Intimate and cozy, Gilcrest Place is a cute Boutique Bed and Breakfast in the picturesque fishing village of Paternoster on the Westcoast of Cape Town. Situated directly by the beach, with a heart filling view on the vast dunes and ocean, this hotel will wrap you in warmth and joy from the moment you arrive until the day you leave. 

The guesthouse boasts three suites, all styled carefully with knowing eye and loving hands for the best comfort, bright and cozy. The rooms are equipped with queen-size -beds, free toiletries and seaview. The Bayview Suite and the Lookout Suite have private balconies, the Clamshell Suite has a private entrance.

The breakfast menu is changing everyday with fresh juices and bread. Garden and terrace are free for you to use whenever you need to get some sun and feel like relaxing.

Close to the Cape Columbine Nature Reserve and the last manually controlled lighthouse in South Africa, this hotel is perfect for all nature lovers and tranquility seekers. You can enjoy numerous outdoor activities such as whale and dolphin watching, surfing and fishing. The area is well known to birdwatchers due to its outstanding biodiversity. Penguins and seals visit the nearby beaches and are friendly animals, less shy than you think.

The beautiful village of Paternoster is filled with beautiful boutiques, galleries and restaurants, famous of their seafood, especially rock lobster. Gilcrest Place is the perfect accommodation, if you want to feel the authentic charm of Paternoster and get away from the rush of Capetown – you will enjoy your stay to the fullest.