Gordon's Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Gordon\'s Bay which includes swimming, a sandy beach and a coastal town
Gordon\'s Bay which includes swimming, a sandy beach and a coastal town
Gordon\'s Bay
Gordon\'s Bay showing mountains, landscape views and a bay or harbour
Gordon\'s Bay featuring general coastal views, skyline and a city

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 AU$199 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$199
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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! (287 reviews)
Beautiful! Clean! Great food! Excellent place to stay! Very good staff

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Krystal Beach Hotel
Manor on the Bay

Manor on the Bay

4 out of 5
117 Beach Rd Gordons Bay Cape Town Western Cape
The price is AU$172 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
AU$172
16 Feb - 17 Feb
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! (24 reviews)
This place is excellent and the owner is brilliant! He cannot do enough for you, his son works with him and he’s great too! We loved Gordon’s Bay and this lovely B&B is a must. We didn’t have the breakfast but told its excellent. I would definitely recommend and return if I get the chance.

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Manor on the Bay
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 water park. Popular attractions Bikini Beach and Steenbras River Gorge ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
An exceptional villa for a week’s stay. If i could give more than a 5 star review i would - The property offered privacy, spectacular ocean views, and a gorgeous pool. Everything was beautifully maintained and thoughtfully set up. We left feeling completely refreshed and would absolutely return.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Private villa in Gordons Bay with ocean views and pool
Fijnbos Private Manor

Fijnbos Private Manor

5 out of 5
34 Chapman Avenue Cape Town Western Cape
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (33 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
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 AU$280 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
AU$280
16 Feb - 17 Feb
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (48 reviews)
Great location, beautiful views, and a nice clean apartment.

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

185 on Beach Boutique Suites and Apartments
Helderberg Guesthouse

Helderberg Guesthouse

3.5 out of 5
48 Mountainside Boulevard Cape Town Western Cape
The price is AU$69 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
AU$69
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bikini Beach and Blue Rock Adventure Park ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (17 reviews)
The whole building was very clean, and the staff extremely courteous. My room was very large with a kitchenette and en suit bathroom with a good shower room.

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Helderberg Guesthouse
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

Somerset West which includes mountains, a pond and golf

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 Cheetah Outreach, 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 Fick House and Dorp Street.

Stellenbosch Central
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Eikenbosch

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending time in Eikenbosch, check out sights like Tyger Valley Shopping Centre or Willowbridge Shopping Centre and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Stikland Station or Sarepta Station.

Eikenbosch
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
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 Klein Constantia Wine Estate while you're exploring the area.

Constantia
Cape Town City Centre

Cape Town City Centre

4/5(48 area reviews)

Known for its majestic mountain landscape and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Cape Town City Centre. Check out top attractions like Cape Town City Hall and Castle of Good Hope, and jump on the metro at Woodstock Station or Esplanade Station to see more of the city.

Cape Town City Centre


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