Hout Bay Travel Guide
Cape Town





Popular places to visit

Hout Bay Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Hout Bay Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Cape Town. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.

Llandudno Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Llandudno Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Cape Town. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.

Bay Harbour Market
You can enjoy retail therapy at Bay Harbour Market during your visit to Cape Town. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's mountain views.

World of Birds
Meet the animals who call World of Birds home during your travels in Cape Town. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its wineries.

Camps Bay Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Camps Bay Beach during your travels in Cape Town? Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Table Mountain
Explore the great outdoors at Table Mountain and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Cape Town. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out the local tours.
Top hotels in Hout Bay

Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport
The staff were fabulous, esoecially Shaun, who helped us, abd was very kind. Room was basic, but beds comfortable, all you need for a short stop over.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
I loved the room! The staff were always polite, courteous and helpful.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa
First let me say, the staff here are lovely and very professional, however this hotel is far from a 4 star. I checked in and found ROACHES (several) in by bathroom, and the AC was not working in several of the rooms I was moved to. I had to change rooms 3x before finding one acceptable. Room service ...
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
All good
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Taj Cape Town
Absolutely wonderful
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

The Commodore Hotel
Very nice, the room was clean and staff was curious.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hout Bay

Constantia
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.

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.

Camps Bay
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.

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.

Gardens
The picture-perfect mountain views and lively bars are top of the list for many visitors to Gardens. A stop by Kloof Street or Bree Street might round out your trip.

Tamboerskloof
Mountain views, gardens and bars highlight some of the noteworthy features of Tamboerskloof. Make a stop by Lions Head or Table Mountain National Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
