Benguela

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Benguela in Gansbaai offers a lodge with a garden, terrace, restaurant, bar, outdoor swimming pool, and free WiFi. Family rooms and interconnected rooms cater to all guests. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy air-conditioning, private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, minibars, and free toiletries. Additional features include sea views, terrace, pool with a view, and work desks. Dining Experience: The restaurant serves local cuisine with continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and gluten-free breakfast options. Outdoor seating and a picnic area enhance the dining experience. Activities and Attractions: Activities include walking tours, hiking, and cycling. Nearby attractions include Stanford's Bay (1.8 km), Dangerpoint Lighthouse (9 km), and Platbos Forest (16 km). Cape Town International Airport is 147 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

  • Free parking available on-site

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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Brian
South Africa South Africa
“Jonathan is a great host. The Breakfast we enjoyed was superb. The room really comfortable and the pool refreshing to swim in!”
Angela
South Africa South Africa
“Loved the interior, sea views. Stunning breakfast.”
Loic
France France
“Staff are very welcoming Place is very well situated”
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Quirky property full of art and random furnishings. Breakfast is good. Staff friendly and helpful.”
Johan
South Africa South Africa
“Everything exceeded our expectations. I will definitely recommend this to anyone. Kind regards Johan Parking arrangements”
Annie
Ireland Ireland
“Jonathan was a great host, amazing breakfast and the location was excellent.”
Joanne
South Africa South Africa
“Wonderful host, lovely home and the best breakfasts!”
Brian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely place to stay with outstanding food. Terrific host. Near to fabulous restaurants.”
Sonja
Germany Germany
“The stay at Benguela was superb. We stayed for one night and were able to enjoy the dinner experience. It was so nice to come together and interact with the other guests, as well as Jonathan. The food was amazing. The staff is very attentive. We...”
Pieter-jan
Belgium Belgium
“During our trip on the Garden Route, we wanted to go sharkdiving, so we intended to pass by Hermanus. However, upon finding Benguela on Booking, we decided to pass by Gansbaai instead. What a great choice that was! We could book a sharkdiving...”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Benguela
  • Cuisine
    Local

House rules

Benguela takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
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 are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Benguela in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.