Cliff Lodge

Whale Coast, South Africa
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Overview

Under a two-hour drive from Cape Town, Cliff Lodge is an idyllic oceanfront retreat situated on cliffs above the whale-watching Mecca of Walker Bay. Close to popular Hermanus and offering dramatic views of Walker Bay and the distant Cape Peninsula, Cliff Lodge is a stylish yet relaxed and personalised Bed & Breakfast on the wildly dramatic Cape coast. The area offers a unique eco-experience: boat trips are available to see a variety of marine species, including whales (in season), great white sharks, Cape fur seals, dolphins and marine and shore birds.

You can keep your feet dry with a stroll along cliff-top paths through fascinating fynbos vegetation to secluded beaches or discover wine farms, golf courses, farm stalls and the charming coastal hamlets of the Overberg, a quiet rural region set in an intoxicating heath-scented landscape.

Highlights

  • Set at the heart of whale-watching country
  • Incredible cliff-top views of Walker Bay
  • Helpful, friendly & personalised service
  • Each room has a patio with sea views
  • Shark-cage diving, ocean tours & beaches just a few minutes' drive away

Activities

  • Day tours

Rooms

East Room

The four en suite rooms at Cliff Lodge are unique and stylishly decorated. All have private patios with sea views as well as fluffy gowns, aromatherapy toiletries and satellite TV.

Ocean Suite

To make the most of the spectacular views of Walker Bay, stay in the The Ocean Suite, a spacious luxurious penthouse suite that is ideal for honeymooners. The suite has a large seafront bedroom, en suite bathroom with a bath for two, a separate lounge and an expansive private balcony, all with stunning sea views - the ultimate whale watching spot.

Facilities

The lodge's comfortable lounge has tea and coffee making facilities, a well-stocked honesty bar and a library of books about the area. The small splash pool is right on the cliff top and overlooks the sea. The all-weather conservatory and seafront deck have great 180-degree views of Walker Bay - the ideal place to sample a glass or two of local wine while watching the whales bask in the last light of the setting sun. Whale viewing season begins around late July and runs until November - peak season is September.

Dining

A delicious breakfast with excellent fresh coffee is served on the deck overlooking Walker Bay and will energise you for the day ahead.

When it comes to other meals, there are various restaurants and cafés in the area and your hosts will be happy to recommend their favourites.

General facilities

  • Safe
  • Swimming Pool
  • Bar
  • Laundry service
  • Secure parking
  • Wi-fi available

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Dates Board Price
2021-09-01 — 2023-08-31 Bed & Breakfast $100
2023-09-01 — 2024-08-31 Bed & Breakfast $110

Our rates are per person sharing unless we note differently. Please treat all pricing as a guide only:

  • All rates are subject to availability and may change without notice.
  • Single supplements may apply.
  • Request a quote or speak to one of our African Safari Experts for the best, most current rates available.
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Traveller Reviews

Cliff Lodge
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Sonia Ng

"Cliff Lodge had outstanding hospitality and service plus our room there has a balcony with the most amazing view of the ocean."
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Lorraine Gross

"Cliff Lodge - Terrific! We got lucky with the weather for this one and saw whales and were able to take the walk along the dunes."
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Elizabeth de Friend

Cliff Lodge looked very unpromising on arrival, a characterless area and a very suburban quietness. BUT the Ocean Suite was a great antidote to our room at the last lodge we stayed at and we loved the open aspect, the sea, the cliffs / shore which we walked along for hours. Gideon and Jill were very attentive and fantastically helpful in suggesting day trips to suit our interests and preferences and we absolutely loved the scenery we drove through, both coastal and inland mountains and farm areas. He lent us a bird book too. And on our last morning we saw a whale with calf :) A real bonus!
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Jeffery Mote

"Cliff Lodge was tremendous! The owner upgraded us to the top level suite and it was awesome - the views were breathtaking! The shark diving was very cool - got very close to some huge great whites!"
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Teresa Badia

"Cliff Lodge was a very good experience with very good hosts with lot of recommendations for excursions and places to eat."
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Bikramjit Ray

"Cliff Lodge was an especially inspired choice, the location was stunning, of course, but the warmth and hospitality of the hosts Gideon and Gill and their staff were equally exceptional."
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Laurel Sherman

"Cliff House was pleasant and the hosts couldn't have been nicer. We enjoyed the views of the Ocean. They had made reservations at a little dining venue which caters to B & B guests which was a nice experience."
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Ian Stirling

We were given the bridal suite which is enormous and very well appointed, we could not fault Cliff Lodge. In every way possible, Gideon and Gill are exceptional hosts who really care about their guests. Breakfast was excellent - the only place in S.A where we had fresh orange juice [Ian's favourite, opens his eyes in the morning] Staff are very well trained. A wonderful experience.
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