Cliff Lodge

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

About this property

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. All rooms have an en suite bathroom with a bath or a shower, and free WiFi access is available throughout the property. A breakfast buffet is served on the sea-facing deck, and a full cooked breakfast menu is also available. A number of restaurants can be found within walking distance of the property, as well as in Gansbaai, within 10 minutes’ drive of the property. Guests can swim in the outdoor pool overlooking the ocean, or relax on the sun terrace. Other attractions include a secluded beach within a 20-minute walk of the property, and guests may also experience whale watching during season. The nearby village of Gansbaai is renowned for shark cage diving. Free parking is available on site.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Caliope
South Africa South Africa
“We stayed in the Ocean Suite and the views were absolutely breathtaking. Gideon and Gill are excellent hosts, and their attentive staff made our stay truly memorable. Whale watching right from the lodge was simply unforgettable!”
Fredrik
Sweden Sweden
“Got well taken care of by all staff and owner. Location is fantastic. Well filled minibar with fine wines, beers, ciders, snacks etc. Tasteful 5 star lodge. Made dinner and transport arrangements.”
Klaus
South Africa South Africa
“great service & very friendly team, fantastic location, lovely breakfast”
Julie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location looking over the bay, complete luxury. Everyone was very helpful. Just wonderful.”
Stephanie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The views were exceptional and staff team were superb”
Pierre
South Africa South Africa
“Hidden gem stone. What a beautiful place. Views, super professional staff, food fantastic breakfast. Great recommendations on restaurants. Wow wow wow. Wil be back and recommend to friends”
Holger
Germany Germany
“The ocean view is unique！ The owners run the lodge with lots of enthusiasm and care for detail. Breakfast was amazing - the food and the rolling waves.”
Wisani
South Africa South Africa
“Gideon, Jill, and the staff were exceptionally friendly and went above and beyond to ensure we had an incredible experience in Gansbaai. The location was stunning, with a sea view right from our room, and exploring the area by car was effortless.”
Philip
South Africa South Africa
“Amazing venue, friendly staff and wonderful breakfast.”
Virginia
South Africa South Africa
“Beautiful location, fantastic hospitality. Will definitely be back”

Managed by Gideon, Gill and the Cliff Lodge team.

Company review score: 9.8Based on 132 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Gideon, Gill, Charmonique and the Cliff Lodge team love sharing the magic of De Kelders with our guests. We are passionate about our area and about creating wonderful holiday memories for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you to Cliff Lodge.

Property information

Cliff Lodge is the closest guest house to the sea in De Kelders. It is perched on the edge of the cliff, with breathtaking views over Walker Bay to the mountains of the Cape beyond. Cliff Lodge is a short walk to the beautiful beaches of the Walker Bay Nature Reserve. The guest house is modern and stylish, with a home from home feeling and excellent service. Unbeatable whale watching in season, shark cage diving, beach horse rides, hikes, wine routes and so much more. An unforgettable holiday destination.

Neighbourhood information

De Kelders is 35km from the bustling town of Hermanus, and 5km from Gansbaai, the best place in the world to see Great White Sharks. It is a quiet suburb, surrounded by unspoiled nature. Beautiful beaches, fynbos (wild flowers) and mountains all on our doorstep. This is the ideal area for nature lovers. De Kelders is a well known whale watching spot, and has incredible sea views.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English,Xhosa

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 10 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.