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Benguela

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in De Kelders with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | View from room
Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen
Garden
View from property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$261
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr

Explore the area

Map
24 Eiland St, De Kelders, Western Cape, 7220
  • Danger Point Lighthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Gansbaai Harbor
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Grootbos Nature Reserve
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | View from room

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Ocean View

Classic Double Room, Ocean View

Classic Double Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 16 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Courtyard Area

Standard Double Room, Courtyard Area

Standard Double Room, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

De Kelders

At Benguela you'll be 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from De Kelders Strand and 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Klipgat Caves. Highlights at this B&B include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free cooked-to-order breakfast. .At the bed & breakfast's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class De Kelders B&B include Danger Point Lighthouse and Gansbaai Harbor.
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What's nearby

  • De Kelders Strand - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Danger Point Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Gansbaai Harbor - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Grootbos Nature Reserve - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Hermanus Beach - 31 min drive - 36.5 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 140 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Goose - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Giuseppe's Pizzeria Cocktail Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪De Seemans Taphuis - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse Restaurant and Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rosemary's Tea & Coffee Garden Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Benguela

Bed & breakfast in De Kelders with free breakfast and outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Benguela. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star De Kelders bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1990
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Benguela offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and complimentary bathrobes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. This De Kelders bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, German

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 11 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1800 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 3)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Children 11 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

BENGUELA B&B De Kelders
BENGUELA De Kelders
BENGUELA De Kelders
BENGUELA Bed & breakfast
BENGUELA Bed & breakfast De Kelders

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Benguela?

Benguela offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Benguela?

As of 31 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Benguela on 1 Apr 2025 start from NZ$261.02, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Benguela?

Yep, Benguela has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Benguela?

The closest beach to Benguela is Hermanus Beach (15.5 km).

Does Benguela have a pool?

Benguela has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Benguela a romantic place to stay?

A champagne service and romance packages, as well as premium bedding and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Benguela.

Does Benguela serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Benguela?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Benguela?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Benguela?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Benguela?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Benguela Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kjell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

G

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You come as a newcomer and go as a friend
The stay at Benguela was amazing! The hospitality is outstanding and the dinner was wonderful! Thank you Jonathan and Handre - we come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pearl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly Recommend Benguela 5 Stars
Benguela is one of my best hotel experience. Greeted with cocktails upon Check-In, Room was beyond comfortable with snacks and drinks (cost). Breakfast in bed was 5 Star by Johnnattan and Handre (included). Do join cocktails and dinner with host for a world class experience (cost). Our stay was perfect... thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it!
Great location, lovely house, extremely friendly hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay
We stayed at Benguela for one night as my husband was going on a shark diving excursion in nearby Gansbaai. The b&b was perfect for what we needed with a lovely, bright room and comfortable room. We didn’t have dinner although wish we had as it sounded amazing! Jonathan and his partner was very welcoming, and the delicious breakfast in bed was a lovely touch and definitely something I’ll remember for a long time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

PJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Yun hung

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edmilson leoni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Maravilhosa ! O hotel nos surpreendeu
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gerald, Hamburg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sehr nette kleine Unterkunft. Appartement sehr geräumig. Gastgeber total freundlich, der bei der Buchung von Ausflügen behilflich war . Insgesamt sehr gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo Henri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Melhor impossível. Excelente custo benefício.
Somos um casal de meia idade com dois filhos, e viajamos em família duas vezes por ano há 13 anos. O apartamento tem uma decoração de bom gosto, é limpo, confortável e espaçoso. Na minha unidade havia dois quartos com muitos armários novos e dois grandes banheiros, um para cada quarto. Havia uma excelente cozinha dentro do apartamento, bem equipada e com tudo o que alguém necessita para cozinhar um belo jantar. O proprietário é uma pessoa muito simpática e atenciosa. Acredito que o custo benefício dessa hospedagem foi o melhor de toda minha vida.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Femke-Janine, Kaapstad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Onze ervaring in Benguela was ‘Geweldig’! Super aardige eigenaren en super staff! We zijn ontzettend in de watten gelegd! Bijzondere ervaring en raden het absoluut aan!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tolle Gastgeber, hervorragende Küche, stimmt einfach alles.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Es war der absolute Wahnsinn! Ausgezeichneter Service und das Abendessen war unbeschreiblich! Wir haben uns wie Könige gefühlt. Es ist alles sehr herzlich. Wir wären gerne länger geblieben. Super Unterkunft und sehr gastfreundlich! :-)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Frabziska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr freundliche Besitzer
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wir wurden direkt von jonathan am suto empfangen und sxhon hatte er unser gepäxk in der hand... kaum im.zimmer angekommen bekame wir ein willkommensbier :-) das zimmer lag genau am pool und wir konnten vom.bett aus wale beobachten was ein traum war... jonathan gab uns seine nr falls wir waa bräuchten sollen wir ne nachrixht schreiben - zudem bekam3n wir das Frühstück direkt an pool :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Volker, Heidelberg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the highlights of our vacation! Great location within easy walking distance to the cliffs, caves, and of course the whales. It's a very fine guest house with spacious rooms and a cool pool. The dining experience with hosts/owners/chefs Jonathan and Handre however is one of a kind. An exquisite 5 course menu prepared on the spot for all guests sitting at one big table. Very entertaining and fun! We'll be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018