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Benguela

4.0 star property
Travelers wake up to sea views and start their day with a cooked-to-order breakfast before spending relaxation time by the tranquil pool at this coastal retreat.

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Benguela offers an upscale coastal bed & breakfast with cooked-to-order breakfasts. Guests can unwind at the outdoor pool with sun loungers or retreat to the library. Practical amenities include dry cleaning, laundry services, and luggage storage for a hassle-free stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | View from room

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, Courtyard Area | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, Courtyard Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Double Room, Ocean View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Double Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Ocean view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in De Kelders, Benguela is near the beach. Danger Point Lighthouse and Danger Point Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Gansbaai Harbor and Kleinbaai Harbour. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our De Kelders travel guide
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24 Eiland St, De Kelders, Western Cape, 7220

What's nearby

  • De Kelders Strand
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Grootbos Nature Reserve
    6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Gansbaai Harbor
    6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Klipgat Caves
    12 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Hermanus Beach
    29 min drive - 28.3 miles

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)
    140 min drive

Restaurants

  • KFC
    4 min drive
  • The Blue Goose
    4 min drive
  • Garden Lodge
    7 min drive
  • De Seemans Taphuis
    4 min drive
  • Giuseppe's Pizzeria & Cocktail Bar
    4 min drive

About this property

Benguela

Upscale bed & breakfast by the sea
You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Benguela. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a reception hall, and outdoor furniture
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1990
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 11 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1800 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 3)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

BENGUELA B&B De Kelders
BENGUELA De Kelders
BENGUELA De Kelders
BENGUELA Bed & breakfast
BENGUELA Bed & breakfast De Kelders

Frequently asked questions

Does Benguela have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Benguela pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Benguela?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Benguela?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Benguela provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 1800 per vehicle applies.

Where is Benguela located?

Situated by the sea, this bed & breakfast is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from De Kelders Strand and within 3 mi (5 km) of Klipgat Caves and Danger Point Lighthouse. Gansbaai Harbor and Grootbos Nature Reserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Benguela Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schönes Zimmer zur Poolseite. Hervorragendes Frühstück vom Chef persönlich zubereitet in außergewöhnlichem Ambiente
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Edmilson leoni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Maravilhosa ! O hotel nos surpreendeu
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You come as a newcomer and go as a friend

The stay at Benguela was amazing! The hospitality is outstanding and the dinner was wonderful! Thank you Jonathan and Handre - we come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pearl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly Recommend Benguela 5 Stars

Benguela is one of my best hotel experience. Greeted with cocktails upon Check-In, Room was beyond comfortable with snacks and drinks (cost). Breakfast in bed was 5 Star by Johnnattan and Handre (included). Do join cocktails and dinner with host for a world class experience (cost). Our stay was perfect... thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gerald, Hamburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sehr nette kleine Unterkunft. Appartement sehr geräumig. Gastgeber total freundlich, der bei der Buchung von Ausflügen behilflich war . Insgesamt sehr gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo Henri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Melhor impossível. Excelente custo benefício.

Somos um casal de meia idade com dois filhos, e viajamos em família duas vezes por ano há 13 anos. O apartamento tem uma decoração de bom gosto, é limpo, confortável e espaçoso. Na minha unidade havia dois quartos com muitos armários novos e dois grandes banheiros, um para cada quarto. Havia uma excelente cozinha dentro do apartamento, bem equipada e com tudo o que alguém necessita para cozinhar um belo jantar. O proprietário é uma pessoa muito simpática e atenciosa. Acredito que o custo benefício dessa hospedagem foi o melhor de toda minha vida.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it!

Great location, lovely house, extremely friendly hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Femke-Janine, Kaapstad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Onze ervaring in Benguela was ‘Geweldig’! Super aardige eigenaren en super staff! We zijn ontzettend in de watten gelegd! Bijzondere ervaring en raden het absoluut aan!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tolle Gastgeber, hervorragende Küche, stimmt einfach alles.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Es war der absolute Wahnsinn! Ausgezeichneter Service und das Abendessen war unbeschreiblich! Wir haben uns wie Könige gefühlt. Es ist alles sehr herzlich. Wir wären gerne länger geblieben. Super Unterkunft und sehr gastfreundlich! :-)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Frabziska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr freundliche Besitzer
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wir wurden direkt von jonathan am suto empfangen und sxhon hatte er unser gepäxk in der hand... kaum im.zimmer angekommen bekame wir ein willkommensbier :-) das zimmer lag genau am pool und wir konnten vom.bett aus wale beobachten was ein traum war... jonathan gab uns seine nr falls wir waa bräuchten sollen wir ne nachrixht schreiben - zudem bekam3n wir das Frühstück direkt an pool :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Volker, Heidelberg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the highlights of our vacation! Great location within easy walking distance to the cliffs, caves, and of course the whales. It's a very fine guest house with spacious rooms and a cool pool. The dining experience with hosts/owners/chefs Jonathan and Handre however is one of a kind. An exquisite 5 course menu prepared on the spot for all guests sitting at one big table. Very entertaining and fun! We'll be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay

We stayed at Benguela for one night as my husband was going on a shark diving excursion in nearby Gansbaai. The b&b was perfect for what we needed with a lovely, bright room and comfortable room. We didn’t have dinner although wish we had as it sounded amazing! Jonathan and his partner was very welcoming, and the delicious breakfast in bed was a lovely touch and definitely something I’ll remember for a long time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kjell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Yun hung

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

G

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

PJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018