Where to stay on the West Coast

Beach houses in Paternoster, West Coast. Photo: Andrew Grier / Flickr

You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to accommodation on the West Coast. There’s camping, glamping, family-friendly options, as well as more luxurious accommodation options. We suggest, though, that you base yourself as close as possible to the rough waves and salty fresh sea air.

Kraalbaai in the West Coast National Park. Photo: nicksphotos / flickr

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 our top picks for hotels on the West Coast:

Strandloper Ocean Boutique Hotel in Paternoster

Saldanha Bay Hotel

Hoedjiesbaai Hotel in Saldanha

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 of our picks for Bed & Breakfasts on the West Coast:

Gilcrest Place Guest House in Paternoster

Old Fisher House in Langebaan

West Coast Guest House in Grotto Bay

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 our top picks for self-catering accommodation on the West Coast:

Nieuview in Paternoster

Langebaan Kite Cottages

Onze Uitzicht Cottage

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 of our top picks for backpackers on the West Coast:

Khwa ttu San Culture & Education Centre

Saldanha Bay Inn

Jacobs Bay Backpackers

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 our picks for camping spots on the West Coast:

Donkieskraal

Kliphoek River Resort

Lamberts Bay Caravan Park

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