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Paternoster Dunes Boutique Guest House

18 Sonkwas Street, Paternoster 7381, South Africa
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Paternoster Dunes Boutique Guest House
Ranked #2 of 11 Paternoster B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 46 Reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

It was a spur of the moment decission to go to Paternoster the friendly office staff was an indication that it was a happy environment. Lovely rooms almost touching the see. Nice hot fireplace with stimulating conversations about travel and of course my all-time favorite food.wholesome breakfast with a firstime for me ..smoked snoek ommelette. Thanks Gavin & Co it... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

I stayed at The Dunes last July with American clients who are usually 5 star super luxury all the way, so I was a little nervous about how they would react to what they regarded as a downgrade from their usual style of travel. The place i usually used was closed in July and they were relying totally on my... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012

Paternoster is an amazing place and staying at Dunes made our time there even more special. We had the rose room and it was perfect. The attention to detail in the decoration coupled with the sumptuously comfortable bed and a perfect location right on a beautiful stretch of beach makes this guest house extremely difficult to leave come checking out... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2012

I stayed at Paternoster Dunes with 2 friends in March 2012. My room was perfect with the bed facing the sea directly and direct access to the beach from the patio door. My room was tastefully decorated with everything provided. I loved the solar heated plunge pool and the protected area around the pool where one can shelter from the... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2012
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I am not critcising the guest house per se as I did not stay there, but am upset by the .dubious business practice. We rang to book the cottage they also run, which we were told was full. We were then offered a close guesthouse and told we could have breakfast at. Dunes, to which we agreed, including the price... More

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Gavin-Dunes, Owner at Paternoster Dunes Boutique Guest House, responded to this review
March 17, 2012

Sir. As we were full we helped you by sourcing self catering accommodation for you (not a guest house as stated) - with sea view and of a high standard.Our contract with you at R650pppn was to make use of our facilities (Full breakfast, Free wi-fi, pool, Library, honesty bar, spa and lounge). However self catering is always cheaper than... More

Cardiff, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2012

We last stayed with Gavin and Deon in 2008, and were looking forward to returning. It was as good as we remembered. The setting overlooking the beach is superb, and the hotel is tasteful and welcoming. Deon's breakfasts were memorable, and the whole team at The Dunes go work to make sure your stay is memorable. Highly recommended! More

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Gavin-Dunes, Owner at Paternoster Dunes Boutique Guest House, responded to this review
March 14, 2012

Thank you for your last 2 positive reviews. We really appreciate that the work and changes in progress are making a difference on your experience with us and keeping the experiences of past visits and always look forward to our guests returning. Until we meet again...Gavin More

London
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2012

You're going to be hard pressed not to have a good stay at Paternoster Dunes. The location is stunning, right on the beach, with fantastic views and direct beach access from most of the rooms, and the hospitality from all the Dunes team is first rate. The rooms (or at least the one I stayed in) are finished to a... More

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Gocek
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2012
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We visited this guest house for the second time, having found it in February 2011. The location is absolutely superb in this delightful seaside resort on the western coast. Our room opened right on to the dunes and we were able to walk directly onto the pristine beach and paddle in the cold Atlantic waters. Last year we thought the... More

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Gavin-Dunes, Owner at Paternoster Dunes Boutique Guest House, responded to this review
February 27, 2012

Thank you for visiting us again.... as said we are planning a few refurbishing projects this winter as we have been open 6 years so the time has arrived! Apologies again for the towels - we figured out that the washing machine was making the correct noises but not washing - we now have a new one doing a refreshing... More

Dublin, Ireland
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2012

The Positives: A really nice guest house with comfortable public spaces, and really nice (if small) plunge pool area, and rooms which are well equipped and tastefully furnished and decorated. Above all of that, occupants of the four sea-facing rooms have the most awesome outlook possible. Its position right next to the beach is this establishment's crowning glory. Gavin, the... More

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Gavin-Dunes, Owner at Paternoster Dunes Boutique Guest House, responded to this review
February 25, 2012

Thanks for your honest assesment of our guest house. We have ordered fresh towels with hopefully a lot of spring. The sun loungers are taking a hammering from the sun and sea air, you are correct, and replacing them is also imminent on our agenda as well as other refurbishing projects we tackle in June and July so hopefully your... More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2012

A wonderful place to start our trip friendly clean and very well appointed with amazing paintings and art all over from local artists Right on the beach and in walking distance of fantastic restaurants More

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18 Sonkwas Street, Paternoster 7381, South Africa
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