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About this property

Beachfront Location: On the Rocks Guesthouse in Gansbaai offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the lush garden, enjoying the year-round outdoor swimming pool. Comfortable Accommodations: The bed and breakfast features family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and patios. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay. Breakfast and Amenities: A continental breakfast is served daily, featuring juice, cheese, and fruits. Additional amenities include streaming services, a lounge, and free on-site private parking. Local Attractions: Stanford's Bay is a 4-minute walk away, while Dangerpoint Lighthouse lies 10 km from the property. Cape Town International Airport is 147 km distant.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

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

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Manickum
    South Africa South Africa
    The owners were very friendly.They told us which spots to check out.Breakfast was delicious.From our bed we could see the whales.Even while eating breakfast we could see the whales.We had a room with a balcony we didn't want to leave the room...
  • Maria
    South Africa South Africa
    Breakfast good. The room was fabulous - right on the sea (not the beach) but you could see the waves, birds, whales and smell the sea. Small town but the one restaurant we went to was world class, and it is a lovely place to travel from to see...
  • Christian
    Germany Germany
    Fantastic place to be. Super friendly hosts. Stunning view. Bright, clean, quit (except the ocean, of course). You can walk for hours at the beach. The list is endless...
  • Heidi
    South Africa South Africa
    Tinus and Sylvia are extremely warm and friendly and the service was excellent throughout our stay. Perfectly located right at the ocean front with amazing views and easy access to walks along the coast. Comfortable facilities with a good hot and...
  • Windkraal
    South Africa South Africa
    Location unbeatable and breakfast superb. Very strongly recommended
  • Jacobus
    South Africa South Africa
    Loved our stay at On the rocks, clean, perfect location, view. Owner and staff friendly. Hope to return soon.
  • Maxaba
    South Africa South Africa
    The rooms and staff was nice, had a very nice ocean view
  • Poppie
    South Africa South Africa
    Location outstanding.Breakfast very good. Hosts went out of their way to accomodate our needs.
  • Margaretha
    South Africa South Africa
    What a gem. We will definitely be back. Friendly staff, stunning views and a great location for a holiday by the sea.
  • Veronica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location, the staff, facilities, it was truly a wonderful treat. Even the animals were a pleasure. Very keen to return.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Tinus & Sylvia Viljoen

Company review score: 9.5Based on 237 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

SEAFRONT LOCATION -

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English,Xhosa

Property surroundings

House rules

On the Rocks Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:30
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 07:00:00.