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5 Main Road
Doringbaai
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Western Cape
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Die Anker Guesthouse
Die Anker Guesthouse
Die Anker Guesthouse
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Die Anker Guest House offers accommodation in sea view rooms, and self-catering units. In room facilities include tea- and coffee-making facilities, a bar fridge, a wall heater, a small safe, and a TV with local and sport channels, as well as Netflix. Die Anker Guest House allows your furry children to share your unit with you.
There are braai facilities on the premises for 8 out of the 9 rooms/units and side dishes can be ordered from the restaurant on the premises. Free Wi-Fi is available on the entire property.
The on-site Cabin Restaurant has been going for over 30 years. Cabin Restaurant specialises in seafood, but also offers breakfasts, spareribs and juicy steaks, and other delicious home cooked meals. The Cabin Pub is a fully licenced pub with a big screen TV and carries a comprehensive variety of liquor and local wines.
Die Anker Guest House offers accommodation in sea view rooms, and self-catering units. In room facilities include tea- and coffee-making facilities, a bar fridge, a wall heater, a small safe, and a TV with local and sport channels, as well as Netflix. Die Anker Guest House allows your furry children to share your unit with you.
There are braai facilities on the premises for 8 out of the 9 rooms/units and side dishes can be ordered from the restaurant on the premises. Free Wi-Fi is available on the entire property.
The on-site Cabin Restaurant has been going for over 30 years. Cabin Restaurant specialises in seafood, but also offers breakfasts, spareribs and juicy steaks, and other delicious home cooked meals. The Cabin Pub is a fully licenced pub with a big screen TV and carries a comprehensive variety of liquor and local wines.
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117 guests' feedbackIt was unforgettable!
Incredibly delicious and the restaurant is on site. Beautiful sea view.
Very good service. Got help with WiFi right away. Good food at Cabin restaurant. Hostess is great.
We had a great stay and the location couldn't be better. The place is literally on the rocks! You literally fall out of your bed into the water. We went lobster diving and couldn't have asked for a better location. We will definitely be back.
See stars.
The hostess received us very kindly and made extra effort for our specific circumstances. Would love to return again!
We stayed in the Orca apartment, big enough for 2 people. Loved the smart TV and our own barbeque by the front door where you look out over the harbor and sea while barbecuing.
Very nice stay, beautiful sea view, and peaceful and quiet.
The tub might just get a handrail to make it easier to get out, and a plug by the mirror would also be good. A thicker blanket would also be nice.
Die Anker is very conveniently located with the sea literally on the doorstep. The basic necessities are there although we feel that a little maintenance is needed. A fresh coat of paint, especially in the bathroom, will make a big difference. The bedding and towels are also tired and run down. We would also like to open the curtain to see the beautiful sea, but then there is no privacy in the room. Blinds may be a better option. Despite this we had a nice stay.
The location and workers are very good, but the accommodation itself is not up to standard.
Very unprofessional. Do not knock before entering the room. Owner is unfit and broke. The place shows diners in a photo.
A lovely oasis at the end of a long trip. Tia is such a welcoming and kind hostess, and everything needed was in the unit. The unit is spotless, and the accommodation is comfortable, and the sea view is amazing. We had dinner at the adjoining restaurant, The Cabin, with freshly prepared food and the best Greek salad ever!
Good value for money.
One is received kindly. The place is clean and beds are very comfortable. Provision is even made for power in case of load shedding so that one can use WiFi and watch TV, it was a nice option for my wife in the evenings especially.
See stars.
Lovely service received, the house is clean and tidy and has enough space for everyone. Will definitely stay there again.
The guest house is clean and tidy. The restaurant's offerings are flavorful and large portions. The hot water pressure is very slight in the room I stayed.
Get away and relax and get to know the locals.
One had a very nice stay, everything was perfect.
Beautiful sea view.
We will definitely stay at Die Anker Guesthouse again. Lovely view.
Bathroom attached to the room would have been nicer. Other than that, no problems.
Some attention needed to deep clean bathroom mould. Meal of steak and chips, not cheap, so a side salad or serving of veggies would have added value, but very tasty and good service.
We had a wonderful stay and the reception was very friendly. The rooms were clean, tidy and we had a beautiful sea view.
Will definitely advise people to visit Doringbaai.
We also had a nice walk and didn't feel unsafe.
We had a great time. What we saw in the photos, we received. Would definitely recommend it.
Doringbaai is something special.
Wonderful view! Tranquility was wonderful.
Place is basic with everything needed for a lovely stay.
When you book for 4 people, the pictures might be a little misleading. The apartment used for 4 people is not attached to the main building/restaurant but rather is separate and to the side of it. Not many pictures are available of this apartment on the website. The apartment has 1 room with a double bed and single bed, and another double bed located in the kitchen with no door/wall/separation. Kitchen is well-equipped. Separate toilet and bathroom, both neat and clean. Shower had good pressure. Plenty of bedding. Host was difficult to reach (for check-in and check-out) as none of the phone numbers associated with the facility seemed to work.
Accommodation is as you drive into the village, and just across the road is the sea. Has beautiful sunsets with a restaurant just next door, serving very nice seafood. People are very friendly.
Good value for money with an excellent view. We really enjoyed the visit with friendly reception.
Fryer's Cove's food is very tasty.
Nice stay at Die Anker Guesthouse.
Thea was very friendly and helpful. The Snookie unit can develop into very good accommodation, but it definitely needs some work. The unit has a great view and is also nice and private. Would suggest the owner pay some attention to the furniture. Although we didn't use the roof fan, I suggest the owner look into it as it seems not very safe. Would also suggest replacing some of the kitchen utensils (grater, vegetable peeler). Otherwise we had a very nice stay and Doringbaai is a very cute place.
Somewhat of a disappointment! Bitterly basic, really just a place to sleep. Would not like to stay here again. It needs a lot of love and attention to make it a choice of accommodation for the future, despite the fantastic location. It gives a feeling of a backpackers accommodation.
Really enjoyed it, will definitely go again.
Restaurant was unfortunately closed on a Monday, would love to eat there. Thea, thank you for your hospitality love your place.
It really is value for money. There is only one window next to the door in the room which needs to be either taped or painted over as it feels like you have no privacy. Thea was really great and the people who work for her very helpful. We also had our laundry done there for a minimal fee. The ladies in the restaurant are also very friendly and the breakfast is value for money!
Very nice spacious room. WiFi works nice and fast. Shower facilities very convenient. Nice view.
We were welcomed warmly and enjoyed out stay.
Always enjoy our stay at Die Anker. The staff are friendly and helpful. Facility is comfortable and everything needed is there.
Really enjoyed it, beautiful view.
All our needs and questions were taken care of so that it was just a pleasure to visit there.
Can relax peacefully in a neat and clean environment. The sea lies beyond the road.
Setting beautiful with stunning views. The Meeu room was spacious and adequate. No one greets you, but the manageress was very busy looking after the bar and restaurant as well. The restaurant looks as if been upgraded, lovely setting, nicely decorated and food good. Also stunning view and great sunset.
TV channels are too limited and the signal was very weak. Couldn't watch any channel at all.
Very friendly welcome, Snoekie is on the one hand more private.
SAP visible in streets. People friendly. Area nice and clean.
The Anker Guesthouse has a very good location and overlooks the sea and the harbor with its wine cellar and restaurant. The unit is very nice and well equipped. A visit to the Fryers Cove Wine Cellar and restaurant in the harbor is a definite must when visiting Doring Bay. However, if you want to visit the restaurant on a weekend, make sure to book in advance - it's worth it.
Value for money and beautiful view. Delicious seafood served at the restaurant. Friendly reception.
We used restaurant, no welcome at the door. Was disappointed not to see fresh sea fish on price chart.
The Anker is excellent for taking your animal children with you!
The eatery right next door is convenient for the traveller. The room was small, but with everything you need. However, the duvet on the bed could be a bit more cuddly for winter conditions. Luckily we had an extra warm blanket with us in our car, which we were able to take out.
We had a great stay!
There was no one to receive us. Neighbors informed us that we should call a certain number that was on the door for someone to receive us. Did not take any food or things to make our own food. On booking I was informed that there is a restaurant right next to the guest house where we can eat. Restaurant was already closed at 15:00. The neighbors informed us that the restaurant was closed due to a power outage. There are two other restaurants open. We visited one, but it was so dirty that we didn't get a chance to eat there. We then went to the harbor where there was another restaurant with a generator. It was then already 16:30. We were informed that the restaurant closes at 17:00 but that they would help us. Luckily we were able to have a good meal there. Thanks for managing the restaurant. It might have been good if the guest house could have informed us that we would have to cook ourselves, then we could bring the necessary equipment. Then left the next day for Melkbosstrand where we could stay at a much neater guest house at a lower cost. Lost the money that had already been paid at Die Anker. Unfortunately, I would not be able to recommend the place to any other person. The website might just need to make sure about the location before they support it.
Food was delicious and there's a nice atmosphere in the restaurant.
Delicious seafood eaten in Die Anker's restaurant by a cozy fireplace.
Nice break, good location and view.
See stars.
Clean, tidy and well located.
We had a lovely stay.
It's a pity we only stayed 1 night. Great accomodation, but disappointing that we couldn't buy fresh chips anywhere!
The view was beautiful and the people super friendly and helpful.
Would definitely recommend The Anchor. On arrival and departure owner/caretaker was not available, had to call first to get hold of them, otherwise good service.
The place needs more mirrors.
Very friendly and helpful.
Could have bigger towels.
See stars.
Doornbaai is a mostly poor, working town, with a certain charm including a mostly defunct fisheries and a new abalone farm and a lighthouse along a rugged lovely coastline. I had a good early morning walk down to the lighthouse, after aborting an evening walk because of the unwanted attention of a variety of old and young beggars. In my opinion the tough challenge for making it attractive for visitors is to make the towns story and efforts to grow the towns economy feel inclusive.
Clean and tidy nice and quiet place, nice place for a short break.
It's an annual favorite for me and my fiancé, haven't been there in a while. Think COVID affected the restaurant department a lot because it wasn't the same quality as we remember but not too little still very nice.
As we like privacy, we chose the dinky little standalone unit called Snoekie. While its basic and had some quirks, the staff were very accommodating and we had fun exploring the Fryer's Cove jetty winery-cum-restaurant, hiking paths, surrounding towns and beaches.
Was very calm and quiet.
The guesthouse will be recommended for its location. However, the facility appears a bit dilapidated. The room was spacious though. Privacy was an issue when the curtains were opened to enjoy the view. There was also uncertainty about the safety of the parking at the guest house as there was no fence. We are also of the opinion that the accommodation is somewhat overpriced.
The guest house is advertised with a restaurant and bar and both were closed.
Unit behind the main building, no ocean view at all. Not value for money at all. Needs serious upgrades.
Could upgrade a bit for sure. Friendly reception. But I'm not going to rinse my coffee mug in the bathroom sink.
We were 3 guys on a motorcycle tour, Thea had called us earlier in the day to find out if we were still in one piece, upon our arrival Thea our hostess was waiting for us and she looked after us with wood and refreshments. Die Anker is a cozy place with a beautiful view of the bay.
Nice clean rooms. Secure parking would be a big plus.
Tranquility, silence, etc.
Really good value for money. It's not modern, but everything is clean and works. What more do you want. You hear and see the sea. You can bring your dogs. Big plus!
Just to get away from the city's hustle and bustle, was absolutely refreshing for the soul.
Comfortable, practical and recommendable. Restaurant next door, delicious.
The place has everything that is needed. It has a beautiful view of the sea and is just across the road from the sea. It is very centrally located with a dining area just next door.
It was so nice to visit Thia. Jacques went out of his way to make us comfortable. Despite load shedding, they served a delicious dinner. The view from Ankerlig is amazing and so beautiful. We will definitely go back again.
Lovely place, definitely worth it. Will go back soon. The smell of the ocean was heavenly.
Got more than we expected just like Netflix and WiFi.
Beautiful village. Friendly people. The road in front of Die Anker made some noise and disturbed the peace. Otherwise a great stay.
There was a power outage for 2 hours. Luckily I brought my own small flashlight. Had to eat in the dark. There was indeed a black box on wheels under the table. No indication what it could be. No signal when the power went out so I couldn't call or do anything. Next day when I see her again she will tell me that the black box is a power box with batteries in it if the power goes out. Then she arrived with bedside light to show how it works. Also told me if I would turn on the TV then at least we would have light. No indication or instructions what to do if the power went out. Unacceptable!
Neat room and hospitable owner.
Very close to the sea. A restaurant reservation was even made for me.
Perfectly located. Neat and clean place to stay. Will stay there again, but next time for longer.
Unfortunately, the Anker's restaurant (The Cabin) was not yet back in business due to Covid-19 - and the room is not set up for self-catering (only coffee/tea facilities, kettle and small fridge) [This would not have been a problem if the restaurant was open or we were informed in advance of the current situation.] Hostess very friendly and helpful. Excellent location with a lovely view of the sea. WiFi was a bonus.
Room was nice and big. Old decor but clean and practical. We enjoyed the Netflix. Location was peaceful and we had a good rest.
Friendly people in a small town.
See stars.
Didn't even know about the place. Very surprised and will definitely go again.
Doringbaai is definitely the lower town. So-called restaurant is permanently closed, but you only find out when you get there.
Here you can sit on the veranda and look out to sea. The food at the restaurant is very tasty.
Very cute place. We have two dogs and they were welcomed with open arms. The place is very neat and has everything one would need. We could see the sea from our room and it was walking distance from our accommodation.
Furnished room with a view of the ocean. Comfortable and clean. We had a warm welcome and felt at home. Would stay there again.
It was quiet when we were there so we enjoyed it. Seal Boutique wines are a must-top. The woman started making wine at 52 and it's incredibly delicious wine. She only sells from her basement.
This was absolutely worth the effort to get there. Everything you need, right at hand. No need to call for assistance, they definitely know their clients needs. Absolutely worth the money!
Friendly and helpful!
The Seahorse Room offers a fantastic view of Fryer's Cove. You can actually just sit there all day and watch the bay's changing colors. The room and bathroom are neat and clean and we were received hospitably.
The accommodation was spacious and comfortable. The chef listened to goats and preferences and prepared a delicious meal. See you again!
It needs mall.
Price is good, air conditioners are a must.
The mattresses should have been replaced a long time ago. Mop, broom and shovel are stored behind the bedroom door. Decent barbecue equipment can be purchased. Those that are there mean nothing.
Slept very badly the 2 nights, couldn't wait to get home to sleep on a decent mattress. Bamboo SC is extremely weak. Mop, shovel and broom are stored behind the room door. Grilling equipment is worth nothing, feel free to purchase decent grilling equipment.
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The Dolphin Room has its own entrance and contains a double bed, and a shower en-suite with a toilet and basin. In room facilities include tea- and coffee-making facilities, a bar fridge, a wall heater and a TV with local channels and Netflix. Wi-Fi is free. Portable braai facilities are available on request.
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Please note that there is a tar and a gravel road leading to the accommodation. The tar road is from the direction of Klawer, Vanrhynsdorp, Vredendal, Lutzville and Strandfontein and the gravel road is between Doringbaai and Lambertsbay. Guests are required to enquire from the establishment about the condition of the gravel road before booking or to take the tar road.
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The Dolphin Room has its own entrance and contains a double bed, and a shower en-suite with a toilet and basin. In room facilities include tea- and coffee-making facilities, a bar fridge, a wall heater and a TV with local channels and Netflix. Wi-Fi is free. Portable braai facilities are available on request.
Meeu Room
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The Meeu Room is a spacious family room that has its own private entrance and contains a double bed, a single bed, and a shower en-suite with a toilet and washbasin. In room facilities include tea- and coffee-making facilities, a bar fridge, a wall heater and a TV with local and sport channels, as well as Netflix.
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Please note that there is a tar and a gravel road leading to the accommodation. The tar road is from the direction of Klawer, Vanrhynsdorp, Vredendal, Lutzville and Strandfontein and the gravel road is between Doringbaai and Lambertsbay. Guests are required to enquire from the establishment about the condition of the gravel road before booking or to take the tar road.
Die Anker Guesthouse is pet friendly.
No smoking permitted inside the units.
No music after 8 pm at night.
We loud noise to ensure peace and rest for all guests.
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The Meeu Room is a spacious family room that has its own private entrance and contains a double bed, a single bed, and a shower en-suite with a toilet and washbasin. In room facilities include tea- and coffee-making facilities, a bar fridge, a wall heater and a TV with local and sport channels, as well as Netflix.
Whale Self-catering Unit
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Whale can accommodate 5 guests, and contains 1 bedroom, and a second open-plan bedroom and kitchenette combination. The bedroom contains a double bed and a single bed. There is a second double bed and single bed in the bedroom and kitchenette area. The bathroom contains a shower, a toilet, and a washbasin. The kitchenette is equipped with a 2-plate mini-stove and oven, a fridge-freezer, microwave, kettle, and cutlery and crockery. The unit has a TV with local channels and a selection of DStv channels, and n outdoor braai facility.
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Please note that there is a tar and a gravel road leading to the accommodation. The tar road is from the direction of Klawer, Vanrhynsdorp, Vredendal, Lutzville and Strandfontein and the gravel road is between Doringbaai and Lambertsbay. Guests are required to enquire from the establishment about the condition of the gravel road before booking or to take the tar road.
Die Anker Guesthouse is pet friendly.
No smoking permitted inside the units.
No music after 8 pm at night.
We loud noise to ensure peace and rest for all guests.
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Whale can accommodate 5 guests, and contains 1 bedroom, and a second open-plan bedroom and kitchenette combination. The bedroom contains a double bed and a single bed. There is a second double bed and single bed in the bedroom and kitchenette area. The bathroom contains a shower, a toilet, and a washbasin. The kitchenette is equipped with a 2-plate mini-stove and oven, a fridge-freezer, microwave, kettle, and cutlery and crockery. The unit has a TV with local channels and a selection of DStv channels, and n outdoor braai facility.
Sea Horse Room
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The Sea Horse Room has its own private entrance and contains a double bed. The bathroom has bath and shower and is private but not en-suite. In room facilities include tea- and coffee-making facilities, a bar fridge, a wall heater and a TV with local and sport channels and Netflix. Portable braai facilities are available on request.
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Please note that there is a tar and a gravel road leading to the accommodation. The tar road is from the direction of Klawer, Vanrhynsdorp, Vredendal, Lutzville and Strandfontein and the gravel road is between Doringbaai and Lambertsbay. Guests are required to enquire from the establishment about the condition of the gravel road before booking or to take the tar road.
Die Anker Guesthouse is pet friendly.
No smoking permitted inside the units.
No music after 8 pm at night.
We loud noise to ensure peace and rest for all guests.
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The Sea Horse Room has its own private entrance and contains a double bed. The bathroom has bath and shower and is private but not en-suite. In room facilities include tea- and coffee-making facilities, a bar fridge, a wall heater and a TV with local and sport channels and Netflix. Portable braai facilities are available on request.
Snoekie Self-catering Unit
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Snoekie is small open-plan self-catering unit that contains a double bed, a shower en suite with a toilet and a washbasin, and a kitchenette that is equipped with a 2-plate mini-stove and oven, a fridge-freezer, microwave, kettle, and cutlery and crockery. The unit has a TV with local channels and a selection of DStv channels, and an outdoor braai facility.
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Please note that there is a tar and a gravel road leading to the accommodation. The tar road is from the direction of Klawer, Vanrhynsdorp, Vredendal, Lutzville and Strandfontein and the gravel road is between Doringbaai and Lambertsbay. Guests are required to enquire from the establishment about the condition of the gravel road before booking or to take the tar road.
Die Anker Guesthouse is pet friendly.
No smoking permitted inside the units.
No music after 8 pm at night.
We loud noise to ensure peace and rest for all guests.
Cancellation policy
before check-in
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Snoekie is small open-plan self-catering unit that contains a double bed, a shower en suite with a toilet and a washbasin, and a kitchenette that is equipped with a 2-plate mini-stove and oven, a fridge-freezer, microwave, kettle, and cutlery and crockery. The unit has a TV with local channels and a selection of DStv channels, and an outdoor braai facility.
Die Anker Guest House offers accommodation in sea view rooms, and self-catering units. In room facilities include tea- and coffee-making facilities, a bar fridge, a wall heater, a small safe, and a TV with local and sport channels, as well as Netflix. Die Anker Guest House allows your furry children to share your unit with you.
There are braai facilities on the premises for 8 out of the 9 rooms/units and side dishes can be ordered from the restaurant on the premises. Free Wi-Fi is available on the entire property.
The on-site Cabin Restaurant has been going for over 30 years. Cabin Restaurant specialises in seafood, but also offers breakfasts, spareribs and juicy steaks, and other delicious home cooked meals. The Cabin Pub is a fully licenced pub with a big screen TV and carries a comprehensive variety of liquor and local wines.
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