Attractions IN Hout Bay
Landmarks / Miscellaneous
Chapmans Peak Blockhouse
The Chapmans Peak Block House dates back to the time when the earliest Dutch settlers indentified Hout Bay as a great spot to anchor when the windy Table Bay became too dangerous. But, because it was such an ideal place to stop, they realised that it was ...
Forests
Orangekloof Forest
Orangekloof, or Oranjekloof, is part of Table Mountain National Park. Its 285 hectares lie west of Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, its kloof descending behind the parking lot at Constantia Nek on the northern end of the Hout Bay Valley (its ...
Mountain Passes
Suikerbossie Pass
One of Cape Town's most scenic hills, Suikerbossie's crest is what makes this relatively straight, but killer steep incline (ask anyone who has ridden the Argus and they will tell you how difficult it is to manage this last climb of the 105 km race), one ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries
World of Birds
The World of Birds is the largest bird park in Africa and one of the few large bird parks in the World. Over 3 000 birds (and small animals) of 400 different species are uniquely presented in more than 100 spacious landscaped walk through aviaries, ...
Attractions AROUND Hout Bay
Wine Routes
Cape Point Wine Route
It was only in 1998 that the new Cape Point Wine District was declared and the Cape Point Vineyards are still relatively new on the tourist itinerary. They were established in 1996 with the first vines on the Noordhoek wine estate, overlooking Noordhoek ...
Landmarks
Chapmans Peak Drive
Chapman’s Peak stands imposingly at the heart of Chapman’s Peak Drive, connecting Hout Bay with Noordhoek along one of the most dramatic marine routes in the world that hugs the coast of the Atlantic for nine kilometres. Chapman’s Peak Drive climbs ...
Landmarks / Mountain Passes
Constantia Nek
Constantia Nek, also known as Cloof Pass (or at least in the annuls of history), is the low pass over the Table Mountain range linking Constantia to Hout Bay. It’s a busy road with plenty of traffic snaking up and down the single ...
Wine Estates
Constantia Valley Wine Estates
The wines produced in Constantia are recognised worldwide for being of the highest quality. For this reason, wine tastings and tours of the cellars are a must. These provide the opportunity to sample and purchase some of the best wines available as well ...
Marine Protected Areas
Table Mountain NP Marine Protected Area
The seas around the Cape Peninsula all the way up the coast to Mouille Point on the Atlantic Seaboard, and up the False Bay coast as far as Muizenberg, fall within the Table Mountain National Park. This 956 km² stretch of ocean is where the cold ...
Landmarks / Mountain Passes
Twelve Apostles
The stretch between Bakoven and Oudekraal is dominated by a series of mountains known as the Twelve Apostles, after Jesus' disciples, which is a bit of an anomaly because there are actually seventeen or eighteen ...
... and a little further afield
Beaches
Atlantic Seaboard Beaches
Where? From the V&A Waterfront to Hout Bay. Includes Clifton, Camps Bay, Bakoven, Llandudno, Hout Bay. Go there to be seen, to people watch, for less wind, tanning, swimming, sundowners. This is where the more fashionable set go to see and be seen. The ...
Landmarks / Botanical Gardens
Biodiversity Showcase Garden
Set in Cape Town's Green Point Urban Park, the Biodiversity Garden is an incredible space in which to immerse yourself in a selection of the unique flora indemic to Cape Town. It features no fewer than 300 local plant species, animal sculptures, ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries / Landmarks / Popular Tourist Routes / Uniquely South African / World Heritage Sites
Cape Floral Region
Cape Floristic Region is a South African UNESCO World Heritage Site: Cape Floral Region Protected Areas in the Western Cape Province, South Africa also known as The Cape Floral ...
Museums
Cape Medical Museum
Contained in the New Somerset Hospital, the old city hospital for contagious diseases built by Sir George Grey the governor of the Cape in 1859 the Cape Medical Museum is a great visit if you are interested in the history of medicine, particularly as it ...
Landmarks / Beaches
Cape Town Beaches
The Mother City has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and something to offer everyone. It is no surprise that South Africa was one of the first countries outside of Europe to earn blue flag status for some of her beaches - there are three ...
Entertainment / Shopping
Cape Town Shopping
For the international Tourist, shopping in Cape Town is relatively inexpensive due to the favourable exchange rate and comparatively low production costs. For the Tourist, jewellery is particularly inexpensive and as many of South Africa's most talented ...
Landmarks / Miscellaneous
Charles Darwin’s Rocks
Look out to sea over the edge of Sea Point’s promenade, on the south end of Queens Beach, and you will see a group of immediately striking, oddly striated rocks. They are known as Darwin’s Rocks - not because he ...
2010 Stadiums / Landmarks
Green Point Stadium
During the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ event, the Cape Town Stadium was known as Green Point Stadium. However, it was renamed after the event. It was constructed on the site of the original Green Point Stadium. For the purposes of this international ...
Mountain Reserves / Landmarks
Lion's Head
Lion’s Head is flanked by Table Mountain and Signal Hill, and was so named by the first Dutch explorers, who arrived in the 1600’s and were of the opinion that the mountain and Signal Hill together resembled a lion in the crouching position. At its ...
Shopping
Long Beach Mall
An outing to one of the most beautiful areas in the Cape would not be complete without a visit to the Longbeach Mall. Take a trip out this way and discover a new world of shopping and entertainment, set in one of the most picturesque areas of the Cape ...
Hout Bay as a destination
Also in the neighbourhood
Bakoven, Bantry Bay, Camps Bay, Cape Point, Clifton, Fresnaye, Granger Bay, Green Point, Kommetjie, Llandudno, Misty Cliffs, Mouille Point, Noordhoek, Oudekraal, Scarborough, Sea Point, Three Anchor Bay, V&A Waterfront
Staying Overnight
Simply Majestic
Simply Majestic offers comfortable accommodation in a lovely, tastefully furnished villa with views of the surrounding mountains and dunes. This ...
Princess Beach H4
Princess Beach H4 is offers accommodation on Princess Street in Hout Bay. This beautiful, ground floor apartment provides sleeps up to five guest...
Darling Villa
Darling Villa is a spacious and stylish four bedroom villa with excellent sea and mountain views and a large private garden with pool. Along with...
Hout & About Guest House
Hout & About Guest House is located in Hout Bay and boasts Cape Town accommodation with the most stunning, panoramic views of the entire bay and ...
Whittler's Lodge
Whittler's Lodge is situated on the wooded mountainside overlooking the tranquil Hout Bay valley. This peaceful neighbourhood is filled with the ...
Bayview Mountain Sea-facing Cottages
Bayview Mountain Sea-facing Cottages are spacious self-catering cottages quietly nestled against the forest high above the seaside village of Hou...
Poplar Cottage
Poplar Cottage has spectacular views of the gardens and offers comfortable Hout Bay accommodation on the Houtkapperspoort Estate. This location i...
Hout Bay Hilltop
Situated overlooking the Hout Bay Valley, Hout Bay Hilltop offers holiday accommodation for six guests. The central location of the accommodation...
Riverview Penthouse
Situated in the seaside village of Hout Bay, Riverview Penthouse offers accommodation for four guests. The apartment is just 500m from the Hout B...
Beach Road Mews 3
Beach Road Mews is a luxurious double storey townhouse situated in a small secure complex on the Hout Bay beachfront. This home-away-from-home of...
Hout Bay Harbour View
Hout Bay Harbour View is a spacious holiday apartment accommodating six guests and boasting beautiful views of Hout Bay. Set in a secure complex,...
Tintswalo Atlantic
The Tintswalo Atlantic Luxury Boutique Hotel is located on the ocean in Hout Bay near Cape Town. This exclusive getaway nestles on the Chapman's ...
Hout Bay Breeze
Hout Bay Breeze offers comfortable accommodation on the hillside of Hout Bay. The guest house has two terraces that overlook the beach, sea, moun...
Villa La Louise
Villa La Louise offers the discerning traveler the ultimate holiday package! The master built seaside mansion has phenomenal views of the bay and...
Cool Coral Tree Cottage
Cool Coral Tree Cottage offers Hout Bay accommodation in a serene and tranquil setting making it a popular choice for the discerning guest, looki...
Blackwood Log Cabin
A tranquil mountain retreat where the forest and mountains will re-awaken the soul. Blackwood Log Cabin is a self-catering log cabin that sleeps ...
Kronendal Heritage Country Estate
Kronendal-Heritage Country Estate is a stylish and traditional Estate in an unique landscape. Rest and recover in a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy you...
Blue Gum Cottage
Blue Gum Cottage offers Hout Bay accommodation with outstanding views from all the main rooms to Little Lion's Head and the surrounding mountains...
Poseidon Guest House
At Poseidon Guest House all the rooms have en suite bathrooms and magnificent views over Hout Bay and the harbour, across the bay to Chapman’s Pe...
11 Escape Views
11 Escape Views offers self catering accommodation in a semi detached house in Hout Bay, Cape Town. The house sleeps eight guests in four en-suit...
Chapman's Peak Bed and Breakfast
This luxurious, modern, family-run Bed and Breakfast is located in the heart of Hout Bay’s breathtaking scenery. It only takes a stone’s throw to...
Hout Bay Beach Cottage
Hout Bay Beach Cottage offers self catering accommodation in a free standing holiday house 100 meters away from the beach. The house sleeps six g...
7 The Village Beach Apartment
Situated in Hout Bay, 7 The Village Apartment sleeps four guests comfortably, with an option for another person. The apartment complex is across ...
Khoka Moya
Khoka Moya is a pretty two bedroom cottage offering accommodation in Hout Bay at the Houtkapperspoort Mountain Estate. Situated on the north side...
Riverview 51
Riverview 51 is located in a secure, green, leafy complex in the popular area of Hout Bay. The accommodation is a short drive from all of Hout Ba...
Kei Apple Cottage
Kei Apple Cottage offers Hout Bay accommodation with a wonderful view over the resort and the Twelve Apostles in the west. This serene and tranqu...
Luisa House
This delightful bed and breakfast, Luisa House, is set in lush tranquil gardens with commanding views of surrounding mountains and sea. Four spac...
G Zero 3 @ The Breakers
G Zero 3 @ The Breakers offers comfortable accommodation in a tastefully furnished apartment situated in a secure residential complex in Hout Bay...
Dreamhouse Guest House
Majestically perched above the Hout Bay Valley in Cape Town, Dreamhouse Guest House is a calm oasis from which to enjoy your stay in Cape Town. E...
Villa Montebello
Exclusive luxury accommodation in Hout Bay, Cape Town, this very charming guest house located at the top of the Mount Rhodes, gives you calm, pri...
Hout Bay Manor
Hout Bay Manor, built in 1871, is renowned as one of Cape Town's most graceful landmarks. The beautifully restored Hout Bay Manor offers 19 indiv...
Sunbird Self Catering Lodge
Sunbird Lodge is located in a quite suburb on the Constantiaberg Mountain Range looking onto the back slope of Table Mountain close to Constantia...
Snooze in Hout Bay
Situated within 1km of Chapmans Peak Drive, Snooze in Hout Bay is a unique artistic house nestled on the slopes of Constantiaberg. The guesthouse...
Yellow Wood Cottage
Yellow Wood Cottage holds position as one of the highest plots on the Estate and makes the most of its with its unparalleled views. Enjoy comfort...
Hout Bay Lodge
Spectacular views of the ocean, the bay and the famous coastline of Chapmans Peak Drive. Surrounded by mountains and trees, it offers 6 individua...
The Boardwalk
Offering accommodation in the Cape Town suburb of Hout Bay, The Boardwalk is a trendy, fully furnished apartment just a short stroll from the bea...
Hout Bay View
Hout Bay View is sensationally positioned to offer breathtaking panoramic views across the table mountain range, the ocean and Chapman’s Peak dri...
Victorskloof Lodge
Victorskloof Lodge offers luxury accommodation in Hout Bay. Choose from seven comfortable rooms, all offered on a bed & breakfast basis. Each roo...
Maple Tree Cottage
Maple Tree Cottage offers Hout Bay accommodation with one of the best views across the estate. This serene and tranquil setting makes it a popula...
Hout Bay Brightwater Lodge
Brightwater Lodge is a charming establishment offering accommodation in the heart of scenic Hout Bay, five minutes from the beach and harbour. Gu...
The Village 08
The Village 08 is situated in the seaside village of Hout Bay. This beachfront apartment provides accommodation for four guests. The complex boas...
Intaba Lodge
Intaba Lodge with its stunning mountain views is set high above the magnificent Hout Bay valley, looking towards Constantiaberg. Intaba Lodge off...
The Villa Hout Bay
Located in Hout Bay, The Villa is an immaculate and spacious five en-suite bedroom holiday home ready to move in and enjoy. Situated in one of th...
Oregon Pine Cottage
Oregon Pine Cottage offers accommodation in Hout Bay on the Houtkapperspoort Mountain Estate. This stunning three bedroom, character filled mount...
The Green Room
The Green Room is situated in Scott Estate, a quiet suburb in the heart of the picturesque fishing village of Hout Bay. Whether you choose to sel...
The Beach House Hout Bay
The Beach House provides accommodation in an ideal setting for relaxation and enjoyment. The picturesque views of the mountain visible from all r...
Hout Bay Backpackers
Our Executive Double and Twin rooms all have stunning views of Chapman’s Peak and Hout Bay, and all have a separate entrance and are detached fro...
The Gate House
The Gate House is a Cape Town self catering home, suitable for small families and/or corporate guests. With ample space inside and out to relax a...
Weeping Willow Cottage
Weeping Willow cottage is picture postcard cute, a beautiful sandstone cottage offering Hout Bay accommodation in a serene and tranquil setting. ...
Karrad Guest Lodge
Karrad Guest Lodge is situated on a mountainside smallholding, amidst numerous fully grown pine trees and a lovely indigenous garden. It overlook...
Mediterranean Style Beauty
Mediterranean Style Beauty is a house offering Hout Bay self catering on the side of the Valley that gets the sun all day. It is an open plan, li...
Serendipity at No 19
Serendipity at No 19 is a self catering house in Hout Bay. The unit shares the property with the main house and has views of the mountains. The h...
The Village 26
The Village 26 offers accommodation just five minutes away from the famous Chapman’s Peak Drive and within walking distance of the beach, restaur...
29 The Village
29 The Village is located within a secure complex, in Hout Bay. This apartment accommodates four guests in two bedrooms. From here you are close...
The Tarragon
The Tarragon offers comfortable accommodation set in over 8000 sqm of an exclusive and safe area of Hout Bay known as Tarragona. The cottages inc...
The Loft Apartment
The Loft provides accommodation in Hout Bay for a total of six guests. Located on the Atlantic Seaboard, Cape Town city centre is 21km away, Hou...
Cap Serein Guest House
Hearty hospitality, unforgettable food and profound tranquillity are the hallmarks of Provence. But you needn’t go to France to enjoy all that, b...
Shanka Villa
Shanka Villa is a beautiful holiday home located in Hout Bay with beautiful views of the mountains. The modern house sleeps up to six guests in t...
Kairos Lodge
Farm-style accommodation on the famous Disa River in the majestic mountains of Hout Bay yet close the the Cape's best amenities. Kairos is set on...
Bullrush Cottage
Situated within a secure, gated estate on the southern slopes of Table Mountain, Bullrush Cottage is a separate one bedroomed cottage furnished w...
The Salt House
Established in August 2017, The Salt House is a family effort offering comfortable accommodation. We drew inspiration from the Himalayan salt cry...
A Squirrels Nest
A Squirrels Nest is is a self-contained suite in Hout Bay that sleeps up to four people. The suite has a spacious wooden loft bedroom with a doub...
King Protea Cottage
King Protea Cottage offers Hout Bay accommodation on the north side of the property, with fantastic views over the valley. This location is on th...
Chapmans Peak Hotel
Let the sound of the waves lapping against the shoreline be your first waking sound. Nestled at the foot of the picturesque Chapmans Peak Drive o...
Plumbago Garden Suite
Plumbago Garden Suite in Hout Bay is a 2-bedroom apartment in a garden of indigenous flora situated at 30 Nooitgedacht Drive, Hout Bay, South Afr...
Platinum Boutique Hotel
Platinum Boutique Hotel is a Bauhaus inspired boutique hotel set high above the magnificent Hout Bay Valley in Cape Town. This modern retreat off...
Vida Nova Retreat
Vida Nova Retreat is an eco-luxury high-tech hotel offering comfortable accommodation in Hout Bay, just a short trip from the bustling Cape Town ...
The Hout Bay Hideaway
The Hout Bay Hideaway is a small luxurious retreat set amongst yellowwoods, palms, wild olives and proteas and has stunning views of ocean, bay a...
Chez Victor
A fully equipped and self-contained, 1 bedroomed cottage set in the lush valley of Hout Bay. Surrounded by striking mountains and bordered by whi...
Pure Guest House
Pure Guest House is a luxury design guest house with spectacular panoramic views onto Hout Bay, the village with its gardens, mountains, harbour ...
Seacliffe Lodge
Seacliffe Lodge is one of Hout Bay’s few establishments located close to the sea, beach and harbour. Only 15 km’s from Cape Town along the Atlant...
Beach Road Mews 4
Situated in a small and peaceful complex on the Hout Bay beachfront, Beach Road Mews 4 is a modern duplex with upmarket finishes. The unit offers...
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