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The Anchor

Outdoor entertainment area with BBQs creates the perfect backdrop for relaxation, all surrounded by natural beauty in this serene escape

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The Anchor in Gordon's Bay provides a peaceful retreat where travelers can relax in the spa tub or gather around the firepit in the outdoor entertainment area. Guests stay connected with WiFi while enjoying easy access to the nearby nature reserve.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, The Anchor is in Gordon's Bay, a neighborhood in Cape Town. Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Blue Rock Adventure Park and Cape Town Film Studios. Enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking, or hop on a bike rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer. Visit our Cape Town travel guide
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7151, Western Cape, Cape Town, 1 Faure St

What's nearby

  • A beautiful stop off on the Garden Route and a great place to see penguins up close ❤️🐧 #blue
    Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Long Street
    Long Street
    43 min drive - 63.3 km
  • Cape Town, Western Cape / South Africa - 10/25/2016: Aerial photo of Cape Town International Convention Centre with Table Mountain in the background
    Cape Town International Convention Centre
    43 min drive - 63.6 km
  • Boulders Beach which includes marine life, rugged coastline and a sandy beach
    Boulders Beach
    57 min drive - 71.5 km
  • Bikini Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 km

Getting around

  • Strand Station
    12 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)
    42 min drive

Restaurants

  • On The Go
    18 min walk
  • Gordon's Bay Coffee Cafe
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    7 min drive
  • Ocean Basket
    4 min drive
  • The Bean And Barrel @ Bachelors
    14 min walk

About this property

The Anchor

Guesthouse located in Gordon's Bay
At The Anchor, you can look forward to a terrace, a firepit, and an outdoor entertainment area. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Outdoor furniture, barbecue grills, and a nature reserve
Room features
All guestrooms at The Anchor boast thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Guidebooks and local maps

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Hot tub

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 16 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

More

  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 200 for check-in between 7:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 200 for check-in between 7:00 PM and midnight
  • Housekeeping fee: ZAR 400 per day

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

You need to know

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is The Anchor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Anchor?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 7:00 PM– midnight for a fee of ZAR 200.

What time is check-out at The Anchor?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Anchor located?

Located in Gordon's Bay, this guesthouse is steps from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Bikini Beach. Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve and Harmony Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The Anchor Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hindrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Geweldig ruim en ook heerlijk bed voor 2 personen met onbeschrijvelijk mooi uitzicht. Moet wel auto gebruiken anders te ver lopen naar cafe en strand.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024