Authenticity, culture, these are the words that come to mind when thinking of Jacobsbaai. It was a passion for this that prompted the building of Abalone Guesthouse in Jacobsbaai. Abalone Guesthouse is situated right infront by the ocean and all our rooms have stunning unspoilt seaviews and is walking distance to the beach.

The Abalone Guest House is the perfect place to break away from the hustle and bustle of city life and to experience the luxuries of peace and serenity. It is situated in Jacobsbaai on the West Coast of South Africa, halfway between Saldanha and Vredenburg. It is a beautiful seaside village, sometimes referred to as the "Namaqualand of the West Coast". It has a 2km coastline with rocky and sandy bays which edge against a deep-blue ocean. Only 145km (1½ - 2 hours drive) from Cape Town. It is centrally situated to explore the breathtaking West Coast region and its attractions. Abalone Guest House offers you one of the finest accommodation experiences in Jacobsbaai for both corporate and leisure guests. Our rooms have all the luxuries you need - your home away from home. Abalone is the perfect place to stay for your whole family. All our rooms have stunning unspoilt sea views, with the most beautiful breathtaking sunsets. The rooms are stylishly decorated, each with a separate double door leading to a sea view patio. Each room has an en-suite bathroom, coffee making facilities, a bar fridge, microwave oven and a flatscreen TV available with DSTV.

Jacobsbaai is a hidden gem. It is a beautiful, quiet, protected seaside village halfway between Saldanha and Vredenburg and is centrally situated to explore the beautiful West Coast region and its attractions. Jacobsbaai is close to amenities, such as a private hospital, golf courses, a shopping mall, restaurants, and many more. It is the perfect place to break away from city life where you can relax and swim in the Atlantic Ocean, stroll down the beach or just sit and watch the breathtaking sunsets with a glass of good South African wine. There is still lots to do for the adrenalin junkies and thrill seekers, such as surfing, sailing, wind and kite surfing, kayaking, crayfish diving, deep-sea fishing, mountain biking, hiking and many more. The Atlantic Ocean provide an abundance of seafood like Crayfish, Galjoen (South Africa's National fish), Kabeljou, Cape Hottentot, White Steenbras and Black Mussels. Various rare bird species can be seen in Jacobsbaai. During the entire year Jacobsbaai has unique plant species that bloom at various times. The best time to view flowers depends on the rain season, but usually they are in bloom from August until September.