Africa / Africa Hotels / South Africa Hotels / South Africa Hotel Prices /

The Best Beach Hotels in South Africa

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in South Africa

Cape Town, South Africa Cape Town, South Africa

South Africa can be a terrific beach vacation destination, so if you're wondering where to stay near the beach in South Africa, we've got you covered. Here's our list of the best beach hotels in South Africa for your next vacation based on amenities, location, price, activities, and traveler ratings. Many of these hotels offer terrific features such as pools, beachfront access, fitness centers, a spa, hot tubs, great views, safe areas, and more. With our analysis covering so many of South Africa's beach resorts and hotels, you'll surely find the perfect hotel near the water or oceanfront for you. Whether you're looking for something family-friendly, romantic, or for a large group, below is our list of the top hotels near the beach in South Africa for your next trip. So, here's our list of where to stay at the beach in South Africa.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Sunshowers Plett

Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape
Guest House with prices starting at $102 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in South Africa
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
View Prices on Kayak
See Location

View more photos

Located at 15 Susan Street, Sunshowers Plett has great rooms from $102 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a water park, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 9.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, visitors will especially love hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, child care, and laundry services at this beach hotel. The water slides are especially fun!

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Water park
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
View Prices and Reviews


21 Nettleton

Cape Town, Western Cape
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $563 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in South Africa
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
View Prices on Kayak
See Location

View more photos

A great place to stay is 21 Nettleton which has nice rooms starting at $563. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 9.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 21 Nettleton Road Clifton Cape Town South Africa 8006. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, breakfast, hiking, mountain views, and rooms with kitchens which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Adults only
  • Picnic area
View Prices and Reviews


Atlanticview Cape Town Boutique Hotel

Cape Town, Western Cape
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $157 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
View Prices on Kayak
See Location

View more photos

We found Atlanticview Cape Town Boutique Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $157. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 31 Francolin Rd Camps Bay. You'll also find a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and breakfast which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Adults only
  • Picnic area
View Prices and Reviews


The Glen Boutique Hotel & Spa

Cape Town, Western Cape
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $95 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in South Africa
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
View Prices on Kayak
See Location

View more photos

With terrific rooms from $95, The Glen Boutique Hotel & Spa, at 3 The Glen provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving. Its terrific guest rating is 9.40 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, hiking, mountain views, and rooms with kitchens. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Adults only
View Prices and Reviews


Windtown Lagoon Hotel

Langebaan, Western Cape
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $94 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to South Africa
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
View Prices on Kayak
See Location

View more photos

Windtown Lagoon Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a water park, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. The great rooms here start at $94 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 9 Bree street. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, breakfast, hiking, laundry services, and golf, which is nice for visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Water park
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
View Prices and Reviews


Days At Sea Beach Lodge

Trafalgar, KwaZulu-Natal
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $197 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in South Africa
  • Outdoor pool
View Prices on Kayak
See Location

View more photos

The great guest rating of Days At Sea Beach Lodge is 8.60 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $197, and it's located at 39 Effingham Parade. We also love the a bar, breakfast, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes which are great for travelers. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
View Prices and Reviews


Diaz Strand Hotel & Resort

Mossel Bay, Western Cape
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $53 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in South Africa
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
View Prices on Kayak
See Location

View more photos

A cool place is Diaz Strand Hotel & Resort because it has great rooms that start at $53. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Beach Boulevard, Diaz Strand. Only a short distance from the city center, beach-goers will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and hiking at this fun hotel. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip. It's also less than the average price for beach hotels, so it's a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
View Prices and Reviews


Lala Panzi Plettenberg Bay

Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape
Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $76 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
View Prices on Kayak
See Location

View more photos

Lala Panzi Plettenberg Bay offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $76 (before taxes). It's located at 1 Pendeen Crescent and has earned a guest rating of 9.30/10. This beach hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and mountain views which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Water park
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
View Prices and Reviews


Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve

Bathurst, Eastern Cape
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $334 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in South Africa
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
View Prices on Kayak
See Location

View more photos

Located at Off the R72, Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve has great rooms from $334 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 9.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, and child care which visitors will love. And this terrific hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Child pool
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
View Prices and Reviews


The Plettenberg Hotel

Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $189 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in South Africa
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
View Prices on Kayak
See Location

View more photos

A great place to stay is The Plettenberg Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $189. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Lookout Rocks. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers a bar, hiking, child care, laundry services, and golf. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
View Prices and Reviews


For more terrific hotel ideas in South Africa, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in South Africa, Best Cheap Hotels in South Africa, Best Luxury Hotels in South Africa, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in South Africa, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in South Africa, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in South Africa, Best Hotels for One Week in South Africa, Best Hotels for One Night in South Africa, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in South Africa, Best Adults Only Hotels in South Africa, Best Party Hotels in South Africa, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in South Africa, Best Hotels for Skiing in South Africa, or Best Business Hotels in South Africa.


How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in South Africa?

South Africa Average Beach Hotel Price
$86

Visitors will find a large range of terrific beach hotel choices when planning a visit to South Africa. The price of these beach hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average beach hotel price in South Africa based on data from 566 hotels is an affordable $86. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in South Africa.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $183
  • 4-star hotels: $83
  • 3-star hotels: $65
  • 2-star hotels: $64


Budget Your Trip
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. On this website you can also find travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.
About BudgetYourTrip.com
Share This Page

Some of the links on this website are sponsored or affiliate links which help to financially support this site. By clicking the link and making a purchase, we may receive a small commission, but this does not affect the price of your purchase.