Gordon's Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Gordon's Bay
Gordon's Bay
Gordon's Bay
Gordon's Bay
Gordon's Bay

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 harbour. 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 kilometres) 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 kilometres) 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 harbour or along the oceanfront and discover some of Gordons Bay’s finest restaurants.


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Our pick of the best 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 NZ$194 per night from 8 May to 9 May
NZ$194
8 May - 9 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (297 reviews)
Clean, good sized room with good views. Reception staff excellent. Disappointed with breakfast, good selection but presentation and quality much poorer that expected for 4 star hotel.

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Krystal Beach Hotel
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 NZ$283 per night from 4 May to 5 May
NZ$283
4 May - 5 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Bikini Beach and Harmony Park are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
Right on the beach front lovely view

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

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 NZ$175 per night from 2 May to 3 May
NZ$175
2 May - 3 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bikini Beach and Harmony Park are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews)
All round excellence, from the moment we were greeted by the host and staff, till our departure. A beautiful well run Guest House settled on a hillside with a wonderful view over looking Gordon’s Bay and the Strand.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

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
Stay at this family-friendly villa in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Bikini Beach and Steenbras River Gorge Crystal ...
10/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews)
perfect place to stay. Gordons Bay with its great bfst places a 20 min walk, perfect for exercise. The pool is a major plus looking out at Table Mountain and The Strand. Manager and owner very chilled and helpful. Accommodation plentiful and clean. Storage in the garage for golfers a saviour. Every ...

Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

Private villa in Gordons Bay with ocean views and pool
Manor on the Bay

Manor on the Bay

4 out of 5
117 Beach Rd Gordons Bay Cape Town Western Cape
The price is NZ$208 per night from 1 May to 2 May
NZ$208
1 May - 2 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach guesthouse in Cape Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Bikini Beach and Harmony Park are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
Fantastic location and a great host. Looking forward to my next stay.

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Manor on the Bay
Fijnbos Private Manor

Fijnbos Private Manor

5 out of 5
34 Chapman Avenue Cape Town Western Cape
The price is NZ$322 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
NZ$322
10 Apr - 11 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury guesthouse in Cape Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Bikini Beach and Harmony Park are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (34 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 14 Nov 2025

Fijnbos Private Manor
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.

Other neighbourhoods around Gordon's Bay

Strand

Strand

Well liked for its seaside views and seafood restaurants, Strand is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Harmony Park and Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum, and jump on the metro at Strand Station to get around the city.

Strand
Somerset West

Somerset West

Get to know Somerset West and its many features like its seaside views and seafood restaurants. You might want to explore sights like Lourensford Wine Estate and Erinvale Golf Club, and you can jump on the metro at Somerset West Station or Van Der Stel Station to get around the city.

Somerset West
View of whitewashed architecture, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, Western Cape

Stellenbosch Central

5/5(3 area reviews)

While visiting Stellenbosch Central, you might make a stop by sights like Stellenbosch Town Hall and Fick House.

Stellenbosch Central
Simon's Town

Simon's Town

Seaside views and waterfront views are highlights of Simon's Town. Make a stop by Boulders Beach or Table Mountain National Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Simonstown Station to get around town.

Simon's Town
Constantia

Constantia

5/5(1 area review)

Unique features of Constantia include the wineries and gardens. Make a stop by Groot Constantia Winery or Klein Constantia Wine Estate while you're exploring the area.

Constantia
Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden in Cape Town South Africa

Century City

4/5(5 area reviews)

Unique features of Century City include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Canal Walk Shopping Centre or Intaka Island Bird Sanctuary while you're exploring the area.

Century City


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