Cinque Ports Retreat (Old Town- Hastings)
About this condo rental
Situated in Hastings, just 500 metres from Hastings Beach, Cinque Ports Retreat (Old Town- Hastings) features beachfront accommodation with free WiFi. The property features mountain and city views, and is 2.7 km from St. Leonards On Sea Beach.
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Dishwasher
TV
Beachfront / Waterfront
Family friendly
Map of Hastings
Condo in Hastings
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsKitchen / Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Beachfront / Waterfront and more
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Reviews
4.3/5.0
Excellent(64 Reviews)
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7.0
The property is a good size and close to all amenities in the old town.It was clean and tidy
It was impossible to get on the internet.Insructions of how to use the “nest” set up need to be a lot clearer,specially for older guests
8.0
Location was great, very roomy property too. Lots of extras too eg breakfast tray, toiletries.
Didn’t feel totally clean (sorry!)
10.0
great location and facilities
we had an issue with some dead seagulls in the chimney stack so had to call out pest control. not great
8.0
Clean, plenty of room. There were 3 adults but easily roomy enough for 4. Ideally located to explore and enjoy Hastings. Bit noisy late at night but we did go for the Pirate weekend and a little noise was expected. Would definitely stay again. Already looking in to booking for next year.
Unfortunately the main bathroom did have a whiff of drains. We put an air freshener in and it helped
8.0
Location was brilliant, the property was large, comfortable and had everything we needed. The property was clean and very well-equipped. The check in/out system was very easy and straight forward.
The main bedroom would have benefitted from better curtains - the security lights outside shone in very brightly and of course it got light very early.
Some fresh white sheets would also be good as it did feel like they were someone else’s.
9.0
Fantastic location
Property very spacious and well equipped
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8.0
Great location, nice apartment overall. Nice big living room. Good kitchen. Reasonable bathroom.
Bed - would prefer a larger double. Mattress reasonably comfortable, but could have been better.
Sofabed only ok - was a bit uncomfortable.
Shower worked well, but shower cubicle cramped, and shower tray a bit slippy.
10.0
Beautiful, spacious apartment in an ideal location. Great facilities.
No dvd player as advertised brought along dvds for my son. But still plenty of tv options.
9.0
The apartment was thoughtfully and tastefully furnished. It felt very spacious and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The location was fantastic. Communication throughout was superb with very quick responses. The hosts were very helpful.
Nothing
10.0
A really comfortable and cosy apartment.
8.0
Lovely living room overlooking High Street.
The very early check out made the last day a bit pressurised.
7.0
Location unbeatable.centre of old town.Clean inside.All the facilities you require
Front door was damaged.Stairwell a bit shabby
8.0
The location of the flat was amazing and the flat was really spacious.
There was a damp/drainage smell on entrance to the flat which wasn't very nice, and from the outside it looked scruffy with unwashed windows and tired front door.
9.0
Continual music pounding all day and all evening from the apartment next door, very annoying
10.0
The who;e experience was brilliant. My children want me to book again for next year!!
We have no complaints. The whole experience was great.
8.0
We are appreciate if provide breakfast
Smell on the step, dusty, smell
8.0
Location is great. Plenty right on the doorstep. The flat was bigger than expected.
Bit of a pain parking at the nearby Bourne Car par as I couldn't get the RingGo app to work and machine was not working to pay any other way.
10.0
The property was amazing, it was homely, clean, and welcoming.
My sister and I were so happy there and felt immediately at home. Couldn't have asked for anything better and would definitely stay again.
Also, the location of the property was perfect, right at the heart of Old Town but still quiet, and we felt very safe.
Nothing.
8.0
Fantastic location.
The internet was virtually unusable
10.0
This property is beautiful, spotlessly clean and in a great, quiet location.
Such a relaxing place to stay with all the equipment needed for self catering.
The communication with the property managers was excellent and we exceptionally well accommodated with our request.
It was perfect.
10.0
it was very spacious, the owners had thought of everything
nothing
10.0
Perfect location in centre of the old town. Good size living room and kitchen
If like me you are 6 foot tall or more, the bed was a bit too small.
8.0
Superb location in the quirky old town. Comfortable and spacious apartment that was well equipped for our stay
Heating was a little uneven throughout the apartment - so some rooms cold whilst others hot
6.0
The location is superb for exploring Hastings Old Town. Very spacious (better really for >2 occupants). Tampons/towels available was a really nice touch.
The layout is eccentric, presumably demanded by the location's architecture - not a problem, per se, but lack of en suite bathroom rather than walking through the kitchen to the bathroom during the night feels old fashioned. The internet doesn't reach the bedroom. Being charged a cleaning fee for two days' stay, when the kitchen floor was dirty from the off, felt a bit much.
5.0
The shower was powerful and it was nice to have a wash hand basin in the bedroom. The kitchen table and chairs were suitable but not being able to pull the kitchen blind down was a negative as it is a large window and others can see in.
We like to give honest but fair reviews and we hope that our comments are viewed as constructive.
It would have been nice to have something at the outer front door to show that it was the Cinque Ports Retreat, although we appreciate that there were other flats in the building. The outside windows are in desperate need of painting/repairing. The information folder was sticky and out of date and needs updating and we don't think that Cafe Maroc exists anymore. The folder would benefit from having instructions on how to use the cooker for one. Also, the folder tells of the architecture of the building, but this needs to have the salient points of the heating and cooker at the front to be seen and easily accessible.
There needs to be greater clarification on how to operate the heating and the location of the heating control unit which is situated on the way to the lounge and that you need to move the outer disc of this small unit and not the inner digital face - sorry, but not everyone knows this and we informed the property manager David who did not seem to be particularly interested and even stated 'well, it is very clear' - no it's not and we were paying guests!
There was dark staining on the wood by the kitchen sink and the kitchen blind at that time had nothing to pull it down with - the latter was mentioned to David. The bed was reasonable but was not particularly comfortable and would benefit from being replaced by a larger king size bed. We could not find any teaspoons despite searching.
We have not written a review sooner as quite frankly we were a bit angry. Also, we could only find two tea towels, both of which had a musty smell and we did not use them and chose to use kitchen roll instead. Lounge sofas were not comfortable.
We would have thought that during the lockdowns, the owners/others could have gone through everything and made repairs/improvements where necessary.
Thank you, but we shall not be returning.
9.0
The apartment was spacious, clean, and warm. The location was very good. The bedroom was warm, cosy and quiet.
The seating in the living room was uncomfortable. Focus on style and design rather than comfort.
I had to get on my hands and knees to put anything in the oven
10.0
Location was great. The apartment was located in the old town which is very quirky and full of atmosphere. It was also very close to the sea.
8.0
amazing location, fabulous space
freezing cold when we arrived… heating kept going off… no clear instructions
9.0
The location was great as I love the old town. Quirky shops, great vintage shops, bakery etc etc I could go on & on. The interior of the apartment was really nicely done, great 60’s style furniture in the living room. Loved the sideboard 😍Bed comfortable & kitchen big. Also nice choice in artwork! I’ve already booked a return trip as I loved it so much. My partner couldn’t come due to work commitments so I took a friend instead. The hosts made up a bed in the living room & she was comfortable. I’m an avid photographer so the location was great to venture out & catch the sunrises. Perfect 👌
Nothing!
10.0
Lovely and clean apartment, well furnished and comfortable. We had a fabulous stay, much appreciated.
8.0
Spacious clean near to old town
Noisy from upstairs playing loud music in the evening
FAQs
How much does this condo cost compared to others in Hastings?
The average price for a rental in Hastings is R 2,824 per night. This rental is R 74 above the average.
Is parking included with this condo?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cinque Ports Retreat (Old Town- Hastings). For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this condo?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this condo. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Cinque Ports Retreat (Old Town- Hastings) pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this condo is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Cinque Ports Retreat (Old Town- Hastings)?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and dishwasher.
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