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Experience our magical beachfront accommodation in the heart of Jeffreys Bay. On the Beach Guesthouse & Suites accommodation in Jeffreys Bay is perfectly located on the sun-drenched shores of the beautiful Eastern Cape, just 50 minutes from Port Elizabeth International Airport. We offer a relaxed and refined atmosphere in which to enjoy the spectacular setting right on the beach. The classic design, elegant decor, and harmonious ambiance, combined with incredible views from most rooms, as well as the upstairs lounge, bar and outdoor verandas, relaxes, rejuvenates and is ideal for business, pleasure – or both. We offer free use of our beach chairs, umbrellas, and towels to our guests. Experience the magic of a sun-downer right on the edge of the beach… Our boma and firepit provides an extra living and entertaining space that’ll encourage you to spend more quality time with your family and friends, but it’ll also help you to de-stress as you reconnect with nature; you just have to step outside with the basics – wood, matches, blankets, a bottle of red wine and some marshmallows for the kids. The braai/barbecue facilities and picnic tables are also available with a fully equipped braai room with Weber braais, tongs, cutlery, crockery and glasses to be used on wooden picnic tables outside.
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HOTEL STYLE
Ocean View
Bay View
Languages Spoken
English, Afrikaans
Location
32 Waterkant Street, Jeffreys Bay 6330 South Africa
On the Beach Guesthouse & Suites
479 reviews
Getting there
Car recommended
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The Beach Guesthouse is located a little way from Jeffreys Bay, about 1.5 km north of the famous surfing beach, in a very quiet area right by the sea.
The architecture is very functional, the furnishings are functional, the interior decor is lavish with combined styles from Africa. Our deluxe room with sea view was on the ground floor with a small terrace with chairs that only (!) looked out onto the sea. The sea was also visible from the bed, shower :-) and from the breakfast table :-) We were given an extremely friendly and courteous welcome and received very good tips. Breakfast is plentiful, the hot part is ordered, the rest is chosen from the small buffet. There is an interesting surfer restaurant nearby (on foot), for other things you have to use the car. There are parking spaces available in the courtyard.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I spent 3 nights at this wonderful guest house in January 2023. I had the Penthouse suite. It is a magnificent room, spacious, well laid out and with truly sea spectacular views on almost three sides. The large king sized bed was very comfortable, the bathroom (except for the toilet), including bath, double sink and double shower all being part of the room itself. The breakfasts were generous with several options. Service from Alicia in the admin office was adequate, and Jonas and the cleaning staff were all very kind. The only quibble is that the room is a tad over-ornamented. Less is more, in my view: one does not need an objet d'art in every spare inch of space! At R1 760 per night, incl breakfast, this was very good value. Highly recommended. Note that Jeffrey's Bay itself is not a particularly beautiful town. One gets used to its rough and unpretentious charm, but it does not have the style or taste of Plettenberg Bay or St Francis. The main beach in Jbay is enormous and highly populated. I preferred the beach at St Francis, about 25 minutes away by car via Humsnsdorp. Not a terribly pretty drive but worth it upon arrival.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Location is fantastic. We had room 9 with a nice view of the beach. Good price-quality ratio. Very good breakfast. Large balcony. Bathrobes . Lovely bed. Good shower and spacious bath. A broom may be swept through the interior during the entire event. We recommend this because of its fantastic location.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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The attention to detail in the exceptional service offering provided by On the beach Guesthouse is evident from the moment you walk through the door. It is clear that every stitched cushion, embroidered rug and etched antique was expertly curated for a unique luxury experience. My family and I felt extremely safe throughout our stay with members wearing masks, temperature check stations and thoroughly sanitised rooms.
The common area for relaxation was stocked with books and games to accompany the 180 degree view of the sea. My family stayed in one of the larger rooms which had 2 separate rooms and bathrooms along with a spacious lounge/TV/kitchenette and dining table. We spent the evening playing games and listening to the crashing of the waves. Everything is so ideal that you won't want to leave your room! I great way to beat the lockdown blues and get a change of scenery whilst adhering to regulations.
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Date of stay: January 2021
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Room Tip:Â The lounge is perfect for hosting a coffee date with friends.
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You can't get any closer to the beach. You can go for a lovely walk right through the garden. Our room had a great view and the lounge area is very comfortable for a sundowner. The breakfast was very good and we were lucky enough to be able to watch whales passing by from the terrace. The team was very nice and helpful.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Fernglas nicht vergessen
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We (a German couple) spent 3 weeks in South Africa (March 2022), traveling 2800 km across the Garden Route and had an overall wonderful time. We stayed in marvellous hotels/guest houses and met lovely people. The only disappointment in our vacation was the On the Beach Guesthouse in Jeffreys Bay.
We arrived at the Guesthouse on March 26, 2022, 8pm, and had already booked 2 nights at the largest online Booking site. An employee showed us the room and we instantly complained, since it was dirty and it intrusively smelled like cinnamon (perhaps to cover the smell of smoke from other guests). However, there was no other room available and we were not offered to change the room. We booked the room for 116 Euro/night. Please see the attached pictures of the room: dirty sofa, dirty carpet, dirty walls and no barrier between the toiled and the sleeping room.
Since it was already late and we were tired from a long safari day, we decided to stay one night in the room and to leave the Guesthouse on the next day. We informed the employee that we are planning to leave on the next day and he said that he would inform the manager about our complain. On the next morning, we spoke with another employee about the run-down room and our intention to leave. She called the manager and informed us that we would have to pay the first night plus extra 50 % for the second booked night. We offered to pay one night (even if the dirty room was misleadingly advertised on the website), but the hotel manager was not willing to wave the costs of the extra night, which we spend a nice and clean Guesthouse nearby .
We informed the larges online Booking site and they got in touch with the On the Beach Guesthouse. However, they informed us that there is nothing that they can do, unless we provide a written document that we actually did not stay the second night in the Guesthouse. Therefore, we send an email to Guesthouse asking to confirm that we did not spend the second night (March 27, 2022) at their place. However, never got a reply. We are still in touch with the only Booking site and informed our credit card company trying to get a refund for the second night. So far, we did not get any reimbursement from the hotel for the second night - not to speak of the first night in the run-down dirty room (see pictures).
We have seen many nice places in South Africa. Our experience with the On the Beach Guesthouse, however, was disappointing and we hope that this review can help to prevent other travellers from a similar disappointing experience.
Best, Daniel & Tatiana
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Date of stay: March 2022
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We arrived late afternoon, reception area was more like a cluttered office. The breakfast area was a mish mash of furniture and styles. Location ‘on the beach’ but not in the nicest part of town.
After going up and down a few flights of stairs with heavy suitcases we arrived in the apartment. The covering of the all dining chairs in the apartment were tattered and very worn. The bedrooms were tidy but duvets were old. All very dated and mix of styles. The apartment does not live up to its 4 + star, ‘luxury accommodation’, and is NOT Boutique. We mentioned our dissatisfaction with Jonas, who checked us in. He offered an alternative room but we were already disillusioned. We checked out. Received an average phonecall from the owner later on, saying she would go into the office in the morning to see what she could do: Which was ‘nothing’, and we paid full price for not staying there at all.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Â Avoid!
Also parking very tight. Requires good reversing skills.
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Response from On the Beach, Owner at On the Beach Guesthouse & Suites
Responded 24 Oct 2023
Good day, thank you for your review, we greatly appreciate the time you have taken to provide us with this valuable feedback. We are very sorry to hear that you didn’t have a great experience in our Guesthouse. We have taken your feedback on board, and we will strive to make improvements accordingly
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Stayed one night en route Plettenburg to our safari to break the drive up
We were offered both downstairs sea view or room 9 upstairs. Chose 9. Its fantastic. Large room beautifully appointed with a huge comfy bed. Quirky internal bathroom with sliding doors meaning you can shower overlooking the ocean
Honesty bar and lounge with superb ocean views. Direct access to a terrific beach and 50 yards from the sea. Slept with balcony open to the sound of crashing waves
No need for a/c but it was available
Breakfast served inside or out - very high quality. All staff were really friendly and helpful
J Bay is rustic - a few decent looking bars/ restaurants. Given how nice the view from the room was we went into town, had a couple of pints and a take away pizza. Ate it on our balcony with a nice bottle of Sauvignon from honesty bar
Would stay here again in a heartbeat. Really impressed
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Must get a sea view room. Room 9 is great
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We were met at checkin and everything was smooth. The self catering apartment was great and the double guest room was large. Both have great balcony views of the beach and surf. It right in the beach as stated - just walk out the private front boardwalk. Breakfast was good and the honesty system at the bar meant no waiting, just choose what you want and write it into the book. Their central lounge and eating area is equiped with board games and there is a balcony too. I could easily stay for a few weeks here.
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Date of stay: December 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Â Get your dinner early. The shops close by 1800 each day. This is a self catering stay so lunches...
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Response from On the Beach, Owner at On the Beach Guesthouse & Suites
Responded 10 Dec 2024
Thanks so much for your feedback S4593Zdavibd! It makes our day hearing about how much our guest love On the Beach guesthouse and the great service they’ve received from our team. We have passed on your review to our team and look forward to seeing you again
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We have just enjoyed our third stay in this absolute gem in Jeffrey Bay. The position of the Guesthouse in unparalleled. The establishment is extremely well managed by most competent and wonderful staff who try their utmost to make one's stay as enjoyable as they can. The rooms are beautifully furnished and extremely comfortable with amazing views of the ocean. The breakfast are first class and the Eggs Benedict and Florentine are a MUST!! We highly recommend this establishment and wish to thank Anneke, Alicia and Belinda not to mention Tsepho and Jonas who looked after us so well.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from On the Beach, Owner at On the Beach Guesthouse & Suites
Responded 14 Sept 2023
Dear evandneq “Thank you so much for taking the time to post a review, …….! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and that our friendly staff were particular highlights. We work really hard to give our guests the finest experience possible, so comments like yours are truly rewarding to hear. See you soon.
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There are more places to choose from in the Jeffreys Bay area.
PRICE RANGE
RÂ 1,842 - RÂ 2,156 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
South AfricaEastern CapeJeffreys Bay
NUMBER OF ROOMS
12
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