Dolphin View Guesthouse

On the edge of Noorse Kloof Nature Reserve in Jeffreys Bay, minutes from Supertubes, Albatross Beach and Fountains Mall. About 45 minutes from Port Elizabeth on the route to the Garden Route and Cape Town, this family-friendly guesthouse sits in the malaria‑free Eastern Cape.

Small and tidy with five guestrooms (three doubles, two family rooms and a honeymoon suite) and private balconies that look over the reserve and ocean. Rooms have memory-foam beds, flat-screen TVs, hair dryers and complimentary toiletries; book with breakfast or choose self-catering. Expect prolific birdlife right outside your balcony.

Take a dip in indoor and outdoor pools, fire up the BBQ at the picnic area, or let kids loose in the playroom and small aquapark. Garden views and picnic spots make for easy downtime, and tour/ticket assistance plus a shuttle to nearby shops are available (surcharge). Free self-parking is onsite.

Wireless internet access keeps you connected. The guesthouse also offers express check-out, luggage storage and laundry facilities, with a 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle available for a surcharge.

Start the day with a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast. Room service and an on-site restaurant serve local flavors, while barbecue grills and self-catering options are also on offer.