Cape Town Beaches

When in Cape Town go to the beach. Why not? All our beaches are free and some are even "Blue Flag Beaches". Spend a few hours just relaxing under the African sun with no cares or worries, that that is what we call relaxing. A great few hours out for the whole family.

Clifton and Camps Bay are two of the more popular destinations for beach lovers and for good reason, these are the two spots to show off those bronzed bodies, play volleyball, soccer or rugby or simply just lie back and relax.

If you are not into busy beaches then there are plenty of other options for you, we recommend the False Bay side as one can actually swim here as the waters are warmer. Muizenberg, Kalk Bay (tidal pools) and Simon's Town have fantastic little beaches on offer.

There is also a little spot called Sandy Bay, this is where people who like to go "KaalGat" (Naked in Afrikaans) can go to feel the sunshine on their nether regions.

Note: For our Northern Hemisphere friends, the sun down this side of the world is STRONG. Use anything below Factor 25 and you will get burnt to a crisp (been there, done that and have the T-shirt as proof).

Pros; Glorious African sunshine, Golden suntans, White sandy beaches, Bikini's.
Cons; Atlantic Ocean side is rather chilly year round, Some beaches get rather full, Sun Burn.

Open all year round

Adult - Free
Children - Free

All photographs have been taken by us here at Uyaphi.com with the sole purpose of showcasing a few of our favourite Cape Town Beaches.

Beaches In Cape Town

St. James Manor

The St. James Manor is a 5-star stately seaside retreat offering up six spectacular rooms, overlooking the trendy and vibrant fishing village of Kalk Bay with majestic views across False Bay, one of the most stylish places to stay in Cape Town.

Queen Victoria Hotel

The Queen Victoria with her sophistication and luxury is the ideal base from which to explore everything that Cape Town has on offer including the surrounding waterfront. 35 modern rooms all enjoy stunning vistas over the waterfront and up to Table Mountain.

More Quarters

The More Quarters apartments are situated just a few minutes walk from the hotel reception. Conveniently located just off fashionable Kloof Street, some of Cape Towns’ finest restaurants are a leisurely stroll away.

Twelve Apostles Hotel

The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa with 70 rooms and suites offers something completely different away from the bustling and maddening crowds of Camps Bay. With fine dining, sea and mountain facing rooms you simply cannot go wrong here.

Ellerman House

The privately owned Ellerman House proudly stands high above Bantry Bay while offering guests probably one of the finest hotel experiences found anywhere in South Africa. All rooms and suites offer up spectacular ocean views.

Mount Nelson Hotel

The Mount Nelson Hotel, the most legendary luxury hotel in Cape Town located inside an expansive, gorgeous garden residence within the heart of the city's exciting social hub as well as near to the bustling V&A Waterfront.

Welgelegen Boutique Hotel

Welgelegen Boutique Hotel consists of 2 Victorian residences and seven suites all combined joined by a fantastic cobbled patio with plunge swimming pool, encased by balconies of iceberg roses and also star jasmine.