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The Ark B&B

22 Puren Road | Pearly Beach, Gansbaai 7220, South Africa
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The Ark B&B
Ranked #18 of 25 Gansbaai B&B and Inns
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Very friendly and helpful owner. The ark is close to the sea, however there is no direct sea view from the room. The owner gave us useful tips for dining and where and what to visit. room was up to standard and breakfast was good.

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Schiedam, The Netherlands
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

We stayed here for some nights and we liked it! Close to the beach, safe area and friendly owner. The room was not that big but comfortable enough for the money payed. Breakfast was ok! Quiet area in Pearly Beach.

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Lilienthal
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2013

We spent 3 nights at the Ark in January 2013 and found a most relaxing spot in the world. Lovely decorated home by Steve and his wife. Very nice, informative and enjoyable hosts, best breakfast ever, very good value for money. My husband, a friend and myself enjoyed ourselves very much and promised ourselves to repeat this short holiday in... More

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sunbeater, Owner at The Ark B&B, responded to this review
23 January 2013

We enjoyed having you all stay with us and are really pleased that you enjoyed it too. It was great chatting with you and we loved your collection of shells. We look forward to maybe seeing you again in the future - to collect more shells! More

London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

My boyfriend and I found this great place after it was recommended by a friend. We were over from the UK visiting family in Cape Town and wanted to get a way from the main hustle and bustle of Cape Town for a few nights with my brother and mom, while also seeing some of the beauty that South Africa... More

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sunbeater, Owner at The Ark B&B, responded to this review
13 January 2013

Thank you very much for your review, Claire B. It was lovely to have you and your family stay with us at The Ark, and we are so glad that you enjoyed it. The dogs missed you all when you left and Alfie was looking for you for a day or so after you had gone! More

Galway, Ireland
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2012

Fantastic! As my trip to Pearly Beach was a nostalgic one I really enjoyed having somewhere to stay that was a home away from home. Steve's breakfasts were too good not to indulge in, fresh muffins in the morning were divine and his knowledge of the area and suggestions of where to go and what to do were most welcome.... More

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sunbeater, Owner at The Ark B&B, responded to this review
5 January 2013

Thank you very much for such a wonderful review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to keep improving our establishment over the coming year. Steve and Lee More

York, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 July 2012

My husband and I have stayed at The Ark B&B 3 times now over the last 2 years (having travelled from the UK). The owners are very warm and welcoming - a real home from home. My husband appreciated Steve's fantastic cooked English breakfast every morning, and I really enjoyed Lee's home made breads and muffins! Delicious! The rooms are... More

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sunbeater, Owner at The Ark B&B, responded to this review
13 October 2012

Many thanks for a wonderful review. We are glad you have enjoyed your stays with us. We strive to improve constantly, so please let us know if you can think of anything we can do to make a future stay even better for you. Kind regards Steve and Lee (and the animals) More

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

Our experience at the Ark was a pleasant one. Steve and Lee (the owners) were very welcoming and genuinely kind. The rooms are clean and comfy... restaurants are a walking distance, the beach is just a stone throw away... we are definitely returning :)

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Beijing, China
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012

A couple of friends and I stayed at the Arc at Pearly Beach for 3 days in December. The owner Steve was great to talk to and was able to give us a lot of information of what to do nearby. There is a lot to do!! The breakfasts were great .. love the fresh home made muffins and bread... More

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Cologne, Germany
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2011

It was by accident that we stopped by at "The Ark". We stayed two nights The B&B is very clean, located almost directly at the beach. If you want to see the whales or the sharks this is a nice alternative to the touristic places like Gaansbai or Hermanus. Although there are no cliffs, it is easy to see the... More

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sunbeater, Owner at The Ark B&B, responded to this review
7 November 2011

Thank you very much for the lovely review. We are really glad you enjoyed your stay with us (and the whales). Steve More

Montpellier
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2011

We were there for 10 days, working as botanists in the fynbos. The owner of The Ark, Steve, was very helpful, and made our stay really enjoyable, always offering his help and making things easy for us, including suggestions for where to go for dinner (3 places in Pearly Beach, lots of places in nearby Gamsbai). The complete breakfast (with... More

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Additional Information about The Ark B&B

Address: 22 Puren Road | Pearly Beach, Gansbaai 7220, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Western Cape > Overberg > Gansbaai
Amenities:
Free Parking Room Service
Hotel Style:
Ranked #18 of 25 B&Bs / Inns in Gansbaai
Price range (per night): RM145 - 215
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Ark is 2 hours' drive from Cape Town in a tiny village. The house sits high on the dunes just 100m from the beach. Come and chill out in tranquil and peaceful surroundings. Marvel at the stars by night, and the milky way. Stunning mountain scenery, and fantastic sunrises and sunsets. ... more   less 
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