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# The Anchor

Outdoor entertainment area with BBQs creates the perfect backdrop for relaxation, all surrounded by natural beauty in this serene escape

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- Overview
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- Policies

The Anchor in Gordon's Bay provides a peaceful retreat where travelers can relax in the spa tub or gather around the firepit in the outdoor entertainment area. Guests stay connected with WiFi while enjoying easy access to the nearby nature reserve.

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

## Popular amenities

- Hot tub
- Free WiFi

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## About the area

Located near the beach, The Anchor is in Gordon's Bay, a neighborhood in Cape Town. Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Blue Rock Adventure Park and Cape Town Film Studios. Enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking, or hop on a bike rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer. 

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1 Faure St, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7151

### What's nearby

- Bikini Beach \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 km
- Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve \- 2 min walk \- 0.2 km
- Long Street \- 43 min drive \- 63.3 km
- Cape Town International Convention Centre \- 43 min drive \- 63.6 km
- Boulders Beach \- 57 min drive \- 71.5 km

### Getting around

- Strand Station - 12 min drive
- Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 42 min drive

### Restaurants

- ‪On The Go - ‬18 min walk
- ‪Gordon's Bay Coffee Cafe - ‬4 min drive
- ‪Ocean Basket - ‬4 min drive
- ‪The Bean And Barrel @ Bachelors - ‬14 min walk
- ‪Old Cape Café - ‬19 min walk

## About this property

### The Anchor

Guesthouse located in Gordon's Bay

At The Anchor, you can look forward to a terrace, a firepit, and an outdoor entertainment area. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 

Other perks at this guesthouse include:

- Outdoor furniture, barbecue grills, and a nature reserve

Room features

All guestrooms at The Anchor boast thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. 

Other amenities include: 

- Guidebooks and local maps

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## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Onsite parking options include a garage

### Things to do

- Hot tub

### Conveniences

- Guidebooks

### Guest services

- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request
- Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)

### Outdoors

- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- In a nature reserve
- Outdoor entertainment area
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace

### Accessibility

- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- 16 steps to reach entrance
- No elevator
- Well-lit path to entrance

## Room amenities

### Bedroom

- Bedsheets provided

### More

- Laptop workspace
- Safe

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Late check-in fee: ZAR 200 for check-in between 7:00 PM and midnight

Minimum check-in age: 24 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

The host will greet guests on arrival

If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Access methods

Host will greet you

### Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

### Property payment types

## Important information

### Optional extras

- Late check-in fee: ZAR 200 for check-in between 7:00 PM and midnight
- Housekeeping fee: ZAR 400 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. 

### You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

### We should mention

This property does not have elevators

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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## Reviews

## The Anchor Reviews

10

### Exceptional

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Staff & service

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## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Hindrik

Feb 13, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Geweldig ruim en ook heerlijk bed voor 2 personen met onbeschrijvelijk mooi uitzicht. Moet wel auto gebruiken anders te ver lopen naar cafe en strand. 

##### Hindrik

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024