Luxury hotels in Gansbaai

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Gansbaai. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Grootbos Private Nature Reserve Gansbaai, South Africa

  

  Hotel. Grootbos Private Nature Reserve offers luxury accommodation featuring spectacular views of ancient forests and the whale watching haven of Walker Bay, just a 30-minute drive from Hermanus. The air-conditioned suites of Grootbos feature floor-to-ceiling windows, making the suites light and airy. All suites offer a spacious lounge with a cosy fireplace, satellite TV and a DVD player, and a private wooden deck. Guests can enjoy African and European gourmet cuisine, made with fresh and locally grown produce in Grootbos Private Nature Reserve’s 2 restaurants. Full English breakfast menus, light lunches and 6-course dinners are included in the rate. Grootbos Private Nature Reserve offers various tours, including flower safaris, horse riding, birding tours, shark cage diving in Gansbaai, and of course whale watching tours. Grootbos Nature Reserve is a multi-award winning nature reserve, and home to more than 740 different species of plants. The centre of Capetown is a scenic 2-hour drive away. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 15750 ZAR.

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• 2 Crayfish Lodge Sea & Country Guest House Gansbaai, South Africa

  

  Guest house. This waterfront guesthouse in Gansbaai features magnificent views of Walker Bay, mountains and the surrounding Fynbos. Guests can admire sea life from the outdoor pool or practice water sports. The tastefully furnished rooms at Crayfish Guest House feature private sea-view patios with direct access to the large pool and beach. Each comes with satellite TV, DVD player and free Wi-Fi. A healthy breakfast buffet is served on the sea-view veranda or in the dining room, offering a variety of fresh local produce. Guests at Crayfish Lodge can enjoy dinner at the affiliated Chaîne des Rôtisseurs. Crayfish Lodge Sea & Country Guest House offers massages and beauty treatments for relaxation. The lodge also organises boat trips, whale watching, shark diving and hiking in Fynbos. Show full description Guest review score 9.8, rooms from around 2700 ZAR.

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• 3 Romans Villa Gansbaai, South Africa

  

  Guest house. Set in Gansbaai, 400 metres from Romansbaai Beach, Romans Villa offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. This 5-star guest house offers a shared lounge and a concierge service. The guest house has a terrace and sea views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. At the guest house, all rooms are fitted with a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Romans Villa also have free WiFi, while some rooms also offer pool view. All guest rooms in the accommodation are fitted with a coffee machine and an iPad. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes buffet, continental and Full English/Irish options. Activities such as hiking, windsurfing, cycling can be enjoyed in the surroundings, and guests can relax along the beachfront. Village Square is 49 km from Romans Villa, while Dangerpoint Lighthouse is 3.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International, 153 km from the guest house, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 9.8, rooms from around 3910 ZAR.

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• 4 Sea Star Lodge Gansbaai, South Africa

  

  Lodge. The 5-star Sea Star Lodge is situated directly at the Walker Bay overlooking the Atlantic coastline of Hermanus. The lodge features a modern and spacious design. The luxurious rooms are en-suite with spacious bedrooms and panoramic views of the ocean. Free Wi-Fi is available in each. All rooms are fitted with flat-screen LCD TV’s with satellite channels and a Nespresso machine. A hiking trail passes by in front of the Lodge and leads to the Walker Bay Nature Reserve and 13km of untouched sandy beaches. Walking along the de Kelder cliff tops guests can enjoy some land-based whale watching from July to December. Guests can relax in the Finnish sauna or the pool. A range of massage treatments are also on offer. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 2184 ZAR.

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• 5 Sea Star Cliff Gansbaai, South Africa

  

  Lodge. Situated on the cliffs of De Kelders, a popular whale-watching spot in South Africa, Sea Star Cliff offers luxurious rooms overlooking the sea. The lodge features a terrace with outdoor pool. Sea Star Cliff has modern and spacious rooms. Each is equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen satellite TV and a balcony or terrace. The Walkerbay Nature Reserve is only a 10-minute walk away, and Cape Town International Airport is 95 km. An airport shuttle service and free private parking are also available. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 3100 ZAR.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!