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Gonana Guesthouse

42 Sonkwas Street, Bek Bay, 7381 Paternoster, South Africa – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.8/10! <small>(score from <b>232</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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a white room with two beds and a window at Gonana Guesthouse in Paternoster
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Gonana Guesthouse

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Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
232 reviews

Offering a garden and a bar, Gonana Guesthouse in Paternoster is close to Bekbaai Beach and Paternoster Main Beach. This guest house features free private parking and full-day security. The guest house provides an outdoor swimming pool and daily room service. At the guest house, every unit comes with a desk. Every room comes with a private bathroom, a safety deposit box, and free Wifi, while certain rooms are fitted with a terrace and some have sea views. A continental breakfast is available each morning at the guest house. Cape Columbine Nature Reserve is 2.8 miles from Gonana Guesthouse, while Vasco da Gama Monument St Helena Bay is 10 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 100 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.8
High score for Paternoster
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Thomas
    South Africa South Africa
    “Gonana was a beautiful place to stay; a pleasant surprise - even nicer than pics show on this site. Beautiful and comfortable. The staff was friendly and pleasant. Breakfast was quite nice as well, with amazing views!”
  • David
    France France
    “Beautiful beachfront guesthouse/hotel with the feel of staying at someone’s home but with all the amenities and privacy of a hotel. Attractive decor and friendly staff”
  • Baierlythere
    United States of America United States of America
    “The staff, specifically Onee, were exceptional. They tended to our every need and were welcome and hospitable. They provided a bed and treats for our dog as well!”

Hosted by Gonana Guest House

9.5
9.5
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Gonana Guest House
Gonana Guest House is Paternoster’s first sustainable and environmentally conscious guest house. Owned by Swedish entrepreneur and interior designer Jonas Sandström, Gonana is located right on the Bekbaai beach alongside a greenbelt. It’s also virtually off the grid and completely environmentally ethical. All water is recycled, all power is solar generated, plastic usage is minimal and chemicals are taboo, gardens are indigenous and water wise, and décor is all-natural and sourced locally. The establishment is also fair trade minded with the ethos: ‘Buy local, think global’. Gonana’s eight (8) en-suite rooms are all a study in calm. The neutral palette encourages you to exhale, relax and reconnect with the natural world. This guesthouse is also pet friendly. The rooms outside the main house is selected for their guests staying with pets and our little furry friends are also spoiled with their own hotel bed and some organic biscuit treats. Please arrange prior that you are bringing a pet along.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English,Swedish,Xhosa

Area info

Amenities of Gonana Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Beach
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Pet bowls
    • Pet basket
    • Daily housekeeping
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Saltwater pool
    Spa
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Languages Spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English
    • Swedish
    • Xhosa

    House rules
    Gonana Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00
    Check-out
    Until 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 12 are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    FAQs about Gonana Guesthouse

    • Check-in at Gonana Guesthouse is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The prices at Gonana Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Gonana Guesthouse include:

      • Twin
      • Double
      • Triple
      • Studio

    • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Gonana Guesthouse. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Gonana Guesthouse can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental

    • Gonana Guesthouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Swimming pool
      • Beach

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Gonana Guesthouse is 0.6 miles from the center of Paternoster. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.