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Reviews of On the Rocks Guesthouse

28 Waterkant Street De Kelders, 7220 Gansbaai, South Africa

Review score

Based on 101 B&B reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    10
    Breathtaking view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing not to like

    Excellent breakfast, staff super friendly

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    10
    Wonderful place to stay with amazing views of the ocean!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No complaints

    We really enjoyed our stay here and will most certainly stay here again in future! Very comfortable rooms, neat and clean, and situated in a beautiful location with fantastic views from your bed and balcony. The breakfast and service are also top class!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    9.0
    Our stay was piecful, relaxing , comfertable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    That we could not stay longer.

    The beautiful view we had from our balk-any, was much better than the pictures we saw on line. It was quite and peaceful. Just what we were looking for as a get away from the buzzy city. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and the bed was really comfortable. Well worth every cent. I am defiantly gonna be going back later this year for another get away.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent place to stay at

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    10
    Wonderful, relaxing weekend 😊
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing we didn’t like , if I had one suggestion was to put a coffee plunger in the rooms .

    The views were spectacular ! Sleeping at night with the sound of the waves crashing on the rocks below 😊amazing . The bedrooms were lovely and clean and the breakfast was very tasty, served by the most wonderful, happy chef ! 10/10☺️

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    10
    Stunning, peaceful, relaxing and much more.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Everything was superb.

    The breakfast was absolutely stunning, the best we ever had since staying at B&B's. The view was to die for. The staff were super friendly, and everything was just amazing. Will definitely stay again.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    8.0
    200m to the beach with nice walkways. Had a great time
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The breakfast was great

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    9.0
    It was wonderful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    The property has a beautiful view and very friendly staff.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    So much attention to detail and personal touch. Excellent host and team. Absolute value for money. Beautiful seaview!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    E

    Fab location with amazing views out to sea. Lovely breakfast and staff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not applicable.

    Superb views across the bay. We were a bit behind schedule, but were made very welcome. Changes were made to our shark cage diving, and Whale watching, but we were well accommodated. Our own balcony was a lovely place to be with a glass of wine.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    8.0
    Enjoyable stay. Great view. Simple and good value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing view, right on the rocks Good value for money

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view from the property!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2023

    8.0
    Great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There’s nothing not to like

    We loved - the owners, the staff, the location, the balcony and the views along with our bright and airy room. Sleeping with the doors open listening to the sounds of the ocean was a delight.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic view and whale watching from the balcony as well as beautiful sunset….nice welcoming owner as well as friendly staff…we would come back!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very few shops

    The view from the bedroom is spectacular Lots of restaurants to choose from Lots of places to go sight seeing

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was excellent

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location, hearty breakfast and charming host. When trapped in Gansbaai due to road closures host opened up their home for an extra night.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    8.0
    Perfect location for whale watching
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I advised the owners well in advance that I am gluten free as there is a breakfast included , which they acknowleged but did not provide anything so the breakfast was very limited for me . If a property tells me that they cannot assist I bring my own gluten free food but they did not do this . There also seems to be some plumbing problems , the shower was clogged up and the water went off in the night so was unable to wash soap off my hands or flush the toilet when I went to the bathroom late at night .

    The room view and location of the guesthouse is amazing overlooking the sea, you can see the whales in the bay . It's is in quiet and peaceful neighbourhood surrounded by amazing birdlife including penguins you can see sunning on the rocks . The property is clean and reasonably priced .

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2023

    9.0
    Magic on the Rocks
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is absolutely divine I loved watching whales from the balcony. Breakfast and staff were amazing too.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything. Friendly staff. neat and tidy house and beautiful location. The place is on the beach. Oh, and don't forget the breakfast, it was delicious. And the 2 cheffs are very friendly. The owners Sylvia and Tinus, are really family people, because they treated us like family.. I will recommend this Bed& Breakfast to everyone. Absolutely in love with this place. Definitely giong there again. This time with my family.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Watching whales 🐋

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    From the moment Tinus opened the gate, and Sylvia welcomed us, our joy started. So vriendelik. So hulpvaardig. So netjies en silverskoon. And it is really on the rocks. Beautiful. Izak en Engela.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The towels needed to be bigger ... didn't fit around me

    Loved the friendly atmosphere. Beautifully decorated rooms. Very clean. Delightful breakfast

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2023

    9.0
    A great B&B with all one needs for an enjoyable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The stairwell to the lower floor is a bit steep particularly if carrying things.

    The owners, Tinus and Sylvia, were outstanding hosts who shared their local knowledge and were easy to talk to. Our breakfasts made by their housekeeper, Tembisa, were superb and Tembisa would do just about anything to make our stay more enjoyable. She is a GEM! The rooms have an uninterrupted view of the sea crashing against the rocks and many sea birds as well as others can be viewed from the comfort of the bedrooms' or lounge.

    Stayed in June 2023

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