2 Best Hotels in Hout Bay, South Africa

Tranquil and intimate with only four rooms (each with kitchenette facilities), this owner-managed guesthouse is tucked away in a lush neighborhood that has some of the best views in all of Hout Bay. Perfect if you're seeking peace and privacy, all rooms are individually decorated with antiques and artwork, and have great views (garden, mountain, or bay). An outdoor bath surrounded by native trees overlooks the small saltwater, solar-heated pool that's worth trying out. Tucked into the ground floor of the house, the garden apartment is very spacious and the only room that accommodates children; the other rooms are all upstairs.

A little gravel road leads to this converted farm, prettily transformed into a handsome five-bedroom guesthouse with wonderful views, stylish, low-key design, and a sense of escape. Much of the original Cape Dutch architectural elements remain, so you get a sense of history and place, but the Belgian owner has gone out of her way to carefully select the many personal touches, from the whitewashed interiors and wicker furniture in the guest rooms to the dreamy layout of the Provencal-style courtyard where you have breakfast––the food, too, is a cut above, and includes homemade jams and fresh-baked bread. Plus there's a scrumptiously large pool and some truly epic vistas.