About this property
Saxon Lodge a bed & breakfast in Gansbaai, which is known as the ideal location for White Shark diving and whale watching. The lodge features a splash pool and uninterrupted views of Gansbaai harbour, Walker Bay and the Hottentots Holland Mountains. Most of the rooms offer a sea view and a private veranda. All rooms have a private bathroom which has either a bath or shower and complimentary body care products. The Saxon Restaurant serves home cooked meals made from fresh produce by arrangement only. Refreshments are served at the Saxon Arms pub including local wines from the surrounding Overberg region. Free Wi-Fi and private parking is available. Hermanus is a 40-minute drive from Saxon Lodge and the Cape Town International Airport is 147 km north of Gansbaai.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Fiona
South Africa“Great 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.” - Beula South Africa“All 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..🙋🏼♀”
- Arlene
Canada“The location and the warm welcome.e from the staff” - Robert South Africa“The view of the sea and the fact that we were upgraded by the host to a better room. Close to all amenities”
Addie South Africa“I liked the few the guest house has overlooking the sea! The swimming pool was an absolute pleasure. The room was very comfortable.”- Mie-ling South Africa“The 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.”
- Matthew South Africa“The 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!”
- Rasmus
Denmark“Great location. Very nice and helpful hosts! The sweetest dog” - Chayapol
Thailand“My 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...” 
Thando South Africa“Really cozy with lovely views from the top floor windows. Close to the shops.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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
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.
The fine print
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 premises
Please inform Saxon Lodge 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.
