566 reviews
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$30041 Cliff Street, De Kelders, Gansbaai, 7220, South Africa
566 reviews
1/43
Spa/Wellness packages
Pet Friendly
Beachfront
Outdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Room service
Streaming service (like Netflix)
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
59.8miSpa/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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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566 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Location
Facilities
Staff
Value for money
WiFi quality
Breakfast
Featured reviews:
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Attractions
Dyer Island
9.5miPanthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary
11.4miStony Point Penguin Colony
29.8miAttractions
Dyer Island
9.5miPanthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary
11.4miStony Point Penguin Colony
29.8miAirports
Cape Town International Airport
59.8miLocation
Availability
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
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Activities
Beach
Bike tours
Canoeing
Cycling
Diving
Hiking
Horseback riding
Live sports events (broadcast)
Walking tours
Windsurfing
Bathroom
Bathrobe
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Guest bathroom
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Ironing service
Laundry
Entertainment & Family Services
Board games/Puzzles
Food & Drink
Breakfast in the room
Fruit
Kid-friendly buffet
Kids' meals
Minibar
Snack bar
Special diet meals (on request)
Tea/Coffee maker
Wine/Champagne
Front Desk Services
Concierge
Lockers
Private check-in/out
Tour desk
General
Air conditioning
Designated smoking area
Family rooms
Heating
Interconnecting room(s) available
Non-smoking rooms
Pet Friendly
Room service
Smoke-free property
Soundproof
Soundproof rooms
Tile/Marble floor
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Cleaning products
Coffee machine
Dining table
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
Living Area
Desk
Sitting area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
Streaming service (like Netflix)
TV
Outdoors
Balcony
Beachfront
Outdoor furniture
Private beach area
Sun deck
Terrace
Parking
Free Private Parking
Parking On Site
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Fan
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Safe
Spa
Beach chairs/Loungers
Beach umbrellas
Beauty services
Massage
Outdoor swimming pool
Spa facilities
Spa/Wellness packages
Transportation
Airport drop-off
Airport pickup
Airport shuttle
Car rental
Shuttle service
View
Lake view
View
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
There's no age requirement for check-in
Come and go whenever you want
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 1 years
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No capacity for extra beds.
Visa,
Mastercard,
Cash only
This property accepts cash.
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