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On the Beach Guesthouse

4.0 star property
Beachfront guesthouse for sun and fun

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On the Beach Guesthouse, an upscale boutique retreat by the ocean, offers a tranquil escape with a soothing garden and inviting terrace. With in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services available, your stay will be as relaxing as it is convenient; past guests rave about this haven.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €135
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Oceanfront | Living area

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Oceanfront

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Honeymoon Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Oceanfront

Honeymoon Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Oceanfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 37 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Garden Area

Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Garden Area

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette, Sea Facing | Beach/ocean view

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette, Sea Facing

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Studio, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Sea Facing

Executive Studio, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Sea Facing

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
32 Waterkant Street, Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape, 6330

What's nearby

  • Jeffreys Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Noorsekloof Nature Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Play in JBay Adventure Centre Day Trips - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Dolphin Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Shell Museum - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Nina's Real Food - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Global Junction - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬6 min drive

About this property

On the Beach Guesthouse

Upscale boutique guest house by the ocean
Consider a stay at On the Beach Guesthouse and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a TV in reception
  • Barbecues, a front desk safe and beach towels
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 180 for adults and ZAR 100 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately ZAR 180 for adults and from ZAR 100 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 800 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 800 (one-way), (from 1 to 18 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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

Beach Guesthouse
Beach Guesthouse House Jeffreys Bay
Beach Guesthouse Jeffreys Bay
Beach Jeffreys Bay
On The Guesthouse Jeffreys Bay
On the Beach Guesthouse Guesthouse
On the Beach Guesthouse Jeffreys Bay
On the Beach Guesthouse Guesthouse Jeffreys Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is On the Beach Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at On the Beach Guesthouse?

As of 19 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at On the Beach Guesthouse on 21 Nov 2025 start from €135.13, 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.

How much is parking at On the Beach Guesthouse?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at On the Beach Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at On the Beach Guesthouse?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does On the Beach Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 800 per person applies.

Where is On the Beach Guesthouse located?

Nestled on the beach, this Jeffreys Bay guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Jeffreys Bay Beach and Noorsekloof Nature Reserve. Jeffreys Bay Golf Club and Play in JBay Adventure Centre Day Trips are also within 15 minutes.

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On the Beach Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and beautifully situated. Lovely little breakfast area upstairs. The beach location is perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

eleni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location right on the sand! We had the honeymoon suite which was nice. Breakfast in the main lounge/dining area had a great view of the beach. The staff and food were also excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the beach .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dhiresh

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful outlook over miles of sandy beach and the Indian Ocean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wynand

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

Stunning views, amazing staff and breathtaking ven

What a stunning and personal experience. Such lovely breakfasts, the views aswell as the freedom of the facilities and the staff. Will definitely be back..... wish we had stayed longer
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot for a beach vacation. Room was ideal with big bathtub and shower. The living room and access to the porch added to the experience. Breakfast was exceptional. Great find. We would like to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don W

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

Fantastic!

This being our third time to Jeffrey’s Bay, we really took our time choosing our accommodation. We were very happy with our choice and would definitely return. Staff are wonderful, breakfast is fantastic and our room amazing. Great view, thoughtful touches and attention to detail which always impresses.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elke

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

Wunderbarer Aufenthalt

Sehr schönes Guesthouse , sehr schön und geschmackvoll eingerichtet, gute Parkmöglichkeiten, gutes und ausreichendes Frühstück, bequeme Betten, Zimmer direkt mit Meerblick war geräumig und komfortabel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Für ein vier Stern Hotel, ist es besser als erwartet ausgestattet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mats

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfekt läge på stranden och gångavstånd till det mesta
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niclas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unterkunft mit einem traumhaften Blick und sauberen gepflegten Zimmern
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ute

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Lage direkt am Strand, Personal sehr freundlich und aufmerksam
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Uitstekend, met goede service en prima ontbijt. Top locatie!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Amazing stay on the Beach

This is one of the nicest properties we have stayed in during this trip. The suite had everything in it and was incredibly comfortable. The area on the second floor was amazing and the views of the dolphins were fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edmund Frank

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

Wonderful week spent

Everyone was so friendly and the guest house was extremely clean
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Parmjit

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

Excellent

Excellent location, clean, modern and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katharina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Seher schöne lage
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect. The upstairs lounge was just down the hall from our room so we felt like we were staying at a friend's house. Perfect location to watch the sunrise without going outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel and beach. Breakfast amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Guy

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

Fabulous Find!

Lovely Penthouse room, with stunning views of the beach. Breakfast staff were excellent. Very nice lounge area with honesty bar for guests to relax in. Would definitely recommend On The Beach.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Guesthouse direkt am Meer

Direkt am Meer gelegenes Guesthouse, freundliche Personal und gutes Frühstück
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lizanne, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was locally owned, smaller guest home that had amazing staff, family friendly and extremely accommodating after having to change dates last minute due to a flight cancellation. I would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a secluded but elegant home environment.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place right on the beach with well appointed rooma. Staff provided superb service all the time and made you feel relaxed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

Wonderful experience

We stayed in one of the beachfront rooms on the 1st floor. Spacious and luxurious. All the amenities and comforts one could want. Thoroughly enjoyed the accommodations, the breakfast and the location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019