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Saxon Lodge is situated in Gansbaai, which is known as the ideal location for White Shark diving and whale watching. The lodge features a splash pool and uninterrupted views of Gansbaai harbour, Walker Bay and the Hottentots Holland Mountains. Most of the rooms offer a sea view and a private veranda. All rooms have a private bathroom which has either a bath or shower and complimentary body care products. The Saxon Restaurant serves home cooked meals made from fresh produce from the village of Gansbaai. Refreshments are served at the Saxon Arms pub including local wines from the surrounding Overberg region. Free Wi-Fi and private parking is available. Hermanus is a 40-minute drive from Saxon Lodge and the Cape Town International Airport is 147 km north of Gansbaai.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

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

Breakfast info

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

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • David
    South Africa South Africa
    Saxon Lodge is nicely located above the Gansbaai harbour and has beautiful views. Accommodation and beds were comfortable. Breakfast was excellent. Caron and Dave are superb hosts - they had good recommendations during our stay.
  • Burrell
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location, views to the sea, very comfy bed. Good breakfast and the coffee was excellent. Very friendly owners who made us very welcome. The Blue Goose restaurant 10 mins walk away is a must for dinner if you stay here.
  • Ilzkovitz
    Belgium Belgium
    Functional, clean and easy to access. Very good bed and breakfast. Good value for money.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Saxon Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Tour desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

Saxon Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 19:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 08:00 to 11:00

 

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Saxon Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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

Please note that meals are prepared for 4 or more people by arrangement only. Bookings must be made by 12 noon on the day.

Please note that there is only 1 cat and no dogs on our premises

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Saxon Lodge 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.

FAQs about Saxon Lodge

  • Saxon Lodge is 200 yards from the centre of Gansbaai. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Saxon Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Halal
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • Saxon Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Pub crawls
    • Bike tours
    • Swimming Pool
    • Walking tours
    • Horse riding

  • Room options at Saxon Lodge include:

    • Family
    • Twin/Double
    • Double

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

  • Check-in at Saxon Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.