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.
Matthew
South Africa
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!
Perched above the cliffs of the seaside village of De Kelders, Kleinzee Oceanfront Guesthouse offers panoramic views extending across Walker Bay to the mountain ranges of the Cape beyond.
Ann
South Africa
Breakfast was very good, with orders for freshly cooked eggs, bacon etc taken.
Gorgeous view over the sea and coastline. Well placed for a stroll along the seashore.
Easy drive to restaurants in town.
Saxon Lodge is situated in Gansbaai, which is known as the ideal location for White Shark diving and whale watching.
Mark
Cyprus
Rooms basic but functional, large shared fridge was good for larger bottles and food. Bar was cozy although not able to access after returning from restaurants.
Boasting a patio with garden views, a garden and barbecue facilities, Stanford's Cove Villas can be found in Gansbaai, close to Stanford's Bay and 42 km from Village Square.
Michael
South Africa
LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!!
I cant wait for our next trip! Villa 2 is Amazing and Spacious and has everything you can Dream of!
Awesome Place 5 Star all the way
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.
Tina
Germany
Beautiful rooms. Very nice people. Family atmosphere. Help with any questions.
Just 500 metres from Standford’s Cove beach, this bed and breakfast offers rooms with free Wi-Fi, and balconies overlooking Walker Bay.
Nigel
United Kingdom
The entire experience was wonderful. Warm and friendly hostess. Great room. Wonderful location. Breakfast was excellent. Would highly recommend. 10/10 all round.
Featuring a patio with sea views, a garden and barbecue facilities, Ons C-Huis - Gansbaai Seafront Accommodation, back-up power can be found in Gansbaai, close to Stanford's Bay and 44 km from Village...
Anneline
South Africa
Location. Sea view was the best. This is a lovely house with the best view.
Offering barbecue facilities and mountain view, Sunset View at Whale Cove is set in Gansbaai, 2.1 km from Die Plaat Beach and 41 km from Village Square.
Nicole
South Africa
Our stay was amazing, we had everything we needed,
the cleaning lady was so sweet apologizing for the construction work happening at the Cove, she looked ready to throw them out☺️The host was kind enough to let me know before we arrived about the last minute work that was happening.
It's a beautiful location the sunrise the sunset the in between, all so breathtaking.
I'll definitely be back no questions asked 🌼
Situated in the quiet village of De Kelders, Gansbaai, Haus Giotto offers charming suites with a furnished balcony featuring panoramic ocean views. Walker Bay is only a 3-minute walk away.
Set 400 meters from the beach, Villa Ocean Crest B&B is a rustic, old beach house next to the main road in De Kelders, a seaside residential neighborhood.
Christian
Austria
It was a great stay; even went out to dinner with the owner. I only had time to stay 1 night, but plan to come back when I'm in the region.
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.
Helen is definitely the best host ever.
She made us feel at home, with her kindness and her attention for every details.
The room was nice and tidy, the bathroom perfectly clean and Helen cuddled us with a serie of lovely attentions.
We had all the lower level for us and we felt as we were at home.
The house is amazing, very clean and it is in one of the best neighbourhood in Gansbaai; the view of the ocean is superbe and if you're lucky enough you can see whales too from the window.
The breakfast was lovely and we really enjoy it.
This is a beautiful and well equipped apartment situated just above the Gansbaai harbor overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Everything is absolutely perfect: the view, outside porch with outdoor barbecue, the bigscreen TV, beds, linen, kitchen equipment, bathrooms, etc. Most of all, there are numerous activities in close vicinity, which include diving with white sharks as well as whales, dolphins, penguins, and seal watching. Gansbaai is definitely worth a visit, and 1 Harbour Rd is the perfect place to stay.
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.
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.
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
The Hotel is having exceptional facilities-with great sea-facing luxury rooms with picturesque ocean views. The Hotel staff was extremely friendly, more welcoming and helpful. They went to an extra mile to offer the best service money can buy.
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
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.
This is the perfect hotel, fantastic view, excellent customer service, nice room, nice design, facilities, good Wifi, spacious parking, nice pool, very good breakfast, high involvement from the owner, good talks!
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!
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.
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!!!
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