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Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, hotel in Gansbaai

Grootbos Private Nature Reserve offers luxury accommodation featuring spectacular views of ancient forests and the whale watching haven of Walker Bay, just a 30-minute drive from Hermanus.

The location is second to none, incredible ocean and mountain vistas almost wherever you look, but what really made this experience something special are the staff, they are attentive, engaging and friendly. What really struck me about the staff is how much they actually care about your experience, always asking “can I help you with x” or “we can do y if that’s better for you” etc without skipping a beat!
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
14 reviews
Price from£870.19per night
Sea Star Cliff, hotel in Gansbaai

Situated on the cliffs of De Kelders, a popular whale-watching spot in South Africa, Sea Star Cliff offers luxurious rooms overlooking the sea. The lodge features a terrace with outdoor pool.

Breakfast was amazing. The room had everything as advertised and in in abundance eg a litter milk to cater for more than 4 cups 😀
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
522 reviews
Price from£77.36per night
Sea Star Lodge, hotel in Gansbaai

The 5-star Sea Star Lodge is situated directly at the Walker Bay overlooking the Atlantic coastline of Hermanus. The lodge features a modern and spacious design.

Beautiful rooms. Very nice people. Family atmosphere. Help with any questions.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
341 reviews
Price from£75.37per night
Aire del Mar Guest House, hotel in Gansbaai

Situated less than 200 metres from the sea, this property is located in the seaside resort of Kleinbaai. All accommodations have a balcony or patio with views of the South Atlantic Ocean.

Everything was awesome. Highly recommended.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
324 reviews
Price from£52.40per night
Oom Piet Accommodation, hotel in Gansbaai

Situated in Gansbaai and only 2.8 km from Stanford's Bay, Oom Piet Accommodation features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Friendly. Neat. Clean. Safe
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
236 reviews
Price from£31.99per night
Romans Villa, hotel in Gansbaai

With sea views, Romans Villa is set in Gansbaai and has a restaurant, full-day security, bar, garden, sun terrace and outdoor fireplace.

Beautiful location. Spacious. expertly managed.
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
351 reviews
Price from£166.79per night
Cliff Lodge, hotel in Gansbaai

This sea front guest house is located on the cliffs of De Kelders, overlooking Walker Bay. Each of the rooms and suites at Cliff Lodge has either a sea view balcony or patio.

Lovely staff & host Wonderful ocean view Breakfast Loundry service
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
121 reviews
Price from£162.09per night
Benguela, hotel in Gansbaai

With Stanford's Bay reachable in 1.8 km, Benguela offers accommodation, a restaurant, a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property.

What an amazing find! Some of our group of 8 wanted to enjoy shark cage diving and we came across Benguela and struck lucky. The whole atmosphere is one of relaxed sophistication, with beautiful and quirky decoration and artwork. The bedrooms lead out on to a pool area, which is quite intimate, but was not a problem as our group had taken the rooms. There is a stocked fridge in the room and the shower has plenty of power. The real Gem of this place is Jonathan and his team. We opted to join for dinner which was the most amazing experience at the big, shared table. The experience started with gathering in the lounge for drinks and meeting the couple of other guests, then moving into the incredible dining room for a 5-course banquet, complete with paired wines. All the time being entertained by Jonathan and his very friendly hounds. Breakfast the next day was of course both tasty and beautifully presented. We had a couple of other requests. Like borrowing some towels and checking out later – all of which were kindly met with pleasure from our very accommodating host. We would be very happy to stay again…… you can book for the dinner even if you are not staying. Highly recommended.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
198 reviews
Price from£99.82per night
Tourist Lodge Gansbaai, hotel in Gansbaai

Located in the heart of Gansbaai, Tourist Lodge Gansbaai offers well-appointed, self-catering cottages with patios. It features a garden and barbecue facilities.

Good value for the price.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
77 reviews
Price from£31.99per night
White Shark Guest House, hotel in Gansbaai

Featuring views of the Atlantic Ocean, White Shark Guest House is located in Kleinbaai, 400 metres from the harbour. It offers elegant rooms, a large living room, and free Wi-Fi throughout.

Extremely accommodating, friendly and helpful staff. Large spacious rooms and living areas kept in a very clean condition. The best accommodation in town for anyone shark diving or holidaying.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
123 reviews
Price from£81.05per night
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What guests said about Gansbaai:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    The hospitality of the people was genuine.

    The hospitality of the people was genuine. The overall scenery of the town, beach, and ocean are beautiful. The safety of the guesthouse and surroundings were comforting. The host, Johannes, personality is like meeting a friend. I will go back again.
    Dolly
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Small, laid-back town with many activities in and around and...

    Small, laid-back town with many activities in and around and some good restaurants. I also enjoyed visiting nearby towns like Hermanus & Stanford. Highlights were Shark Cage Diving, Klein River Cheese Farm and the Elgin Valley Wine Farms. Some nice hiking options in the area as well & De Kelders is great for whale watching and walks along the ocean.
    Christine
    South Africa
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Gansbaai still feels like a real fishing town although there...

    Gansbaai still feels like a real fishing town although there is a big centre with Spar as the main tenant. There is a lot to do if you are someone that needs to stay active: walking trails, horse riding, wine tasting, and bicycle routes. You can go shark diving or watch the seals at Dyer Island. You can walk all the way from Kleinbaai to Franskraal or just relax on the beach. You can play in the lagoon or swim in the sea. Never a dull moment.
    Derick JvRensburg
    South Africa
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    it is a wonderful alternative to Hermanus (which has become...

    it is a wonderful alternative to Hermanus (which has become very big and very busy) to enjoy the magnificent beauty of the Walker bay area. we stayed overnight in De Kelders to visit the Grootbos conservation initiative in the morning, it was perfect.
    frances
    Netherlands
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Gansbaai South Africa is a popular tourist attraction, best...

    Gansbaai South Africa is a popular tourist attraction, best known for its great white sharks and superb whale watching. It is well worth visiting and there are an array of activities for the adventurous traveller.
    Osric Charl Jumat
    South Africa
  • 4.0
    Scored 4.0

    There doesn’t seem like much to do this time of year unless...

    There doesn’t seem like much to do this time of year unless you have reliable transportation. I guess it would be an ok home base but would still be a drive to anything. Beach access is almost impossible. If you want quiet with incredible views, this is your town. We did eat at a great restaurant but I think there are only a few places in town. It was tough to find a place for a pre dinner drink.
    Jo
    United States

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Gansbaai

  • From £57.59 per night
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 48 reviews
    Helen is such a gracious host. We stayed at Wave Dancer during a 17 day trip to South Africa and she was in constant communication with us about our travels and arrivals. She gave us recommendations for things to do in the area and made a reservation for us at a local restaurant to ensure we had a nice place to eat dinner during our stay. Her house is beautiful and very clean with some of the most spectacular ocean views I have ever seen from a home. I would highly recommend a stay here if you’re traveling to Gansbaai.
    Robyn
    United States
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 87 reviews
    We loved everything about our stay at Whale Sea Cottage. The house is beautiful, with three bathrooms for four bedrooms, which was a lovely treat. We had beautiful evening views and a lovely stroll down by the sea. The hosts also left a lovely birthday treat. The swimming pool area / front patio is so wonderful, we spent 90% of our time out there. Janeen was also super friendly and easy to communicate with through out our stay. Would highly recommend this venue to anyone visiting Gansbaai.
    Jaclyn
    South Africa
  • From £42.57 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 142 reviews
    A cozy place with a wonderful host! It was a big pleasure talking to Johannes! He gave us lots of advise and useful information on surrounding area and walked us to the best beach in Gansbaai and shared a glass of Amarulo during a nice conversation in the evening! Special thanks for a huge discount on Shark Cage Diving tour! In the morning we had a very lovely breakfast and left the property with the most positive mood possible! Thank you, Johannes! We'll definitely come back to your B&B!
    Nikolai
    United Kingdom
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 27 reviews
    The house is right at the beachfront and the check-in was beautifully done. The hosts were very friendly and provided good information about the area and its attractions. The house is fully stocked with all sorts of amenities you can need in a self catering accommodation. It helped greatly that during the intermittent power outages the wifi was still working. The place was very clean and the games room was a wonderful surprise. The bedrooms are nicely done and the beds quite comfortable..
    Azania
    South Africa
  • From £63.98 per night
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 238 reviews
    Linda and Deon are incredible hosts, making you feel at home, magnificient view from bed and balkony, very good breakfast, we recommend Deons special ,-). We had many dolphins swimming just of the shore, while having breakfast. One of the best places to watch wahles, during season (Jun to Nov.) There is plenty to do and explore in this area, and Linda and Deon made sure, that we had the best time. Would always prefer De Kelders over Hermanus. Highly recommended.
    Martina
    Germany
  • From £176.60 per night
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 351 reviews
    It’s a lovely villa just above the sea with great views! A little walkway leads directly down to the beach - perfect white sand and blue waters (cold ;)) Everybody at the Romans Villa is friendly and will help You with anything You ask. Food is delicious and the Bar is equipped very well (even 4 different Grappas) Thank You everybody at the Romans Villa for lovely days in Gansbaai - we will be back!
    micha
    Switzerland
  • From £31.99 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 236 reviews
    The apartment was very good value, although basic had everything that was needed. Needed to keep a window open as condensation was a problem but the bed was comfortable, the shower was hot, walkable distance from the cliff path. Great cafes nearby especially Gansbaai Bakery. Great service food ,really quirky.Chantal and Francois were really helpful and offered loads of advice about local area.
    Debbie
    United Kingdom
  • From £106.64 per night
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 37 reviews
    This house feels like holiday! Everything is neat, clean and thoughtfully planned for your comfort. The kitchen is well-equipped. The glassed in braai patio lets you enjoy the view while relaxing and braaiing even in bad weather. There were ample heaters and warm blankets on our bed. The host was most welcoming, friendly and responsive.
    Sonita
    South Africa
  • From £132.23 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 522 reviews
    Stunning location with the most amazing views, great terraces and a pool, parking in front of hotel, very quiet Beautiful designed, stylish spacious hotel rooms with comfortable beds Great breakfast with anything you can wish for Very friendly, attentative staff with a great attention to detail and very helpful I hope we can come back here.
    Ursula
    United Kingdom
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 58 reviews
    If you are looking for a holiday destination that is peaceful and without the busy of other destinations then Gaansbaai is for u. McLaren self catering is the place for u to stay with family, has everything u require to keep yourself fed and accommodated while on holiday. Thank you Leigh
    Rashree
    South Africa
  • From £127.54 per night
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 91 reviews
    Breathtaking views of the sea, calm location with a few options of restaurants nearby (need a car). Book the suite if you can, you never want to leave the place! Awewome staff, great breafkast, amazing sunsets. Great walks right by the hotel.
    Esther
    France
  • From £77.63 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 324 reviews
    The Breakfast was exceptional. Best rusks! The view is just amazing. And the staff were so friendly and welcoming. The hotel manager allowed us to park our motor bikes in the garage out of the rain, so accommodating, we really appreciate it.
    Shanna
    South Africa
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews
    Beautiful, felt luxurious, amazing bath, stunning pool. Cool old school style with the fittings. This felt almost more like a lavish hotel with a kitchenette but no meals. The kitchenette was very European - like a Swiss Army knife
    A
    Anonymous
    South Africa
  • 9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 63 reviews
    Perfection! This is a top notch guest house, easily comparable to a 5 star hotel! The staff and hosts were amazing, breakfast superb, and the views were astonishingly beautiful! highly recommended, will definitely return.
    Brendan
    United Arab Emirates
  • From £56.31 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 70 reviews
    Very cute place to stay and enjoy Gansbaai. Gina & Ottl are very welcoming hosts. Very intimate to sit around they‘re dining room table for breakfast and enjoy the yummie bfast.
    Michelle
    Switzerland
  • From £56.31 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 255 reviews
    This was the perfect little hotel to enjoy Gansbaai. The owners are incredibly hospitable and welcoming. The hotel and rooms have a great view of the ocean. Overall recommended!
    Samuel
    United States
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 74 reviews
    It was self catering. The hosts took us to the nature reserve and we had breakfast on the rocks with the most amazing views. Gansbaai is so peaceful and tranquil.
    sharon
    South Africa
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 131 reviews
    Service was exceptional. Staff was friendly. The bed I slept in made me feel like I'm on cloud 9. The breakfast was delicious. And they didn't have cheap coffee!!!
    Hegla Grobbelaar
    South Africa
  • From £32.63 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 410 reviews
    Stunning views, cross the road and you're on the beach, exceptionally comfortable bed - perfect in every way.
    Steve
    South Africa
  • From £132.23 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 522 reviews
    We loved the Location and overall cleanliness of the hotel
    Booysen
    South Africa