Top 10 Beachfront Hotels In Cape Town, South Africa - Updated 2024

1. The Marly (from USD 617)

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Stay in the lap of luxury at The Marly, which is set in a beautiful seaside village called Camps Bay. The village’s eponymous beach is the only thing between guests and the Atlantic Ocean, and backdropping the entire scene is a mountain range called Twelve Apostles.

The buildings that make up the village are built in a cascading style, slating down towards Camps Bay Beach, with The Marly occupying one of the higher positions. From this vantage point, you’ll enjoy picture-postcard views of the sea and mountains from almost anywhere in the hotel, be it at the rooftop pool and bar or your guest room. You can also take a three-minute stroll to reach the beach and sunbathe to your heart’s content.

2. Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa (from USD 90)

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Lagoon Beach Hotel is named after its location on Lagoon Beach, which is one of the most beautiful beaches in Cape Town. The gleaming waves of the Atlantic Ocean lap its shores while Table Mountain looms majestically in the distance. Choose a full sea-view room to enjoy this pretty panorama from the bed or balcony. Outdoor enthusiasts can head to the beach and engage in activities such as canoeing, windsurfing and fishing.

If you are staying for more than a few days, you can opt for the two- or four-bedroom apartment with a sea view. These come equipped with a fully furnished kitchen, with the larger apartment also having its own washer and dryer so you can do your laundry with ease.

3. Ocean Breeze Hotel (from USD 61)

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You’ll be right on the beach if you pick this hotel as it sits on Strand Beach in the beautiful False Bay. Ocean Breeze Hotel takes full advantage of its great location by offering its guests exciting experiences such as the chance to go diving in a shark cage or to cruise around the bay to view the Instagram-worthy sunset.

In addition, you’ll only be 10 minutes away from award-winning wineries, 20 minutes from Cape Town’s international airport and 30 minutes from the vibrant city centre.

4. Blaauwberg Beach Hotel (from USD 118)

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The location of Blaauwberg Beach Hotel on the Blouberg beachfront allows guests to enjoy lovely views of Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean from the outdoor swimming pool. You can continue enjoying the stunning views from your guest room; depending on the room, you may also spot the historical Robben Island instead of Table Mountain.

If you prefer spending time on the beach, the hotel provides beach towels and umbrellas to make your experience complete. And if you’d like even more leisurely distractions, you could explore Cape Town’s central business district and the V&A Waterfront, which are both less than 20 km (12 mi) away.

5. Chapmans Peak Hotel (from USD 83)

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If you’d like to admire views of the beautiful Hout Bay, ask for a sea-view room or penthouse suite in the new wing of Chapmans Peak Hotel, which is a quick walk from the bay. While each of these commodious guest rooms has a balcony that looks out to this lovely stretch of beach, those of the penthouse suites also have a private plunge pool from where you can enjoy the view. The bathroom in the sea-view rooms also offers spectacular views of the bay.

You can also book one of the original rooms in the historical wing, which is over a century old. While you won’t have the modern accoutrements of the newer rooms, such as a TV, air-conditioning and Wi-Fi, you’ll be rewarded with partial views of the sea, Hout Bay Harbour and Sentinel Mountain.

6. Primi Seacastle (from USD 158)

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Primi Seacastle is close to two beaches: Glen Beach, which is just 300 m (984 ft) away, and Camps Bay Beach, which is 750 m (2,460 ft) away. It’s no surprise, then, that this hotel offers a range of water-based activities, be it spending sunny days relaxing on the beach or engaging in something more exciting such as canoeing or windsurfing.

If you don’t feel like wandering out of the hotel, however, you could always lounge by its outdoor pool, which looks out to the Atlantic Ocean.

7. Bliss Boutique Hotel (from USD 167)

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Bliss Boutique Hotel is located so close to Sunset Beach that it even allows guests private access to it. Even though it’s just around 20 minutes from the bustling central Cape Town, it’s easy to escape the city noises by spending time on this tranquil stretch of beach, just relaxing or windsurfing.

If you’d like to spend the whole day on the beach, just ask the hotel for deck chairs, a beach umbrella, food and drinks to enhance your experience. You may also have a romantic candlelit dinner under the stars.

8. Whale View Manor Guesthouse (from USD 84)

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Add some colonial charm to your Cape Town getaway by selecting this accommodation. Flanked by Fisherman’s Beach and the mountains, Whale View Manor Guesthouse takes full advantage of its location by offering a patio that looks out to False Bay and a covered courtyard at the foot of the mountains. You can also enjoy these lovely views from your guest room, which face either the sea or the mountain range.

In case you were curious, this guesthouse gets its name from the fact that the Southern right whales come to False Bay to calve. This means that you might be able to spot these majestic creatures, along with other marine life such as dolphins and jackass penguins, from the beach that lies just across the road.

9. Dolphin Beach Hotel Self Catering Apartments (from USD 149)

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On the west coast of Cape Town, you’ll find Dolphin Beach Hotel tucked away at the southernmost corner. It’s located in a seaside town called Blouberg, which is also home to Dolphin Beach and is a magnet for kitesurfers.

You’ll enjoy direct access to the beach for swimming and sunbathing; but if you’d rather stay within the hotel grounds, there’s no better place than the cabanas that offer views of the sea and Table Mountain.

10. The Winchester Hotel (from USD 252)

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Imagine contemplating the events of the day with a glass of Shoreditch Old Fashioned or Harveys Martini in your hand, while you take in the stunning view of the sun setting over the Atlantic Ocean. This is what you can look forward to at The Winchester Hotel, specifically at Harvey’s Bar, which overlooks the sea and the nearby Sea Point Promenade.

Built in the 1920s following the Cape Dutch style, this property also has a grand courtyard adorned with bougainvillaea, which is perfect to capture snaps for your social media accounts.

Experience the perfect beach getaway

Cape Town offers travellers a wonderful beach holiday with its stunning coastline and numerous water-based activities to indulge in. If you’re visiting this charming city, be sure to check out its lovely beaches. Choose accommodation from this list so you can stay right on the beach and enjoy all the fun that it offers.