The dirt road, but its worth the drive

Breakfast was great while watching the ocean. Dining room is spacious with great views.

Stayed in May 2025

The stunning view, warm hospitality and Basil 😁

Stayed in May 2025

Unfortunately it was raining so one had to be careful of all the stairs (at my age). I felt the towels were very small.

The host was wonderful and cooked us a delicious dinner at very late notice. The next morning we had another great breakfast. The property has a beautiful view but we were only there for one night and it was drizzling.

Stayed in April 2025

Five star location, owners were very welcoming, accommodation was comfortable with a spectacular view. This is a pet friendly facility, which had wonderful walks for the dogs and myself.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing to add here . 10/10

Really nice view , relaxed atmosphere and a very spacious room . Hot showers , comfy bedding and very delicious breakfast .

Stayed in May 2025

The fact that I only stayed for 1 night, but this was not a vacation.

When I decided to make a reservation it was all about the location and it did not disappoint. What a fantastic direct view on the ocean!

Stayed in April 2025

You have to be extremely observant of the only two access roads to this bay, there’s a good stretch of around 20km that it is not paved, it’s not a horrible road but it would be a bit bumpy if your car is not high enough. Once you reach this village, it’s peaceful. You’re overlooking at the grand ocean and the host is extremely welcoming! He made sure to wait on me as I arrived late at night and was up first thing in the morning with the best attitude to make a delicious breakfast for you. Rooms are a bit outdated but comfy enough… there’s a dog on the property who is sweet but also very protective of the premises, I would double think before coming with my own pets. Wish I could have stayed for at least 2 nights. Parking is on the outside but with only one access roads, right by the rooms.

Stayed in March 2025

I can see why Nick gets fabulous reviews- he is charming & interesting, has had such a fascinating life and cooks a fab dinner & breakfast. We all loved his hospitality. We were 7 Canadians & an ex Zimbabwean. I'll e-mail Nick about some small issues but honestly, it was a great place to spend the night with the waves crashing & Basil wandering in & out! Value for money. If upgraded rooms and a tarred road are on your must-have list, this is not for you. This is 5 star African hospitality, scenery & location!!!!

Stayed in March 2025

Fabulously helpful and caring host ... Great little place and breakfast. Highly recommend.

Stayed in March 2025

Location location location. Tasty breakfast.

Stayed in March 2025

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Location is perfect. The owner is friendly and so interesting to chat to. We had many a conversation. Welcoming party Basil , Basset dog, takes his job seriously.

Stayed in February 2025

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Such a fantastic, friendly host. Breathtaking views of the ocean. The most comfortable bed to rest a weary head.

Stayed in February 2025

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Once there the location was fabulous. Nick couldn’t have been a better host, what a top man .

Stayed in January 2025

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Nice and cozy little house; they only have ~5 rooms and it's so beautiful! The view over the sea is great! And we loved Oyster Bay as a place so much. Most beautiful beach! The host is also very nice, he cooks great food (loved the breakfast!!) and the rooms are neat and tidy. You get the most beautiful sunsets and we even saw dolphins while sitting on the terrace.

Stayed in December 2024

Had a dire experience with service from a completely incompetent waitress at the Nautilus restaurant in the village.

Amazing location and view from the room, right on the wild coast. Long rough dirt roads to get there but fine with a standard car. Very informal. Great welcome. Comfortable room. Good cooked breakfast.

Stayed in January 2025

We liked everything, but could do with a little make over/reno.

Stunning views, extremely nice host, decent linen and a great breakfast.

Stayed in January 2025

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The setting and host - amazing:) The food Nick kindly prepared - Michelin Star Our best overnight stop in SA :) Thank you

Stayed in January 2025

https://hikinghag.wixsite.com/the-hiking-hag-1/post/oyster-bay-a-hike-a-tantrum-and-a-love-affair To read more see my above blog. By the end of the trip, I had fallen in love with the place. Like, head-over-heels. The very place I was ready to write off as a disaster turned out to be the most magical little retreat.

Stayed in January 2025

The road! It had recently been ‘done’ but that meant it was in a worse condition than before. I’m sure it will improve as time goes on but it will never be a perfect road. Depending which way you go, it’s around 15 Kim’s of rough road. If you have an appropriate car, it wouldn’t be a problem - we had a VW Polo so it was slow going!! If you’re renting a 4x4 anyway, then it’s worth going to Oyster Bay.

The views were spectacular. You could feel very relaxed here - great place to write a book or similar project! Nick and Steph were full of good advice and information so it was always a pleasure to talk to them. The evening meal we had was delicious - beautiful fish and delicious steak with veg and salad. Perfect! You could sit in bed and look out at the sea which was fantastic. There’s a beautiful beach too.

Stayed in January 2025

Gravel road to get there 😆

Great View Friendly hosts

Stayed in January 2025

Nick was fantastic and many interesting chats were had! We had an awesome time and will definitely be back. Basil the doggie was great company too! Steve and Nicole

Stayed in December 2024

Beautiful coastal lodge. Definitely a gem

Stayed in December 2024

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Hospitality and the place

Stayed in November 2024

The road to Oyster Bay from Humansdorp was unpaved and very poor in places. We were advised to use the road via St Francis Bay to leave. This was a bit better but we would have appreciated being advised to use this route beforehand. The roads in Oyster Bay itself are mainly paved but beware the speed bump just before the Lodge which we struggled to navigate in our hired Toyota Corolla! Also, the description on Booking.com indicated that there is a bar and that evening meals are available, which is no longer the case, although Nick does provide an evening meal when the local restaurant is closed. The dinner Nick cooked us when this was the case was very good value and tasty and he provided a reasonable choice. The lack of bar wasn't a problem for us as we had brought some supplies with us but future guests may want to be aware of this.

Very laid back vibe to this charming guest house overlooking the sea. We had a nicely decorated, comfortable and pleasant room with amazing views. The owner, Nick, was very friendly, informative and helpful. We were able to view dolphins and whales from the spacious decking which runs along the front of the property. Nice walks direct from the property and the amazing beach looks like it goes on forever.

Stayed in November 2024