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Location and friendlyness

Stayed in September 2025

Nothing

Everything

Stayed in August 2025

They wouldn’t let us check in early even though the room was done.

The room was very comfortable. Amazing view. Direct access to the beach. Delicious breakfast.

Stayed in August 2025

Seaview, breakfast room, leasure chairs at fire place, 4 O clock ‘s coffee with the best chocolate cake I have ever tasted!!

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing. We have stayed before.

Perfect location right on the beach. They set very standards for cleanliness and their attention to detail is phenomenal. The breakfast is well thought out and delicious.

Stayed in July 2025

zero

the breakfast was amazingly good with a fantastic view of the each and sea

Stayed in May 2025

I recently enjoyed my first solo travel experience with a staycation at *The Dunes Guest House* in Paternoster, and it was nothing short of unforgettable. I stayed in the *Salt Room*, which offers direct access to the beach and breathtaking ocean views right outside the door—waking up to the sound and sight of the waves was truly magical. From the moment I arrived, the hospitality exceeded my expectations. Claudia, Lindiwe, and Kwanda were incredibly warm, welcoming, and attentive, making me feel right at home throughout my stay. Their genuine friendliness added a special touch to the entire experience. The complimentary breakfast each morning was another highlight—generous, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious. It was so filling I couldn’t even make it through everything offered! Every aspect of my stay was thoughtfully designed to create a peaceful, rejuvenating retreat. I left feeling completely refreshed and already can’t wait to return. Without a doubt, it was one of the best weeks I've ever had. Highly recommended for anyone seeking tranquility

Stayed in May 2025

A very clean and friendly place!! Definitely only book a room with sea view as our friends had a non sea facing and it was definitely a letdown. It’s worth the extra cost!!! Direct access to the beach from the room. Amazing stay! Thank you!!

Stayed in April 2025

Great view of ocean from restaurant. Rooms feel slightly small but are very clean and well decorated. Very friendly and accommodating staff; delicious breakfast. I will return.

Stayed in April 2025

Friendly and very helpful staff.

The locations is just perfect!

Stayed in May 2025

The best breakfast we ever had at any hotel or guesthouse, and a fantastic view over the sea from our dining room table.

Stayed in April 2025

Wi fi needs addressing

All of it apart from wifi

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing to report.

The attention to detail is just amazing. It relates to their service, the decor, the food, the room and the extras in the lounge and around the pool. We will become regulars!!!! The view from my bed out onto the beach and the ocean just gets better when you go for breakfast upstairs, which by the way is really very tasty with a nice creative touch.

Stayed in April 2025

The property is super cozy. Very well decorated, it is like being in a cocoon. The location is wonderful.

Stayed in April 2025

Excellent location and well run hotel. Friendly staff.

Stayed in April 2025

This is a charming guest house, with amazing views literally next to be beach. The staff was friendly and welcoming and they did everything in their power to make my stay comfortable. Breakfast was always great and delicious, and there are many good restaurants at walking distance for lunch and dinner. Highly recommended. Will be back.

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing!

Location is the best in Paternoster

Stayed in April 2025

Fantastic location and excellent value for money

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing

Great location. Excellent beach and close to ‘waterfront’ with restaurants and a few shops

Stayed in March 2025

The view from our room was amazing - we could walk right down to the beach. The breakfast room also had amazing views and excellent food.

Stayed in March 2025

refer above

We are repeat guests and always choose Dunes due to its location and easy access to the beach. The Breakfast room is beautiful and food good and we had a 4 seater right up against the viewing window best seats in he room. What I did not like is the black towels were mouldy and after showering I could smell that most of the time. Pity about that. I nice clean fresh towel smelling of woolite would have made you score 10/10

Stayed in March 2025

Beautiful boutique guest house, with direct access to the beach. Lovely staff and great breakfast. We had a wonderful stay!

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing

Great location, friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable.

Stayed in February 2025

To be fair, I can’t think of anything we didn’t like!

In the Paternoster Dunes we discovered a stylish small guesthouse in a superb setting. We were in the Tranquil Room which does have a small terrace down the side of the building with direct access from the bedroom onto a seating area and a stepping stone pathway down to the top of the Dunes. We really liked the style of decoration which managed to channel ‘Africa’ in its colours and decorations but was modern and very well equipped. Our entry door opened out onto an enclosed courtyard with swimming pool and sun loungers. The breakfasts at The Dunes were a completely unexpected treat and taken on the upstairs terrace, with stunning sea views. Real thought and care went into the daily set breakfast menus. Two courses, usually kicked off with a reviving ginger shot, followed by luscious yogurt or over-night oats, piled with fresh and dried fruit, choices of fruit juice and DIY teas/coffees. Then there was then a hot breakfast offer which we were particularly impressed with — again great variety and a very high standard and freshly cooked. There wasn’t a menu as such, but what we had each day was superb. The small pool was refreshing and also sheltered from the near constant wind when we visited in February. I must put in a mention of the lovely and stylishly-decorated guest lounge upstairs where you are welcome to retreat. Every afternoon we enjoyed tea and coffee and a freshly-baked cake. In the evenings, there was a very well-stocked ‘honesty’ bar and comfortable sofas to relax into. All in all, we were completely blown away by the service, the style, the food and the views. The final completely icing on the cake — we had some relaxing treatments (massage and facial) in the on-site beauty spa on our final day. The Dunes is a 5 minute walk from the old waterfront area with lovely restaurants, cafes and arts/crafts stores. Plenty to see, do and eat. Check out the escorted Kayak trips to the far rocks.

Stayed in February 2025