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WELCOME TO THE GONANA COLLECTION
Where Thoughts Find Space

PATERNOSTER’S FIRST ECO-CONSCIOUS COLLECTION

Set on an idyllic West Coast beach you’ll find Paternoster’s first sustainable Guesthouse and self-catering properties. Our Gonana Collection is a place where warm-hearted people, unspoiled white sandy beaches and enchanting "foodie-fave" restaurants welcome you to a beach holiday just two hours from Cape Town.

Our Collection

Discover our homes, all designed to to embrace the beauty of the West Coast, with direct access to the bordering Columbine Nature Reserve and Lighthouse thanks to our located on the quieter Bekbaai side of Paternoster.

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Image showing view from Sea View room at Gonana Guesthouse

Sustainability

Our space is as friendly to its environment as it is to its guests. Throughout all the renovation and restoration projects, every effort has been made to address our impact on the landscape and to support local producers and brands wherever possible.

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Paternoster Activities

From horseback riding along the pearly white beaches, to kayaking alongside dolphins and a spot of whale watching depending on when you visit us. Get a taste of what’s on offer in our beloved West Coast fishing village.

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About the owner

With a home-away-from-home feel and Afro-Scandi design, our Collection offers the perfect hideaways lovingly created by Swedish interior designer and South African National Tour Guide, Jonas Sandström.

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Our Ethos

Gonana means to ‘embrace’ in isiZulu, and embracing our surroundings is what we’ve done. Supporting local artisans and small businesses while encouraging our guests to do the same. Come and embrace the slow life at our Collection.

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In The News

Need convincing that Gonana Collection is the place for you? Check out all of the publications we’ve been featured in over the years to get a sense of our spaces and way of living.

Reviews

" Great place "

Great place - very clean and very accommodating staff - friendly. Will definitely come back again - excellent location. Super outside braai was used with no issues.

Anthony, September 2026

South Africa
" Its a calming atmosphere"

The rooms are so beautiful.It is a calming atmosphere.The garden is well manicured and the bird life is awesome.The staff was so friendly and helpful. We arrived late Sunday night and the night manager helped us to settle in.You can order breakfast from the main Guesthouse. You can get a yoga session in the comfort of the garden or on the beach.

Petrinette, September 2026
Lovely breakaway for weekend

We really enjoyed our stay.Nice area and very quiet.Very pet friendly. The reception of staff was very friendly.

Dalwyn, September 2026

South Africa
Beautiful guesthouse right by the sea

A beautiful guesthouse right on the beach, furnished with great attention to design. We had rooms with sea views, and they were very beautiful and lovingly furnished. We particularly liked the room with the large table, cozy seating areas, the fireplace and the kitchen, where you could enjoy the sunset in the evening with a wine from the honesty bar and breakfast was served in the morning. Breakfast was... Read this review

Ricarda, September 2026

Germany