Gansbaai Accommodation, The Roundhouse B&B, De Kelders, South Africa

 

The Roundhouse B&B

 

 

 

The Roundhouse B&B

 

 

Accommodation for tourists in Gansbaai is becoming competitive and we at the Roundhouse Guesthouse are aware of this and intend to stay ahead of the rest.

The Roundhouse Guesthouse is a very unique modern African design, blending style and modern design but with a touch of Africa. The main section of the house boasts 4 Suites and a large entertainment area at the top providing guests with stunning panoramic views over Gansbaai and Walker Bay.

The Roundhouse is superbly situated in De Kelders facing and overlooking Gansbaai approximately 2km away from the quaint but occasional smelly harbour and town due to its active and prosperous fishing industry. Gansbaai still is an active fishing village and these waters are some of the best along the coastline for commercial fishing. Gansbaai harbour is full of life with its population of commercial fishing boats and hoards of visitors to the area fishing the rich waters. Gansbaai harbour boasts a large fish factory which processes fish oil, fish flower (for cattle feed) and canned pilchards, unfortunately the factory produces a quite rotten smell when in full production but as the locals say "It's the smell of money!"

De Kelders is just recently becoming known worldwide for its excellent land based Whale Watching. De Kelders boasts a large population of Whales along the coastline (July-December) and unspoiled stunning views towards Cape Town. Hermanus is known worldwide for its beauty and its Whales but as many are realising, De Kelders is quite a unique natural gem. De Kelders will never be able to compete with Hermanus as it is a small district with only a bakery and pub (Close to Gansbaai town) but many are starting to come this way to get away from the hustle and bustle to enjoy the quiet and inspiring coastline.

 

  • 4 Luxury Suites
  • Whale Watching Deck
  • Spectacular panoramic views from the Whale watching deck and Crows nest of Gansbaai town, Danger Point lighthouse, Walker Bay, Hermanus, Betty's Bay, Hangklip, Cape Point (on a clear day) and of course the coastline and its population of Whales. There are not many places where all can be seen from the same viewpoint.
  • Thatched Entertainment area - For Guests Only
  • Fireplace - For those cold winter evenings

 

 

  • 'Crows Nest' - Offering stunning views over Gansbaai & Walker Bay

 

View of Gansbaai town from the entertainment deck - De Kelders
Sunset from the 'Crows Nest'
  • Internet
  • TV - In Each Suite
  • Stereo with CD - In Each Suite
  • Bath & built in Shower - In each Suite.
  • A couple of minutes walk to the beach

 

The path down to the local beach

 

Entrance to the local beach
  • A couple of minutes walk to a few excellent Whale watching spots (July - December)
  • Close to convenience store and Bakery (1 minute walk)
  • Close to Pub (2 minute walk)
  • Refrigerator in all suites - to keep the beers cool!
  • All Suites can have a King Size Bed/Twin beds by request
  • Guests can have complete privacy if wished
  • The Roundhouse is furnished with hand made African style decor giving it a real African feel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Suites

 

Room Name
Price Per Person sharing per night
Price for Single per night
Included
Cetecea Suite
R395.00
R495.00
Full Breakfast Menu
Astacus Suite
R395.00
R495.00
Full Breakfast Menu
Chordata Suite
R280.00
R380.00
Full Breakfast Menu
Pinnepedia Suite
R280.00
R380.00
Full Breakfast Menu
Klein Ithaca Cottage (4-6 people)
(Unit Per Night) R750
Breakfast Optional Extra

NB* Check-in time: 2PM - Check-out time 10AM

*Prices are subject to change without notice*

 

Astacus Suite

This suite is situated at the bottom of the house with its own living room, bedroom and bathroom. The bathroom is very spacious with a built-in shower and corner bath. The living room boasts a small work desk with TV & Stereo and a sliding door to allow for twin access into the Suite. The bedroom is spacious and can be modified to accommodate for two people sharing (twin) or a couple (King size bed).

 

Cetecea Suite

This suite is a mirror of the Astacus Suite and also situated at the bottom of the house again with its own living room, bedroom and bathroom. The bathroom is spacious with a built-in shower and corner bath. The Living room boasts a work desk with TV & Stereo and sliding door. The bedroom is spacious and can be modified to accommodate for two people sharing (twin) or a couple (King size bed).

 

Chordata Suite

 

This suite is situated in the rear section of the building and is not round in shape like the others. It boasts a large living area with a work desk TV & Stereo and sliding door. The bedroom is a nice size which again can accommodate for either a king size bed or twin beds with a lovely on-suite bathroom. The bathroom has a built in shower & bath (not corner bath) & like the others hand made rustic bathroom fittings. This suite is the smallest of the 4 and is a real bargain if you are looking for an economical option.

 

Pinnepedia Suite

This suite is situated in the rear section of the building and is not round in shape like the others. It boasts a very large living area with a 3/4 size fridge, TV & Stereo and sliding door. The bedroom is large which can accommodate for either a king size bed or twin beds with a lovely on-suite bathroom. The bathroom has a built in shower & bath (not corner bath) & like the others hand made rustic bathroom fittings. This room also have a bunk bed in the living room which makes it the only room flexible to accommodate for 4 people if wished.

 

Klein Ithaca Cottage - The Perfect family choice. (Children and Pet friendly!)

For those who wish for more homely accommodation we have a cottage just opposite the guesthouse which sleeps 4-6 people. The cottage offers extremely comfortable self catering accommodation for families, groups and people with pets. The cottage has two and a half bedrooms and can sleep up to six people. There are two bedrooms which can be arranged as king sized beds or twin and the half bedroom boasts a very comfortable double sleeper couch. The cottage has a TV with DSTV, Telephone, full kitchen, indoor and outdoor braai's and 2 bathrooms. This is the perfect accommodation option for families or a group of friends visiting the area and visitors who want to stay for long durations. We do have guests such as film crews and photographers who perhaps prefer to stay in self catering accommodation as it is more private and it seems more like a home away from home rather than being a guest of a guesthouse as nice as this is. As such people spend much of their time traveling it is a refreshing break to stay in accommodation that you can make your home for the duration of your stay. The cottage as you can see does not have many steps so those who are a little reserved about the thought of the stairs in the main guesthouse may find the cottage the ideal choice for your stay.

Kitchen & Living Room

Main Bedroom

Middle 1/2 bedroom - sleeper couch

One of the two Bathrooms

Christmas at the Roundhouse

Book early to save disapointment! Gansbaai is a very popular place to visit over the festive season. Hermanus is extremely busy and many people need more tranquil surroundings at this time to forget about the busy city, cars and people. Hermanus is only 25 minutes away accross the bay so it is great to visit for the day but it is definatly worthwhile staying in De Kelders if you want to relax and have a bit of space over the festive season!

The bottom line

We want to offer guests visiting Gansbaai a unique experience where you can live for your duration's stay in complete comfort and privacy in your accommodation if wished or mix with the other guests in the bar area and entertainment deck. The Interior is based on a modern African theme with carved stone statues and hand made fixings in all suites. We really want you to be relaxed here and have an experience to remember, we wish to learn from our guests and ultimately create an unbeatable environment and atmosphere for everyone. Gansbaai and De Kelders is very relaxing and away from the hustle and bustle of Hermanus so once you get here you can slow down and relax. For more photos of Gansbaai and the surrounding areas please browse our web site.

 

*Please note*

Due to the staircase and large high balconies we do not take children in the guesthouse. If you are not able or have difficulty walking up stairs then the Guesthouse perhaps is not the place for you. The bar and entertainment area is on the second floor and the Crows nest is 41 steps to the top of the roof. But when at the top you will realise what it was all worth!

 

View of Gansbaai from the Crows Nest
View of Gansbaai from the Crows Nest

See what our clients get up to!

 

If you want to make accommodation bookings for December please contact us as soon as possible because accommodation is scarce to find last minute in Gansbaai during peak holiday season.We are also taking bookings for the Great White Shark Cage Diving and other tours including custom tours. We can create a custom tour for you from a wide range of Activities. Whether you are looking for accommodation in Gansbaai or accommodation anywhere else we will be happy to assist you in your choice.

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