Where to stay in the Western Cape

With something to suit your every want and need, accommodation in the Western Cape is vast! Here are a few hotel, Bed & breakfast, self-catering, backpacker and camping options to choose from:

Hotels

If on-site amenities and privacy are what you’re looking for when choosing accommodation, then staying at a hotel is your best option. Hotels tend to offer fabulous amenities such as room service, swimming pools, restaurants and bars, gyms and personal concierge services. Here are a few options for hotels in the Western Cape:

Queen Victoria Hotel, Cape Town

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays, Knysna

Oudtshoorn Inn Hotel, Oudtshoorn

Bed & Breakfasts

Bed and breakfast establishments are a popular choice for many when it comes to accommodation. You’re allowed private rooms and ensuite bathrooms and a delicious breakfast in the morning. Some B&B’s even offer hotel amenities like a swimming pool and all-meal food services. Here are some options for Bed & Breakfasts in the Western Cape:

Azamare Guest House, Cape Town

Lala Panzi B&B, Plettenberg Bay 

Earthbound Guest House

Self-catering

Self-catering accommodation is perfect for those who want ultimate freedom and privacy wherever they’re staying. Usually in the form of entire houses, apartments or chalets, self-catering allows you total run of the place, including cooking, cleaning and use of any facilities. These are some options for self-catering accommodation in the Western Cape:

LawHill Luxury Apartments, Cape Town

Pinnacle Point Beach & Golf – Penthouse & Villa, Mossel Bay

El Dorado Luxury Self Catering, Oudtshoorn  

Backpacking

If you love meeting new people and making friends wherever you go, backpacker or hostel accommodation is an ideal option for you. Typically, you pay for a single bed in a room which others will share, but most backpackers also offer private rooms as well. Here are some options for backpackers in the Western Cape: 

Nothando Backpackers, Plettenberg Bay

Barrydale Backpackers, Barrydale

Once in Cape Town, Cape Town

Camping

Staying outdoors amongst fauna and flora, under the stars and sky has huge appeal for many – especially in beautiful South Africa! Whether you’re glamping or really want to rough it, camping really allows you to appreciate all that Mother Nature has to offer. Here’s a few options for camping spots in the Western Cape:

Kleine Eike, Greyton

Ebb-and-Flow Rest Camp, Wilderness

Enjo Nature Farm, Clanwilliam