Krystal Beach Hotel is a 4 Star Hotel situated on the waterfront of the paradisaical Harbour Island, in Gordons Bay, ...
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Comfortable accommodation in a friendly relaxed atmosphere. Big Skies has 7 rooms (3 are family rooms) - all are en-s...
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18 on Kloof Bed and Breakfast is a 4-star guest house in Gordon's Bay, between the foot of the Hottentots Holland Mou...
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Gordons Bay is a harbour village on the False Bay coast with superb sea views looking across to the world famous Tabl...
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The guest house is situated on 2 acres of beautiful indigenous gardens, and offers eight magnificent large double en ...
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The lounge and bedrooms enjoy 180-degree panoramic views across False Bay to Table Mountain and Cape Point. There is ...
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At Harbourview we provide a relaxing environment surrounded by The Helderberg to our right and the Overberg to our l...
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After, you spent a long day visiting some of Cape Town's amazing attractions, come back to the Guesthouse to relax in...
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4 star accommodation, 5 Luxury King size suites (sleeps 2) and 1 Deluxe family room (sleeps 4). All rooms en suite. 5...
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This Provence style villa is set on the side of the mountain overlooking Gordon’s Bay Village and False Bay and the v...
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Gordon’s Bay Villa is the perfect holiday home for a large family or friends. It can accommodate up to 8 adult guests...
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The suites have been designed with ultimate comfort in mind. The understated decor offers simple luxury, while allowi...
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A Traveller's complete SAFE South African Experience where the mountain meets the ocean! 30 minutes from the Airport,...
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Our place is close to the beach, restaurants and trendy nightspots. You’ll love our place because of the coziness, th...
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Bikini Beach Suites has 4 magnificent 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom suites and a 4 bedroom penthouse. Each suite has a lounge...
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Cap ou pas Cap is a French term and it means - Come on if you dare - ("Are you game?" in South Africa) and "Cap" mea...
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This modern, family owned and run establishment is just 1.5 km from Gordon's Bay beaches and restaurants, while being...
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Spacious accommodation located just 50 metres from the beach. 6 large rooms and 2 penthouse suites, all with north-fa...
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50m from the beach, feet in the water!
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Beachside Penthouse
Just above the waves, enjoy spectacular views of False Bay and mountains from the stylish open-pl...
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A destination with awesome sea and mountain views by day, extraordinarily sunsets at dusk, followed by twinkling city...
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These beautiful self catering flats are located in the sea-side town of Gordon's Bay, situated a convenient 45min fro...
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Lying safely in the palm of that hand is a wonderful retreat for both the weary and adventurous traveler. The Boardwa...
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The location of the Villa is what makes this place so absolutely unique. It is built on the beach with its own access...
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Cape Seaview Luxury Self Catering apartments offer you spectacular 180� uninterrupted sea views from each apartment. ...
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Fleur Park is a privately owned holiday resort in Gordon's Bay,which caters for both the family holiday or just a wee...
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Van Riebeeck 11 is a lovely self-catering apartment situated in a secure complex, in Gordon’s Bay.
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Hout Bay, Franschhoek, Paarl, Cape Town, Green Point, Stellenbosch, Somerset West, Hermanus, Camps Bay, Bloubergstrand, Constantia, V&A Waterfront, Simon's Town, Cape Town City Centre / CBD, Strand
Gordon’s Bay is a beautiful seaside village in a spectacular position on the slopes of Helderberg Mountains overlooking False Bay. It is a small harbour town near the Strand with exquisite beaches.The old village of the town developed around the harbour and new modern houses have been built up the slopes of the Hottentot Holland mountains.
Gordon’s Bay has panoramic views over False Bay, and the view extends across the bay to Table Mountain in Cape Town. The 18000 ha Kogelberg Nature Reserve on the mountains behind Gordon’s Bay is one of the Cape’s most beautiful Nature Reserves and the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom.
It is part of the Helderberg area, along with Somerset West, Strand and Sir Lowry’s Pass.
Gordon’s Bay is a perfect choice for a Cape destination, as it is near the Cape Winelands, Franschhoek. Stellenbosch and Hermanus, as well as being a place with a stunning scenic situation with gorgeous sea views.
The climate is mediterranean, with dry warm summers. Winters are moderate though chilly in the evenings.
What to Do
Gordon’s Bay has some of the most beautiful beaches in the Cape. There are 2 main beaches for you to choose from. With pure white sand, shallow sea, and rock pools, it is a perfect place for you to take children paddling and swimming. Bikini beach near the old harbour is a tiny beach with Blue Flag status.The serene turquoise sea here is unique, with transparent clear water, due to the sheltered bay. It is safe for swimming, canoeing, surfing, fishing and kayaking.
The quaint small boat harbour in the old village is used for fishing and the maintenance of boats and yachts. The Gordon’s Bay Yacht Club, a Sea Rescue Institute Station and a SA Navy Base are stationed here.
The protected kogelberg Nature Reserve is pristine and wild, and South Africa’s first biosphere reserve. ou can choose from adventure activities like skydiving, hiking, mountain biking and there are bontebok as well as rich birdlife.There are several hiking trails through the mountains with breathtaking views.
The Crystal Springs Hike follows the stream through a gully between the mountains with many crystal clear pools.
The Helderberg Nature Reserve, only 30 minutes away, is a 400ha wild flower garden with species of mountain fynbos only found here and also has hiking trails.
The scenic drive along Clarence Drive on the R44 from Gordon’s Bay to Pringle Bay is one of the most beautiful coastal drives in South Africa, with the enormous expanse of ocean on one side and the towering mountains with the nature reserves and fynbos on the other side, There are several view sites along the road. It is also part of the whale route, with a penguin colony and baboons.
Steenbras Dam provides the water supply for the town and is above Gordon’s bay in the Hottentot Holland mountains. There are are picnic sites here overlooking False bay with spectacular views.
Monkey Town has 40 species of monkeys and chimpanzees, and more amusements for children.
The Helderberg Wine Route has over 30 wine estates. Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl are not far, about 40 minutes away.
The National Treasures of Cape Dutch architecture can be visited at Vergelegen and Lourensford Estates also on the wine route.
Where To Eat
There are many restaurants, pubs and bars on the main road. The Strand is 10kms away, also with many beachfront restaurants. Gordon’s bay is spoilt for choice. Among them are Da Brasserie, Antonio’s Pizza Place on the harbour island and the Garden Kitchen at the Mountain Streams Nursery. There are also internationally famous restaurants on the Wineland Route.
Accommodation
There is superb beachfront accommodation available overlooking the bay. There are luxury lodges, villas, holiday beach houses, self catering apartments and penthouses with magnificent views.
Transport
Gordon’s Bay is only 50 kms from Cape Town on the N2, and only 30 minutes from the Cape Town International Airport.
