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!
Featuring free WiFi, Walkerbay Accommodation offers accommodation on the seafront in Franskraalstrand, 26 km from Hermanus. Free private parking is available on site.
Fareed
South Africa
Beautiful view. Safe to walk along beach. The friendly owner.
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.
Frank
South Africa
We were "upgraded" to a bigger room, with a better view of the ocean, which was very nice of them. The room was big and comfortable. The breakfast was standard, but nothing spectaculor.
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 11 km from Dangerpoint Lighthouse.
Lindelwa
South Africa
Space and everything else around the place is super clean and accommodating
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.
Located in Gansbaai, Gansbaai Lodge & Backpackers offers accommodation with a terrace or a balcony, free WiFi and flat-screen TV, as well as a garden and a shared lounge.
Niilo
Finland
Lovely Stay Overlooking The Bay
+Comfy
+Silent
+Friendly
+Grand view over the harbour
+Easy communication with the owner
+Good bunk beds
+Clean
Located in Gansbaai and only 6.9 km from Platbos Forest, Rusthof Accommodation provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.
Patrick
South Africa
Calm atmosphere. No chasing, no hassles, basic farmstyle honest accommodation.
Located in the heart of Gansbaai, Tourist Lodge Gansbaai offers well-appointed, self-catering cottages with patios. It features a garden and barbecue facilities.
Offering barbecue facilities and garden view, Pik 'n Wyntjie is located in Gansbaai, 17 km from Platbos Forest and 20 km from Flower Valley Farm.
Shandy
South Africa
Amazing view and very well situated.
Anmarie is very welcoming and always spoils us way too much with yummy rusks and other baked goods. There is a nice sized fridge, and the jug of milk is a generous extra, which is much appreciated!
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 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.
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..
It was definitely the highlight of our southafrica trip to stay with Nynke and Ernst! The hotel was perfect but they and their team made us feel like home apart from home. We would recommend everyone to stay here! The beach and the estate were awesome. The massages were so good, I had two of them ;) the food at the small restaurant was just great. They really put all the affort they can in this place which makes it magical. Thank you so much - we send all the love from switzerland ♥️
The first thing you see when you enter the apartment is the view....and oh boy, what a view. You could sit for hours on the balcony just staring out to sea. The apartment has everything you need for a self catering stay. The bed was comfy, hot water plentiful, wifi was good and everything worked just fine. Oh and you have your own lock up garage. We will totally be back if we come this way again. Anmarie was a lovely host - thank you once again!
A very nice guesthouse that makes you feel at home abroad. Located directly on the cliff with an amazing view of the ocean and the whales 🐋. Mrs. Wallce took real good care of all our needs and treated us like family, breakfasts where great, she organized our dinners and got us tables at the best restaurants in town , cared for our transportation, etc.
We had a great time ,even the rain didn't ruin our holiday.
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.
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.
Amazing location and lovely guesthouse. Watched the whales move slowly through Walker Bay whilst having breakfast on the balcony!
Klipgat Caves and beach walk/hikes also very close by. Gansbaai a couple of km’s away.
Superior King room was as pictured with private balcony. Tanya was a welcoming and efficient host.
A nice welcome with useful suggestions e.g reliable whale watching at nearby de Kelders. Lots of thoughtful extras such as arrival port, whale logo chocolate, nice toiletries, smoothie juice, lovely bread and interesting cereal. This is in addition to very comfortable bed and great view. We slept well!
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.
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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