Cliff Lodge

$130 - $145

per person sharing

Overview of Cliff Lodge

South Africa, Whale Coast

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.

Bookings & Pricing

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6 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Bed & Breakfast

$130

1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027

Bed & Breakfast

$145
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Highlights & Activities

What's on offer whilst on this itinerary?
  • 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

Day tours

General 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.

Bar

Laundry service

Safe

Secure parking

Swimming pool

Wi-Fi available

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.

Expert Opinion

We know because we go
Mariam Ngoyi

Mariam Ngoyi

Africa Safari Expert

With its incredible views, excellent service and stunning decor, this gem by the sea is my favourite guest house in Gaansbaai. Highly recommended!

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Traveller Reviews

  • SN
    Sonia Ng
    traveler

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

  • LG
    Lorraine Gross
    traveler

    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.

  • ED
    Elizabeth de Friend
    traveler

    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!

  • JM
    Jeffery Mote
    traveler

    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!

  • TB
    Teresa Badia
    traveler

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

  • BR
    Bikramjit Ray
    traveler

    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.

  • LS
    Laurel Sherman
    traveler

    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.

  • IS
    Ian Stirling
    traveler

    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.

SN
Sonia Ng
traveler

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

LG
Lorraine Gross
traveler

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.

ED
Elizabeth de Friend
traveler

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!

JM
Jeffery Mote
traveler

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!

TB
Teresa Badia
traveler

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