Reviews of Gonana Studios & Villa
9 Sonkwas Road, Bekbaai, 7381 Paternoster, South Africa
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Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWebsite showed ocean views but we were placed down the street in a small studio with.no view Deceptive. advertising Lady in charge was lovely though
Reviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewBeautifully decorated and fully stocked.
Even though there is a third bed it’s a bit of a tight squeeze with a teenager.
Dear Drummond, thank you for your review and kind words. we looking forward to host you again in the near future, safe travel. Regards, Gonana Team
Reviewed: 5 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe property itself is a gem
thank you for the awesome review, hope we get to host you again. kind regards, Gonana Team
Reviewed: 8 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLove the villa, the history and the sound of the ocean.
The construction happening on the property.
thank you for your feedback and comment Carika, regards,Gonana Family
Reviewed: 5 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe cottage was well appointed and very comfortable. Great location. Walking distance to beach and small crafts harbor
Not enough hot water for shower....only 2 out of the 4 adults were able to have a short hot shower
Dear Elizabeth, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! we appreciated your comment and will look into this matter. thank you, Regards, Gonana Family
Reviewed: 19 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewLocation. Spacious. Well equipped. Comfortable matresses and pillows. Warm Blankets. Plenty of seating . Whatsapp communication with the team.
Good not find oven mittens and was unsure whether the water was drinkable. It was unclear from the Internet whether t coffee, sugar, tee, salt, pepper etc we're available.
many thanks for your lovely review and staying with us. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us and we are looking forward to welcome you again. regards, Gonana Team
Reviewed: 8 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewNot startling
Blocked chimney at fire place. So made it extremely unpleasant to braai The photos on the web are sooo misleading.. when you arrive you see that it’s not one big house. It’s a house divided into little cubicles, very nicely done . But I felt misled. We were packed in like soldiers. It’s was very commercial like.
Dear Dave, thank you for your review and comment, please remember we always strive to assist our guest and help with problem solving, and speaking to the duty manager, would have been very helpfull and this could have been solved, please keep this in mind for next time, and we are doing our best to make eveyones experience memorable as possible. thank you so much dave and hope to see you again in the near future regards, Gonana Family
Dear Dave, thank you for your review and comment, please remember we always strive to assist our guest and help with problem solving, and speaking to the duty manager, would have been very helpfull and this could have been solved, please ke… Show more
Reviewed: 28 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewA TV set would have been most welcome
Dear Nad, thank you for your review and comment. hope to see you again in the near future. regards, Gonana Team
Reviewed: 23 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 April 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewWalking distance from the town. Garden beautiful. Clean and nice layout.
Couldn't much see the sea, but at least your could hear it.
thank you for your review and comment, morning walks on the beach is beautiful we hope to see you again and experience the beauty warm regards, Gonana Family
Reviewed: 31 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewgood equipped kitchen, perfect for 2 people. Lovely shower and wonderful bed!
The braai area's stoep could have been cleaner but nothing serious.
Reviewed: 30 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewI will definitely be back and stay for longer to make use of all the wonderful amenities! Absolutely stunning!
Dear Lehan, Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear you had an amazing stay, we're happy we could make the rest of your trip memorable. Hope to welcome you back soonest. best wishes, Gonana Team
Reviewed: 30 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewIt was brilliant , very nice cottage , clean . Beds are really really hard ! Staff helpful , great location .
Many thanks for your detailed review. Much appreciated and we are looking forward to welcome you again Best Wishes,Gonana Team.
Reviewed: 25 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewDidn't have the breakfast as we wanted to explore the town and eat out the bed was so comfortable and the accommodation spotless
Liked the honesty bar but thought R30.00 was a little expensive for water
Dear Richard, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you found our accommodation relaxed and comfortable, and that our staff made your stay even more enjoyable. We're glad you had the chance to explore the town and appreciate your feedback on the honesty bar. We'll take your comment about the water pricing into consideration. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great stay! Warm regards
Dear Richard, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you found our accommodation relaxed and comfortable, and that our staff made your stay even more enjoyable. We're glad you had the chance to explore the… Show more
Reviewed: 22 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewVery clean and love the style of room. Support of local South African businesses by using local products.
Dear Hannarette, Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad you enjoyed the cleanliness and style of the room. We take great pride in supporting local South African businesses, and it's wonderful to hear you appreciated that aspect of your stay. We hope to welcome you back soon! Warm regards,
Dear Hannarette, Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad you enjoyed the cleanliness and style of the room. We take great pride in supporting local South African businesses, and it's wonderful to hear you appreciated that a… Show more
Reviewed: 21 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewCard practices that are illegal in South Africa. Staff refuse to take a deposit via a card hold which is normal practice across hotels and guesthouses country wide. Instead, they insist on holding onto guests full credit card details, including cvv numbers, which opens guests up to fraudulent transactions.
Dear Prelini, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand your concerns regarding the security of your credit card information. We want to assure you that the reason we hold card details is simply as a substitute for a cash deposit, especially for guests who may not have the ability to pay a deposit in cash. This practice is in place to ensure that any potential damages or incidentals can be covered without inconveniencing guests who prefer not to carry large amounts of cash. We take the privacy and security of our guests' information very seriously. As part of our commitment to protecting personal data, we strictly adhere to the regulations outlined in the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). We do not store or process any card details outside of what is required for this purpose, and importantly, we have never and will never process any transaction without the guest's explicit knowledge and consent. We hope this explanation clarifies our practices, and we appreciate your understanding. If you have any further concerns or questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly. Warm regards, Gonana team
Dear Prelini, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand your concerns regarding the security of your credit card information. We want to assure you that the reason we hold card details is simply as a substitute for a cash deposit,… Show more