Whilst most come to South Africa's Cape for more than a beach holiday, many want a few relaxing days on a lovely beach whilst in the Cape. Here are our recommendations for the best beach holiday spots in The Cape. Read more by clicking on the hotel names - if you like what you see, then add it to your list of favourites...

5 of our favourite beach retreats in the Cape

Bay Hotel Cape Town, South Africa
Set directly across the road from the beautiful palm-fringed beach of Camps Bay, and with four separate swimming pools and a large sun-deck, The Bay Hotel is an ideal spot for a relaxing beach break. It's likely to be the best city beach hotel in Cape Town, with plenty of lively bars and restaurants only a short walk away. - View lodge details

The Plettenberg Garden Route, South Africa
Set on a rocky headland, overlooking the sparkling waters of Plettenberg Bay and the perfectly golden sands of Lookout beach, The Plettenberg is the best luxury beach hotel in the Cape's Garden Route. Its heated infinity pool is a brilliant place to relax and unwind, whilst listening to the sound of breaking waves below. - View lodge details

Southern Cross Beach House Garden Route, South Africa
Southern Cross is a very small, intimate guest house located directly on Robberg beach, overlooking Plettenberg Bay. 5km of white sandy beach stretches across its doorstep, and the lodge's breakfast patio is an ideal place to watch the bays frequent marine visitors, including seals, dolphins and Southern right whales. - View lodge details

Long Beach Cape Town, South Africa
The Long Beach stands on one of Cape Town's best beaches, in the charming seaside village of Kommetjie. Tucked away in this remote spot, it's an excellent place to be based away from the hustle and bustle of Cape Town, and ideal for all kinds of beach activities, including whale watching, fishing and sea kayaking. - View lodge details

Camps Bay Retreat Cape Town, South Africa
Camps Bay Retreat is set in a quiet location, away from the hustle and bustle of Camps Bay, but within a short walk of three stunning beaches – Glen Beach, Camps Bay and Clifton. Beside this, it has three outdoor swimming pools, so you are spoilt for choice. - View lodge details

Alternatively, click below for more ideas of places to consider for beach holidays throughout our specialist region:


Beach holidays in Africa | Beach holidays in Malawi | Beach holidays in Mozambique | Beach holidays in Seychelles | Beach holidays in South Africa | Beach holidays in Tanzania | Beach holidays in Zanzibar


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