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. Each room at the White Shark is decorated in a mix between rustic and contemporary, including exposed brick walls and modern furniture. They all offer a private bathroom, and some come also with a spa bath. Breakfast is served every morning at the White Shark. Dining options are available upon request, and guests have access to a communal kitchen and typical braai barbecue facilities. White Shark Guest House is very close, and a short walk to all shark cage diving and whale watching operators. The staff at the guest house can arrange these activities on behalf of guests. A golf course is available just 1 km away, while Walker Bay Nature Reserve is 20 km away. The property is 155 km from Cape Town International Airport and a shuttle service can be organized upon request.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Estelle
    South Africa South Africa
    Excellent all over, best place to stay in Gansbaai
  • Guillaume
    Belgium Belgium
    The 2 bedrooms cottage is really nice. Beds are comfortable. Kitchen is quite big and well equipped. Bathrooms are really nice also. Hosts were super helpful and gentle. It was a pleasure to stay here.
  • Jack
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely lady host and very fresh food. Soo close to whale watching company and negotiated a very good discount
  • Katrina
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Great location for shark diving and coastal walks. The hosts were fantastic and the restaurant opposite was perfect!
  • Gillian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    NICOLA & MARIUS are fantastic hosts. So friendly , approachable and super helpful. The cottage was beautifully presented. A little welcoming treat on each pillow. it all looked exactly like the photo. MARIUS set up the hot tub for us. It really...
  • Lea
    Austria Austria
    The owner was incredibly friendly and helpful! The room was super cozy and clean. We did a shark dive on our check out day, and they even allowed us to use the shower altough we came back after our check out time. 10/10 would absolutely recommend...
  • Anshul
    India India
    The location is ideal for shark cage diving enthusiasts. The guest house is incredibly charming, with well-maintained, comfortable rooms that offer stunning views of the ocean. The attention to detail in the décor and cleanliness was impressive,...
  • Brian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nicola and Marius are great hosts, kind and helpful in every way. I came without a warm jacket and Marius kindly lent me one of his. The panoramic lounge and deck on the upper floor gives wonderful views over the village and the spectator ocean,...
  • Thomas
    Ireland Ireland
    The host and her husband were great. They gave us fantastic advice about where to go locally to check out different things worth viewing. They were also very helpful with booking our shark diving in advance of our stay.
  • B
    Biancamaria
    Italy Italy
    The Host Nicole was super kind and helpful, the house was in the perfect position and clean and everything was working, breakfast was great!

Managed by Nicola Hoon

Company review score: 9.9Based on 185 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

I love my life and the people who are in it. I'm energetic, and always happy to meet new people and to expand my network.

Property information

White Shark Guest House is perfectly maintained. Decks with great views of the sunrise. Perfect place to relax and unwind with breath taking views. Fully equipped kitchen for our guests to use. Restaurant across the street and also meeting place for shark cage diving and whale watching.

Neighbourhood information

A fleet of boats depart every morning from our natural harbour, within 500 meters from White Shark Guest House to take visitors on an exciting Marine Big 5 game viewing cruise. Shark cage diving is all year round and our Southern Right Whales can be seen between July up to November. The African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary is on our doorstep that allows visitors to walk through and view our African Penguins and different marine bird species. Scenic hiking trails along our coastline for the nature lovers. For the sun lovers we have a stretch of white sandy beaches and horse riding and quad biking for the more adventure lovers. Danger Point Lighthouse. Tourist can climb the many steps to the top for a stunning all round view over the ocean and peninsula. Wine and beer tasting tours to neighboring farms both connoisseurs and novice wine-drinkers can enjoy the fruit of the vine. The best way to end an exciting day is to relax with a glass of the Overberg's own wine at White Shark Guest House guesthouse while watching the spectacular sunsets.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of White Shark Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Electric blankets
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Wellness
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Languages spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English

    House rules
    White Shark Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 17:00
    Check-out
    Until 10:30
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

    FAQs about White Shark Guest House

    • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at White Shark Guest House on this page.

    • Room options at White Shark Guest House include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Double
      • Apartment

    • Guests staying at White Shark Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Buffet
      • Breakfast to go

    • White Shark Guest House is 2.3 miles from the centre of Gansbaai. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at White Shark Guest House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • The prices at White Shark Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • White Shark Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Snorkelling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Beachfront
      • Horse riding
      • Bicycle rental
      • Beach