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Benguela

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in De Kelders with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | View from room
Lobby
Garden
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

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

View all photos for Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Courtyard Area

Standard Double Room, Courtyard Area | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

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
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Ocean View

Classic Double Room, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Double Room, Ocean View

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Located in De Kelders, Benguela is near the beach. Village Square and Shopping Centre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Grootbos Nature Reserve and Maanschynkop Nature Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Map
24 Eiland St, De Kelders, Western Cape, 7220

What's nearby

  • De Kelders Strand - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Danger Point Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Gansbaai Harbor - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Grootbos Nature Reserve - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Kleinbaai Harbour - 9 min drive - 5.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Garden Lodge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Afrikanos - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Blue Goose - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪De Seemans Taphuis - ‬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), outdoor furniture, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a reception hall, and a front-desk safe
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

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 at Benguela?

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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