Whale Watching
Whale Watching, Cove Street, De Kelders, Overstrand Local Municipality, South Africa- Viewpoint
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About this hotel
Sea Views and Splash Pool - Enjoy stunning views of Gansbaai harbour, Walker Bay, and the Hottentots Holland Mountains from most rooms at Saxon Lodge. Cool off in the splash pool while taking in the picturesque surroundings.
Delicious Dining Options - Indulge in home-cooked meals at the Saxon Restaurant, featuring fresh produce from Gansbaai. Quench your thirst at the Saxon Arms pub with a selection of local wines from the Overberg region.
Convenient Amenities - Benefit from free Wi-Fi and private parking during your stay. Explore nearby attractions like Hermanus, just a short drive away, or easily reach Cape Town International Airport. Book your stay at Saxon Lodge for a memorable coastal experience.
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Important Information
Please note that meals are prepared for 4 or more people by arrangement only. Bookings must be made by 12 noon on the day.
Please note that there is only 1 cat and 1 dog on our premisesPlease inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.
Stay Details
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Business center
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Hiking
Laundry
Fishing
Cycling
Airport shuttle
Safety deposit box
Bar
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Horse riding
Meeting/banquet facilities
Private parking
Outdoor pool
Sun terrace
Private check-in/check-out
Daily housekeeping
Designated smoking area
Accessible parking
Street parking
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Shared lounge/TV area
Board games/puzzles
Concierge service
Pool with view
Outdoor furniture
Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wine/champagne
Airport drop off
Airport pick up
Shuttle service
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Cashless payment available
First aid kit available
Invoice provided
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Access to health care professionals
Delivered food - securely covered
Walking tours
Bike tours
Pub crawls
Room Types
Family Room
Up to 4 guests66 sqm2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
This very spacious 2 room family apartment features a kingsize bedroom with private bathroom. The second room is a very large open plan space with twin beds and a lounge. The space is ideal for children traveling with their parents.
A flat screen TV for streaming is available for entertainment and a tea and coffee station for refreshments
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
66 sqm
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerSafety deposit boxTVHair dryerMini-fridgeRefrigeratorDeskSeating AreaFanToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingPrivate entranceSofaTile/marble floor
Economy Double Room
Up to 2 guests30 sqmDouble bed (131-150 cm wide)
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The spacious double room provides a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, executive lounge access, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, as well as an inner courtyard view. The unit offers 1 bed.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
30 sqm
Courtyard View
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerSafety deposit boxTVHair dryerMini-fridgeRefrigeratorDeskSeating AreaFanToiletPrivate bathroomPrivate entranceSofaElectric kettleExecutive lounge access
Superior Double or Twin Room
Up to 2 guests70 sqmExtra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
This 1 bedroom apartment features an upstairs bedroom with kingsize bed, which can be split to twin beds. The private bathroom includes a shower and complimentary organic bathroom amenities.
Downstairs is a lounge, flat screen TV with streaming facilities and small kitchenette with coffee and tea supplies.
The lounge opens onto a patio on the garden with harbor and sea views for greater outdoor relaxation and comfort
The honey moon suite, Albatross is a single level spacious suite upstairs with the best views in the house. The room has a kingsize bed with ensuite double bathroom with bath and double shower. A intimate seating area opens to the patio overlooking the ocean.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
70 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerSafety deposit boxTVHair dryerMini-fridgeRefrigeratorDeskSeating AreaFanToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingPrivate entranceSofaTile/marble floor
Twin/Double Room
Up to 2 guests50 sqmDouble bed (131-150 cm wide)
These are quiet spacious bed sitter suites upstairs in the main building featuring an private bathroom with organic amenities,
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
50 sqm
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerSafety deposit boxTVHair dryerDeskSeating AreaFanToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingPrivate entranceSofaTile/marble floorElectric kettleExecutive lounge access
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Guest reviews(175 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
8/10
Reviewed Aug 27, 2026Ubicación y vistas preciosas Personal super atento Habitación superior muy amplia
La habitación no tenía calefacción,tuvimos que pedir un radiador eléctrico Baño arcaico de los años 60
10/10
Reviewed Aug 9, 2026Het uitzicht was zeer mooi! Het ontbijt was heerlijk.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 19, 2026المضيفة كارن متعاونة ولطيفة. المكان دافئ ومريح للغاية جميع تفاصيل مذهلة جدا كوزي وكذلك إطلالة مذهلة على المحيط. جميع الزوايا والأركان في مكان الإقامة تدعوك للتأمل العميق. سأكرر الزيارة بلا شك!
لاشيء
10/10
Reviewed Jun 8, 2026Friendly staff, comfortable room, wonderful location, great breakfast. Excellent value for money. The guest house is quaint and charming.
10/10
Reviewed Jun 1, 2026Dave & Caron sind zwei wunderbare Menschen und Gastgeber. Das ganze Haus ist wunderschön und die Lage direkt am Meer super schön. Im Haus befindet sich auch noch eine tolle Bar und das tolle Ambiente im ganzen Haus wird durch die tollen Gemälde von Caron abgerundet. Dave als passionierter Motorradfahrer, konnte uns sehr gute Tipps für die weitere Tour geben. Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt wirklich sehr genossen und können die Saxon Lodge nur bestens empfehlen.
10/10
Reviewed May 26, 2026Familiäre Atmosphäre
10/10
Reviewed Apr 7, 2026Beautiful sunset, surroundings and scenery.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 29, 2026Eine ganz wundervolle Unterkunft in toller ruhiger Lage mit kleinem Pool. Die Lage ist perfekt für alle Ausflüge in dieser Gegend. Die Gastgeber waren supernett und zuvorkommend und das Frühstück prima. Sehr gerne wieder!!
9/10
Reviewed Mar 15, 2026Very friendly staff, peaceful and well-equiped logged. Cool bar and concept, nice pool
8/10
Reviewed Mar 1, 2026Lite äldre ställe men fint stort rum ny duch . Trevlig personal.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 10, 2026Central Beautiful view Feel welcome from the minute we stopped there
Nothing
8/10
Reviewed Jan 1, 2026Personnel très sympathique ,et disponible . Magnifiques chambres , très spacieuses . Extérieur agréable, petite piscine , belle vue. Petit déjeuner délicieux .
9/10
Reviewed Nov 23, 2025Wunderbare Gastgeber! Sehr aufmerksam, zuvorkommend und freundlich. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
10/10
Reviewed Oct 31, 2025Das Frühstück war sehr gut und die Eierspeisen wurden nach Wunsch frisch zubereitet. Das Zimmer war geräumig und hatte einen Blick auf Hafen und Ozean. Die Lage der Lodge war direkt fußläufig zum Hafen und in einer ruhigen Gegend. Danke Dave für deine guten Tipps zur Weiterfahrt und zu den Restaurants in der Nähe. Liebe Grüße aus Düsseldorf vom Peter
Es kann bei intensiver Sonneneinstrahlung Tagsüber sehr warm werden.
9/10
Reviewed Oct 31, 2025Posizione, struttura e cordialità dei proprietari
Nulla da segnalare
9/10
Reviewed Oct 27, 2025Très agréable étape sur notre voyage. Nous avons passé un excellent moment de repos au bord de la piscine avec le bruit des mouettes et des vagues. L’accueil est excellent et le petit déjeuner était délicieux. Superbe promenade en bord de mer à faire au coucher de soleil. Le propriétaire des lieux nous a conseillé un excellent restaurant dans le village. Tout était parfait !
8/10
Reviewed Oct 22, 2025Dave ist ein toller Gastgeber. Er hat sich sehr gut um uns gekümmert. Auch wenn wir nur eine Nacht dort verbracht haben, hat er sich gleich um eine Reservierung in einem guten fußläufig erreichbaren Restaurant gekümmert, einen Platz für einen Sundowner empfohlen und und und. Die Lage direkt am Ocean ist phantastisch und die Gegend ist sauber und sicher. Sie Unterkunft ist sauber, gemütlich mit sehr liebem Personal. Es ist keine 5* Hochglanz polierte Luxusherberge, aber ein Platz mit Flair und Herzlichkeit. Ganz in der Nähe (3-5km) ist die, aus dem deutschen Fernsehen bekannte, Lodge Grootbos auf der „Sing mein Song - das Tauschkonzert“ aufgezeichnet wird. Auch hierzu hat Dave einige schöne Geschichten zu erzählen - ein Plausch mit ihm macht Freude.
10/10
Reviewed Oct 9, 2025Everything was just perfect
10/10
Reviewed Oct 8, 2025Tolles Anwesen und Zimmer, äußerst nette Besitzer und Personal, direkt am Meer. Wir hatten einen tollen Aufenthalt!
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10/10
Reviewed Sep 28, 2025Top Gastgeber mit super Tipps in der Region. Die Bar in der Unterkunft ist Topp. Der Gastgeber hat uns noch ein Restaurant Tipp für die Weiterreise empfohlen die super war. Frühstück war sehr lecker.
Nichts
9/10
Reviewed Aug 8, 2025Für ein Gästehaus eine super Unterkunft. Die Gastgeber super lieb und herzlich. Heizdecken was im Winter echt super ist 👍🏻
Wir hatten nichts auszusetzen.
8/10
Reviewed Apr 22, 2025Great location and beautiful sea views with a little seating area outside the room to enjoy the views. Karen, the owner, was extremely helpful, attentive and friendly. Bed was very comfortable and room was very clean.
10/10
Reviewed Apr 20, 2025All was splendid.. Staff hellfull and friendly. Owners made time to chat, gave information about Gansbaai, De Kelders ext activities. Very friendly.. Love our stay. See you zoooon..🙋🏼♀
All good.. 10 Stars.. Congrats in a well maintaid questhoues !
10/10
Reviewed Apr 5, 2025The location and the warm welcome.e from the staff
10/10
Reviewed Feb 22, 2025Amazing hosts! Made the whole experience.
8/10
Reviewed Feb 11, 2025The view of the sea and the fact that we were upgraded by the host to a better room. Close to all amenities
Perhaps to have DSTV extended to the rooms especially for sport
9/10
Reviewed Jan 21, 2025I liked the few the guest house has overlooking the sea! The swimming pool was an absolute pleasure. The room was very comfortable.
Absolutely no complaints at all, maybe just a little better communication regarding meals, etc, but not a huge problem at all.
8/10
Reviewed Jan 20, 2025The view is amazing over looking the harbour. Sunsets over the ocean while in the pool is blissfull. Playfull dog and beautiful cat. very personable staff, namely Agnus as head of house, and Dave the owner is very friendly, welcoming and helpful.
Only the couch in the room we had booked needs some repairs and maintenance.
9/10
Reviewed Dec 23, 2024Super friendly and helpful hosts
10/10
Reviewed Dec 23, 2024The couple that owned the lodge were so friendly and accommodating. They recommended many fun things to do around the area. They even gave us a free breakfast. An amazing experience!
6/10
Reviewed Dec 9, 2024The owners were extremely friendly and helpful.
The facilities are old but to be fair, it was clean. Don't like the stairs up to the rooms. Overall, the house feels cramped.
10/10
Reviewed Nov 20, 2024Great location. Very nice and helpful hosts! The sweetest dog
10/10
Reviewed Sep 27, 2024My stay at Saxon Lodge was fantastic! The location offers beautiful ocean views and is just a 5-minute drive from the shark cage diving launch site, making it perfect for anyone doing the diving. The lodge is cozy, well-maintained, and has a peaceful atmosphere. The hosts were welcoming and provided excellent local recommendations. A perfect spot for anyone visiting Gansbaai—highly recommended!
8/10
Reviewed Aug 12, 2024Excellent Breakfast and wonderful staff
Despite the no smoking signs some guests have clearly smoked in the room.
8/10
Reviewed Jul 23, 2024Really cozy with lovely views from the top floor windows. Close to the shops.
8/10
Reviewed May 13, 2024Good location, very nice view. Very responsive and accommodating management.
Small thing but would have preferred decent soap and shampoo vs just liquid hand soap for showering.
9/10
Reviewed May 10, 2024Management are making every effort to raise the standard of the property.
7/10
Reviewed Apr 2, 2024Rooms basic but functional, large shared fridge was good for larger bottles and food. Bar was cozy although not able to access after returning from restaurants.
Pool is really only a plunge pool and bar is advertised as an honesty bar but is locked up in late evening.
10/10
Reviewed Feb 17, 2024The breakfast
10/10
Reviewed Feb 15, 2024They are frendly, helpfull
9/10
Reviewed Feb 4, 2024Saxon Lodge is nicely located above the Gansbaai harbour and has beautiful views. Accommodation and beds were comfortable. Breakfast was excellent. Caron and Dave are superb hosts - they had good recommendations during our stay.
Although for the energetic one could walk from the lodge, most attractions we found were a car ride away.
10/10
Reviewed Feb 1, 2024Great atmosphere and well run
Everything was perfect
6/10
Reviewed Jan 29, 2024Great view from the pool
We were not advised that breakfast was included or the times breakfast was served at check in, The room had little ventilation, only 2 small windows and was very dark. Lots of mosquitos, we bought Raid for the 2nd night, the bathroom ceiling was mouldy , needed a good clean.
9/10
Reviewed Jan 27, 2024Good location, views to the sea, very comfy bed. Good breakfast and the coffee was excellent. Very friendly owners who made us very welcome. The Blue Goose restaurant 10 mins walk away is a must for dinner if you stay here.
8/10
Reviewed Jan 25, 2024Good Location , Friendly staff
TV not working properly, Differences between Hotel payment terms and Bookings payment information, some windows leading to patio difficult to close
8/10
Reviewed Jan 24, 2024Functional, clean and easy to access. Very good bed and breakfast. Good value for money.
Our room didn’t have a view on the sea and had no terrace.
5/10
Reviewed Jan 16, 2024Location
The place was a bit old and no secure parking available.
9/10
Reviewed Jan 6, 2024Close to the beach , lovely staff , great breakfast
9/10
Reviewed Dec 24, 2023We had a great time at Saxon lodge. Great location in Gansbaai, bakery and supermarkets at walking distance. Staff is super friendly. Pool is Nice and refreshing.
Some bathrooms could get an upgrade. But mine was beautiful!
6/10
Reviewed Dec 16, 2023Great hosts, wonderful staff, very comfortable bed with crisp linen, good breakfast, enough easy-to-reach sockets for all my electronic gadgets.
I rely on walking aids and I made sure, by phone, that I was booking a room on the ground floor with 'separate entrance and parking right outside'. It turned out my room was upstairs. The lodge is in a cul-de-sac with ample (unattended) parking outside. There is no parking 'in the courtyard', but the hosts were kind enough to let me have one of their private spaces in front of the entrance door. Also, I would have liked a fridge in the room. A bar fridge seems to be pretty standard in accommodation facilities 3 stars and up.
7/10
Reviewed Dec 1, 2023Breakfast was superb. Lovely sea view.
No hot water for tea on arrival to load shedding and no cold water in fridge.
10/10
Reviewed Nov 18, 2023Saxon Lodge was one of the best places to stay during our three week vacation in South Africa. The owners in particular were always very friendly and genuinely interested in us. We felt at home right from the start. All our questions were answered at all times. We were given an upgrade due to minor building work on our room. The location of the accommodation is perfect and the view of the harbor is magnificent. Thank you! We would stay here again at any time.
8/10
Reviewed Nov 14, 2023The accommodation was very comfortable and clean and our hostess was very helpful , kind and friendly.
7/10
Reviewed Nov 12, 2023was spacious but as we arrived late and had to leave early bot much to say here as we were sitting in the dark after 10 pm. i regretted that we did not stay in Hermanus, as Gaansbai appeared to be « dead »
we came late due to a long traffic jam at Kleinmond and had to leave early for a marine big 5 tour (not recommendable). we received a phone call to hurry as the reception closes and therfore could not go for dinner around dinner time in Hermanus as we wished. this was pretty annoying just to drive to the place for the check in and then not finding a place in Gaansbai where we could get a warm meal (the recommendation of the recptionist, a pub in the harbour dis not serve food anymore). Electricity was off from 10 am
10/10
Reviewed Nov 9, 2023Lovely hosts Nice and clean rooms Delicious breakfast
9/10
Reviewed Nov 7, 2023Very nice place. Nice people. Beautiful house full with cute details. Friendly town
10/10
Reviewed Oct 30, 2023Friendly staff and the owner was very nice. Will definitely see me more 😁
8/10
Reviewed Oct 11, 2023I had a great night's sleep in a very comfortable and warm bed. View of the harbour and ocean is beautiful and the staff were very welcoming and friendly.
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed Sep 28, 2023the location and the staff were fantastic. we would happily go back and spend an enitre weekend there. at this point i'm not sure what else to say but the bar at the bottom is telling me to keep going
I didn't like the parking situation. it was a bit too open for me but we didn't have any issues
Guest Feedback
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What guests love
- •Friendly and attentive staff
- •Spacious and beautiful rooms
- •Great breakfast and food services
- •Ideal location by the ocean
Areas to consider
- •Some rooms may get warm during the day due to direct sunlight
Cleanliness
9/10Clean and well-maintained, as indicated by positive comments on the facility.
Service
9.5/10Consistently highlighted as excellent, with multiple guests praising the staff.
Location
9/10High marks for location, with proximity to the ocean and quiet surroundings mentioned.
Room Quality
9/10Spacious and well-furnished rooms received positive feedback.
Amenities
8.5/10Good amenities were noted, but some rooms may become warm in direct sunlight.
Value for Money
9/10Overall great value based on guests' satisfaction versus cost.
Food and Beverage
9/10Guests consistently enjoyed excellent meals, including a great breakfast.
Overall Experience
9/10Guests expressed a high level of satisfaction and enjoyment during their stay.