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About this property

Beachfront Location: Abalone Guesthouse in Jacobs Bay offers direct beachfront access, a lush garden, and a spacious terrace. Guests enjoy sea views and a serene setting. Comfortable Accommodations: The guest house features family rooms with private bathrooms, equipped with modern amenities. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Leisure Facilities: Guests can relax in the outdoor fireplace, lounge, or outdoor seating area. The property includes barbecue facilities, a shared kitchen, and a dining area. Local Attractions: Located 152 km from Cape Town International Airport, the guest house is near Columbine Nature Reserve (36 km), Saldanha Harbour (17 km), and other attractions. Highly rated for its scenic location and beach access.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 double beds
and
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Charmaine
    South Africa South Africa
    The welcoming, view, extremely friendly, and clean place
  • Seloga
    South Africa South Africa
    Everyone went out of their way to make sure I arrived safely, hospitality was tops, and the manager drove me back to where I could find transport when ride hailing was not responding, I would definitely recommend.
  • Botha
    South Africa South Africa
    Anel goes beyond the extra mile. Staff are kind and friendly. Cleanliness perfect. Food delicious. Cottages have everything we needed. Attention to detail to be commended. Thank you Anel. We will be back.
  • Esmari
    South Africa South Africa
    What a wonderful charming space with the most calming views. Anel, was very welcoming and we had a wonderful stay. We will definitely visit again.
  • Alida
    South Africa South Africa
    I enjoyed my first night’s stay so much that I had to book a second night! Thank you Anel for a delicious breakfast and your warm and friendly Weskus true to South African hospitality!
  • Alida
    South Africa South Africa
    Abalone Gueshouse has a superb location, close enough to Saldanha & Vredendal if you are a business traveller in this region. An evening’s stay at Abalone Guesthouse is yet far enough from the buzz of Saldanha and Vredendal, one can breathe in the...
  • Isobella
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything so easy! Nothing weird or complicated! Super chilled, loved it
  • Lizel
    South Africa South Africa
    Beautiful ocean view from the bed. Friendly staff that communicated promptly. Will stay there again
  • Gerhard
    South Africa South Africa
    Abalone Guesthouse is the ideal accommodation for groups of friends. The rooms are close to each other yet private, the braai facilities are out of this world, and the property is beautifully kept. Well done! We'll be back!
  • Lingnau
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The guest house hostess welcomed us friendly as expected from the warm community of Jacobs Bay. It was ideally situated with stunning sunset views. Well equipped, we felt at home with everything we needed.

Managed by Abalone Guesthouse

Company review score: 9.7Based on 103 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Authenticity, culture, these are the words that come to mind when thinking of Jacobsbaai. It was a passion for this that prompted the building of Abalone Guesthouse in Jacobsbaai. Abalone Guesthouse is situated right infront by the ocean and all our rooms have stunning unspoilt seaviews and is walking distance to the beach.

Property information

The Abalone Guest House is the perfect place to break away from the hustle and bustle of city life and to experience the luxuries of peace and serenity. It is situated in Jacobsbaai on the West Coast of South Africa, halfway between Saldanha and Vredenburg. It is a beautiful seaside village, sometimes referred to as the "Namaqualand of the West Coast". It has a 2km coastline with rocky and sandy bays which edge against a deep-blue ocean. Only 145km (1½ - 2 hours drive) from Cape Town. It is centrally situated to explore the breathtaking West Coast region and its attractions. Abalone Guest House offers you one of the finest accommodation experiences in Jacobsbaai for both corporate and leisure guests. Our rooms have all the luxuries you need - your home away from home. Abalone is the perfect place to stay for your whole family. All our rooms have stunning unspoilt sea views, with the most beautiful breathtaking sunsets. The rooms are stylishly decorated, each with a separate double door leading to a sea view patio. Each room has an en-suite bathroom, coffee making facilities, a bar fridge, microwave oven and a flatscreen TV available with DSTV.

Neighbourhood information

Jacobsbaai is a hidden gem. It is a beautiful, quiet, protected seaside village halfway between Saldanha and Vredenburg and is centrally situated to explore the beautiful West Coast region and its attractions. Jacobsbaai is close to amenities, such as a private hospital, golf courses, a shopping mall, restaurants, and many more. It is the perfect place to break away from city life where you can relax and swim in the Atlantic Ocean, stroll down the beach or just sit and watch the breathtaking sunsets with a glass of good South African wine. There is still lots to do for the adrenalin junkies and thrill seekers, such as surfing, sailing, wind and kite surfing, kayaking, crayfish diving, deep-sea fishing, mountain biking, hiking and many more. The Atlantic Ocean provide an abundance of seafood like Crayfish, Galjoen (South Africa's National fish), Kabeljou, Cape Hottentot, White Steenbras and Black Mussels. Various rare bird species can be seen in Jacobsbaai. During the entire year Jacobsbaai has unique plant species that bloom at various times. The best time to view flowers depends on the rain season, but usually they are in bloom from August until September.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

House rules

Abalone Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Abalone Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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