Noordhoek Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Noordhoek
Noordhoek
Photo by Bjorn Lundberg
Photo by Bjorn Lundberg
Photo by Keely Butler

Ride horses along white-sand beaches and gaze up at the picturesque mountains in this artistic neighbourhood beside a nature reserve.

At the foot of the imposing Chapman’s Peak, Noordhoek is known for its scenic coastline and beaches. It is near a stunning nature reserve and contains a dramatic shipwreck on the main beach. Stroll leisurely along the coast and admire the charming houses facing the water.

Relax on the white sand of Noordhoek Beach with a view of the mountains to the side. The 5-mile-long (8-kilometre) stretch of sand is surrounded by natural features, including rock formations, wetlands and coastal shrubland known as fynbos.

Admire the Slangkop Lighthouse, which is Afrikaans for Snake Head, at the beach’s southern end. At 112 feet (34 metres) high, it stakes a claim as the tallest cast-iron lighthouse in South Africa. See the shipwreck of the Kakapo, which mistook Chapman’s Peak for the Cape of Good Hope.

The district has a relaxed atmosphere, with many artists working here and animals roaming through gardens and green spaces. Spot peacocks and suricats or meerkats and gaze up at black eagles and owls.

Travel through the Silvermine Nature Reserve, which is part of the enormous Table Mountain National Park. Trek along footpaths winding up and down the hills and enjoy a picnic beside a reservoir. Admire the serenity of this secluded park just a short drive south of the city.

Stay at one of the many guesthouses and villas that decorate the coast. Take a trip along the mesmerizing Chapman’s Peak Drive, which wraps around its namesake mountain and offers spectacular views of the sparkling ocean below. Take part in the Cape Argus Cycle Race and the Two Oceans Marathon on this road.

Noordhoek is at the northern point of the Cape Peninsula in the southern suburbs of Cape Town. Overlooking Hout BayOpens in a new window on the Atlantic Coast, the district is opposite Kalk BayOpens in a new window, St. James and MuizenbergOpens in a new window. Take a train to one of these villages followed by a short taxi journey to get here. Alternatively, drive south from central Cape Town for 19 miles (30 kilometres).


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Taj Cape Town

Taj Cape Town

5 out of 5
1 Wale Street, corner St Georges Mall, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is AU$450 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
AU$450
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK

The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK

4 out of 5
57 Heerengracht Street, Cape Town, Western Cape
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$329 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$329
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (534 reviews)
"Good service"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025

The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK
Hotel Sky Cape Town

Hotel Sky Cape Town

3.5 out of 5
Lower Long St, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is AU$213 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$213
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Long Street and Cape Town Stadium are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (279 reviews)
"Very nice hotel. Fancy lobby, although our room was pretty small, it was hard to get to one side of the bed due to the narrow room with the TV above. The water temperature could not be controlled so showering took forever, waiting for the right cycle. Either too cold or scalding hot most of the time. ..."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Hotel Sky Cape Town
Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

3.5 out of 5
Silo 6, South Arm Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is AU$225 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
AU$225
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (683 reviews)
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Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa

Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
1 Lagoon Gate Drive, Lagoon Beach, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is AU$179 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
AU$179
10 Oct - 11 Oct
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Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (756 reviews)
"Not walkable and they only need more free shuttle accommodations. Transportation quite expensive even from the airport. Other than that it’s an amazing place"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa
Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

4 out of 5
15 Michigan Street, Airport Industria, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is AU$326 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
AU$326
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,015 reviews)

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Noordhoek

Groot Constantia Winery

Constantia

5/5(1 area review)

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

Constantia
Hout Bay Beach showing a coastal town, general coastal views and rocky coastline

Hout Bay

Seafood restaurants, seaside views and waterfront views highlight some of the noteworthy features of Hout Bay. Make a stop by Llandudno Beach or Hout Bay Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Hout Bay
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
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Bakoven

Bakoven is popular for its beautiful seaside views, and you might make a stop by Table Mountain National Park, a top place to visit in the area.

Bakoven
Camps Bay showing mountains, general coastal views and a coastal town

Camps Bay

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

The beaches and picture-perfect mountain views are top of the list for many visitors to Camps Bay. A stop by Camps Bay Beach or Table Mountain National Park might round out your trip.

Camps Bay
Clifton Bay Beach showing a beach and a coastal town

Clifton

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Clifton. You might want to make time for a stop at Clifton Bay Beach or Table Mountain National Park.

Clifton


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