The Gong House
Floor 1st 18 Royal Road, Muizenberg 7945 South Africa
What is Travellers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Did you already book this hotel?
Tell us so we can help you plan.
About
#6 of 7 guest houses in Muizenberg
Value
Cleanliness
Service
The Gong House is a small but comfortable home from home guesthouse located beneath Boyes Drive which winds around the Muizenberg Mountains to the village below. From its large upper floor verandah, the Gong House has beautiful, uninterrupted panoramic views of the mountains, the Zandvlei Estuary and magnificent skies against the setting sun. It offers 3 individually decorated en suite bedrooms containing tea-and-coffee making facilities, freshly baked biscuits, a CD player with radio, hairdryer, iron & board and complementary toiletries. A mere 3 minutes’ walk will have your feet in seawater or surfing in its famed waves or walking along sandy shores from which restaurants & cafes are easily accessed. A walkway runs along the stunning sea shore from Muizenberg, past historic St James, to end at the fishing village of Kalkbay where locals gather at noon at its harbour to buy freshly caught fish from wooden boats. Attend a show at the Masque Theatre or jazz session in the neighborhood.
Read more
Suggest edits to improve what we show.Improve this listing
Property amenities
Street parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool / beach towels
Free breakfast
Beach
Golf course
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Airport transportation
Wifi
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Canoeing offsite
Waterslide
Shuttle bus service
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Executive lounge access
Outdoor furniture
Shared lounge / TV area
24-hour front desk
Laundry service
Room features
Bathrobes
Housekeeping
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Iron
Coffee / tea maker
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Laptop safe
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Hair dryer
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
Good to know
HOTEL STYLE
Family
Quaint
Languages Spoken
English, Afrikaans
Location
Floor 1st 18 Royal Road, Muizenberg 7945 South Africa
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
Places to stay are graded on a 0-100 scale. The higher the grade, the easier it is for travellers to find restaurants and things to do within walking distance.
Grade: 80 out of 100
80
Cape Town Intl Airport
19.6 km•
See all flights
Rental Cars
Reviews
Traveller rating
- 2
- 0
- 0
- 1
- 0
Time of year
Traveller type
Language
Selected filters
- Filter
Sort by:
Detailed Reviews
Lage: in ruhigen SeitenstraĂźe nur wenige Meter vom Strand entfernt; sehr gute Anbindung zur N2 oder Autobahn nach Kapstadt Zentrum
Ausstattung: die Zimmer im denkmalgeschĂĽtzten Haus sind mit viel Liebe zum Detail ausgestattet und top-sauber. Hier wird Umweltschutz einfach praktiziert: Wasser+ Saftflaschen aus Glas, Shampoo + Duschseife nicht klein verpackt etc.
Im Ess- und Wohnbereich für die Gäste wird gefrühstückt. Das Frühstück wird immer frisch zubereitet (leckere Pfannkuchen, Eier + Speck, Obstsalat etc.) Annie besorgt auch spezielles Obst oder Zutaten, damit sie alle Wünsche erfüllt und es ihren Gästen gut geht.
Sie bringt die unglaublich herzliche Atmosphäre in dieses B&B und es war eine Freude nicht nur Sightseeing-Tipps zu erhalten, sondern auch Hintergrundinformationen über Land & Leute.
Wenn wir das nächste Mal hierher kommen, dann ins The Gong House. Danke Annie für die wunderbare Zeit !
Ausstattung: die Zimmer im denkmalgeschĂĽtzten Haus sind mit viel Liebe zum Detail ausgestattet und top-sauber. Hier wird Umweltschutz einfach praktiziert: Wasser+ Saftflaschen aus Glas, Shampoo + Duschseife nicht klein verpackt etc.
Im Ess- und Wohnbereich für die Gäste wird gefrühstückt. Das Frühstück wird immer frisch zubereitet (leckere Pfannkuchen, Eier + Speck, Obstsalat etc.) Annie besorgt auch spezielles Obst oder Zutaten, damit sie alle Wünsche erfüllt und es ihren Gästen gut geht.
Sie bringt die unglaublich herzliche Atmosphäre in dieses B&B und es war eine Freude nicht nur Sightseeing-Tipps zu erhalten, sondern auch Hintergrundinformationen über Land & Leute.
Wenn wir das nächste Mal hierher kommen, dann ins The Gong House. Danke Annie für die wunderbare Zeit !
Read more
Date of stay: June 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Value
Cleanliness
Service
Room Tip:Â 1. Stock erstes Zimmer links - groĂź und Blick auf den Tafelberg
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
A lovely, comfy place in a 120 yo house being part of the national SA heritage. Very clean. Well situated in Muizenberg, close to many restaurants and shops in the surfers' corner in a very calm neighboorhood. Annie, our host was really kind, very helpful and has a great sens of hospitality. We really felt being home. Will definitely come back.
Read more
Date of stay: August 2018Trip type: Travelled on business
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Response from Annie O, Owner at The Gong House
Responded Aug 15, 2018
It was a great experience to finally meet Moroccan people who did not disappoint. Yassine and Mehdi were friendly, funny, generous and great chefs who went to great trouble to procure halaal ingredients to cook us a fabulous meal, followed by a lovely, fresh orange dessert. It was a memorable visit filled with stories of the Moroccan way of life and culture. It would be wonderful if their work brought them back to our shores.
Read more
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
We hadden twee kamers (voor vier). De ene kamer was perfect. Wij hadden de kamer van op de foto met twee enkele bedden. We waren hier niet op voorbereid. Bovendien was de badkamer buiten de kamer op de gang. De kamer en badkamer waren met een schutsel afgesloten van de rest van het verblijf. Er had een koelkast moeten zijn op iedere kamer maar op de gang was er een koelkast om te delen. Zoals in de titel, niet volgens verwachting.
Het ontbijt was goed maar nam veel tijd in beslag. Zeer slechte koffie (met vanillesmaak). Pluspuntje: de gastvrouw is zeer vriendelijk.
Het ontbijt was goed maar nam veel tijd in beslag. Zeer slechte koffie (met vanillesmaak). Pluspuntje: de gastvrouw is zeer vriendelijk.
Read more
Date of stay: February 2019Trip type: Travelled with friends
Value
Cleanliness
Service
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Share your best travel photo
Let the world see your hotel experience through your eyes.
LOCATION
South AfricaWestern CapeCape TownMuizenberg
NUMBER OF ROOMS
3
Prices are the average nightly price provided by our partners and may not include all taxes and fees. Taxes and fees that are shown are estimates only. Please see our partners for more details.
Is This Your Tripadvisor Listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim Your ListingThe Gong House - Reviews & Photos
Frequently Asked Questions about The Gong House
Which popular attractions are close to The Gong House?
Nearby attractions include Muizenberg Beach (0.09 km), Putt Putt Muizenberg (0.09 km), and Gallery South (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at The Gong House?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at The Gong House?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and barbeque facilities during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to The Gong House?
Conveniently located restaurants include Lucky Fish Muizenberg, Joon, and Hudsons - The Burger Joint Muizenberg.
Does The Gong House have airport transportation?
Yes, The Gong House offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is The Gong House located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.3 km away from the centre of Muizenberg.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at The Gong House?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Afrikaans.
Are there any historical sites close to The Gong House?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Rhodes Cottage Museum (1.3 km).