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Reviews of Cliff Lodge 4 stars

6 Cliff Street, De Kelders, 7220 Gansbaai, South Africa

#4 of 24 B&Bs and Inns in Gansbaai

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 64 hotel reviews

9.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    10
    Wow! We‘ll come back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Lovely staff & host Wonderful ocean view Breakfast Loundry service

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    10
    Truly outstanding!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room with Outside Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is breathtaking, the staff is fantastic, the brealfast superb. We felt like home, thank you for hosting us, what an experience! We‘ll come back!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    10
    Wonderful experience with the most warm hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room with Outside Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a wonderful stay. A very warm welcome, excellent service and breakfast and an amazing view of the bay. We really enjoyed our stay and can highly recommend it - and the Cappuccino that was made with love (the best Cappuccino in South Africa 🥰). Thank you very much.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    10
    Excellent stay at Cliff Lodge, probably the best hotel we have been in South Africa
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    We had a ventilator and the temperature in the room was fine, but in a very hot day the room would probably need air-conditioning. This is not a complaint, it is mentioning a possible weakness.

    This is the perfect hotel, fantastic view, excellent customer service, nice room, nice design, facilities, good Wifi, spacious parking, nice pool, very good breakfast, high involvement from the owner, good talks!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    9.0
    Stunning views and delicious breakfast at Cliff Lodge.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room with Outside Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Wifi was pretty weak throughout the property and not working at times, so this could be improved.

    Amazing breakfast, fabulous views and very attentive staff. We felt very valued and looked after. They arranged taxis for us in the evenings as uber was not available in the area.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    9.0
    Just perfect breakfasts looking out over the ocean
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King or Twin Room with Outside Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Gideon and his team couldn’t have been more helpful. We especially enjoyed our morning swim in the ocean pool

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    9.0
    Excellent service, exceptional views and outstanding breakfast!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower in the basement was tricky as it sometimes had no hot water and very little water pressure. Other than that, everything was perfect! We loved our stay at Cliff lodge! We will be back!

    We loved the location, friendly staff and delicious breakfast!! The room was very comfortable and the views exceptionally beautiful! The staff were very attentive and every effort was made to make us feel comfortable!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    10
    Super stay in super location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Penthouse Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location Great rooms Great breakfasts Great host and staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2023

    10
    Beauty on the Coast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King or Twin Room with Outside Shower
    • Stayed 1 night

    Amazing views & homey feel. Delicious breakfast made to order. Very clean rooms & a common area with everything you need. Staff was very friendly & accommodating. Manager went above & beyond to make sure we had access for late arrival. Close enough to walk to the Walker Bay Nature Reserve & caves which were so worth the climbs!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    10
    Simply perfect. You'll love this place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Cliff Lodge is magnificent! The room, the host, the breakfasts, the staff, the view, the location and the absolute serenity all weave together to make this easily the best accommodation on the entire Western Cape Coastline. Try it out, you will love it.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    10
    Amazing! The best accomodation, staff and service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything about the Cliff Lodge was amazing. Incredible view, clear view of whales in the Ocean. No need for a tour as you can see everything from the balcony and your room! Such a lovely stay and we wish we could of stayed longer. Amazing staff and hosts. A warm and homely feel. Organised our dinners without us asking at fantastic restaurants. Our stay at the Cliff Lodge made our trip to South Africa the best!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2023

    10
    Wonderful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Superb location, very welcoming, Gideon and Charmonique were extremely helpful

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2023

    10
    The owner treated us like family as did the staff. Really great experience and will be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    All good - the weather

    Breakfast world class and catered for all

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

    10
    We love this place. Definitely be back to Cliff Lodge and Gand Baai
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The amazing location and the super friendly staff who couldn’t do enough for us.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything good, nothing to complain about.

    Lovely place just on top of the cliffs in the first row. Beautiful sun set. And just listening to the waves of the see. Relax pure. Excellent breakfast. Helpful people and good recommendations.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    Perfect service, perfect venue, ,’most incredible view, ever!! lovely interaction with owners at breakfast. Will come back as soon as possible.’

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Superior King or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Wonderful, warm reception; exceptional breakfast and of course the view!!! Cliff Lodge also kindly booked a table at a nearby restaurant - top class dinner.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2023

    10
    Amazing place - we will be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King or Twin Room with Outside Shower
    • Stayed 1 night

    Amazing place! Gideon and his team are incredibly friendly hosts and the guesthouse is simply wonderful: great rooms, stunning view on the ocean, super breakfast.. we will be back!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2023

    9.0
    lovely place and staff were great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room with Outside Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    location a bit of the way

    lovely view and food/drink was exceptional

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2023

    10
    It was lovely. Thank you.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room with Outside Shower
    • Stayed 1 night

    Load shedding!!

    Breakfast was lovely and the view of the ocean was spectacular. All the staff were very friendly, helpful and happy. One night was too short.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • King or Twin Room with Outside Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the best accommodations we've stayed in South Africa. Amazing views, spotless clean rooms, incredible breakfast and top notch hospitality by professional and extremely passionate hosts and staff.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2023

    10
    Top class location, hospitality, service and room provision. Outstanding. Highest possible recommendation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely nothing to dislike.

    Everything. Probably the best small hotel/ rooms we've ever stayed in. Superb location overlooking the bay, Great hosts and staff. Great breakfasts. Superbly provisioned sea-facing rooms with everything you might want or need to make your stay perfect. Outstanding.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King or Twin Room with Outside Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was as good as I had in S.A. Super friendly and helpful staff, fabulous location, great rooms

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2023

    9.0
    Very nice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King or Twin Room with Outside Bath
    • Stayed 1 night

    Water not hot enough.

    Stunning view, comfortable room and lovely breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2023

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