Views Boutique Hotel & Spa

If its a view your are after, you really cant beat this hotel. From the moment we walked in we felt important and our room was immaculate with views out on to the long sandy beach and a balcony to sit on and soak it all up. The room was large and nicely decorated. The whole Hotel was luxurious. we didn't take advantage of the Spa as there was lots we wanted to explore in the area, but the roof terrace and pool, though small, were lovely with great views. We regularly have paragliders floating past our window which was fun to watch. The breakfasts were great, with good selection, but we only ate once in the restaurant in the evening as the food was a little disappointing, but maybe we had been spoiled in the previous hotels we had stayed in. Overall, i would come back again.

As long-time locals in the area, we were genuinely excited to share what we thought would be a beautiful dining experience with visiting friends from Greyton and Knysna. The setting certainly delivers on views — but sadly, that’s where the praise ends. Four of us ordered the kingklip, and all four portions were overcooked, tiny, and outrageously overpriced. For a dish that should be a seafood highlight, it was an utter disappointment. The service was also slow and inattentive, and every meal that came to the table was astonishingly average given the premium pricing. What makes this experience so frustrating is that we had been raving about the venue, hoping to give our friends a taste of something special. Instead, we were left embarrassed and deeply disappointed. To say we were shocked by the poor quality of the food and service is an understatement. Sadly, I cannot recommend The Waves Hotel to anyone — it is an overpriced, overrated establishment that trades on its view rather than quality. What a shame, and what a sham.

Disappointed by The Views lack of empathy We were excited for our second stay at The Views from January 24–27, 2025, after a wonderful visit in March 2023. The setting is stunning, with breathtaking views of Wilderness Beach and the ocean. However, while flying to Cape Town on January 13, I suffered a serious back injury. Initially thought to be severe bruising, X-rays later confirmed a fractured vertebra, forcing us to return to New York for spinal surgery. We reached out to all our booked accommodations in South Africa, explaining the medical emergency. Every property—except The Views—graciously canceled without penalty. The Views, requested medical evidence which was provided. Despite this, The Views refused any flexibility, citing a strict cancellation deadline of December 25, 2024—weeks before my injury even occurred. Their lack of empathy was disappointing, and given this experience, we would not return.

The Views is an amazing 5 star hotel. The views over the Indian Ocean are amazing. The rooms and bathrooms are very large and spotlessly clean. The bed was so comfortable, and large. The bathroom had great shower and a bath. Breakfast was superb. We also had a delicious 5 star dinner in the restaurant. The spa is lovely especially as it rained one afternoon while we were there. The are delightful. Don't miss this hotel.

We stayed at this hotel two years ago. In October 24 we came back to Wilderness and walked the beach back to Views for lunch. Really enjoyed the seafood again and a few Red Labels for me and a couple of glasses of wine for my wife. We had a window seat and had a couple of relaxing hours looking at the beach and ocean.

Lovely hotel on the cliff top. The steps to beach are very steep but worth the walk. We only stayed one night and that night there was a spectacular storm. The beds were comfy and the rooms a good size. The breakfast was cooked to order but was slow. Did not eat dinner here so cannot comment.