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Shining Waters

4.0 star property
Beach guesthouse in Wilderness Beach with outdoor pool
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Beach/ocean view
Beach nearby, beach towels
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Beach nearby, beach towels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Beach towels
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Seagull Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
859 6th Avenue, Wilderness, Western Cape, 6560

What's nearby

  • Wilderness National Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Garden Route Trail - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Wilderness Lagoon - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Acrobranch Wildwoods - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Victoria Bay Beach - 15 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green Shed Coffee Roastery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Girls - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Naughty Monkey Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pomodoro - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Blue Olive Restaurant & Cocktail Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Shining Waters

Enjoy your visit to Wilderness with a stay at Shining Waters. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool and indulge in massages. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.

Languages

English, French, German

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 7 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 13
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • There is no front desk at this property
  • Guests must contact the property for check-in information
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 13

Children

  • Children (13 years old and younger) not allowed
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property
  • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 100 to 250 per person

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 7 PM

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Shining Waters House Wilderness
Shining Waters House
Shining Waters Wilderness
Shining Waters Guesthouse Wilderness
Shining Waters Guesthouse
Shining Waters Guesthouse
Shining Waters Wilderness
Shining Waters Guesthouse Wilderness

Frequently asked questions

Does Shining Waters offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Shining Waters does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Shining Waters?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7 AM to 7 PM.
Are pets allowed at Shining Waters?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Shining Waters?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Shining Waters?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Shining Waters and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the guesthouse's other amenities, which include a garden.
What's the area around Shining Waters like?
Shining Waters is a short 14-minute walk from Wilderness National Park and 14 minutes' walk from Garden Route National Park.

Shining Waters Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Jon is a super host and he will do anything to make you happy. Great find in the Wilderness.
Gilda, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing Views!
Lovely Guest House, spotlessly clean and well maintained. Jon the owner is very friendly and helpful, will help out with all of your questions of where to eat and what to do around the area. Breakfast was presented beautifully ever morning. Views are amazing.
MARGARET, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Enjoyable stay
David, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful views and a great stay!
We had an amazing stay at Shining Waters this February. The guest house is located on a cliff right next to the ocean with gorgeous views. Too bad you can't really swim in those shark-infested waters, which is why it's nice to have a pool in the garden. The owner was very welcoming and helpful, and his breakfast was super tasty! The only flaw to our stay was that the wi-fi did not reach our room, but that was made clear when we arrived. Strongly recommend!
Romain, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The views of the ocean are excellent. We stayed in an ocean front room with a very large deck. Cleanliness and amenities were excellent. John (the owner) spent his career in the hospitality business and his experience shows through in Shining Waters.
Neil, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed at Shining Waters for 2 nights and it exceeded all expectations. Jon (the "Innkeeper") was a fabulous host and nothing was too much trouble for him. Breakfast was great and Jon also baked some cake treats each morning which went down very well! Rooms are spacious and immaculate with amazing views over the ocean. Jon also has 2 small dogs who are lovely and welcoming which also added to our love of this place. Great pool as well which was again, spotless. Location is great with access to the beach close by via some steep steps so beware you'll have some exercise after breakfast! However, it's a 2min drive down the road to easy access to the beach and bars/restaurants so wasn't a problem for us. Will definitely be coming back when in SA again. Thank you Jon for making us feel so welcome.
Guy, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fab place
What a fab place Jon was amazing so welcoming helpful with restaurant suggestions Made everything special Lovely breakfast cooked fresh including homemade Madelines And of course the dogs made it extra special Thank you Jon
sharon, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

One night en route. Was lovely stay.
Avril, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice, clean and excellent located guest house next to the beach. Also very friendly and well organized manager of the house - many thanks to Jon and his team. Very delicious breakfast every day -> one of my best ever! Beautiful view to the ocean from our terrace and bed. The Shell Suite was great! I will be back soon.
Philipp, 9-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful Waters
Wonderful service from start to finish: Our host went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed for our time at Shining Waters and for our onward journey. The room was clean, spacious and well presented with fabulous views out to sea (with dolphins swimming close by), while the property generally was beautiful. Food was very good also. What more could you ask for?!
Robert, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice guesthouse next to the beach
Lovely guesthouse with really nice owner and staff that is always willing to help (book a table, driver to restaurant, massage). The rooms are nice and clean and especially the ones upstairs have a great view. Breakfast was one of the best I had in SA so far. They offer eggs, bacon but also fresh fruits, musli and a nice choice of cheese and sausages. Really nice guesthouse I will definitifly visit again.
Daniela, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

unforgettable!
Nothing less than amazing! Amazing location on a cliff looking out to the ocean. Amazing atmosphere. John, the owner, is a very positive, super helpful and kind person and made everything perfect. rooms were great and breakfast was fantastic. during breakfast on the balcony, we got really lucky and saw whales and dolphins! (and John had the binoculars ready for us) an unforgettable experience for us. thank you for everything!!!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Quite an friendly
Stayed 2 nights. Jon the host was great. Nice pool to relax in. The views were stunning from our room. Would stay again but for longer
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastisk utsikt, mysiga hundar och god frukost!
Melker, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Schöne Lage, netter Gastgeber, selbstgemachte Mehlspeisen
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sehr schönes Zimmer und super Blick auf den Ozean. Das Frühstück wurde auf der Terrasse serviert und es gab gute Empfehlungen für's Dinner.
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Vi følte os hjemme, fra vi trådte ind af døren der, og havde et fantastisk ophold. Mogens
Mogens, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ein Traum!
Ausgezeichnete Lage am Meer Das Frühstück war Superklasse Der Gastgeber JON ist zuvorkommend und sehr Hilfsreich
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

schöne Umgebung und netter Gastgeber
super schöne Aussicht und nettes Personal
Verified Hotels.com guest review