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#6 of 20 guest houses in Gordon's Bay
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Situated at the foot of the Steenbras Mountain and overlooking the Ocean and Table Mountain, lies the historical Manor on the Bay. It was built in 1862 and later served as the Summer residence for Sir Alfred Beit family, from Ireland. Yamin and Olivier will host you in their affordable accommodation in picturesque Gordon's Bay, a hidden gem near Cape Town. Manor on the Bay is only 20 paces from the beach, where conditions for swimming and sunbathing are perfect. A walking trail under a canopy of Milkwood trees (unique to this part of the Western Cape) leads to a variety of quality restaurants, bars and a unique bookshop. Another leisurely 3 minutes’ walk will take you to the yacht harbour, from where daily excursions of deep-sea fishing, whale and shark watching / diving and sunset cruises depart. Manor on the Bay provides luxury accommodation in all 12 en suite bedrooms with bed and breakfast. We have disabled friendly rooms & inter-leading family rooms. In addition, we offer function facilities for weddings, cocktail parties and product launches. Manor on the Bay has spectacular sunset views over the ocean and over the Helderberg Mountains. Enjoy our Sunset lounge with amazing views of the ocean or watch the whales in season or the dolphins passing you by. Renowned for personal service and charming staff, Manor on the Bay offers guests the ultimate gift of sublime setting and an unforgettable stay. Manor on the Bay promises to be an idyllic location to rejuvenate oneself, away from the stresses of modern living. Gordon’s Bay is a hidden jewel. Cape Town, the Waterfront and Cape Town International airport are only 40 minutes from our Manor. Following the Whale Route and its breath-taking coastline will get you to Hermanus in 45 minutes. Manor on the Bay is the gateway to the Garden Route and is only 45 from Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, our most respected wine producing areas. We are surrounded by 20 golf courses, most renowned of which are Erinvale, Arrabella and De Zalze. Gordon’s Bay is safe and secure, where walking at any hour, is advised.
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I made a mistake when booking our trip to South Africa and my wife booked this last minute. BUT what a great surprise.
This is run by Jenny and her helpful husband, Basjan (lol ok its Sebastian but I like his nickname better).
The room we had was a family room which had a double bed and a double bunk with a kitchen and a great bathroom. The room was very clean and the beds very very comfortable. The kitchen had everything you needed in it including a very well stocked mini bar. The room had a great view of the ocean and speaking of the ocean, its literally across the road so in summer this place would be ideal to spend some time in the water.
Our booking included breakfast and all i can say is wow. You will not need for anything as you quite simply had it all to hand. Food was fresh, coffee was fresh, juice was fresh and the small cheeses a reminder of child hood.
We went to a local steak house for dinner which was just down the road and as for safety, you get given a remote for the gate and it is very well lit when you return to your room.
The best thing about this place, and believe me there is lots good about it and would definitely recommend it, but its the people who run Manor on the Bay. They are both friendly and accommodating and made our stay very welcoming. You check in with a lovely glass of sherry or two or three LOL LOL, never to early in South Africa.
Great place to start our awesome South African holiday and we will definately be staying there again as soon as we can.
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Responded 11 Aug 2024
Hallo Anton Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review of your stay at Manor on the Bay. We are thrilled to hear that you and your family had a good experience with us. We're glad the that you were pleased with the room and that you enjoyed the ocean views from your room. And we're especially pleased to read that you enjoyed our breakfast so much. Our goal is to provide a fresh, high-quality selection to start our guests' days off right. But most of all, we're grateful that you found our team to be friendly and accommodating. Creating a warm, welcoming environment for our guests is of the utmost importance to us. We take great pride in our hospitality. Thank you again for the lovely review. We can't wait to welcome you and your family back to Manor on the Bay for another exceptional South African holiday experience. Safe travels until then! Best regards, Sebastiaan and Jenny Manor on the Bay
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Stayed in the family suite on February as part of a longer trip in SA, the room was incredible, beautifully decorated and set out for a family with young children (I say this as it’s bunk beds in the room),
Everything is well maintained and you can tell very well cared for a small but nice little pool to cool off, and the breakfast is amazing all made to order with a selection on buffet bits while it’s being cooked… the croissants are to die for.
good location right across a small road from the beach and easy and safe to walk down to the bay where there is a good selection of a few restaurants and shops there is something for everyone but not loads.
We didn’t have a car but I would recommend having one for this area having said that we got around quite easily via Uber when we wanted to get out of the area, we went to the spier winery and Cheetah outreach quickly and cheaply.
After receiving some sad news from home and somewhat distracted we made a silly mistake by leaving our passports in the safe and didn’t realise until we were 3 hours away, we called Olivier who promptly removed them and took care of them until we could get to them also delaying their evening out so we could get them collected so really went above and beyond… Thank you 😊
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Dear Guests, Thank you so much for your fabulous review! It is so kind of you! It was a real pleasure to host you and your family and we are happy that you enjoyed your stay in South Africa. We wish you all the best and hope to welcome you again one day! Yamin & Olivier, Owners
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We had a truly wonderful stay at Manor on the Bay. Olivier and Yamin are gracious and attentive hosts, providing perfect hospitality and anticipating our every need. The property itself is lovely, with well-appointed rooms, gorgeous views and a lovely garden pool area in the back, and the location is idyllic - right on the beach and very tranquil, but a quick walk away from town and within easy driving distance of both Cape Town and the winelands. Overall, our stay was perfect, and we hope to have the opportunity to stay at this wonderful property again.
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Â Olivier and Yamin have put together an extensive list of restaurants and attractions in the area,...
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Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a real pleasure to meet you and host you at Manor on the Bay. We wish you a Merry Christmas and all the best in 2022! Yamin and Olivier, Owners
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Yamin and Olivier made our stay at Manor on the Bay a perfect one. Our room was beautifully furnished, the bed was very comfortable, the view of the bay was gorgeous, the beach was only a 2 minute walk away. The cleaning of the room and bathroom was mostly done during breakfast (8-10am) and was done flawlessly. Breakfast was plentiful and special requests were catered for. Yamin and Olivier had good tips for excursions and restaurants in the area. All in all, a wonderful stay at Manor on the Bay in Gordon's Bay.
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Room Tip:Â Room No. 1 has the best view into False Bay
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Dear Barbara and Marc, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It was a real pleasure to host both of you and we are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us at Manor on the Bay. We wish you all the best for the Festive Season in Europe and hope to welcome you again soon! Warm regards from both of us, Yamin & Olivier, Owners
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We stayed here for one night and were very happy with the experience. The staff/ owners were on hand and very friendly, they gave us a massive room and we were literally across the road from the beach. Great experience, would certainly go back here. Thanks!!
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Dear guests, Thank you for your positive comments about your stay at Manor on the Bay. We will share them with the staff! We are glad that you enjoyed your break with us and will be happy to host you again if you come around. All the best from Manor on the Bay, Yamin and Olivier
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A great stay, clean, beautiful, near beach and restaurants. Impressive views, great breakfast and nice hosts. The only thing is not getting a refund after changing to a cheaper room because of all the stairs to the expensive room.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Dear Guest, Thank you for your feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us at Manor on the Bay. We have noted your preference for the room and we hope to welcome you again in Gordon's Bay. All the best, Yamin and Olivier, Owners
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From the warm welcome from Yamin and Olivier, to the beautiful rooms, the attention to detail and the breathtaking views, Manor in the Bay is the perfect getaway if you need a space to relax and unwind. We will definitely be back. Thanks again for your hospitality. Wishing you a happy and busy festive season.
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Date of stay: November 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Dear Sue, Thank you so much for your lovely review. It was a pleasure meeting you. We are happy to know that you enjoyed the views from Manor on the Bay and are looking forward to welcoming you again! All the best for the Festive Season, Yamin and Olivier, Owners
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Fantastic location in Gordon’s Bay, with the panoramic beach just out front, table mountain in the distance across the bay.
Yamin and Olivier were the perfect hosts, extremely helpful, warm and friendly.
The rooms we booked were luxurious,perfect and welcoming, we sat outside most nights and watched the sunset with a glass of wine, chatting and peaceful at the same time.
The morning breakfast selection was served in the main part of the manor, fresh fruit, meats, cheesecake, pastries and a selection of hot food cooked to order, perfectly served!
Great location to stay for the wine estates, Olivier and Yamin recommended, Idiom, Peter Falke, Ernie Ells , all were a short drive and exactly what we liked.
I would recommend booking , I would definitely return and bring friends!
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Dear Guests, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was a real pleasure to host you at Manor on the Bay and we are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us! We wish you all the best for the Festive Season, Yamin & Olivier, Owners
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We can't praise this Guesthouse highly enough! It sits right by the sea, overlooking stunning Gordon's Bay. There is a beach ten steps away or a stunning pool in the immaculate back garden of the property. The rooms are large, bright and airy with King sized beds and quality linen. The bathrooms are huge. Each room has a fridge and kettle and some have mini Kitchens, which would be fantastic for longer stays. They also have their own water supply and generator. WiFi is excellent and the TV has Sky, BBC and CNN plus numerous other channels. This is often rare in SA . Security is excellent and numerous cars can be parked safely inside the grounds. Breakfast is superb with fresh fruit salad, cereal, cheese, cold ham, and cooked eggs, bacon, mushrooms and tomato. Six different types of tea and wonderful coffee plus three types of bread and jars of jam. And French music each morning as Oliver, one of the owners, is French and Yamin, his wife is Burmese . She is in charge of the decorations and housekeeping and it is all spotless! They are both excellent hosts giving advice on vineyards such as Ernie Els, Graff, Mont Marie, Tokara, and Avontuur to name but a few. They can also book restaurants, provide extra pillows and sort out any problems. They live on the property which is very important in our eyes! Manor on the Bay is 22 miles from the Cape Town International Airport and an easy drive to all the vineyards. So don't delay....make a booking here. You won't be disappointed!
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Room Tip:Â Choose one of the three rooms with a mini kitchen for a longer stay.
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Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! What a wonderful review! Thank you for your time to write it... It was a real pleasure to host you at Manor on the Bay during your holidays. We are so happy that you enjoyed staying with us. We wish you all the best and hope to welcome you again in the future. Warm regards from both of us, Yamin and Olivier, Owners
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We had the most awesome time at Manor on the Bay in Gordon’s Bay! Olivier and Yamin paid special attention to every little detail from our room to the breakfasts served. Welcoming, comforting, beautiful, stylish, clean and crisp, heritage preserved, friendly, all words that come to mind when I think of our stay. Great value for money and we will definitely be back soon!
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Date of stay: April 2021
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Room Tip:Â Sea view room was stunning
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It was a real pleasure to host you and to share some very nice moments with you and your family. We wish you all the best for your travel within South African and are looking forward to hosting you again in the future. Warm regards from Yamin and Olivier.
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There are more places to choose from in the Gordon's Bay area.
PRICE RANGE
RÂ 1,878 - RÂ 2,568 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
South AfricaWestern CapeCape TownGordon's Bay
NUMBER OF ROOMS
12
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