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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

" Tranquil & Relaxing "

" The views were amazing! Tranquil and relaxing. The staff were so professional. A huge thank you Bolewka, Porshe and Bongi. They were amazing! Breakfast was so delicious and the evenings with the fireplace going made the atmosphere so cosy. The rooms were comfortable and we especially enjoyed the fact that we were literally a few feet from the beach. Restaurants were close by and we were given great... Read this review

Rhonwyn, August 2026

South Africa
Serene Beauty

" Lovely setting: calm, serene beauty. Friendly, helpful staff."

Karen, August 2026

South Africa
" Cosy Place "

Very Cosy place to stay in paternoster. Just a stone throw away from the beach. Restaurants within walking distance. Very comfortable beds with electric blankets. we went in winter off season, so during the nights it gets a little chilly. Unfortunately we only did stay for one night. We would have liked to stay longer.

Hauke, July 2026

Switzerland
Awesome Stay

Awesome stay. Friendly warm and personal welcome on arrival.

Leoni De Coning, July 2026

South Africa