Gonana Guesthouse

3.0 star property

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Luxury House, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Sea View
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
42 Sonkwas Street, Bekbay, Paternoster, Western Cape
  • Cape Columbine Nature Reserve
    17 min walk
  • Paternoster Beach
    18 min walk
  • Cape Columbine Lighthouse
    7 min drive
  • Saldanha (SDB-Air Force Base Langebaanweg)
    32 min drive

Room options

Twin Room, Sea View

  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Luxury House, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Sea View

  • 45 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

Luxury House, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Sea View

  • 45 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Triple Room, Balcony

  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Queen Room with partial sea view

  • 25 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio, Balcony

  • 30 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

Twin Room, Pool View

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Queen Room with pool view (no terrace)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Gonana Guesthouse

Beachfront guesthouse with relaxing spa services
An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and spa services are available at this smoke-free guesthouse. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a communal living room are onsite.
Gonana Guesthouse offers 7 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
During your stay at Gonana Guesthouse, you'll be within walking distance of Cape Columbine Nature Reserve. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and an outdoor pool are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a terrace, and a communal living room
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Cape Columbine Nature Reserve and 5 minutes from Paternoster Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
As a guest of Gonana Guesthouse, you'll find an outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Gonana Guesthouse also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a front-desk safe. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Gonana Guesthouse was completed in July 2019.

This 3-star Paternoster guesthouse is smoke free.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Swedish, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa services

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massages

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Renovated entire property – July 2019
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: ZAR 200 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of ZAR 200 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 10 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: ZAR 200 per stay
  • Pet fee: ZAR 200 per pet, per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property does not have a front desk. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests arriving after 4:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information. The host will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 10 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Gonana Guesthouse Guesthouse
Gonana Guesthouse Paternoster
Gonana Guesthouse Guesthouse Paternoster

Gonana Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good for the soul
Tge staff was exceptional! They are welcoming, friendly and helpful. The breakfast is a variety of hot and cold options with freshly baked goods. The rooms were comfortable and warm. Our doggies enjoyed their stay. The main house has a beautiful lounge where one can have sundowners overlooking the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a sea view room where you walked out the door and you were on a beautiful pristine beach. Great breakfast which was included.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Hendrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A gem of a place! Beautifully situated and the room was pristine with charming touches and lovely amenities! The breakfast was surprisingly scrumptious and the service excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Surprised by surprises
It was surprising as we didn’t expect stairs but we managed ok. We were not seaview because we were in a cottage and not the lodge. Also surprising. Nice and clean and serviced daily. Friendly staff They wanted a large breakage deposit. Also surprising
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julius W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

R

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sea views
Beautiful accomodation on the beach. It was very cold though and no blankets provided. Also except noise as people come and go from rooms overhead as the floorboards creak and sound travels. Could have used thicker towels the minimalism wasnt always practical.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hendrik

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magical time at the ocean
Amazing guest house directly at the ocean, amazing views, Thandi did an amazing job and went the extra mile when we wanted to do crayfish. The breakfast was sensational. The house is magical and the setting amazing :-)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

jean claude

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very great location in front of the beach... nice salted swimmingpool, breakfast is ok ... Room 1/2 or 3 are the one downstairs in front of ocean. Great nice room , clean . Only issue very bad sound insulation ! Good value for money and pleasant team!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very pleasant experience - lovely setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend!!
Had an amazing stay at Gonana! We stayed in a beach facing room. So peaceful,with beautiful views. I loved the décor and the fine details in everything from the welcome note in our room and the souvenir gift. The staff was so friendly and helpful and the service was great! Thanks Again, we will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Put this on your bucket list!
This guest house is an absolute dream! I will come back and stay for longer. The staff, food and the environment is wonderful, warm and just amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marei

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Großartige Lage direkt am Meer mit tollen Ausblicken. Gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis, sehr nette Leute.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Gerhard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ein sehr schönes Haus in toller Lage direkt am Strand und sehr freundlichem Personal.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023