Child-free hotels in Gansbaai

Hey! Sometimes you just need a break from the energy and chaos that children can bring. Whether you're a couple looking for a romantic getaway, a solo traveler seeking peace and quiet, or simply someone who prefers to avoid the noise and activity that often comes with family-friendly accommodations, this site is here to help you find the perfect hotel for your needs. Here's my list of child-free hotels and resorts in Gansbaai. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Grootbos Private Nature Reserve Gansbaai, South Africa

  

  Hotel. Grootbos Private Nature Reserve offers luxury accommodation featuring spectacular views of ancient forests and the whale watching haven of Walker Bay, just a 30-minute drive from Hermanus. The air-conditioned suites of Grootbos feature floor-to-ceiling windows, making the suites light and airy. All suites offer a spacious lounge with a cosy fireplace, satellite TV and a DVD player, and a private wooden deck. Guests can enjoy African and European gourmet cuisine, made with fresh and locally grown produce in Grootbos Private Nature Reserve’s 2 restaurants. Full English breakfast menus, light lunches and 6-course dinners are included in the rate. Grootbos Private Nature Reserve offers various tours, including flower safaris, horse riding, birding tours, shark cage diving in Gansbaai, and of course whale watching tours. Grootbos Nature Reserve is a multi-award winning nature reserve, and home to more than 740 different species of plants. The centre of Capetown is a scenic 2-hour drive away. This is an adults-only property, children are not allowed. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 15750 ZAR.

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• 2 Gansbaai Boarding Lodge Gansbaai, South Africa

  

  Hotel. Situated in Gansbaai, 2.5 km from Stanford's Bay, Gansbaai Boarding Lodge features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace. Located around 44 km from Village Square, the hotel with free WiFi is also 8. 3 km away from Dangerpoint Lighthouse. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, rooms include a balcony with a city view. Some rooms have a kitchenette with a fridge and a microwave. At Gansbaai Boarding Lodge rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers à la carte, vegetarian or vegan options. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Gansbaai, like cycling. Platbos Forest is 15 km from Gansbaai Boarding Lodge, while Flower Valley Farm is 18 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 148 km from the hotel. This is an adults-only property, children are not allowed. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 550 ZAR.

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• 3 Marine 5 Boutique Hotel Gansbaai, South Africa

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Featuring free WiFi and a barbecue, Marine 5 Boutique Hotel offers accommodation in De Kelders, 250 metres from the beach. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site. Each air-conditioned room has a sitting area with a flat-screen TV and desk. You will find a kettle, mini fridge and tea-and-coffee-making facilities in each room. All rooms have a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower. Extras include free toiletries, hair dryer and heated towel railings. There is a sea-facing shared lounge at the property, as well as an indoor heated pool. An array of activities are offered in the area, such as horse riding, hiking, boat trips and snorkelling. Gansbaai Harbour is 3 km away. This is an adults-only property, children are not allowed. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 3000 ZAR.

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• 4 Wave Dancer Gansbaai, South Africa

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Featuring sea views, Wave Dancer offers accommodation with a balcony and a kettle, around 43 km from Village Square. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.3 km from Stanford's Bay, and guests benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site. The bed and breakfast is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are featured in the bed and breakfast. The bed and breakfast offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Wave Dancer offers a sun terrace. After a day of hiking or cycling, guests can relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Dangerpoint Lighthouse is 10 km from the accommodation, while Platbos Forest is 17 km away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 148 km from Wave Dancer. This is an adults-only property, children are not allowed. Show full description Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around 1350 ZAR.

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• 5 Villa Ocean Crest B&B Gansbaai, South Africa

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Set 400 meters from the beach, Villa Ocean Crest B&B is a rustic, old beach house next to the main road in De Kelders, a seaside residential neighborhood. It offers basic budget accommodation with garden views and featuring antique furniture and collectibles from Africa. The rooms are equipped with carpeted floors, a TV with 4 local channels , wardrobe and a fan. Each room has free Wi-Fi and complimentary toiletries. A light continental breakfast is served daily in the dining room at 08:00. Villa Ocean Crest offers a complimentary snack with coffee, tea and hot drinks. Villa Ocean Crest B&B offers free private parking. It features a communal living room with sofa lounges. Staff can organize activities, such as shark cage diving and whale watching expeditions at Kleinbaai Harbour, which is a 15-minute drive away. Local activities include kayaking, cycling, horse riding and hiking. Walker Bay Nature Reserve is 15 minutes' drive away. This is an adults-only property, children are not allowed. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 495 ZAR.

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• 6 Benguela Gansbaai, South Africa

  

  Lodge. With Stanford's Bay reachable in 1.8 km, Benguela offers accommodation, a restaurant, a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property. There is a private bathroom with shower in every unit, along with free toiletries, a hairdryer and slippers. The daily breakfast offers continental, Full English/Irish or Italian options. An outdoor swimming pool is available on site and both hiking and cycling can be enjoyed within close proximity of the lodge. Village Square is 43 km from Benguela, while Dangerpoint Lighthouse is 8.8 km away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International, 147 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. This is an adults-only property, children are not allowed. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 1800 ZAR.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!