BLACK ROCK ACCOMMODATION

Excellent location. Had a great stay. Beautiful trail walking.

Beautiful scenery and comfortable rooms

The lack of kitchen equipment and seating in the lounge was a bit uncomfortable. The showers were nice but the tiles on the floor are very slippery

Stillness of the place and proximity to the ocean.

The toilet was not working properly. We had to open the top to flush that is not great at all. They need to fix it. They also need to add stairs that go to the beach.

The location, the views and ambiance just makes this the perfect spot

We loved everything.

Very good. Thanks host tip top

None

I enjoyed the beautiful beach.

Nothing

It is one of the best accommodations I have stayed in. I travel a lot for work. The chalet had everything we needed, each with our own bathrooms so was no need to share. The hosts were attentive and friendly and the chalet was clean and comfortable. I travelled with my pets and the chalet had a good size yard for the dogs to be of leash and do their things. It was hard to leave.

Leaving.

Peaceful and Tranquil. We were greeted by Mark who was exceptionally friendly and helpful. We will definitely return to Black Rock on our next visit.

We were greeted with a warm welcoming host, the accommodation was awesome. We had hot water and everything worked, it was clean with breathtaking views.

The only critique I can give is the local people arriving to beg for food and money. They simply refuse to leave without a constant beg for something. Besides that everything else was great.

Everything - the host was amazing and the accomodation is in a great location. Will definitely be visiting again.

The view is magnificent! You will look long and hard to find a better spot in Transkei to stay at. We really had everything we needed. It is also great that the cottage gets cleaned daily. We had the best time & would return without a doubt. Located between the Hole in the Wall & Coffee Bay. Great hiking opportunities. Lovely beach. Beautiful scenery. The best place to relax and forget about the world. Wifi and big screen TV an absolute plus. Make sure to go prepared, food wise - it is remote and the Spazas sell only the basics. This place is honestly a hidden gem. Thank you Mark & Kristy. We loved our time at yours!

Access to the sea

Tolle Lage, netter Gastgeber. Sehr stilvoll eingerichtet.

Spectacular view

Stunning views and wonderful people!

Everything was lovely but important to bring what you need- it’s a remote location so come with what you need.

It would be impossible to find a better location. Fantastic host, great facilities. With all the amenities of home, you really could not ask for more. We loved our stay and can't wait to go back!

We overlayed for the night and arrived at eve and welcomed by Mark a fantastic chap. It was a long a day, road works, and all enroute from the Cape side so was exhausted on arrival but enjoyed the most spectacular moonset while the ocean waves calmed me... It was a journey for an overlay and highly recommend that one should stay a lot longer especially for the fishing side of things and views of the wild cost with the famous land mark being the whole in the wall not even 1 km form the house. Over we were happy but make sure you do your shopping in advance far out of coffee bay.

Nothing really just some more fans or perhaps some aircon for those who cannot handle humidity

Breathtaking views of the ocean , I want to buy the guesthouse :-)

There is room for improvement for power back-up with all this load -shedding

Beautifully situated in front of Indian Ocean. Host couldn’t have been more helpful and welcoming.

Private beach, amazing views, serene environment. We felt like we had all the comforts of home right at our disposal, even though we were far away from home. Mark was a great host, he went above and beyond to accommodate us with anything that came up.

Ants and insects in the environment were pestering, but we understand that this is part of a rural experience

Black Rock is the perfect stay. It exceeded our expectations. We will be back!

The location is fabulous. There is direct access to a lovely beach and beautiful views. The fenced property made it perfectly safe to have our dog with us. Sunrises and sunsets are wonderful. There are many interesting walks to do. The hosts are very friendly and helpful and go above and beyond to assist. The rooms are clean, with very comfortable beds and very good quality bed linen. There is soap, shampoo, conditioner and also tea and coffee provided, which is a real bonus. The unit was serviced every day, which really is a wonderful spoil. The kitchen is well supplied with enough crockery and cutlery and a full stove and oven. There is a TV but we never used it. There are lots of plug points for charging devices.

For a long stay, there could be more fridge/freezer space. We had our travel fridge with us, so it worked out fine. It would be nice to have an additional indoor table (for playing games or doing a puzzle). Again, we had our own portable one with us. An outdoor shower would be a real bonus, to rinse off sand when one returns from the beach.

The location is spectacular, with beautiful views, close to the beach and quiet. Awesome place to relax. The hosts are friendly and really helpful.

New favourite holiday spot in South Africa! We extended our stay and would have stayed even longer if we could have

We really enjoyed our stay at this tranquil setting. The house is well planned with everything you need to have a lovely holiday. Daily cleaning was an added luxury! Thanks for al lovely stay!

Its a hidden gem. Host very warm, friendly and accomodating

GPS let us down

Epic views and gracious hosts. Daily room service and household helper was unexpected but warmly received.

Bring all your necessary groceries with you as it's a remote location

the view is amazing, the house is super comfortable, nothing was missing, the host is super nice and his wife is wonderful

absolutely nothing

Everything, especially the views 😍

There’s nothing not to like about the property

The view was awesome

The location was perfect. We had the most amazing experience overlooking the ocean. Everything was easily accessible and we enjoyed spending time walking and fishing. The house was fully stocked and we did not need a thing. Stunning views and super neat. Our host was very friendly and very helpful. Short and easy to walk distance to Hole in the Wall.

If possible bring own firewood. The locals do sell, but it is cheap firewood at very expensive prices. No shops, therefore bring everything. Spaza shops in the area are very limited. Important to enter via Coffee Bay and not Hole in the Wall - long gravel road, about 14 km, only suitable for 4x4

Accessible and close to the beach

Checking out time and blocked toulet

Its so beautiful and so clean

Theres nothing i didnt like everything was Perfect

We had 3 weeks holidays in South Africa crossing the country by car and staying in many places. But when I asked my family what was the best accommodation, the Black Rock was on the top of the list. The Two-Bedroom House is spacious and very well equipped. Wood for BBQ was prepared before our arrival. The ocean view from the bedrooms and the terrace is amazing.

We were greeted by friendly hosts and a very warm welcome to the breathtaking accommodation! One of the best holidays I've had on the Wild coast!

Fantastic location with spectacular views overlooking the beach. The hosts were friendly and helpful and the accommodation was well equipped with all your needs. The accommodation is located on the corner of the town so it is peaceful with limited foot traffic. Would highly recommend. Will hopefully be back soon for another relaxing weekend away.

Keeping in mind you are in the ruralest of rural Transkei, the house is functional and modern and sticks out from the surroundings. The house is perched atop a beach which, with no other houses around, can be classified as private. There is a braai facility and a complimentary wood bundle. Each room is an en-suite, offering enhanced privacy. Although most restaurants are in Coffee Bay, about 7km away, there is a restaurant near the house at the Hole in the Wall Resort that offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. However, if you wish to cook or braai, there is a fully equipped kitchen. The sound of the ocean at night is calming as is the isolation and lack of any noise pollution. The owner was also lovely and stayed in contact with us throughout the stay with important info like load shedding schedules.

It can get a bit hot in summer, and there's no aircon. There was 1 fan which we used for one bedroom, but it would be good if there were 2, so the other room had some circulation too, as leaving the windows open at night can attract some unwanted insects. Be aware that houses in the area rely on electric-powered water pumps, so load shedding means no water for the duration of the power outage. The location of the house is also a bit confusing for Google Maps. You still need to drive across an unmarked grassy area off the dirt road to get to the house. Be on the lookout for a big Black Rock sign, which should align you with the right direction to drive. 4x4s are advisable, but slow and careful driving with a normal car is also doable. Another thing which is beyond the control of the property is the number of locals who come every now and then trying to sell you stuff and offer you guided tours of the Hole in the Wall. Although they can be pushy, remain firm with them and don't fall for their offers, unless you really wish to buy something from them, like fresh fish that they offer. The lack of proper grocery stores in the area can also be problematic if you come unprepared, so stock up in one of the bigger towns with all the essentials before you arrive at the property.

The location is amazing and the house is comfortable.realky enjoyed our stay

Spectacular location. Clean, neat, new, organized; everything thoughtfully prepared. Softest towels, and comfy pillows. USB plugs next to the bed. Hosts were exceptionally responsive to any questions we had.

Beautiful, authentic property at the end of the world

Own private beach enclave