Cast Away at Romansbaai - Salted Fynbos Staying

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 7.2
Rated good
  • The entire place is yours
  • 3875 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wifi

About this property

Spacious Accommodations: Cast Away at Romansbaai - Salted Fynbos Staying in Gansbaai offers a spacious, recently renovated villa with three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The property is pet-friendly and includes a private beach area, garden, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor fireplace, hot tub, and barbecue facilities. The villa features a terrace, patio, and outdoor seating area, ensuring relaxation and comfort. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves brunch, lunch, and dinner in a traditional and romantic ambiance. Outdoor dining areas provide scenic views of the garden, pool, and mountains. Local Attractions: Romansbaai Beach is a 6-minute walk away, while Dangerpoint Lighthouse lies 2.1 mi from the property. Other attractions include Platbos Forest (11 mi) and Cape Town International Airport, 95 mi distant.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Family rooms
  • Private beach area

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

  • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Fishing

  • Windsurfing

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Managed by Salted Fynbos Staying

Company review score: 9Based on 184 reviews from 19 properties
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Company info

This home is managed by Salted Fynbos Staying, owned and founded by Sanmarie Koekemoer, who will also be your host. Salted Fynbos Staying was established in July 2021, during the lockdown period, as a side hustle. Since inception we've been very blessed and the business has grown much faster & larger than we've ever imagined, currently managing nearly 50 properties in Gansbaai & Pearly Beach area. June 2022 Sanmarie & her husband, Rynhardt's first child was born, after which Sanmarie decided to leave her fulltime job and focus solely on her family and her business. Being thankful every single day for the opportunity to be a stay at home mom while running a successful business. "Our being has been touched by this special area we live in. Changing our approach on life - appreciating the small moments in life, slow living, enjoying the bare minimum. We want to share this area's inspiring beauty & joy with you, our guests. " - Sanmarie

Property info

Managed by Salted Fynbos Staying - Cast Away is a refined luxury coastal villa set within the exclusive Romansbaai Beach & Fynbos Estate, designed for international travelers seeking privacy, space, and an exceptional South African seaside escape. This elegant home blends contemporary comfort with the raw beauty of the Cape coast, offering a sophisticated retreat surrounded by indigenous fynbos and free-roaming wildlife. Designed for relaxed luxury living, the villa features spacious open-plan interiors, stylish modern finishes, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow that invites guests to slow down and immerse themselves in the landscape. Large glass openings bring in natural light and frame beautiful views of the surrounding nature, while generous entertainment spaces make it ideal for couples, families, or small groups seeking an exclusive getaway. Guests enjoy access to premium comforts including a private hot tub, beautifully appointed bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, secure private parking, and ample space for self-drive international travelers arriving by rental car. Whether returning from whale watching excursions, beach walks, or scenic coastal drives, Cast Away offers a peaceful sanctuary where luxury meets nature. Perfect as a hidden gem on a Cape Town to Gansbaai road trip, this villa appeals to guests seeking understated luxury, tranquility, and an authentic high-end coastal experience.

Neighborhood info

Romansbaai is one of the Cape Whale Coast’s most exclusive hidden gems — a private nature estate near Gansbaai (5km away) where pristine beaches, protected fynbos landscapes, and ocean wilderness create an extraordinary coastal setting. Just an easy and scenic two-hour drive from Cape Town, it is ideal for international visitors exploring the Western Cape by car. The estate offers direct access to a secluded private beach, where guests can enjoy uncrowded shoreline walks, ocean swims, and spectacular sunsets in complete serenity. During whale season (June to November), this coastline becomes one of the world’s finest land-based whale watching destinations, with frequent sightings of Southern Right whales along the shore near Gansbaai. Beyond the beach, the surrounding area is renowned for marine safaris, shark cage diving, kayaking, hiking trails, and scenic cliffside drives. Within Romansbaai itself, guests experience a rare sense of safety and exclusivity, with secure estate access, peaceful roads, and roaming wildlife such as zebra, eland, and springbok adding to the unforgettable safari-by-the-sea atmosphere. For travelers seeking a luxurious yet authentic South African coastal escape, Romansbaai offers a rare blend of wilderness, privacy, and world-class natural beauty.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
Afrikanos Restaurant & Crocodile Diving
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
Great White House
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional • Romantic

Amenities of Cast Away at Romansbaai - Salted Fynbos Staying

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Family rooms
  • Private beach area

House rules

Cast Away at Romansbaai - Salted Fynbos Staying takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Crib always available
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

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