Big Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Boulders Beach
Sun, sand and spectacular sea life are all available at Boulders Beach, home to an impressive African Penguin colony.
Camps Bay Beach
See and be seen, admire beautiful sunsets and go hiking in the famous Twelve Apostles at one of Cape Town’s most stylish beaches.
Table Mountain
The lofty summit of Table Mountain is Cape Town’s crowning glory, offering a coastal panorama that is second to none.
Long Street
Admire the Victorian architecture of the buildings and the quirky atmosphere in the bookstores and museums of this iconic street.
Clifton Bay Beach
Soft white sand, aquamarine water, striking mountain views and picture-perfect sunsets lure visitors to this collection of four fashionable beaches.
Cape of Good Hope
Feared by sailors for centuries, the jagged cliffs around the Cape of Good Hope showcase the splendour of South Africa’s native wilderness.
Activities
Full-Day Franschhoek Hop On Hop Off Wine Tram Tour from Cape Town
Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town
Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise
Half Day Robben Island Tour with Customizable Options
Cape of Good Hope and Penguins Full-Day Tour from Cape Town
Cape Town: Table Mountain and Robben Island Tour
Our pick of the best Big Bay Hotel Deals
Hotel Sky Cape Town
Lovely selection at breakfast buffet with best view in the city.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport
Everything
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa
Pleasant hotel - very comfortable and spacious rooms. Very friendly and efficient staff.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
Modern airport hotel perfect for an overnight stay. Good facilities and breakfast, friendly staff. Free shuttle every 30 minutes. Almost close enough to the airport to walk with light bags but this is not encouraged for safety reasons
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
Staff was judicious, helpful and friendly. It was clean and plenty of little niceties like iced tea in the lobby along with little sweet gelatin bits. (I don’t like them, but the gesture was good). When you asked for something for the room, it was delivered quickly.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK
Very friendly staff, big room with clean comfy bathroom, hotel amenities great and within easy walking distance of the Waterfront
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Big Bay
Bloubergstrand
Unique features of Bloubergstrand include the mountain views and seaside views. Make a stop by Bloubergstrand Beach or Dolphin Beach while you're exploring the area.
Century City
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.
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
The picture-perfect mountain views and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. A stop by Two Oceans Aquarium or Nelson Mandela Gateway might round out your trip.
Green Point
Travellers like the cocktail bars in Green Point, and Greenpoint Market is a top attraction you might want to visit.
De Waterkant
De Waterkant is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Table Mountain National Park and Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village while you're in town.
Sea Point
The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Sea Point. A stop by Milton Beach or Sea Point Pavillion might round out your trip.
Big Bay Travel Guide
Explore a world of travel with Expedia
- Hotels near Bloubergstrand Beach
- Bloubergstrand Hotels
- Hotels near Canal Walk Shopping Centre
- Cape Town Hotels
- Hotels near Cape Town Stadium
- Cheap Hotels in Century City
- Family Hotels in Century City
- Luxury Hotels in Century City
- Century City Hotels
- Hotels near Dolphin Beach
- Edgemead Hotels
- Adults Only Hotels in Green Point
- Business Hotels in Green Point
- Green Hotels in Green Point
- Luxury Hotels in Green Point
- Green Point Hotels
- Luxury Hotels in Lagoon Beach
- Lagoon Beach Hotels
- Melkbosstrand Hotels
- Hotels near Milnerton Beach
- Adults Only Hotels in Milnerton
- Milnerton Hotels
- Boutique Hotels in Mouille Point
- Business Hotels in Mouille Point
- Luxury Hotels in Mouille Point
- Mouille Point Hotels
- Cheap Hotels in Parklands
- Winery Hotels in Parklands
- Parklands Hotels
- Richwood Hotels
- Robben Island Hotels
- Luxury Hotels in Silo District
- Silo District Hotels
- Tableview Hotels
- Adults Only Hotels in Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
- Beach Hotels in Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
- Boutique Hotels in Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
- Business Hotels in Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
- Cheap Hotels in Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
- Family Hotels in Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
- Golf Hotels in Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
- Hotels with Parking in Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
- Luxury Hotels in Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
- Pet Friendly Hotels in Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
- Ski Hotels in Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
- Spa Hotels in Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
- Winery Hotels in Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
- Victoria and Alfred Waterfront Hotels
- Hotels near Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
- Bloubergstrand Holidays
- Canal Walk Shopping Centre
- Visit Bakoven
- Visit Belhar
- Visit Bellville
- Visit Belville
- Visit Bo-Kaap
- Visit Cape Town City Centre
- Visit Clifton
- Visit Durbanville
- Visit Fresnaye
- Visit Grassy Park
- Visit Green Point
- Visit Higgovale
- Visit Hout Bay
- Visit Kalk Bay
- Visit Kenilworth
- Visit Kenridge
- Visit Khayelitsha
- Visit Langa
- Visit Llandudno
- Visit Manenberg
- Visit Marina da Gama
- Visit N1 City
- Visit Noordhoek
- Visit Parow
- Visit Plumstead
- Visit St. James
- Cape Town Stadium
- Visit Tamboerskloof
- Visit Three Anchor Bay
- Visit Walmer Estate
- Visit Cape Town
- Greenpoint Market
- Milnerton Medi-Clinic
- Robben Island Holidays
- Sanccob Penguin Rehabilitation Center
- The Springbok Experience Rugby Museum
- The Watershed
- Victoria and Alfred Waterfront Holidays
- Car hire near Bloubergstrand Beach
- Car hire near Bloubergstrand
- Car hire near Burgundy Estate
- Car hire near Century City
- Car hire near Edgemead
- Car hire near Hillcrest Quarry
- Car hire near Milnerton Beach
- Car hire near Milnerton
- Car hire near Parklands
- Car hire near Sea Point Promenade
- Car hire near Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
