breakfast!
Difficulty getting additional supplies of tea and coffee for the room and only pots of UHT milk." See all these reviews: 14n in South Africa
"Very homely with a great view across the Bay"
There is easy private access to the beach, where swimming is possible. The Lemon Grass was recommended as a place to eat and proved very good." See all these reviews: 11n in South Africa
"Southern Cross Beach House review"
"Southern Cross Beach House review"
We were provided with very helpful advice on restaurants to visit, and our breakfasts on the terrace were memorable." See all these reviews: 12n in South Africa
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