Best Boutique Hotels in Gansbaai
This guide to the best luxury, boutique, and design-forward hotels in Gansbaai is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve offers luxury accommodations 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 cozy 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, horseback 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 center of Capetown is a scenic 2-hour drive away.
Guest Reviews:
- "The location is second to none, incredible ocean and mountain vistas almost wherever you look, but what really made this experience something special are the staff, they are attentive, engaging and friendly. What really struck me about the staff is how much they actually care about your experience, always asking “can I help you with x” or “we can do y if that’s better for you” etc without skipping a beat!" - "The wide view of veld and ocean from the large windows of the modern, luxurious lodge amidst natural fynbos. And the room was unbeatable."
Fabulous
19 reviews
Coot Club features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Stanford. 26 km from Vogelgat Nature Reserve and 31 km from Flower Valley Farm, the property features a restaurant and barbecue facilities. The resort also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. At the resort, all rooms have a desk. Each room comes with a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while certain rooms include a kitchen equipped with a dishwasher. At Coot Club the rooms come with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Stanford, like hiking, canoeing and cycling. Speaking Afrikaans and English, staff are always on hand to help at the 24-hour front desk. Hermanus Golf Club is 33 km from Coot Club, while Old Harbour is 34 km away. Cape Town International Airport is 139 km from the property.
Guest Reviews:
- "Beautiful location with a gorgeous view from the cabin. Delicious food." - "Amazing stay - Chris and Ella were unbelievable hosts and Coot Club is the perfect set-up for a family with young kids. The views / food / everything was spectacular!" - "Everything! Go there and you will not regret. Take the gravel street as the beginning of an adventure in this historical accommodation! We and our kids especially liked: - the cottages - the play room - the restaurant - the jetti and the sundowners at the jetti (our kids preferred the crisps and the dried mangoes anyways) - the trip with the 4x4 to the beach with Becky - The self guided hikes with Google earth - … You can feel the new spirit of the coot club and the spook house, please keep it that way!!"
Exceptional
49 reviews
