The Gamtoos Ferry Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (133 reviews)
1 Lourie Road, R102 , Jeffreys Bay , za

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Fire extinguishers
Shopping on site
Playground on site
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Reception hall
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great service
Beautiful location
Excellent food
Cons:
Uncomfortable pillows
Early closing times for amenities
Cold rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.84
Shower needed bleaching.
Service
9.81
The staff are all amazing from booking to departure.
Location
9.35
Location absolutely fantastic with a great river view.
Room Quality
8.3
Rooms were beautiful but hard uncomfortable pillows.
Amenities
7.33
Facilities like the restaurant close early; better communication needed.
Value for Money
8.79
Good value for the overall stay.
Food and Beverage
9.34
Food was great and breakfast was excellent.
Overall Experience
8.81
Overall a very pleasant stay with some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 03:39

Property Description

Scenic Oasis in Jeffreys Bay

Nestled in Jeffreys Bay, The Gamtoos Ferry Hotel offers a serene escape with a lush garden, inviting terrace, and a cozy restaurant and bar. Perfect for nature enthusiasts, the hotel is conveniently located near Seaview Game & Lion Park, St Francis Links Golf Course, and Gamtoos River Mouth Reserve.

Family-Friendly Atmosphere

With comfortable family rooms and a children's playground, The Gamtoos Ferry Hotel ensures a delightful stay for guests of all ages. Parents can unwind in the garden while kids play freely in a safe environment.

Convenient Location

Situated a short distance from Mondplaas Railway Station and Hankey Golf Course, and just 63 km from Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, this hotel offers easy access to key attractions and transportation hubs.

Ready to experience a harmonious blend of comfort and convenience? Book your stay at The Gamtoos Ferry Hotel today!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Dear visitor, we're currently experiencing drought conditions within this region. Please be aware that certain properties will need to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    No internet access available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 133 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.84
Service: 9.81
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 7.33
Value for Money: 8.79
Food and Beverage: 9.34
Overall Experience: 8.81
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Vincent solo_traveller za
4
Great staff, great location, ok food, below par accomodation
Pros:

The staff are fantastic, both in hotel, and the Pub/Restaurant. Best I have dealt with in years. Steak dinner at the restaurant was not bad at all. Very nice location. "Free" bottled water provided was provided as you cannot drink tap water at all.

Cons:

The room. There were spider webs in almost every corner of the room, up against the ceiling, and even in the bathroom. The water in the shower took long to heat up. The aircon was basically ineffective for the room and made no difference at all. Not sure if it needs a service or is out of gas. I expected a queen bed, and instead got 2x singles. The mattresses on both were the biggest disappointment of the entire stay. I have never stayed in a place where they were that old or bad. It literrally moved under me like a water bed. The blinds were dirty, and doesn't fit properly, so their is a noticable gap between the blind at the door and the blind for the window, so you have little assurance of privacy. Couldnt find the light switch for the outside light, which shone throuygh the same gap, until someone (or a timer) switched it off eventually. As it is outside on the ground floor anyone can just walk up and look into the room, straight at your bed. The coffee station was a disappointment too. They literally provided the cheapest instant "coffee" (RiCoffee - basically just chicory) possible, which for the high out of season rate I paid, I would have expected at least real coffee, or better yet, a Nespresso machine and pods. At 3 other stays on my roadtrip from CT to PE, I paid less for accomodation, and was provided Nespresso in my room. The room appeared old and cheap, and has no character to it. I will not return.

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Morné couple za
7
2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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DEIDRE couple za
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Mpho family_with_children za
3
Cons:

When we arrived they gave us a room with windows that didn’t close properly.When I complained,they moved us to another with the same problem.After complaining again they moved us to a family room which is not the setup we wanted.Later on we got a better room.The experience was stressful.In the morning there was a lot of noise when the staff arrived.

2026-01-08 via Nuitee
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Jen couple za
7
Pros:

Perfect for an overnight stay. Accommodation as per expectations.

2026-01-04 via Nuitee
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Jacquelene solo_traveller za
7
2025-10-20 via Nuitee
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Hilton couple nz
8
Fantastic stay, really good value
Pros:

Perfect setting, rooms were beautiful, food was great

Cons:

Hard uncomfortable pillows and light coming through the glass door at night

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
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Ursula couple gb
10
Pros:

View of the river was amazing.
Bed was comfortable

Cons:

Shower needed bleaching

2025-08-31 via Nuitee
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Unathi couple za
10
2025-08-20 via Nuitee
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AidanD couple za
7
2025-08-18 via Nuitee
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Brenda couple us
5
All good just freezing
Pros:

It’s as farm like

Cons:

I got so cold in the room I needed to put all my clothes I had on at night. The hotel needs to consider putting a aircon into the room

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
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Mark couple za
9
2025-08-04 via Nuitee
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Colleen couple za
8
Pros:

Was very nice experience..good all around.

Cons:

Unfortunately weather did not permit us to c everything..heavy rain

2025-07-28 via Nuitee
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Hope young couple za
10
The staff are all amazing. From the moment we booked to the time we left the staff had been brilliant.
Pros:

The staff are all just stars

Cons:

Just the early noise from stalls setting up for a market at 7am

2025-07-13 via Nuitee
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Welthagen young couple za
8
Enjoyed the stay just a pity of the facilities closing at 15h00 on Sundays
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent. Room was very neat. Staff very friendly and helpful

Cons:

The facilities like the restaurant closes at 15H00 on Sundays. We were only informed the day we booked in. It would have been helpful if we were informed when we made the booking.

2025-07-12 via Nuitee
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Heidi solo traveller za
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Location absolutely fantastic

2025-06-18 via Nuitee
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Liska young couple za
9
Superb
2025-06-17 via Nuitee
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Liska solo traveller za
9
Superb
2025-06-17 via Nuitee
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Johan young couple za
8
Very good
2025-06-10 via Nuitee
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Craig family with young children za
7
Great weekend away
Pros:

Quaint, good service, nice rooms, good price and awesome location

Cons:

Rooms a little cold and nothing opens until 8am

2025-05-31 via Nuitee