Location

We are located an hour’s drive from Cape Town in Betty’s Bay on the scenic Overberg Whale Coast, a rustic seaside hamlet that makes an ideal base if you are looking for a laid-back beach holiday or a base for your outdoor activity holidays. It is also an unmissable stop-over if you are on your way to the Garden Route.
 

Relax and retreat into nature

Betty’s Bay offers amazing scenery, with majestic mountain ranges forming a fantastic backdrop to deserted beaches. We are in the heart of the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, protected by Unesco for its unique flora and fauna – one of only 18 biodiversity hubs in the world.Right on the doorstep there is plenty to discover, either on foot or by bike – deserted sand beaches – mountain-sized sand dunes – the second largest penguin breeding colony in Africa– botanical gardens with waterfalls – flower, plant and bird life of magnificent diversity– a bounty of hikes and nature trails for outdoor enthusiasts of all fitness levels– brilliant starlit nightsWe are also just half an hours’ drive from Hermanus, known as the best place in the world for land-based whale watching.  

Betty’s Bay – from Cape Town to Hermanus and the Garden Route

If you are self-driving from Cape Town to Betty’s Bay, don’t miss out on one of the most spectacular drives in the world, the R44 (Clarence Drive), with its splendid views across False Bay, to Cape Town’s famed Table Mountain and Cape Point. We promise it’s an unforgettable experience!