Bettys Bay, Cape Overberg
This sleepy little seaside village offers visitors to South Africa gorgeous overnight accommodation in Bettys Bay on the beach, with breath-taking views and a laid-back vibe. Although less developed than her neighbour, Hermanus, the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens and the resident penguin colony at Stony Point alone make a visit to Bettys Bay worth it.
The botanical garden of Harold Porter, which stretches from the mountain-top down to the sea, is known as ‘little Kirstenbosch’ and contains some of the best examples of local fynbos, including proteas, restios and over 50 species of ericas.
Only an hour’s drive from Cape Town, Betty’s Bay is a picturesque seaside village situated along the scenic Clarence Drive Route (R44) between Pringle Bay and Kleinmond. The pretty town is positioned in a narrow strip of land sandwiched between the Kogelberg Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, and bordered by fresh water lakes and the Palmiet River.
Bettys Bay lies within the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve; the first UNESCO declared Biosphere in South Africa and is fiercely protected by the town’s occupants. This part of the world is considered the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom due to the exceptional examples of fynbos and has largely remained unspoilt and isolated.
Although the Cape Floral Kingdom is the smallest of the world’s six plant kingdoms, it nevertheless has the 2nd largest diversity. The reserve stretches along the coast from Gordon’s Bay through to the town of Kleinmond and inland from the farms of the Elgin Basin through to Grabouw - a total of some 100,000 ha.
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Betty's Bay is one of my favourite seaside towns in the Cape and in the country. It is relatively unspoilt, kids can play and ride bikes in the roads where most drivers are extremely considerate of animals and children . There is normally a friendly wave from the driver's seat of the car. The beaches are not crowded, the mountains are beautiful and the hikes are stunning. The lake on Bass road is outdoor entertainment all on its own! Love it!
Sue Trott (Cape Town)
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Whenever we get a chance to visit the Cape we go to Bettys Bay. We love the tranquility, the beaches, the Penguins of course and hiking in the Reserve is fantastic! Highly recommended if you are looking for relaxation and nature!
Charlene (Bloemfontein)
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Hotels & other accommodation options

Betty's Rest La Villa
Betty's Rest - La Villa is a two bedroom self catering house found amongst the fynbos in the stunning area of Betty's Bay. From here you are a sh...


Rocky Pools
Rocky Pools is a far cry from some of the face-brick monstrosities along this stretch of the coast. As far as beach houses go, it sits way near t...

Sunrise Holiday Home
Sunrise is a beautiful holiday home offering panoramic views of the mountains, lake, and ocean, all within a short distance to the beach. Sunrise...

Jock's View
Jock's View is a spacious self-catering holiday home in Bettys Bay for eight guests, high against Kogelberg with spectacular sea and mountain vie...

Blueview on Silversand
Blueview on Silversand is a luxury holiday home on a seafront location in the quaint town of Betty's Bay. Situated a stone's throw away from the ...

Suikerbekkie
Suikerbekkie is a self catering holiday home located in Betty's Bay. The house is ideally situated close to the beach and away from city life. Ac...

Rustic Beach Cottage
Rustic Beach Cottage is a holiday home in Bettys Bay sleeping ten guests. The holiday home provides self catering accommodation situated 32km fro...

Van den Berg's Guesthouse
Van Den Bergs offers everything from great cuisine, fynbos and beach walks to relaxing patio views and the many adventures this region has to off...

Betty's Rest The Manor
Betty's Rest – The Manor can be found in the coastal town of Betty's Bay. From here you area just a few minutes drive to the popular sand boardin...

Gilly's Pearl
Gilly's Pearl is a self catering holiday home in Betty's Bay. The house sleeps up to eight guests in three bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms have dou...

Mountain Mist
Mountain Mist is a quiet nature retreat at the foot of the Kogelberg Mountain in Betty's Bay. The house can accommodate a maximum of six guests i...

Bucaco Sud Guesthouse
Buçaco Sud is situated against the Kogelberg Mountains on the scenic whale coast route between Gordon's Bay and Hermanus, in the town of Betty's ...

Fijnbos Lodge
Fijnbos Lodge has spacious yet cosy en-suite rooms. All the rooms have Wi-Fi, TV with satellite channels, bar fridge, hairdryer, tea / coffee mak...

Fynbos Cottage
Fynbos Cottage is situated in the picturesque village of Betty's Bay within 5 minutes drive to Main or Silver sands Beaches. Fynbos Cottage offer...

Pik 'n Wyntjie
Pik 'n Wyntjie is a cosy holiday home surrounded by natural fynbos in Bettys Bay, which is situated on the scenic Whale Coast. The house has thre...

Stony Point Beach House
Stony Point Beach House is a holiday home offering self catering accommodation located in the small holiday town of Bettys Bay. It is located 100...

210 Degrees South
210 Degrees South is located within the UNESCO Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve acknowledged worldwide for its natural beauty and offers accommodation...

Stay at Friends
Tucked in between the mountains and sea, and surrounded by natural fauna and flora, Stay at Friends is a three bedroom holiday home offering a tr...

The Beach Cottage
The Beach Cottage offers accommodation in Betty's Bay, a little slice of paradise between mountains and sea, a relaxing seaside village situated ...
Things to do in the area

Lynette Morris-Hale Pottery Studio
Whether you are an experienced ceramicist or a first-time dabbler in all things clay, Lynette Morris-Hale’s pottery classes are an excellent way ...

Walk the Palmiet River Trail
Walk the Palmiet River Trail in the Kogelberg Nature Reserve: The River Trail is on the R44 between Betty’s Bay and Kleinmond, about 100kms from ...

Visit the Harold Porter Botanical Garden
Frolic in fynbos (native 'fine leafed' bush); 190.5 ha of natural fynbos and 10 ha of cultivated fynbos flower from Cape coastline to mountain hu...

Watch Penguins Play
Things in life aren't always black and white... except for the African Penguin. Of course things that are black and white leave little room for i...

John the Potter Gallery
John the Potter gallery on the main road of Bettys Bay is a lovely pottery shop and working studio. All the ceramics are hand made on the premise...

Bettys Bay Beach
A visit to the lovely 4 km long beach at Betty's Bay is really not optional ... even if its just to go for a long leisurely walk on the soft whit...

Silver Sands Beach
Looking for a beach that is dog friendly (providing they are on their leads) and is a perfect spot for a picnic with the family? Silver Sands Bea...

Rod's Trail
Betty’s Bay is a very special part of the Western Cape, exuding an unspoilt beauty that is truly memorable. Rod’s Trail winds its way through thi...

The Disa River Waterfall
Within the surrounds of the Harold Porter National Botanical Gardens is the Disa River trail. This visually appealing trail leads you to the Disa...
Noteworthy attractions

Kogelberg Nature Reserve
Lying within the southern extension of the Hottentots Holland Mountain range about 90 kilometres south-east of Cape Town and 8 kilometres from Kl...

Harold Porter Botanical Gardens
The Harold Porter National Botanical Garden lies in the epicentre (heart) of the Cape fynbos region - a dedication to this natural shrubland vege...

Hermanus Whale Crier
Hermanus on the Cape Whale Coast has its very own whale crier, and, what’s more, Hermanus lays claim to the only whale crier in the world. The po...

Hermanus Beaches
Where? +/-2 hours drive from Cape Town on the south coast of the Cape. Includes: Onrus Beach, Grotto Beach, Kammabaai and Langbaai Beach. Go ther...

Hermanus Hiking Trails
While most visitors to Hermanus have many things to do on their itinerary, most involving the whales that have made this town famous, there are m...

Hermanus Golf Club
The course doesn’t only challenge however, you are rewarded, hole after hole, with panoramic views that overlook the sparkling ocean and adding t...

Agulhas National Park
Lying in what is known as the Agulhas Plain at the southernmost tip of Africa is the Agulhas National Park, just 45 kilometres from the popular v...

Marloth Nature Reserve
Lying just three kilometres from the pretty little town of Swellendam, the Marloth Nature Reserve conserves the central Langeberg Mountains that ...

De Hoop Nature Reserve
The De Hoop Nature Reserve is approximately 34 000 ha in size and one of the largest natural areas managed by Cape Nature Conservation. It is a f...
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