Reviews

Our stay at Gonana Collection Villas was nothing short of exceptional. The accommodation was stunning—beautifully styled with a refined yet relaxed coastal charm. Every space felt thoughtfully designed, immaculately clean, and wonderfully spacious, offering both comfort and luxury.
We felt completely at ease throughout our stay, with the peaceful surroundings and secure setting adding to the overall sense of tranquility.
Gonana is the perfect blend of sophistication and serenity, and we left feeling refreshed and inspired. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a truly special experience in Paternoster!

• Coral Villa

This was my second visit to Gonana Guesthouse, and once again, it exceeded all expectations. I will definitely be coming back!

Paternoster, and especially this guest house, has become one of my favorite places to unwind and slow down. Whether it’s horseback riding on the beach, taking a guided tour to learn more about the unique local fauna, or spotting seals and even whales – there’s always something special to experience here.

If you get the chance, don’t hesitate to go! And if it’s available, ask for Room 3 – it has a beautiful sea view and its own little private patio.

Highly recommended – five stars all the way!

• Twin room sea facing

We spent the most wonderful weekend at the Coral Villa. From the very warm welcome form all the staff, to the beautiful views from our home for the weekend, we couldn't have asked for more. The villa is equipped with everything you could possibly need. With the beach only a 2 minute walk from the unit , you can literally hear the ocean as you fall asleep at night. Couldn't have asked for a better weekend away for my family. The Coral Villa is 100% pet friendly sp my 2 little dogs got to experience the weekend away with us.

• Coral Villa

Superb setting. Friendly staff. Cozy rooms. Amazing beach location and epic deck for sundowners. Close to restaurants. The common area is superb with great layout, fireplace, bar area and small gift shop. Highly recommend for couples getaway.

• Twin room sea facing

I will definitely be back and stay for longer to make use of all the wonderful amenities! Absolutely stunning!

• Oyster Studio

Coral Villa is a lovely place for a weekend getaway with friends or family. There was enough space for everything, the kitchen was huge and had everything you needed. We enjoyed braaiing, too. There was a cleaning service every day, which was very convenient as well. We also loved the reception house. Located directly at the beach with friendly staff members and relaxing music playing in the background - this was one of the most calming places we have ever been to. Activities around the area were awesome: We went horse riding and to Die Strandloper restaurant. With more time, you can go kayaking, diving, hiking or e-biking. So there's a lot to choose from. All in all we had a great time and totally recommend staying at Coral villa with Gonna collection.

• Coral Villa

The peace and tranquility is amazing. The staff are delightful and friendly. I would absolutlely recommend Gonana.

• Queen Room Partial Sea View

The view was a dream as well as the fantastic breakfast overlooking the waves. Pure relaxation, what a magical place.

We had three fantastic days in Paternoster at Gonana Guesthouse. Fun activities including kayaking at the sea, r-biking and nice long walks on the beach as well as beer tasting at a microbrewery and excellent lunches and dinners at various restaurants. Thanks Gonana Travel for planning and bookings and Gonana Guesthouse for the nice stay!

Loved this beautiful stylish guesthouse. Great attention to detail in everything Lovely way
Very relaxed lovely staff

Classy, elegant and accessible. Warm and welcoming staff. Honesty bar which is beautifully apportioned and stocked. We would be back here 10 times over. Well done on a great offering!!

The view from our room was just stunning with the beach a walking distance away. Breakfast couldn't be better. The host was attentive and went out of her way to make sure we had a good stay. Thank you for making our 31st wedding anniversary an unforgettable memory!!
Will highly recommend to friends and hope to be back soon.

• Oyster Studio

To experience Paternoster this is probably one of the most fantastic places to do so. Beautiful guesthouse with an ocean view and direct access to the beach. Lovely rooms, friendly staff, a very well stocked "honesty" kitchen and bar and a delicious breakfast!

We stayed here for 2 nights at the beginning of our South Africa trip. We had an ocean front room that was perfect…views of the ocean, crashing waves and easy access to walk on the beach. Breakfast was buffet as well as hot cooked options. The coffee machine produced amazing beverages. Loved the ability to purchase wine, beer, sodas and locally-made products all there. Hiking along the coast was easy and bird watching was good. How can I forget - the staff is awesome! Rooms look just like on the web site.

We felt at home at this beautifully decorated guest house with comfortable beds and excellent linen. The place was clean and the staff friendly. The breakfast was great, but the views spectacular and a wonderful spot to enjoy the sound of the ocean

We just loved our stay there. The 'antique meets modern look' was so well done. The unit was super tidy and spacious and the indoor fireplace was a bonus. Gonana will definitely see us again!

We really enjoyed our stay. It was a cosy place with everything that you could wish for. The location was perfect.

With a small baby the team was so accommodating. We even got a baby cot! Such character, beautifully decorated with a spectacular view. The staff are absolutely fantastic. They couldn’t do enough for us! Great breakfast too! Highly recommended, we will be back!