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Crayfish Lodge Sea & Country Guest House

5.0 star property
Elegant beach guesthouse and outdoor pool

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Exterior
Panoramic Double or Twin Room | Balcony
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Restaurant
Restaurant

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$691
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Explore the area

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2-4 Killarney Street, De Kelders, Western Cape, 7220
  • Danger Point Lighthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Gansbaai Harbor
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Grootbos Nature Reserve
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Panoramic Double or Twin Room | Balcony

Panoramic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

De Kelders

A luxury stay in De Kelders awaits you at Crayfish Lodge Sea & Country Guest House. You'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Danger Point Lighthouse and 3.6 km (2.3 mi) from Gansbaai Harbor. Highlights at this beach guest house include free buffet breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .A day of pampering can include massages and facials along with reflexology and mani/pedis. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 5-property class De Kelders guest house include Kleinbaai Harbour and Danger Point Lighthouse.
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What's nearby

  • De Kelders Strand - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Danger Point Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Gansbaai Harbor - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Kleinbaai Harbour - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Grootbos Nature Reserve - 9 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 142 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Garden Lodge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪De Seemans Taphuis - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse Restaurant and Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gansbaai Coffee Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Crayfish Lodge Sea & Country Guest House

Elegant beach guesthouse and outdoor pool
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at the luxury Crayfish Lodge Sea & Country Guest House. The guest house can provide limo/town car service and tour/ticket assistance. Free self parking is available.

This Art Deco De Kelders guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2005
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Crayfish Lodge Sea & Country Guest House offers 5 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with in-room jetted baths and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers and bidets.

This De Kelders guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include facials, body treatments and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology.

Languages

English, German

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways (90 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (90 centimetre high)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 4 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 2005
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heated floor
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 16 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1500 per person (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pool access is available 24 hours a day.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guest house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 16 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Crayfish Lodge Sea & Country Guest House
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Crayfish Sea Country
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Crayfish Lodge Sea & Country Guest House?

Yep, Crayfish Lodge Sea & Country Guest House has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Crayfish Lodge Sea & Country Guest House?

As of 17 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crayfish Lodge Sea & Country Guest House on 1 Sept 2025 start from NZ$691.09, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Crayfish Lodge Sea & Country Guest House?

Yep, Crayfish Lodge Sea & Country Guest House is a short 15-minute walk from De Kelders Strand. Fun beach activities include scuba diving and kayaking.

Is there a spa on site at Crayfish Lodge Sea & Country Guest House?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like facials and body treatments.

Does Crayfish Lodge Sea & Country Guest House have a pool?

Crayfish Lodge Sea & Country Guest House has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 24 hours.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Crayfish Lodge Sea & Country Guest House?

No, but there are Jetted bath and deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Crayfish Lodge Sea & Country Guest House serve breakfast?

You bet, free buffet brekkie is offered daily between 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Crayfish Lodge Sea & Country Guest House?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Crayfish Lodge Sea & Country Guest House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Crayfish Lodge Sea & Country Guest House?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Crayfish Lodge Sea & Country Guest House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning views and beach shore walks
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning views. Staff was phenomenal and a seemingly endless breakfast. Only regret was not staying longer. If you’re in the area for shark cage diving this is a no-brainer of a place to stay. Definitely will come back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Whale watching September 2023

Lovely location, rooms and super welcoming and helpful owners and staff. We were unable to leave due to flooding in the area so had the pleasure of staying one more day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful, helpful and accommodating people.

We had a marvelous time. Would do it again. Great view from the property of the sea.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful place with a fantastic view over the ocean. We were warmly welcomed and helped with advise for restaurants and how to get there. The breakfast was truly amazing. A real shame we stayed only for 1 night...
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Schönes Haus mit perfektem Service

Es war alles perfekt mit super Bedienung und sauberen Zimmer . Blick direkt aufs Meer

10/10 Excellent

Katja, Würselen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

traumhaft

Tolle Zimmer mit toller Aussicht und persönliche Betreuung