Places to stay near Harold Porter National Botanical Gardens

Cape Point Mountain Getaway - Oceanside Villa

A magnificent historical home surrounded by fynbos, overlooking False Bay with stunning sea views and an imposing mountain backdrop. The villa is located in a nature conservancy. It is completely off the grid: solar energy, water from a mountain stream. This place is for people who want beauty and tranquillity and a getaway experience in a 100% environmentally friendly place right on the urban edge - 8kms from Simonstown. Fully equipped open plan kitchen, exquisite bedrooms and awesome decks.

"The Roundhouse with a view" 180 degrees

The Roundhouse 1 hour from Cape Town airport, nestled in between fynbos and below the mountain. With 180 degrees views of mountain and sea, it is a stage set for tranquility, to unwind and experience the beauty of the area. The beach and a quaint village close by, offers everything you need. There are amazing walks. The area has the most beautiful coastline in the Western cape and also boasts with the richest floral kingdom in the world. Perfect for remote working with ± 30 MBPS Wi-Fi.

Thalassa, rustic ocean-front haven of calm

Soulful, rustic family home, built by us in 1986. Perfect to enjoy Betty's Bay coastline, the sea views, the wind, the dramatic sunsets, candlelit evenings and the sound of the waves to put you to sleep. 50m from the front beach. Walking distance to the breath-taking Silversands Beach. 3min drive to the penguin colony. 10min drive to Botanical gardens. 20min drive to Palmiet river swimming and hiking. Thalassa has soul and many happy moments have been spent here in this idyllic haven.

Spectacular ocean views @ 38 on Penguin Studio

Unwind whilst taking in the spectacular 270 degree ocean and mountain views from the comfort of this luxury Pringle Bay studio. Just 100m from the rocky shoreline you will not only be awed by the views but will hear and feel the waves crashing onto the rocks. * Uncapped WiFi (works during load shedding) * King Size Bed * Flat screen TV with Netflix, AppleTV+ and YouTube * Fully equipped kitchen * Fireplace * Heated towel rail * Handheld bidet * Great coffee * Lockable Safe * Hair Dryer

The Sky Cabin Misty Cliffs

Experience one of the most pristine stretches of the south peninsula coastline from our laidback house.

 

The upstairs offers spectacular ocean views with a big open plan bathroom. Downstairs is the perfect setting for dinners around the dining table leading onto the open plan kitchen. The downstairs double bedrooms share a bathroom and the front bedroom has beautiful sea views. While the downstairs deck is great for sundowners. Situated 45 minutes from Cape Town’s city centre.

Lantern Tides beach bungalow Smitswinkel Bay

This is the newest and best kitted out beach bungalow out of the 26 in the private nature reserve of Smitswinkel Bay, near Cape Point. A perfect barefoot holiday spot for reconnecting. Off grid, with solar powered fridge, gas appliances and candles and solar lamps at night. Built in braai on the deck and cozy wood stove inside. The architect-designed bungalow is spectacular with views from every angle and is beautifully decorated and kitted out. Great swimming and snorkelling!

'Seashore' - luxury on the beach

Large beachfront home, lovely views, newly and luxuriously renovated, great getaway for families and friends. Wonderful covered veranda looking onto beach and dunes with built-in barbecue. Comfortable living room leading onto veranda through french doors. Open plan, fully equipped kitchen, dining area. Second sitting room plus a new games room with table tennis and fussball. Six bedrooms, great beds, five bathrooms. Secure. Path leading directly onto beautiful swimming beach.

Thundering waves

Thundering Waves is a beautifully positioned house, with wonderful views of the mountains on the one side and breaking waves on the other. You will love the new bathrooms and the modern kitchen which flows into lots of living space. A stones throw to the beach on one side and uninterrupted mountain views from the wooden deck and outside braai on the other side, the feel of the house is just 'beachy'. 100 m walk to the beach and a short stroll to beautiful Bass Lake.

Flamingo Lake Cabin near Hermanus & Beaches

Escape to a Scandinavian-inspired log cabin perched on South Africa's Bot River Lagoon, where wild horses roam, flamingos glide, and the ocean is minutes away. This intimate nature retreat offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a mezzanine, fully equipped with Wi‑Fi, Netflix, kayaks, and everything you need for a restorative getaway. Explore a 1000‑hectare estuary, stroll to empty beaches, or enjoy the estate's pool and tennis courts. Just 90 minutes from Cape Town.

Seaside Sanctuary

Perfect home for re-connecting with friends and family, with a pool for the summer and fireplaces for the winter. The sand dunes are 15 meters from the house, and the beach a 3 minute walk Great for 1 or 2 families with up to 6 children, or 3 couples. Please note: not suitable for more than 6 adults. The house is set up with a well equipped kitchen, in- and outdoor braai, board/lawn games and a TV with Netflix.

Penguin House

Imagine being on an Island with endless spectacular views of the ocean, listening to the murmur of the sea on a quiet night or the wildly wonderful noise of crashing waves. Picture yourself enjoying a sundowner while penguins roam the garden. At Penguin House, this image becomes a reality with double-volume glass sliding doors and windows inviting nature right into the light-filled open-plan living area.

Misty Shores Cottage

Misty Shores Cottage is a private self-catering retreat nestled between the ocean and mountains in the beautiful Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve. Surrounded by indigenous gardens, it offers stunning views, a comfortable air-conditioned bedroom, and a natural ocean rock pool just steps away. A perfect escape for couples and nature lovers seeking peace, privacy, and the best of Betty’s Bay. 🌊⛰️🌿