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White Shark Guesthouse
White Shark Guest House offers bed and breakfast and self-catering accommodation 400 m from the harbour, in Van Dyks Bay, Gansbaai, featuring views of the Atlantic Ocean where shark cage diving and whale watching occur daily. Accommodation comprises individually decorated and comfortable guest rooms, including a self-catering Family Cottage. Each option features a private en-suite bathroom and contains heating, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a TV with streaming apps and DStv, and free Wi-Fi access; the Family Cottage offers a fully equipped kitchen, a spacious lounge area, and a private garden courtyard with braai/BBQ facilities. Each room at White Shark Guest House is decorated in a mix of rustic and contemporary, including exposed brick walls and modern furniture and some rooms have a private balcony. Breakfast is served every morning on the deck overlooking the ocean. Dining options are available upon request. Guests have access to a communal kitchen and braai/BBQ facilities. Free off-street parking is available. Activities in the nearby area include shark cage diving and whale watching. The staff at the guest house can arrange these activities on behalf of guests. A golf course is available just 900 m away, while Walker Bay Nature Reserve is 20 km away. Cape Town International Airport is located 156 km away.
Area Info
Van Dyks Bay is a suburb in Gansbaai, home to shark cage diving and whale watching in season. From the harbour, boats depart daily with cages that allow visitors to get 'up close and personal' with the Great White Sharks.
Across the street, there is a mini grocery market that stocks essentials, cash withdrawal facilities, a restaurant, and a fuel station. Cape Town International Airport is located 156 km away.
The area around Gansbaai has been dubbed the "coast of contrast" and is covered in unspoiled vegetation of the Cape Floral Kingdom. Despite being the smallest of the world’s six floral kingdoms, it is the richest with 9000 species.
Other activities to be enjoyed in Gansbaai include horse riding, visiting neighbouring wine farms, kayaking, whale watching, quad biking, and exploring the nearby Walker Bay Nature Reserve. The reserve boasts the Klipgat Cave, which is one of three places where old remains have been excavated in South Africa. It is one of the most important historical sites in the Western Cape, also holding claim to having the earliest evidence of the presence of sheep-herding Khoi people, whose descendants were the first to erect settlements in the Gansbaai area.
Units and Rooms
Flamingo's Nest
Guests: 2
This spacious top-floor room has ocean views and a private deck and contains a king-size bed and extra-large en-suite bathroom with double basins, a double shower and a bathtub. The room has a fireplace, heating, tea/coffee, and free Wi-Fi.
Gecko
Guests: 2
This light and airy room is located on the first floor and offers a balcony with views of the area and ocean. The room has a king-size/twin beds and an en-suite bathroom with a bathtub and shower. Free Wi-Fi, a TV, and heating are available.
Hippo Hollows
Guests: 2
This warmly decorated room is located on the first floor and has a king-size bed/twin 3-quarter beds and an en-suite bathroom with a shower. This room has a TV with satellite channels and free Wi-Fi. No balcony.
Lions Den
Guests: 2
This bright and spacious room is located on the top floor. The room has a king-size bed or twin beds on request with a mountain view. The modern en-suite bathroom is fitted with a shower. The room has free Wi-Fi, a TV, and heating. No balcony.
Leopards Lair
Guests: 2
This comfortable room is on the top floor and has a king-size bed, mountain views, and an en-suite bathroom with a shower and bathtub. The room has a safe to store valuables, free Wi-Fi, and a TV for media entertainment.
