Beach in reach hotels in South Africa
We've scoured coastlines, scaled cliffs and combed beaches in our search for the coolest coastal properties, where the water's edge is never far away. Clifftop castles, seaside stays and beach-side B&Bs – you'll find them all here, alongside paradise island resorts and Caribbean retreats. You just have to decide whether your idea of beach-hotel heaven is skimming stones in Brighton, surfing in Santa Monica or scuba diving in the Seychelles…
Kensington Place
Cape Town, South Africa
- Style The city's original designer den
- Setting Foothills of Table Mountain
Kensington Place is Cape Town’s original boutique bolthole. This stylish retreat is located on the slopes of Table Mountain, a stroll from all the action, and a drive from amazing beaches.
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Prices have been converted from the hotel’s local currency (ZAR1,829.00), via XE.com, using today’s exchange rate.
Atlantic House
Cape Town, South Africa
- Style Sybaritic sea-view simplicity
- Setting A crest over Camps Bay
A five-star guesthouse perched on the slopes of the Twelve Apostles along Cape Town's seaboard, Atlantic House truly is a haven of simplicity and style.
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Prices have been converted from the hotel’s local currency (ZAR1,403.00), via XE.com, using today’s exchange rate.
Birkenhead House
Hermanus, South Africa
- Style Breezy boutique beach house
- Setting Private Hermanus peninsula
Huge shell-covered wardrobes in Birkenhead House's reception, deep sunken marble baths, art deco touches – it all works perfectly in this simple and elegant Hermanus hideaway, two hours from Cape Town.
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Prices have been converted from the hotel’s local currency (ZAR4,456.00), via XE.com, using today’s exchange rate.
Rodwell House
Cape Town, South Africa
- Style Fine art, fine food, fine wine
- Setting Boho St James fishing village
Lovingly restored to its parquet-floored, clipped-lawn glory, Rodwell House is a refined 1930s mansion that houses a boutique hotel, an impressive collection of 20th-century art, a huge wine cellar and two passionate hosts.
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Prices have been converted from the hotel’s local currency (ZAR1,736.00), via XE.com, using today’s exchange rate.
The Grand Café & Rooms
Garden Route & Winelands, South Africa
- Style Sexy boho beach chic
- Setting Overlooking Plett lagoon
This most boho of beachy boltholes is the natural downtime home of the Ibiza regular or Soho House devotee – The Grand Café & Rooms hotel in Plett is all about super-stylish shabby chic, tasty bistro food and gorgeous sea views…
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Prices have been converted from the hotel’s local currency (ZAR1,140.00), via XE.com, using today’s exchange rate.
