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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Benguela in De Kelders offers family rooms with sea views, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes air-conditioning, a minibar, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax in the outdoor swimming pool, lounge, or terrace. The property features a restaurant serving local cuisine, a bar, and an outdoor seating area. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and gluten-free. Breakfast is highly praised by guests. Convenient Location: Located 147 km from Cape Town International Airport, Benguela is near Stanford's Bay (2 km) and Dangerpoint Lighthouse (9 km). Activities such as walking tours, hiking, and cycling are nearby.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Brian
South Africa
“Jonathan is a great host. The Breakfast we enjoyed was superb. The room really comfortable and the pool refreshing to swim in!” - Angela
South Africa
“Loved the interior, sea views. Stunning breakfast.” - Loic
France
“Staff are very welcoming Place is very well situated” - Paul
United Kingdom
“Quirky property full of art and random furnishings. Breakfast is good. Staff friendly and helpful.” - Johan
South Africa
“Everything exceeded our expectations. I will definitely recommend this to anyone. Kind regards Johan Parking arrangements” - Annie
Ireland
“Jonathan was a great host, amazing breakfast and the location was excellent.” - Joanne
South Africa
“Wonderful host, lovely home and the best breakfasts!” - Brian
United Kingdom
“Lovely place to stay with outstanding food. Terrific host. Near to fabulous restaurants.” - Sonja
Germany
“The stay at Benguela was superb. We stayed for one night and were able to enjoy the dinner experience. It was so nice to come together and interact with the other guests, as well as Jonathan. The food was amazing. The staff is very attentive. We...” - Pieter-jan
Belgium
“During our trip on the Garden Route, we wanted to go sharkdiving, so we intended to pass by Hermanus. However, upon finding Benguela on Booking, we decided to pass by Gansbaai instead. What a great choice that was! We could book a sharkdiving...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Benguela
- CuisineLocal
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.


The fine print
Please inform Benguela in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.