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Set just 80 metres from Paternoster Main Beach, Pondok offers accommodation in Paternoster with access to a garden, barbecue facilities, as well as a 24-hour front desk. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. The holiday home provides guests with a terrace, sea views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also featured, as well as a kettle. At the holiday home, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels. For guests with children, the holiday home provides an indoor play area. If you would like to discover the area, windsurfing, fishing and hiking are possible in the surroundings and Pondok can arrange a car rental service. Bekbaai Beach is 1.4 km from the accommodation, while Columbine Nature Reserve is 6.1 km away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International, 160 km from Pondok, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sonja
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful location close to the beach, restaurants and town. A true gem. The house had everything we needed and the bed was incredibly comfortable! Highly recommend staying in Pondok!
  • Willem
    Australia Australia
    What an experience in Paternoster. Loved the feel and location. Unit well equipped with fire place and braai. 50m from beach. Restaurants and shops are 5-10min walking. Experience the west coast.
  • Beyers
    South Africa South Africa
    Lovely, convenient home, makes you feel comfortable immediately. Very friendly and well equipped.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Natalie van Wyk

9.3
9.3
Host review score
Host review score

Natalie van Wyk
Rustic charm meets contemporary beach house living at this three bedroom house / one bedroom cottage offering laidback West Coast living at its best. With its white washed walls and bright blue window frames and doors, just 50 metres from Voorstrand Beach, Pondok is the perfect place for a romantic or family weekend away. The house sleeps SIX in three en-suite bedrooms - spacious master bedroom with king bed, 2nd bedroom with queen bed, 3rd bedroom with two single beds or king bed upon request. The house features a fully equipped open-plan kitchen, indoor and outdoor dining areas, two spacious lounges with indoor fireplaces, an enclosed garden/courtyard with braai facilities and deck with sea views - perfect for sunset drinks. The cottage sleeps TWO in bedroom with king bed, bathroom, fully equipped open-plan kitchen, lounge with jetmaster, dining area and enclosed courtyard with braai facilities. Both house and cottage have separate entrances and neither share any facilities. Cottage can be booked together with house in order to sleep eight. The maximum number of guests for the house is SIX and for the cottage TWO. Only guests booked allowed on the property.
An endless coastline of white-sand beaches, rows of white-washed fishing cottages, a daily flotilla of weather worn fishing boats lugging hauls of fresh seafood, dolphin and whale watching, bird watcher's paradise, a nature reserve with fynbos and succulents and campsite on water's edge, notable heritage sites including the country's only manually controlled lighthouse at Cape Columbine and an ever expanding array of restaurants featuring the 2019 World Best Restaurant - Wolfgat - it is no wonder that Paternoster is a sought after tourist destination. Less than two hours drive from Cape Town, Paternoster is surrounded by fields of wheat in winter and glorious carpets of wildflowers in late winter and spring. Paternoster is a relaxing destination for snorkelers, divers, kite surfers, hikers, bikers and kayakers, and foodies are spoilt for choice - the little town boasts excellent restaurants, some right on the beach. Endless stretches of white sand, azure waters, mysterious sunrises with the mist swirling in from the ocean, vivid sunsets together with the many excellent eating establishments in the area makes it a getaway that will linger in the memory forever.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Pondok
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Beach
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Sea view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Transport
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Car hire
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Indoor play area
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Pondok takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 20:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 06:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of ZAR 500 is required on arrival. That's about MYR 126. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash Pondok accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 09:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Pondok in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

A damage deposit of ZAR 500 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Pondok

  • The prices at Pondok may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Pondok on this page.

  • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Pondok. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Pondok offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beachfront
    • Horse riding
    • Beach

  • Pondok is 400 yards from the centre of Paternoster. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Pondok on this page.

  • Check-in at Pondok is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Pondok (subject to availability). These have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Pondok is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Pondok (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 2 guests
    • 6 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.