Gonubie Hotel

Hotels
5.8 (28 reviews)
141 Main Road Gonubie Hotel , Gonubie , za

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Nightclub
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Ironing service
Packed lunches
Kid meals
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location / sea view / beach nearby
Friendly staff / good service
Good breakfast and some good dining options
Safe parking / central and walkable
Cons:
Dirty carpets and general cleanliness issues
Room maintenance problems (leaks, hot water, TV, AC)
Amenities lacking or unreliable (no Wi‑Fi in rooms, no hairdryer, insufficient plugs)
Very noisy at night (nightclub/external noise)
Building run down / poor overall maintenance

Categories

Cleanliness
4
Multiple mentions of very dirty carpets, dirty floor rugs and generally rundown areas; cleanliness was frequently criticized.
Service
7.5
Staff frequently described as friendly and helpful (assistance, safe parking, compliments to housekeeping), though a few mentions of unfriendly kitchen staff.
Location
8.5
Strongly positive: central, next to the beach, sea views and easy walking access; however some noise and nearby street/drama noted.
Room Quality
4.2
Multiple room issues — leaking toilet, small shower door, slow/no hot water, TV/aircon/fans not working, windows not opening and generally poorly maintained rooms.
Amenities
4
Many amenities lacking or unreliable: no Wi‑Fi in rooms, no hairdryer available, missing plugs, no security and other basic facility shortfalls reported.
Value for Money
4.8
Mixed to negative: several guests said it was not worth the price given maintenance and amenity issues, though some found location and parking good value.
Food and Beverage
6.2
Generally positive comments about breakfast and some dining options (Captain's Cabin); a few guests reported food was not good.
Overall Experience
7.2
Mixed overall — many praised location, friendly staff and breakfast, but noise, maintenance problems and lack of amenities lowered the overall stay for several guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-03-22 07:58

Property Description

Beachfront Location

Located in Gonubie, Gonubie Hotel offers 3-star accommodation with a stunning beachfront view. Enjoy the convenience of being just 1.9 km away from Gonubie Beach, perfect for a relaxing getaway.

Diverse Amenities

Indulge in a range of amenities including a garden, restaurant, bar, casino, nightclub, and ATM all on the property. Whether you're looking to unwind or try your luck at the casino, there's something for everyone at Gonubie Hotel.

Comfortable Rooms with Views

Relax in well-equipped rooms featuring essentials like a TV, private bathroom, and cozy bed linens. Upgrade to rooms with a balcony and sea views for an extra touch of luxury during your stay.

Ready to experience beachfront bliss and top-notch amenities? Book your stay at Gonubie Hotel now.

Important information:

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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 6 years old to 10 years old stay for ZAR 235 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 11 years old to 17 years old stay for ZAR 350 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

5.8
Based on 28 reviews
Cleanliness: 4
Service: 7.5
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 4.2
Amenities: 4
Value for Money: 4.8
Food and Beverage: 6.2
Overall Experience: 7.2
K
Khanya • couple • za
5
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Ntombokolo • family_with_children • za
9
Best holiday stay even for a family
Pros:

Next to the beach, clean rooms, service was good.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
M
Mda • couple • za
10
Great !!
Pros:

The location , plus the place that sells pizza downstairs is 10/10

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
Y
Yonela • solo_traveller • za
10
Pros:

Everything was exceptional. Staff, room was neat. Breakfast was just wonderful. Definitely gonna stay there again when I visit

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
P
Phumeza • extended_group • za
6
Pros:

Beds and breakfast

Cons:

Bathroom struggle to get the hot water, dirty floor rug

2025-12-26 • via Nuitee
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Hardy • family_with_children • mu
1
Not worth 1 night stay
Pros:

The location, staff very friendly, water pressure for shower 👍

Cons:

Moved rooms as the toilet was leaking. No WiFi in rooms. No 2 pin plugs, food was not good at all. Maintenance in building very run down. Very sad to see such place not being looked after. So much potential but owners clearly don't care. Pls stay elsewhere. For price it's not worth it even for 1 night. Pity.

2025-12-25 • via Nuitee
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Nobusi • extended_group • za
10
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

Breakfast

2025-12-24 • via Nuitee
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babalwa komanisi • couple • za
5
Cons:

The carpet was very dirty, no aircon,TV screen was not clear wifi was not working properly and some of the kitchen staff were not friendly

2025-12-24 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • extended_group • za
7
Pros:

Good food at the Captain’s Cabin & friendly staff

Cons:

It is rundown, no security and our 2 rooms were on opposite ends of the hotel.

2025-12-24 • via Nuitee
B
Bonnie • extended_group • za
6
2025-12-23 • via Nuitee
B
Bataillon • solo_traveller • gb
7
There is usually some drama going on outside because of the location.
Pros:

The breakfast was adequate, but I could easily have gone to one of the local establishments for breakfast. The dinner was what made me decide to stay

Cons:

The bathroom floor tiles were far too slippery and as danger actually. The bathroom fittings for in my room were not fixed properly.

2025-12-22 • via Nuitee
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Zybrand • couple • za
5
Cons:

Very Noisy with the night club that was playing there loud music until 2:30am in the morning.
We could not sleep.

2025-12-22 • via Nuitee
T
Theunis Boyens • solo_traveller • za
5
2025-12-21 • via Nuitee
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Lornah • extended_group • za
9
2025-12-18 • via Nuitee
T
Toni • extended_group • za
7
Pros:

Breakfast was nice and healthy.

2025-12-18 • via Nuitee
N
nethamba • couple • za
10
Pros:

The staff is very kind

2025-12-14 • via Nuitee
E
Enkosi • extended_group • za
3
2025-12-14 • via Nuitee
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Nkqwita • family_with_children • za
1
2025-12-10 • via Nuitee
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Celeste • family_with_children • za
8
Pros:

Great location and a super clean room, linen and towels. Compliments to housekeeping.

Cons:

The hotel had no hairdryer, enquired at reception but no hairdryer.

2025-12-03 • via Nuitee
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Lungisa • family_with_children • za
7
Pros:

I liked the food.

Cons:

The door of the shower is too small,the water took long to get hot,the outside view was unpleasant, the hotel needs renovation, painting and flooring, the fan and air conditioner were not working ,the windows were not opening,television was not working, Wi-Fi was not active, not enough toiletries

2025-12-02 • via Nuitee