What an amazing place. Umnenge Lodge is one of the few places in Gansbaai that offers service excellence combined with a homely feel!! I really loved the stay, and would return there any day! The rooms have Wi-Fi internet, underfloor heating, Satelite TV and WHALES! What an awesome place! The proprietors (Mary and Richard, along with Quinn and Dude) are... more

Umnenge Lodge is a small cosy place nestled in Gans Bay. With a spectacular view over the ocean it is perfectly located for whale watching or leisurely walks on the beach. One feels very much at home in this place furniture in traditional African style where the hosts always have a smile on their faces and are full of good... more

We have been to SA for 3 times now and stayed at several B&B´s but Umnenge Lodge beats them all. Mary and Rich are wonderful hosts and we stayed there for 6 nights. At first we have booked 4 nights and came back for another 2 nights after staying at Franschhoek missing Unmenge Lodge. The beautiful modern african style lodge... more

My husband and I stayed for 2 nights at Umnenge lodge and out of 4 places in South Africa we stayed this was definitely the best. Mary and Richard are wonderful hosts. They organised trips for us and recommended a great local restaurant on the first night. On the second night we had a braai with them, which was a... more

We stayed at the Umnenge Lodge in Okt 2009. Arrived for the first time in SA one day earlier Umnenge set the standard for the rest of the holyday........ a tough competition fot the following B&B's. The rooms are: EXELLENT!! , very well decorated in an African atmosphere, and complete (enormous bathroom, tv) and most of all, a room with... more

My partner Andy and I stayed Umnenge Lodge in September 2009 and can thoroughly recommend it to all! Hosts Mary and Richard were so very welcoming and such great fun that our stay was more like visiting friends. Their little son Quinn added to the entertainment and the relaxed atmosphere while Jessie, the lovely (and extremely placid) Alsation acted as... more

There aren't many guesthouses that welcome you with open arms when you have got 4 children aged 7 and under! more

Before I even begin sharing my experience in this place, I have to add one important thing. Usually I keep these little gems around the world to myself - afraid only to return one day to discover crowds of people, in what used to be a Paradise for the few. This time, I will take the chance... The property is... more

Mandy and I are from Johannesburg and fell in love with the Western Cape since 2007. I can currently guarantee our dream is to move there soon. It lifts our spirits and self-worth during holiday periods and shares warmth not visible in other provinces. She urged me this year to settle for more than two days in one spot and... more