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About this property

Beachfront Location: Thornbay accommodations in Doringbaai offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the terrace or take a dip in the seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Comfortable Amenities: The apartment features a fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom, and free WiFi. Additional facilities include an outdoor fireplace, outdoor seating area, family rooms, games room, and barbecue facilities. Local Attractions: Nearby attractions include Lambertsbay Golf Course (22 mi), Sandveld Museum (23 mi), Bird Island Nature Reserve (24 mi), and Ratelfontein Station (29 mi). Activities such as fishing, hiking, cycling, diving, and snorkeling are available. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its location with a view and convenient beach trip, Thornbay accommodations ensures a memorable stay.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
and
2 bunk beds
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Pieter
    South Africa South Africa
    The Unit (Shark) was 100% Pet Safe. The indoor braai facilities were extremely cozy and out of the cold weather. The 2 bedrooms had separate bathrooms. Uninterrupted sea views, right next to the sea where we could walk the dogs.
  • Maryann
    South Africa South Africa
    A comfortable and clean unit with a view, friendly hosts and excellent wine opposite at Fryer’s Cove Winery.
  • Eunice
    South Africa South Africa
    Loved the location. Absolutely safe. Quiet and peaceful. Offered parking for our vehicle behind gates. Property is well equipped.
  • Elize
    South Africa South Africa
    Absolutely everything. From walking into the unit, until we left, nothing could be better.
  • Chantal
    South Africa South Africa
    The property is ocean facing and there is a small beach just across the road down the hill. We enjoyed our stay.
  • Cobus
    South Africa South Africa
    Nice friendly hosts Excellent location with seaview while lying in your bed Neat and clean
  • Tony
    South Africa South Africa
    The position of the accommodation is excellent. absolutely wonderful sunsets . Good balcony braai. The fish shop aroind the corner has lots of choices .We picked yellowtail steaks and they were delicious.
  • Wendy
    South Africa South Africa
    We loved the location of this accommodation, right across the road from the ocean, and in walking distance to a couple of excellent restaurants. Iur hosts, Michelle and Janine, went out of their way to accommodate us and our dog, Jinx. A lovely...
  • Martjé
    South Africa South Africa
    What a wonderful place with the loveliest hosts! We initially planned to stay for just one night but quickly decided to extend our stay. The accommodation is not overly fancy, but it has everything you need, with a bed that guarantees a fantastic...
  • Frank
    South Africa South Africa
    Our hostess helpfulness.Theproximity to Fryers cove and other attractions.

Managed by Peter & Michele

Company review score: 9.4Based on 185 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Thornbay is run by a Husband and wife team, Peter & Michele, both retired in 2008 and have not looked back. Thornbay allows us to meet new and interesting people daily. To be able to inform guests on the area and see guests relax, leave all daily stresses behind is our motto.

Property info

Doringbaai is still a small coastal village along the West Coast in the Western Cape, for total relaxation, calmness, beautiful sea views and fantastic sunsets over the cool Atlantic ocean. Fully equipped self catering apartments all have own braai patio's which overlook the sea, restaurants and wine cellar all within walking distance. In the small harbour to our left there is a working lighthouse, abalone farm and wine cellar "Fryer's Cove" on the jetty. Thornbay has 6 x 1 bedroom apartments and 4 x 2 bedroom apartments (ground and 1st floor) all over looking the sea, these apartments all are fully equipped.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English

Area info

House rules

Thornbay accommodation takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 7:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 19:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.