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Great White House Restaurant

5 Geelbek Street, Kleinbaai, Overstrand 7220 South Africa
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#1 of 1 ranch in Kleinbaai
4.7 of 5 bubbles
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4.8 of 5 bubbles
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The Great White House is equipped with a fantastic restaurant, bar, coffee shop, gift shop and adjacent chalets for accommodation. Enjoy a delicious meal before embarking on an exciting wildlife excursion.
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Wifi
Free breakfast
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Shuttle bus service
Business Centre with Internet Access
Non-smoking hotel
Bar / lounge
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Garth B wrote a review Oct 2020
Cape Town Central, South Africa5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
I was thoroughly impressed. It was a wet and cold day outside so the sight of a fireplace going on arrival was most welcome. Because we sat a few tables away the staff brought us a gas heater. Limited Covid menu on offer but enough to suit your tastebuds (see their FB page for details). The meal portions were generous and actually extremely tasty. I'm not a big veggie soup fan but it was really good. We also had the chicken breast topped with gypsy ham which was great as was the chicken strips - probably the nicest I've tasted (and with two young kids I've tasted a lot!!). I had the medley of seafood in a curry sauce and while the ingredients was well cooked I just didn't fall over backwards with the sauce. That said it wasn't bad but rather not my preference in curry sauce and I have no doubt other people will enjoy it so try it! After receiving the bill we were very impressed with the excellent value for money received both on the size of meal and the quality. We will be back and highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Gansbaai.
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Date of stay: October 2020
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
4.0 of 5 bubblesService
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Helen M wrote a review Nov 2023
Halifax, United Kingdom87 contributions49 helpful votes
4.0 of 5 bubbles
The food here is absolutely delicious and as a Brit we found it incredibly cheap for the quality received.
We ordered the Steak and the fish of the day. Both meals were outstanding. We had a couple of drinks and dessert and the entire bill came to less than £25. In the UK you would easily pay over double that amount. The staff were very friendly and the overall atmosphere was really pleasant. Would highly recommend
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Best to book ahead
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Dave Gordon wrote a review Jun 2023
Cape Town Central, South Africa18 contributions1 helpful vote
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Great food despite being quiet and out of season; the service friendly and helpful. Managed to serve our 12+ strong group timeously, every meal served within minutes. Warm and cozy on a miserable wet winter's evening. Menu should suit anyone and everyone. Whale and marine décor fun and fascinating.
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Date of stay: June 2023
4.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: Make sure you, and especially the kids, check out the marine displays.
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John v wrote a review Dec 2015
Dubai, United Arab Emirates25 contributions42 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Very comfortable accommodation with a good breakfast serviced up a few mteres away in a lovely restaurant. The host Rene is fantastic and very knowledgable about the area.
The venue is very well furnished with a lot of attention to detail, makes you feel at home.
Good value for money also.
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Date of stay: November 2015
4.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: South corner room has the best views.
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FranticFaan wrote a review Dec 2016
Middelburg, South Africa77 contributions12 helpful votes
3.0 of 5 bubbles
We visited this establishment in a group of 15 family members. We were very exited, since some of us were going have abalone for the first time.

We were seated quickly and our drinks order was taken. We had to ask the waiter twice and waited about 30 minutes for drinks.

After ordering food and confirming the order, we waited more than an hour and fifteen minute for our food, only to send some of it back because it was ordered wrong.

We enjoyed the food and we will go back someday. Management should just pay a bit more attention to service.

Hats off to the kitchen staff and chef!!!
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Date of stay: December 2016Trip type: Travelled with family
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talyssastar wrote a review Sept 2016
Dubai, United Arab Emirates48 contributions22 helpful votes
4.0 of 5 bubbles
We had such a great team take us out on Friday. We were also very lucky and didn't wait too long before a curious shark approached. Everyone on the boat was so helpful the volunteers helped me when I was feeling a little uneasy. Insisted I got in the water and I'm so glad that I did I managed to see 2 huge Sharks approach real close up it was not scary at all it was truly a magical experience especially from all the hype of jaws it's truly the opposite the Sharks don't approach in a visicious manner. We loved how knowledgeable Allison was and how passionate she is about the work they are doing in observing the great white also Karim was so jolly and excited to inform us about the program in monitoring the Sharks and how nice it would be to adopt a shark and that we would receive updates on our shark if we were to adopt in the end we are proud to say we did our part In looking after the Sharks and look out for shark talyssa !! Thank u all so much for a lovely experience x
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Date of stay: September 2016
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Shark Diving at a luxury level, You can also sleepover , Around 45 minutes by helicpoter, 2 hours...
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Martin Els wrote a review Jan 2016
Hartbeespoort, South Africa49 contributions7 helpful votes
1.0 of 5 bubbles
We were referred by locals to try out the The Great White House. The big platter for R480 is totally over priced, tasteless and over cooked. Menu states crab cakes (only 1 on the plate), lobster looks like scampi, not convinced fish was actually hake and the abalone was non-existent. We get more value for money from our local Ocean Basket.
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Date of stay: January 2016Trip type: Travelled with family
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Michelle J wrote a review Mar 2015
The Netherlands73 contributions30 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
The Great White House is a really great stop to base yourself while exploring the Overberg. The restaurant is open every night and has a great (new?) menu. I highly recommend the phylo pastry chicken pie and the ostrich steak.

The accommodation is also very cute and cozy, with a fire place and full on DStv. The rooms are separate from the main hub of activity that gives you nice privacy. The Great White House is also the home base of a shark cage diving company (Marine Dynamics) and a whale watching company (Dyer Island Cruises) as well as a non-profit conservancy (DICT).

All of the staff are incredibly welcoming and friendly, especially Koleka! Will definitely stay here again.
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Date of stay: February 2015
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled solo
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xhileration wrote a review Nov 2014
27 contributions8 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Clean, roomy (we had four twins for the two of us) cottages with lots of character. Double dutch front door, fridge, linens, towels, private cottage in a small group of about 4 or 5 cottages. Great location for early morning shark dive excursions. Nice staff member came in at night with firewood and got our fire going. We stayed here our third night as White Shark House across the street where we stayed for two nights was booked.
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Date of stay: September 2014Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Carl R wrote a review May 2023
Franschhoek, South Africa41 contributions3 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Great food at this cosy restaurant with loads.of choices.on the menu. My food was really good had the yellowtail absolutely awesome.
Others had Calamari and where smiling from ear to ear. Some toddler options as well.
Good combination family experience or even a quiet couple evening as well.
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Date of stay: March 2023
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
4.0 of 5 bubblesService
Room Tip: Breakfast on weekends gets a bit busy in busy season but still value for money
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Helen M wrote a tip Nov 2023
Halifax, United Kingdom87 contributions49 helpful votes
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"Best to book ahead"
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Dave Gordon wrote a tip Jun 2023
Cape Town Central, South Africa18 contributions1 helpful vote
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Make sure you, and especially the kids, check out the marine displays."
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Carl R wrote a tip May 2023
Franschhoek, South Africa41 contributions3 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Breakfast on weekends gets a bit busy in busy season but still value for money"
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Foodyruby wrote a tip Dec 2016
53 contributions41 helpful votes
1.0 of 5 bubbles
"We did not stay we unfortunately tried to eat here shocking"
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foxboro-bob wrote a tip Oct 2016
Foxborough, Massachusetts60 contributions23 helpful votes
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"wouldn't know. liked it as a restaurant"
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Frequently Asked Questions about Great White House Restaurant
Which popular attractions are close to Great White House Restaurant?
Nearby attractions include African Penguin & Seabird Sanctuary (0.05 miles), Klipgat Caves (5.0 miles), and Panorama Nature's Haven (3.6 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Great White House Restaurant?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at Great White House Restaurant?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Great White House Restaurant?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Great White House Restaurant?
Conveniently located restaurants include Rosemary's Country Kitchen & Deli, Blue Goose, and Benguela Restaurant De Kelders.
Is Great White House Restaurant located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.2 miles away from the centre of Kleinbaai.