Surf Lodge South Africa

Unique location on.the beach Beautiful and spacious beach house Cozy common areas Friendly host

Some attention points: very slippery carpet and floor in the room, bed lamps.that could not be connected

Beautiful views, exceptional beach. Quieter side of Jeffreys Bay.

I didn't realise it was a shared bathroom, which was my own fault as it states that clearly. It wasn't a problem as we were the only people staying in that wing, but it might be something other people would miss too.

Old house look, bed, chairs on balcony, the honest bar concept,

Aircons not working, bad coffee in room and no milk

We had a wonderful stay at Surf Lodge, Paradise Beach. The views are absolutely stunning, and the balcony overlooking the ocean was the perfect place to relax. The beach is within easy walking distance, making it a great location. The lodge also offers surfboard and wetsuit rentals, as well as surf lessons. We'll definitely be booking a lesson next time when we stay a little longer. It's also conveniently close to Jeffreys Bay and its famous surf spots. Highly recommended—we can't wait to come back!

Great views from the room, and the local restaurants were amazing. We only stayed one night so didn't get to experience any of the beach activities but the place is right on the beach, and they were well set up with boards and other stuff if you're looking for a good beach stay. It would be amazing with a group of friends

No TV in the room, just one in a communal area

It’s such a peaceful place to relax and be with your thoughts

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Perfect for surfers.

The fact that we had to leave.

Everything. It was exceptional so we booked another night.

Everything was just exceptional!!

From the moment we checked in, everything was absolutely seamless! The staff were incredibly warm, welcoming, and friendly, making us feel right at home. The facilities were outstanding, with amazing amenities and thoughtful touches that made our stay truly special. This was the perfect home away from home, and the breathtaking views were simply unforgettable. Waking up each morning to the sound of the waves and the stunning ocean scenery felt like a dream come true! We loved every moment of our stay and are already hoping to make this beautiful venue part of our wedding plans. It’s a magical place that exceeded all expectations, and we can't wait to return!

The fact that we had to leave (wanted to stay forever!)

La beauté et le ton convivial de la place . Je recommande fortement cette endroit .

Une douche qui se remplissais et a la place de deux douche il pourrais avoir un bain.

I really enjoyed my stay! Exceeded my expectations

I like everything about it

The view and the vibe. Every thing is well thought. I enjoyed the beach walk and the sound of the wave at night. Very relaxant, but also a lot of activities to do near by

No Personalised shampoo and shower gel in the room. Nk TV sport channel

The accommodation absolutely blew us away. We had the small double room with a sea view and access to the large terrace. From the terrace, or rather the balcony, you had an indescribable view of the dunes and the sea. Overall, we liked the entire house incredibly much and felt very, very comfortable. The common area is beautifully and cozily designed. The kitchen is very well equipped, and everything was extremely clean and tidy. We enjoyed our stay so much that we decided to extend it by another night. We also had breakfast on both days, which was excellent. There was a wide variety of options, everything was delicious, and it was clearly prepared with a lot of care and attention to detail. As a small additional note, the rooms did not have air conditioning, but this was not an issue at all. It cooled down in the evenings, and due to the seaside location, there was always a pleasant breeze. We simply left the window open, which worked perfectly well for us.

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Private beach and beautiful dunes Super cozy sitting area on the terrace Peaceful and quiet neighbourhood

The female dorm was out of the house and rather gloomy and dark Very calm and in low seasoned unfortunately not many people around. But for high season a lot of social offerings such as a WhatsApp group

Wir haben zwei Nächte in der Surf Lodge verbracht und es hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Der Gemeinschaftsraum sowie der Außenbereich sind sehr schön und liebevoll gestaltet. Der private Zugang zum Strand bietet eine schnelle Möglichkeit zum Strand zu gelangen. Das Personal ist ebenfalls sehr herzlich und hilfsbereit. Es hat uns sehr gut gefallen und wir können die Surf Lodge für einen kurzen Aufenthalt empfehlen!

Wunderschöne, sichere Lage am Strand. Man wacht morgens quasi mit Blick auf das Meer und den Meeresgeräuschen auf. Alles sehr unkompliziert und entspannt. Die angebotenen Surfstunden waren ebenfalls gut.

Das Haus ist leider sehr hellhörig, man hört quasi jeden Schritt von anderen Leuten, da das Holzhaus sehr knarrt.

Beach view from my room was amazing

Ohh the gravel road to the guest house

Die Surf Lodge South Africa ist zwar eine einfache Unterkunft, aber die Lage entschädigt hier alles. Auf der Veranda mit einem guten Glas Wein sitzend, kann man die Wellen des indischen Ozeans bewundern. Da hat uns auch der Ausflug einer verirrten Fledermaus in unser Zimmer nicht aus der Fassung gebracht, wir haben gelernt, das nächste Mal den Vorhang zuzuziehen, wenn wir abends draußen sitzen ;).... Es waren sehr wenig Gäste in der Lodge, so dass wir quasi das Haus für uns hatten. Die Gemeinschaftsküche ist vollständig und zweckmäßig eingerichtet, somit kann man ohne Probleme sich sein Frühstück auch selber machen, man muss sich nur die dafür notwendigen Sachen am Vortag besorgen. Auch der vorübergehende Stromausfall aufgrund eines Waldbrands konnte durch die Notstromanlage überbrückt werden. Wir hatten eine ruhige und entspannte Zeit.

Das Einchecken wurde recht schnell erledigt, von wegen hier Schlüssel da Zimmer und tschüss... Den Code um von außen das Tor zu öffnen, um mit dem Auto reinfahren zu können bzw. überhaupt ins Haus zu kommen, haben wir dann auf Nachfrage von anderen Gästen erhalten :( .... Es war im Grunde niemand vor Ort, man konnte zwar über WhatsApp kommunizieren - sicher nicht schlecht, aber das kann besser. (Zum Glück sind wir flexibel.)

Absolutely loved it! Very well equipped and with a gorgeous view!

Wenn wir eine Unterkunft immer wieder buchen würden ist es die Surf Lodge! Es war einfach nur traumhaft. Man hat quasi 360 Grad Meerblick in der Unterkunft, kann Surfen, hat einen eigenen Strand, eigenen Pool - ich weiß nicht, was man noch besser machen sollte! Man kann den Sonnenaufgang aus dem Bett beobachten… Wir sind großer Surf Lodge Fan!

Coole Lodge mit sehr nettem Personal, alles sehr gechillt und entspannt und schönem Blick aufs Meer. Frühstück war okay.

Frühstück hätte besser sein können, Kaffee war an dem Tag leider nicht vorhanden. Die Lage zum Meer sehr gut, aber zu Lokalen und Geschäften weit weg

Mega gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Wundervolle Aussicht und sehr liebevoll eingerichtet. Von Anfang an gleich richtiges Surfer Feeling. 😊 Wurden auch super nett empfangen.

Absolument tout, le logement est parfait : spacieux, magnifique, chaleureux, confortable, très bien équipé La vue sur l’océan, le calme, l’accès à la plage, la piscine. La gentillesse et la disponibilité des hôtes L’ambiance Parmi les meilleurs logements que nous avons connu

Quand il a fallu partir 🥺

Bedroom view and quietness

No Coffee facilities in the bedroom No bedroom fridge/tv

Traumhafte Lage am Meer

Nichts schlimmes .. sehr hellhöriges Haus

The location and the manager

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Die Gemeinschaftsküche ist sehr gut ausgestattet auch das Frühstück lässt keine Wünsche offen. Die direkte Lage zum Meer und auch der Ausblick ist einfach gut. Es gibt auch viele Freizeitangebote die gebucht werden können

The staff was very friendly and helpful. Of course the location right at the beach is breathtaking.

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It was amazing. Really nice would definitely go again!! Thanks for the wonderful time

Superb lodge close to the beach, in a quiet neighbourhood. The staff were really helpful and we booked the surf lesson with them. They shuttle you across to the surf school and will pick up after no problem. Recommendations for eating out provided, the kitchen has everything you need to cook meals if eating in. The stay was great value for money.

Unfortunately, we were unable to use the bedside lamps in our room the cable was too short, not sure if the extension cable had been moved some point and not returned. We had a short stay, so we did not want to disturb the team late at night.

A very beautiful place at the Beach, calm and relaxing. Daniel was a perfect host. Breakfast was great. Beds were big and comfy. Big common area. It's easy to socialise if you want to.

Shower was very clean but the silicone joints really could be renewed (in the room with own bathroom)

Great location. Manager was very friendly.

Some maintenance issues - most sorted out promptly!

We love the place,the view and the staff is welcoming wow we enjoyed our stay and definitely we are doing surf lodge again👌👌

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Breakfast was nice, we were always looking forward to it. The beach view from our suite was beautiful , also the room is now renovated you will notice the bath tub is no longer next to the bed which was a good surprise. We checked in so late , Daniel welcomed us so well with a smile and we loved how he communicated everything we might like upfront for us to decide. There’s also a little information desk with all the nearby restaurant and some activities this was helpful. We honestly felt at home with everyone around. I can’t emphasize enough How nice Daniel was, we even felt sad when checking out. If you thinking of booking the place please do, you will have an amazing time.

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Friendly staff and good breakfast. Beds were really comfortable. Sounds of the waves breaking outside were calming

No hand soap in bathroom and no serviettes at breakfast table

Great vibes, great location, staff were very accommodating and helpful and easily contactable via whatsapp. Good value for money.

Basic toiletries (soap or shower gel) should come standard in a room.

Wonderful sea views and direct access to the beach

I loved the warm welcome from the staff and the helpers. The place felt like home. I'm very thankful for the experience and the great accomodation

This place is simply magic. Amazing view, amazing lodge, lovely people. Can't recommend it enough.

the view. the pathway to the beach. the friendly stuff. the nice and free and young atmosphere

it's a suffers hostel with great photos... since we are a family of non-surfers we did'nt fit in...

There is not one thing that can be faulted here. The views are immaculate, the walk to the beach is a stone throw away and the management is superb. There is always help guaranteed when needed and easy transfers for those traveling without their own vehicle. The activities made possible to sign up for during your stay is a big bonus.

We loved our stay at the Surf Lodge! We stayed for two nights but we wanted to stay longer, the place and the view is so beautiful! The people at the lodge were all so nice, we would definitly recommend staying here. The Lodge also offered many activities and recommendations in the area. We went surfing and quad biking and everything was arranged for us.

Perfect place to stay in J-Bay, the lodge is beautifully located. The manager is great, very kind and helpful and is a great chef at Braai. 100% recommended.

view is amazing and the room was nice and big

we did have electricity in our room from the early morning hours. so cold water etc, couldnt make coffee.

This is one of my favorite places in South Africa. The position of this hotel, right on the best beach of Jeffreys Bay, allows visitors the luxury to walk barefoot (50 m) from their room to the Ocean. And what a spectacular sunrise from the balcony! The atmosphere at the Surf Lodge is very jolly and relaxed at the same time, and they offer plenty of activities for their visitors (surfing but not only that). Definitely not my last visit :-)

It’s right on the beach

The bathroom is a shared bathroom. Room facilities are ok no plugs to charge cellphones.

nice host & people, directly at the beach & close to Jeffreys bay lighthouse :)

Nice quiet area by the beach, super friendly staff. they offer a good selection of activities

Great view from our private balcony & walking distance to the private beach. Secure parking behind a gate. Spacious room with our own bath and shower and comfortable bed.

The property is more suited for a group of friends than a romantic night out for a couple. It's a bit noisy with the wooden floors and not very soundproof walls. We could hear everyone as they came and went. The coffee station in the room was not properly equipped. We had to get our own mugs from the communal kitchen and the coffee jar in our room was filled with filter coffee instead of instant coffee, without any filters to use. The communal areas were also not the cleanest or very tidy. We arrived during the check in time but we didn't see any staff during our stay until the next morning when we checked out. At least the owner did send us a message with some instructions on our arrival, but having no staff there made it difficult for us when we had general questions.

- Amazing, very welcoming staff - A very picturesque beach close to the property - Clean and spacious rooms with access to a balcony - Biggest advantage of this place = people creating the vibe - Possibility to make a laundry and use a dryer, also to extend the check out time

- Payment was a little bit confusing - Kinda far away from Jbay downtown

Beautiful house with amazing people. You have to know, that it is a little bit outside from town (10 minutes by car) but it's worth it. Pool and the sea is very close. The stuff is super friendly and you can have a beautiful time with friendly guys.

Great stuff, very clean and tidy, wonderful view!

Private rooms are rather small, location is quite far from the city-center and the surfing clubs

I loved the venue and the beach view was beautiful. The rooms were cute

beautiful views, super friendly staff!

the shower really needs a re-do. little bit far from everything

I had an excellent stay and can highly recommend the lodge! I worked remotely from there, and WiFi worked well during load shedding.

Our room was so clean and the bathroom was clean as well. I liked the fact that it was closer to the beach we walked. The pool was clean. I enjoyed my stay and would go again.

Nothing, it was perfect for me.

relaxing vistas and open spaces

retreat feel meant distance into town for food, except breakfast

this place is a great Backpackers Surfer place. Yopung friendly people that love to surf and spend a good time together. We were the older guests and felt really welcome and had a super great surfing time there!

As a solo traveller, first and foremost was the people that are attracted to the lodge. Friendly staff and the facilities are conducive to meeting new people, and, if you feel like it, surfing!

While the location is about a 12min drive from JBay, there are free transfers to get you there and back in the day and there is a fantastic, almost private, beach right on your doorstep with brilliant views from the lodge. During Summer, surf lessons are at JBay.

Nice location close to the beach. Great view from the room.

We received the key from a girl who called herself a "volunteer". Maybe we did not get the concept of the place. We did not meet the host or manager at all. Property did not look clean. We found few stains on the bedsheets. They were washed but just did not look nice. The pool was not usable as it was not clean.

We booked the suite which is a spacious room with a nice sea view. Wifi was good. Close to the beach.

Wooden floor is quite noisy when you walk on it. A bit awkward that the toilet is in the room not hidden behind a door.