Benguela
24 Eiland Street, De Kelders, Gansbaai 7220
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10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“The staff and the view were incredible”
“Great host”
“Delicious breakfast”
“Excellent Breakfast, familiar atmosphere, Jonathan is great”
“A spacious serene guest house filled with the owner Jonathan's art collection”
“Staff are friendly, and the rooms are beautiful”
“Easily accessible and clean”
“The rooms are all really nice, spotlessly clean and comfortable, we were lucky e…”
“Loved this beautiful tranquil space_ beautiful views_ lovely pool and the Breakf…”
“The room really comfortable and the pool refreshing to swim in”
“Good location”
Overview
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. There is a private bathroom with shower in every unit, along with free toiletries, a hairdryer and slippers. An outdoor swimming pool is available on site and both hiking and cycling can be enjoyed within close proximity of the lodge. Village Square is 43 km from Benguela, while Dangerpoint Lighthouse is 8.8 km away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International, 147 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Traveller reviews
Mohammed Hassan
couple
June 7, 2026
The staff and the view were incredible
Hicks
solo_traveller
May 17, 2026
“Beguela Weekend Getaway”
A beautiful home away from home. Very peaceful and Godwin took good care of us.
Louise
solo_traveller
April 17, 2026
Great host. Delicious breakfast. Fantastic view over the bay. Great place to sit out in the sunset. Host was very helpful in booking restaurant and tours.Secure parking at the premises.
Steve
couple
February 28, 2026
Excellent Breakfast, familiar atmosphere, Jonathan is great.
mantome
solo_traveller
February 25, 2026
“Wonder services and great food and hospitality”
Easily accessible and clean
Friedrich
couple
February 16, 2026
“Relaxing environment with great views”
The host is excellent
Ultimate Traveller
couple
February 3, 2026
Loved this beautiful tranquil space_ beautiful views_ lovely pool and the Breakfast _oh my word it was awesome_ thank you Johnathan
Perryment
solo_traveller
January 22, 2026
This place is special. A spacious serene guest house filled with the owner Jonathan's art collection. If he has enough guests to attend, he will cook you a Dinner to remember!
Gumede
couple
January 12, 2026
“We enjoyed our stay. The place is beautiful and the feel like home athmosphere.”
The place feels like home. Staff are friendly, and the rooms are beautiful. Would definitely recommend the place to family and friends.
Wolmarans
couple
January 12, 2026
“Oh my word! Jonathan is amazing and so friendly! He is the best chef and just such an exceptional ho”
Oh my word! Jonathan is amazing and so friendly! He is the best chef and just such an exceptional host. I loved our stay there and will definitely recommend Benguela to everyone!
stephen
couple
January 4, 2026
“This is the place to stay. You will not be disappointed.”
Easy to find. Good location. The layout made interaction with other guests simple and very enjoyable. Wonderful food. Terrific host. I cannot recommend this place enough.
matthew
couple
January 2, 2026
Everything
stephen
couple
November 12, 2025
“Great stay and an even better host and dining experience”
A very last minute booking for us when we were in the area, but what a find. The rooms are all really nice, spotlessly clean and comfortable, we were lucky enough to have a bay facing room so could actually watch whales from our window😍 Even the communal areas are fantastic, with a great collection of artwork all around. The host, Jonathan, was another level of excellence, both friendly and informative and also an excellent chef. We had breakfast, with all the guests being served at the large dining table, which works really well as everyone gets chatting and passing on their experiences and recommendations. I believe that they (dependant on the number of guests) offer a similar experience for an evening meal, again with Jonathan offering whatever is available and it has great reviews. We didn't get to experience it as we were so last minute, but if breakfast is anything to go by, I'm sure it would be great. The area is really quiet and relaxed and perfectly safe. All the staff were super friendly and helpful, to they extent of even washing my car without being asked, just because it was parked under their trees and the local birds could of 'been busy'. Overall, a fantastic find which I'd 100% recommend, thank you Jonathan and the team.
Frank
couple
October 24, 2025
“A superb place with amazing views and a great owner”
Excellent views and stylist decor
Surprice
couple
September 2, 2025
From the beginning till the end ❤️❤️🙏🙏👌👌
BeeDee1
couple
April 5, 2025
We had an exceptional dinner with Jonathan.
Brian
couple
March 24, 2025
“Comfortable with a great breakfast”
Jonathan is a great host. The Breakfast we enjoyed was superb. The room really comfortable and the pool refreshing to swim in!
Angela
solo_traveller
March 23, 2025
“Enjoyable ahort stay.”
Loved the interior, sea views. Stunning breakfast.
Linda
couple
February 20, 2025
“Good size room, friendly host. Quirky interiors!”
Good size room, friendly host. Quirky interiors!
Takara
couple
February 9, 2025
“Lovely , welcoming , will be back !”
The owner was lovely and made us feel so welcome
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Mini golf, Beach, Walking tours, Bike tours, Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Canoeing, Hiking, Diving, Horse riding, Snorkelling, Cycling
Food & Drink
Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Fruits
General
WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Safety deposit box
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Garden, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site
Pool and wellness
Pool/beach towels, Swimming pool, Swimming Pool
Safety & security
Fire extinguishers
Services
Shuttle service, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Ironing service, Barber/beauty shop, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Room service, Airport shuttle, Tour desk, Concierge service, Shuttle service (additional charge), Car hire, Luggage storage
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Deluxe Suite
This spacious double room offers garden view. The bathroom has a walk-in shower. Guests of this room have access to the shared lounge, swimming pool and garden.
Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
This double room offers sea views and a bathroom with a walk-in shower. A sliding door leads to a patio and the swimming pool. Guests of this room have access to the shared lounge, swimming pool and garden.
Superior Suite with Sea View
This suite offers sea views and a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower. A sliding door leads to a patio and the swimming pool. Guests of this room have access to the shared lounge, swimming pool and garden.
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