Gordon's Bay

Cape Town

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Gordon\'s Bay
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Gordon\'s Bay featuring general coastal views, skyline and a city
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Visit this serene oceanfront town in the Western Cape area. Here you’ll find some of South Africa’s best beaches, scenic coastal drives and wildlife.

Gordons Bay is a coastal town known for stunning natural beauty, water activities and animals. Relax on sandy beaches or explore the bay’s old village and its two harbors. Take a thrilling cage dive to see a great white shark. Watch African penguins at Stony Point in Bettys Bay.

Framed by the backdrop of Helderberg Mountain, Gordons Bay is a serene oceanfront town. Experience the hot dry summers and cool winters. Visit the Gordons Bay Yacht Club in the old harbor. Rent a bicycle and explore the bayfront or appreciate this charming town on foot.

Play volleyball on Bikini Beach or simply relax on the sand. Swim in the pristine water and learn to surf. Bikini Beach is a certified Blue Flag Beach, indicating high levels of safety, water quality and cleanliness. Visit this family-friendly beach for some of the Western Cape’s finest outdoor activities.

Take scuba diving training from a professional instructor and visit the region’s top dive spots. Explore the reefs of False Bay and Cape Peninsula. Book a shark viewing tour and see the fearsome great white shark. Take a tour from Gordons Bay to Seal Island in False Bay where these predators are most active. Watch playful seals too.

Experience stunning scenic coastline between Gordons Bay and Rooi-Els. Clarence Drive stretches over 14 miles (22 kilometers) and is known for its breathtaking views of the pristine Cape coastline. Visit the Harold Porter National Botanical Garden just east of Bettys Bay. This beautiful garden features a 25-acre (10-hectare) cultivated fynbos garden and about 60 species of birds, including the Cape sugarbird.

Gordons Bay is located on the northeastern shoreline of False Bay, about 35 miles (60 kilometers) from Cape Town. With a range of luxury apartments, guesthouses and beach lodges, you’ll have no problem relaxing in this coastal paradise.

Treat yourself to a memorable dining experience at the old harbor or along the oceanfront and discover some of Gordons Bay’s finest restaurants.


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Gordon's Bay Hotel Deals

Krystal Beach Hotel

Krystal Beach Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Breakwater Lane, Harbour Island Cape Town Western Cape
The price is ¥20,170 per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
¥20,170
¥23,428 total
Jan 5 - Jan 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (283 reviews)
Staff and amenities were very good

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025

Krystal Beach Hotel
Fijnbos Private Manor

Fijnbos Private Manor

5 out of 5
34 Chapman Avenue Cape Town Western Cape
Book a stay at this luxury guesthouse in Cape Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Bikini Beach and Harmony Park are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
It’s was nothing less than perfect! Beautiful location, amazing rooms, stunning views, modern artistic decor. Went as a family and this place was incredible! Delicious breakfast daily! Debbie and her two ladies were the perfect hosts that took really good care of us all the time. I cannot recommend ...

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025

Fijnbos Private Manor
Manor on the Bay

Manor on the Bay

4 out of 5
117 Beach Rd Gordons Bay Cape Town Western Cape
The price is ¥15,593 per night from Jan 14 to Jan 15
¥15,593
¥18,135 total
Jan 14 - Jan 15
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach guesthouse in Cape Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Bikini Beach and Harmony Park are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
Absolutely perfect spot! Beautiful rooms and loved our stay. We also met the owners who are not only incredibly friendly and hospitable, but they also made us feel right at home. We’ll be back in the future, and highly recommend this stay.

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

Manor on the Bay
185 on Beach Boutique Suites and Apartments

185 on Beach Boutique Suites and Apartments

4 out of 5
185 Beach Road Cape Town Western Cape
The price is ¥28,525 per night from Jan 10 to Jan 11
¥28,525
¥32,804 total
Jan 10 - Jan 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Bikini Beach and Harmony Park are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
Such a beautiful spot and incredible hosts! If you are going to Agulhas you need to stay here! We should have booked more than one night 😍

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

185 on Beach Boutique Suites and Apartments
Blue Horizon Guest House

Blue Horizon Guest House

4 out of 5
56 Boundary Road, Gordons Bay Cape Town Western Cape
The price is ¥17,875 per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
¥17,875
¥17,875 total
Jan 11 - Jan 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bikini Beach and Harmony Park are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews)
Great thanks.
Great host, nice and quiet area.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2025

Blue Horizon Guest House
Private villa in Gordons Bay with ocean views and pool

Private villa in Gordons Bay with ocean views and pool

Cape Town WC
Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a water park. Popular attractions Bikini Beach and Steenbras River ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
The house was so lovely and offered a homely atmosphere for our holiday and a warm space to reconnect with friends and family. Amazing view and so quiet and peaceful. It provided for all our needs even including adaptors for uk plugs. We were made to feel welcome and all our needs were well looked ...

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025

Private villa in Gordons Bay with ocean views and pool
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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