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8.7

566 reviews

Sea Star Cliff

Sea Star Cliff

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

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Spa/Wellness packages

Pet Friendly

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Sea Star Cliff

Welcome to Sea Star Cliff, your luxurious seaside escape in Gansbaai, South Africa! Nestled just 2.4mi from the city center at 41 Cliff Street, De Kelders, this 5-star haven boasts stunning lake views and an array of amenities that’ll make your getaway unforgettable. Start your day with a delicious breakfast, and then dive into relaxation mode at our outdoor swimming pool or indulge in our exclusive spa and wellness packages. Whether you’re here for a romantic retreat or a fun family adventure, Sea Star Cliff has got you covered!

With 566 glowing reviews, our guests rave about the private beach area, which you can access for an additional charge, and the incredible pets allowed experience that everyone can enjoy for free. Grab a beach chair or lounge under the umbrellas to soak up the sun, or if you’re feeling a bit more adventurous, there’s horseback riding available nearby! For those cozy nights in, kick back with Netflix on our streaming service, order some room service, and relish the soundproof rooms for your utmost comfort.

Feel free to take advantage of our plentiful offerings—like the kid-friendly buffet for your little ones, private parking, and a tour desk to help you explore this picturesque locale. And don't forget to unwind on our sun deck with stunning coastal views! Whether you’re looking for thrilling beach activities or tranquil spa days, Sea Star Cliff is the perfect base for your South African adventure, starting from an enticing minimum price that will keep your travel budget intact. Come and dive into paradise!

At Sea Star Cliff, adventure awaits you beyond the luxurious amenities! Picture yourself sipping a cocktail as the sun dips below the horizon, transforming the sky into a masterpiece of colors. Our private beach area is the perfect spot to revel in the beauty of nature, whether you're building sandcastles or taking tranquil strolls along the shore. For the more daring, nearby horseback riding offers a chance to explore the coastline from a new perspective. It's a slice of heaven for both kids and adults; we guarantee your family will create lasting memories here!

As the sun sets, the energy shifts, inviting you to cozy up in our welcoming atmosphere. Why go out when room service delivers delightful dishes right to your door? Our soundproof rooms provide an ideal refuge for those cinematic nights in—Netflix and a pillow fort, anyone? After fun-filled days, retreat to the outdoor swimming pool, where you can enjoy a refreshing dip under the stars. The tranquil sound of waves will serenade you while you unwind from the day's adventures.

At our tour desk, your next unforgettable experience is just around the corner! Whether you want to explore the breathtaking landscapes or dive deep into the local culture, our friendly staff is eager to help you craft the ideal itinerary. And with our kid-friendly buffet, the little ones will enjoy their culinary journey as much as the grown-ups! At Sea Star Cliff, you didn’t just book a hotel—you’ve embarked on an unforgettable journey filled with relaxation, exploration, and pure joy. Come experience the magic for yourself!

Closest airports

Cape Town International Airport

59.8mi

Most popular amenities

Spa/Wellness packages

Pet Friendly

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Beach

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Sun deck

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

Lake view

Non-smoking rooms

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

View

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Balcony

Soundproof

Rooms

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Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

400 sqft

Spa tub

Balcony

Free wifi

Minibar

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This double room features a pool with a view. The spacious double room features air conditioning, soundproof walls, a balcony with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Penthouse Suite with Spa Bath in Sea Star Cliff

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Penthouse Suite

1 Double Bed

755 sqft

Lake view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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This more spacious and stylishly decorated sea facing penthouse suite features uninterrupted sea views from the rooftop terrace over Walker Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. It offers panoramic windows, elegant furniture and arts and is equipped with a state-of-the-art home theater system, as well as a spa bath.

Suite with Terrace in Sea Star Cliff

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Suite, Terrace

1 Sofa Bed

1 King Size Bed

540 sqft

Lake view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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This spacious and stylishly decorated sea facing suite comes with a separate living room with a sleeper couch. The suite offers a terrace, a modern bathroom and is equipped with air-conditioning, flat-screen TV and mini-bar.

Double Room with Balcony in Sea Star Cliff

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Double Room, Balcony

1 Double Bed

270 sqft

Lake view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Minibar

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Overlooking the ocean and sandy dunes, this room room is elegantly furnished and has a flat-screen satellite TV, a desk and a mini-bar. The designer bathroom has underfloor heating.

Suite with Balcony in Sea Star Cliff

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Suite, Balcony

1 Double Bed

1 Sofa Bed

540 sqft

Lake view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Minibar

+

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Guests will have a special experience as this suite features a pool with a view. This suite is consisted of of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite offers a flat-screen TV, soundproof walls, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker as well as sea views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Luxury Double Room with Balcony in Sea Star Cliff

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Luxury, Balcony

1 Double Bed

430 sqft

Lake view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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Seascape Penthouse Luxury

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Queen Room, Jetted Tub

1 Queen Size Bed

Spa tub

Balcony

Free wifi

Minibar

+

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Penthouse Room in Sea Star Cliff

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Penthouse

1 Double Bed

450 sqft

Lake view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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Room - 1 Bed, Sea View

270 sqft

Balcony

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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This double room features a pool with a view. The double room features air conditioning, soundproof walls, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.

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Penthouse Suite, Jetted Tub

Spa tub

Balcony

Free wifi

Minibar

+

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Room With Sea View

Balcony

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Seascape, Balcony

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Guest reviews

8.7

566 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Nicolene

10

September 2024

Wow, where to start. The location is perfect, we saw whales every morning from the comfort of our bed. The breakfast is excellent, the staff friendly and helpful. Lots of walking trails benches to sit on, an excellent experience.

The tea and coffee, rusks were not replenished everyday, but it is a small thing compared to the value received. The photos do not do justice to the type of room booked. I ended canceling the double room with a balcony because I could not tell if it had a sea view. The double room has the best view and the other room was considerably smaller.

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Nesta

10

September 2024

The views are spectacular, the location of the guest house is superb easy access to go to town to visit Franskraal, Hermanus and all other surrounding areas. I stayed in a very expensive hotel near the waterfront in Capetown and that was very underwhelming compared to the guesthouse the food the room the service was way better at Sea Star Cliff. Absolutely love this accommodation would stay there every time that's for sure. We travel a lot in SA and have stayed at many Guesthouses and this is the absolute best. The pictures you see on the various platforms om this guest house is exactly what you get. Well done to the owners lots of heart and soul in this accommodation.

There is nothing that i didnt like everything is perfect thats for sure

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Wendy

10

January 2024

Superb location - best views. Along with another couple we took over the two penthouse room / suite - this gave us an enormous rooftop area to move sunbeds / chairs and watch the sunset in complete privacy. Rooms were spacious and had everything needed for a comfortable stay. Staff extremely friendly. Good breakfast. Quiet location (in January! Not sure so quiet in whale watching season?) Recommend pre booking local restaurants as very few within a 20 minute drive.

Not too sure about the shared rooftop if unknown guests in other penthouse as extremely open space with potential to see in to the other room. The reflective windows could do with a refresh as could see in to some rooms.

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Alex

8.2

March 2024

Staff were friendly and obliging, good range of things on offer for breakfast, excellent sea views from the rooms, good beds,

Routine maintenance for the building is lacking - taps that don’t work, tiles coming away from tue wall in the showers, acoustic ceiling tiles detaching from the ceiling in the hallway, hot water not working in some rooms. Inconsistent tv facilities between the rooms, doors that rub against the frames when you open and close them, fabric coming off chair in the penthouse room... You don’t expect issues like this when you are paying these amounts for rooms.

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Ursula

10

December 2022

Stunning location with the most amazing views, great terraces and a pool, parking in front of hotel, very quiet Beautiful designed, stylish spacious hotel rooms with comfortable beds Great breakfast with anything you can wish for Very friendly, attentative staff with a great attention to detail and very helpful I hope we can come back here.

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W

9.1

December 2023

Sea Star Cliff is a guesthouse in De Kelders near Gansbaai. It is right at the seashore and we have watched the whales from our balcony - the view on the bay is fabulous. We travelled the Western Cape for 5 weeks (14 hotels) and this was one of the two best hotels we stayed in. The rooms are very spacious, luxurious and tastefully decorated, with comfortable beds. The rooms have the usual facilities, with an airco. Bathroom is large and comfortable too. There is a coffee-/tea machine, and a fridge with complimentary water bottles. Wifi is good, but does not work during ‘load shedding ‘. Breakfast is very good and starts at 8:00. They do have a very good cappuccino, and Dumisani even managed a cappuccino during load shedding. Staff is very friendly and very helpful. You can park your car behind the hotel.The parking area is not locked with a gate, but staff assured us it was safe.

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Marilyn

10

June 2024

Breakfast was superb thank you for the eggs Benedict The view Bed was comfortable Location Service was all really amazing and will be back.

The tv is outdated and nespresso coffee would be nice. Quality coffee is always great. The toilet in luxury suite is not comfortable to use. No leg space. Tv in other room was not user friendly. Tap on other room said out of order. Towel heater wasn’t working. Very inconvenient in the winter time esp. Shower floors are very slippery esp for elderly guest.

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Julesr1

10

October 2024

Our room was fabulous! The dining room and general decor were detailed and beautiful. The staff were super friendly, efficient, and highly trained. The location was perfect! We saw SO many whales from the pool deck. Lovely walks along the clifftop, but without the crowds of people you experience in Hermanus. We will definitely be back.

Everything was perfect, except from the wine /cooler/ drinks fridge in the dining room nit working properly.

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Matt

10

October 2023

This hotel was so beautiful - the pictures don't do it justice! Staff are incredibly friendly and helpful, room has the most incredible view, rooms are clean and modern. Located opposite the beach where we watched whales and orcas. There is a quick hike to a cave a couple minutes drive away. About 10 minutes from town where there are a few restaurants and most activities (whale watching, shark diving etc). Breakfast was exceptional - warm options, great coffee and a great spread. Cannot recommend this hotel enough.

Nothing - absolutely perfect

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Leslie

10

October 2023

The most exceptional service offered by the entire team which I have never come across. Everyone is happy and helpful. Dumisani is a Super, Jack of all Trades. He goes all out to make everyone happy. He smiles all the time and assures you of the best on everything he does. He has a great team determined to make everyone's stay memorable. He has everything in place and made sure that since he doesn't offer dinner, he will give you options, map, time to get there and even book a table on your behalf.

Everything was superb. Can't complain

Points of Interest Around Sea Star Cliff

Attractions

Dyer Island

9.5mi

Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary

11.4mi

Stony Point Penguin Colony

29.8mi

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Sea Star Cliff

Spa/Wellness packages

Pet Friendly

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Beach

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Sun deck

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

Lake view

Non-smoking rooms

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

View

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Balcony

Soundproof

Stay rules - Sea Star Cliff

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property