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9.2

221 reviews

Gonana Guesthouse

Gonana Guesthouse

42 Sonkwas Street, Bek Bay, Paternoster, 7381, South Africa

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Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Beach

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

Mountain view

Gonana Guesthouse

Gonana Guesthouse is a 4-star gem in Paternoster, South Africa. The Bek Bay address sits at 42 Sonkwas Street, just 0.5mi from the city center, making it a breeze to stroll to the shore. With breakfast on offer and 221 reviews, this guesthouse promises a friendly, coastal welcome from the moment of arrival.

Facilities glow with a free outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, and free Wi-Fi. Additional perks include a beach, bar, terrace, and garden spaces, plus on-site parking, beach chairs, and balconies that frame garden or mountain views.

Inside, guests find non-smoking rooms, free toiletries, and extra-long beds (> 6.5 ft), with options to enjoy garden or mountain views from a balcony. Shuttle service is available for a fee, completing a stay where beach days blend with hillside serenity.

Set just steps from the shore and about 0.5mi from the town center, this 4-star gem at 42 Sonkwas Street blends coastal charm with easy access to the action. A saltwater outdoor pool glistens by day, while free private parking and free Wi-Fi keep mornings breezy. On-site perks include a beach, bar, terrace, and garden spaces, plus beach chairs and balconies that frame garden or mountain views; a shuttle service is available for a fee to help explore the coastline.

Inside, spaces lean on comfort with non-smoking rooms, free toiletries, and extra-long beds, many opening to balconies that overlook either a garden or nearby mountains. The setting encourages a relaxed rhythm—sun, sea, and shade come together for easy lounging and breezy mornings before heading back to the beach.

A variety of room types fans out across sea-view and pool-view options, with layouts ranging from twin and queen bed configurations to studios, apartments with balconies, and even larger houses. Each choice brings a different angle on the scenery, from tranquil garden vistas to sweeping coastal panoramas, all tailored for a memorable stay along the coast.

Most popular amenities

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Beach

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Garden view

Garden

Balcony

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Free toiletries

Rooms

Triple Room with Balcony in Gonana Guesthouse

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Triple Room, Balcony

1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

325 sqft

Mountain view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

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Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The triple room features a safe deposit box, a sofa, a carpeted floor as well as a balcony with mountain views. The unit has 2 beds.

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Room With Sea View

2 Twin Beds

270 sqft

Balcony

Free wifi

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The twin room features a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.

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Standard Room

1 Queen Size Bed

270 sqft

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

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Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features a safe deposit box. The unit has 1 bed.

Queen Room with Pool View in Gonana Guesthouse

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Queen Room, Pool View

1 Queen Size Bed

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

Shower

Free toiletries

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Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides a safe deposit box. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Room - 2 Twin, Pool View

2 Twin Beds

270 sqft

Balcony

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

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Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The twin room provides a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor, heating as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Studio, 3 Bed

325 sqft

Balcony

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Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this studio includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The studio is furnished with a desk and a seating area and features a safe deposit box, a sofa and sea views. The unit has 3 beds.

Twin Room with Sea View - single occupancy in Gonana Guesthouse

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Room - 2 Twin, Sea View, Single Use

2 Twin Beds

270 sqft

Private Bathroom

Terrace

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Shower

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Queen Room - single occupancy in Gonana Guesthouse

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Queen Room, Single Use

1 Queen Size Bed

270 sqft

Private Bathroom

Shower

Free toiletries

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Studio in Gonana Guesthouse

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Studio, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds

1 Sofa Bed

325 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Shower

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Queen Room, Terrace

1 Queen Size Bed

215 sqft

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Twin Room with Pool View - single occupancy in Gonana Guesthouse

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Room - 2 Twin, Pool View, Single Use

2 Twin Beds

270 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Terrace

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

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Twin Room

1 Twin Bed

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Guest reviews

9.2

221 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Yunus

10

April 2025

Breakfast was excellent with a wide array of warm and cold foods to choose from. The breads and muffins are freshly baked on a daily basis and the ladies who serve and prepare the breakfast were incredibly warm, attentive and friendly.

I would have preferred more storage space in the room I was in (ocean facing). Perhaps where the little bench is below the clothing rack and where the safe sits, one could put a larger enclosed cupboard for storage. Also a bigger safe that can store a laptop would be useful. Finally, the shower pressure and the water temperature was a bit offish. I would have loved higher shower pressure and consistent water temperature in the shower.

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Elizabeth

10

March 2025

Location, STAFF became like family, especially Melody! She is a true asset for this guesthouse! We could not access the lounge as it was upstairs and we have very poor mobility. Food and drink was delivered to our room, not the ideal, but staff really tried to accommodate us. Truly a wonderful, unforgettable few days, Paternoster will always have a place in our hearts!

Lounge inaccessible with our restricted mobility, upstairs and only a rope to hold on and no support to get in and out of the pool. Perhaps Gonanna could consider being more disability friendly.

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Thomas

9.1

April 2024

Gonana was a beautiful place to stay; a pleasant surprise - even nicer than pics show on this site. Beautiful and comfortable. The staff was friendly and pleasant. Breakfast was quite nice as well, with amazing views!

The only drawback that caused issues for us: two of the guests staying at Gonana acted as if they were at their own home. They wore robes with nothing on underneath whenever they were in public; including at breakfast and when walking the beach. Even after we spoke to the man and asked him to make sure his robe was closed properly, he and his girlfriend continued to do as they wished. This made for some uncomfortable morning dining.

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Estelle

9.1

February 2024

Guesthouse faces the sea, with breathtaking views and sunset from the lounge area and terrace. Our bedroom was facing the sea, special to see it from your window when you wake up in the morning, with direct access to the beach. Our second bedroom didn't face the sea and offered a total different experience, really recommend to pay a bit more for it! Everything was very clean with nice vibe. Service was impeccable, with smooth check-in and welcome, staff is very professional and has particular sense of detail (which is not the case everywhere in Cape town area). Even before you arrive, they reach out to you with many recommendations and activities to book in advance (I recommend as it quickly becomes fully booked). Breakfast has a great variety of products and offers a very complete buffet. Guesthouse also has a snacks and drinks bar you can purchase from at any time making it very convenient.

Pool area is small and in the entrance area, not making it very attractive or relaxing. We didn't make great use of it since we were staying only 24h but I can imagine this can be an issue if you stay longer. Bedrooms are below the lounge area, so it becomes very noisy whenever people are there (especially early in the morning when they go for breakfast). A bit overpriced for South Africa and Cape town area in general, but worth spending one night!

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Michelle

10

June 2025

We were blown away by the stunning location and beautifully decorated interior. The amazing breakfast was the perfect cherry on top. Our stay was truly unforgettable - highly recommend!

One small note - we preferred traditional thick towels over the Barrydale Weavers towels. While they might suffice in summer, we found thicker, softer towels were a better fit for winter comfort.

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Monika

10

June 2025

We had a wonderful stay at the guesthouse! The location is perfect—just steps from the ocean with stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere. The room was clean, cozy, and well-maintained, and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. A perfect spot for a relaxing getaway. Highly recommended!

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Carlzon

10

October 2024

The location right on the quiet beach is incredible, the staff is super friendly and professional and makes you feel very welcome as soon as you arrive. The rooms and the rest of the property is beautifully furnished, making for a relaxing and comfortable stay. The breakfast served in the mornings in the communal space upstairs is just great.

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Mosa

10

May 2025

The property was clean and love decor and aesthetic. Very homey also modern and chic.

The only minus is , as I was booked in the room downstairs the footsteps in the upper living room can be a bit of annoyance however that is the infrastructure. It wasn’t that bad as all guests were quite respectful.

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Shelley

9.1

July 2024

So well put together. Decor was splendid and position of Accommodation fantastic. Breakfast and provision of food and drink super.Staff friendly and helpful. Peaceful and relaxing stay. Loved fireplace and warm arrangements in room.

Nearly slipped in bathroom. flooring cold and towels not to our liking . Had to ask for fresh towels everyday.

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Schnoor

10

January 2025

Everything was fabulous. The only thing I'd add is some lounge chilled music in the common living room ..nothing hectic just a little something to enhance the ambiance. ..not a necessity but maybe at sunset and breakfast ? A little something on the background.

I loved everything. Nothing to dislike

Points of Interest Around Gonana Guesthouse

Attractions

West Coast National Park

23.9mi

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Salt water

Amenities of Gonana Guesthouse

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Beach

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Garden view

Garden

Balcony

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Gonana Guesthouse

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property