The Roundhouse Self-Catering
The Roundhouse Self-Catering
61 Ingang Street De Kelders, Overstrand 7220 South Africa
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#8 of 15 guest houses in Gansbaai
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The Roundhouse is the best Self-Catering place to stay in Gansbaai as the owners are well experienced travel operators and own the tourism booking office in Town. The Roundhouse is in De Kelders, THE prime land based Whale watching area in the world and has a unique African feel with special touches such as Shell-stone clad walls contrasting with rough earthy paints. With Free WIFI, Rooftop Jacuzzi, outdoor Swimming pool and Games room with Pool and Table Tennis we have a large variety for you to lick back and relax for a few days. Our speciality is Shark Cage Diving and stay packages and offer a fantastic combination package for shark diving and Whale watching. I personally run the best outdoor activity in Gansbaai, Fatbike Tours down the stunning sand dunes in Walker Bay
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Outdoor pool
Bar / lounge
Bicycle rental
Diving
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Taxi service
Secured parking
Wifi
Private pool
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Rooftop bar
Golf course
Hiking
Horseback riding
Bicycle tours
Canoeing offsite
Fishing
Patio
Squash offsite
Tennis court offsite
Walking tours
Rooftop terrace
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Shared kitchen
Shared lounge / TV area
Shops
Sun deck
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
First aid kit
Express check-in / check-out
Room features
Allergy-free room
Blackout curtains
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Private balcony
Kitchenette
Cable / satellite TV
Walk-in shower
Safe
Seating area
Sofa
Clothes rack
Iron
Private bathrooms
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Kitchenware
Flatscreen TV
Whirlpool bathtub
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
Mountain view
Ocean view
Pool view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
Star ratings are intended to indicate the general level of features, amenities, and services to expect. This property is classified according to TGCSA - Tourism Grading Council of South Africa.
HOTEL STYLE
Family
Modern
Languages Spoken
English, Afrikaans
Location
61 Ingang Street De Kelders, Overstrand 7220 South Africa
Getting there
Car recommended
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Grade: 46 out of 100
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Cape Town Intl Airport
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Had a very lovely one night stay here last week en route to L'agulhas. The room was clean with a very comfortable bed. I slept very well. The self catering facilities in the room itself were small but if you need larger facilities there is a full kitchen on another floor and if you don't feel like cooking you can order dinner from the hosts. The top floor is an open deck area with amazing views. The hosts were very friendly and helpful.
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Excellent stay.
This place is well maintained.
Clean and tidy.
Dave the owner takes pride in ensuring guests are comfortable.
This is close by to all amenities.
A gem in Mossel bay.
Will visit when we're in the area again.
Not to be missed. Excellent views from the lookout deck.
This place is well maintained.
Clean and tidy.
Dave the owner takes pride in ensuring guests are comfortable.
This is close by to all amenities.
A gem in Mossel bay.
Will visit when we're in the area again.
Not to be missed. Excellent views from the lookout deck.
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Me and my friends had a lovely stay at Dave’s place in De Kelder. From the first moment they had great communication and were accommodating with all our special requests as well as flexible with checking in and out times. The place is stylish, very neat and had everything that we needed. We had such fun, we regrettably forgot to take photos. Thank you Dave. We will certainly come visit again.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Dave Caravias, Owner at The Roundhouse Self-Catering
Responded 11 Sept 2020
Ah thanks for the lovely review :-) It was great having you here and thank you for choosing The Roundhouse for a break away :-) Looking forward to your next visit with us :-) Warm Regards, Dave & Almie
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We had the Chordata suite. Everything was clean, and comfortable. Come bed time, we found out that our neighbours bed and our bed were right next to each other, there was only a thin wall in between which divided the 2 bedrooms. It felt like there was a 3rd person in our bedroom, so loud the snoring was. We mentioned this to the hostess the next morning, but we didn't get any response from her. The breakfast was great, so was the jacuzzi, but that didn't make up for our sleepless nights.
We didn't want to post a review, but on 2nd thoughts, why not. We have to warn people not to book this room. We felt like we were robbed from our weekend which we were so much looking forward to. Needless to say, we will not book here again.
We didn't want to post a review, but on 2nd thoughts, why not. We have to warn people not to book this room. We felt like we were robbed from our weekend which we were so much looking forward to. Needless to say, we will not book here again.
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Date of stay: September 2019
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Response from Dave Caravias, Owner at The Roundhouse Self-Catering
Responded 06 Apr 2020
Thanks for your review. I am really sorry about the person in the next room snoring, I have never heard this before from the 18 years that we have been open. That person must have had a really loud snore and I am not surprised you had an uncomfortable sleep. Sincere apologies for this as I was not made aware by the manager and if there was another room available for the 2nd night I would have upgraded you to another room and closed the Chordata suite off. I am glad you enjoyed your Breakfast and rooftop Jacuzzi and so sorry that this was not escalated to me. If you do visit the area again we will upgrade you and spoil you rotten :-)
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The houses were looking good in a beutiful area. Everything on point. Furniture and beds are very comfortable. We enjoyed the pool. We had so much fun playing pool table.The host is a very nice person. Thank you Dave
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Date of stay: November 2022
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The experience was way better than I was expecting. The rooms are spacious, the location is very good, the breakfast is delicious, the view is incredible, very clean facility, the staff were super helpful and kind. I had the best experience I miss this place already!
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Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Travelled solo
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Nice guesthouse very clean and friendly helpful owner. Rooms though do Not have seaview Quite Standard on ground Floor. Breakfast Great, Location ok- gansbaai does Not have much to do and only 2 Restaurants.
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Date of stay: February 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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My family and I booked The Dunes separate house to the main Roundhouse as we needed 4 bedrooms. It was just what we wanted. Only one slight negative, a tree in front of the deck meant no sea view, unless you positioned yourself in one corner. I don't advocate cutting down trees but this one needs a trim to reduce its impact.
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Date of stay: October 2018Trip type: Travelled with family
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Very nice place to stay. 5 min driving far from gansbaai centre (but not suitable for walking distance). Room was very big, clean and comfortable. The only issue: no locker in the room! I would advise the owner to put a locker in each room please.. people like to keep their stuff safe! Breakfast was absolutely amazing ! There is park available and jacuzzi on roof top, but we didn’t try it so can’t really rate it. The house is probably a bit old and so it’s noisy.. we could hear people next our room but not too bad we managed to sleep anyway!
Nice staff very helpful and friendly!
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Nice staff very helpful and friendly!
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Date of stay: February 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This is an ideal place to stay if you are going shark diving, very basic accommodation but does have English channels on TV. Excellent breakfast - pancakes were massive and really tasty. Pool is small but nice areas to sit out and relax. Owner very nice and accommodating
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Date of stay: February 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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_mallory_govender wrote a tip May 2017
Cape Town Central, South Africa11 contributions4 helpful votes"I liked all rooms."Read full review
"I stayed in the Carcharias suite (Great white shark) and I think I want to die there one day too."Read full review
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LOCATION
South AfricaWestern CapeOverberg DistrictOverstrandGansbaai
NUMBER OF ROOMS
8
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Roundhouse Self-Catering
Which popular attractions are close to The Roundhouse Self-Catering?
Nearby attractions include Fatbike Tours South Africa (0.00 km), African Penguin & Seabird Sanctuary (5.9 km), and Klipgat Caves (2.6 km).
What are some of the property amenities at The Roundhouse Self-Catering?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a rooftop bar, free wifi, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at The Roundhouse Self-Catering?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at The Roundhouse Self-Catering?
Guests can enjoy a rooftop bar, a lounge, and barbeque facilities during their stay.
Is parking available at The Roundhouse Self-Catering?
Yes, free parking, secured parking, and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Roundhouse Self-Catering?
Conveniently located restaurants include Rosemary's Country Kitchen & Deli, Blue Goose, and Benguela Restaurant De Kelders.
Are there opportunities to exercise at The Roundhouse Self-Catering?
Yes, guests have access to an outdoor pool during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at The Roundhouse Self-Catering?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Afrikaans.
Does The Roundhouse Self-Catering have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.