KleinzeeOceanfront Guesthouse:

South Africa / Western Cape / De Kelders

Oceanfront. Affordable luxury. In the best area for land based whale watching.

Set on the cliffs of De Kelders where the Southern Right Whale visits to calve each spring. Peaceful and private, an ideal retreat for lovers of the great outdoors.

Cape Dutch farmhouse style with some of the walls consisting of stone sourced locally to add warmth and character.

Enjoy a hearty breakfast on the balcony overlooking the ocean consisting of award winning local cheese and preserves. Sample local wines while watching the sun set over the ocean from your private whale viewing deck.

There are three ocean facing suites with direct access to a sea side hiking trail. Each room has a balau deck with magnificent ocean and mountain views. Rooms are luxurious with private access, under floor heating and satellite TV. Concertina doors open the rooms to the ocean. Beds are king size with luxurious linen, down duvets and fluffy pillows to whisk you off to dreamland. The spacious bathrooms are ensuite with Victorian baths and pebble floor showers.

A heated splash pool in the sheltered courtyard is an ideal remedy for those hot summer days.

Kleinzee is centrally situated to enjoy all the activities the Overberg has to offer. A convenient 5 min drive takes you to Gansbaai Town, known as the big two town for it’s Great White Shark cage diving industry and spectacular whale watching. Kleinbaai harbour where shark cage diving and whale watching vessels depart is a mere 10 minutes drive from the guesthouse. Hike to the nearby Walker Bay nature reserve with its own sheltered swimming bay and caves of archaeological interest. Explore the rugged coast line via sea-kayak, go for cave tours (1 minutes walk away) or simply relax on your own private deck.

De Kelders is approximately 180 km’s drive from Cape Town airport and 40 km’s drive from Hermanus. A shuttle service from the airport to Hermanus with car hire in Hermanus is available.

Surrounded by Fynbos, pristine country side, award winning wine and cheese farms and many other hidden treasures, you will be inspired and rejuvenated by the tranquillity of nature.