Places to stay near Benguela and The Surf Shack

Botanica Elands Bay

Welcome to our holiday home in Elands Bay! Nestled in a beautiful garden with pool, our cozy retreat is just a stone's throw away from the world-famous point break. Whether you're a surfer looking for the perfect wave or simply looking for a peaceful getaway, Botanica welcomes you with open arms. Book your stay now and experience the serenity of Elands Bay. **Please note that as of 5Aug 2025 building work has commenced on the property next to us. We are hoping for minimal disruption to your stay

Family friendly, HOT TUB,wi fi ,kayak,pets welcome

Enjoy early morning kayaking in the bay ,relax on the stoep with a good book in the afternoon. Perfect for 4 adults and 3/4 kids(2 private bedrooms) Beach is 40 meters from house. Children can swim/kayak,catch fish off the rocks. The cottage is small and cosy, its a simple place, the stoep is large but open, so nights are cool. WOOD - fired hot tub . Late check -out by arrangement 1 1/2 hrs from Cape Town A place to make memories! Lovely day trips around , or else just laze the day away

Weskus-Beskus Beach Front House, Dwarskersbos.

Weskus-Beskus is a recently completed 2 bedroom, dog friendly house on the beach. Purpose designed, in a modern West Coast Style. All rooms have ocean views. En suite bedrooms, quality beds and Egyptian cotton awaits you. Inside and outside braai areas and the third, a starry sky Boma Braai. Large veranda. Comfortable modern uncluttered interior. Stunning sunsets. Miles of safe, sandy beach. Bring your dog! 165 km from Cape Town, 13 km from Velddrif. All welcome.

The Tin Shack

"The Tin Shack" is a beautiful container-built cabin situated on a hill behind the West Coast town of St Helena Bay. The cabin overlooks the entire bay with the majestic Cederberg mountains in the distance. It has two ensuite bedrooms with compost toilets, and a spacious open plan kitchen/living area with a cast iron woodburner fireplace which makes the cabin warm and cozy even in winter. The spacious deck has a Weber BBQ, outdoor seating, and a woodfired hot tub.

La Mer

La Mer offers guests the opportunity to stay right on the beach, close to restaurants. This ideally situated self-catering unit offers the best views of the ocean, the beach and breathtaking sunsets. In case of a power failure, an inverter and back up batteries are installed and we will do our best to ensure that the lights, TV and Wi-Fi are working. This is a developing town and building activity is taking place in the area. Unfortunately no children or pets.

Die Vissershuisie - on the beach - beautiful view

On the beach! Die Vissershuisie is a romantic three bedroomed cottage built in the traditional west coast style. Each of the bedrooms is en-suite & has a queen size bed. There is a large living area with full DSTV & a wood burning stove. Please note that you may only use wood (no charcoal ) in the stove. Pse bring your own wood. Stacking doors open onto a patio with a braai (barbeque) & gorgeous sea views - ideal for alfresco dining.

Owl House - 1 Bedroom, Cozy Fireplace, Barbecue

Offering a spacious lounge area with fireplace and open plan modern kitchen with kitchen island centrepiece. Bedroom has an extra length Queen bed and the bathroom, a large shower opening onto a quaint courtyard. The upstairs loft has a work station and sleeper couch. Spacious patio with dining area and outdoor shower. Barbecue and carport. Only a 5-minute walk from the Paternoster beach. No children under the age of 12 years.

the house at the beach, designer West Coast escape

This 4-bedroomed designer retreat with direct access to a pristine 5km private beach 90mins drive up the West Coast from Cape Town is the perfect spot for you (and your furry friends) to have fun at the seaside. For a great video clip of the property, the pristine beach and playful dolphins please search online on the most popular video-sharing platform for “At The Beach Designer Beach House, St Helena Bay, Cape Town” .

Kon-Tiki cottage

As a surfing destination, our fully equipped cottage is perfect for a quick lock up and go or a small family chill out holiday. It offers everything you need for a coastal getaway, from a hot outside shower to a fire pit with a deck area and mountain views. The cottage is 10 min walk to the famous Elands Bay surf break and one hour drive from the renowned Cederberg mountain rock climbing spots.

Another Gelukkie Cottage

A cosy & pretty self-catering unit nestled privately at the back of the farm. This cottage has a king size bed, lounge and well-equipped kitchen with a walk-in closet. The private garden has BBQ facilities and a hanging day bed perfect for afternoon naps. There is also a splash pool. Well behaved pets are welcome. 1 pet @R100 per pet.

Doug's Villa

Modern beachfront accommodation with every luxury situated in Shelley Point secure estate, 160km from Cape with access to a 9 hole golf course tennis courts. Doug's Villa is a beautifully designed sophisticated holiday home, with superb views, split across three levels right on the beach.

Kormorant Paternoster

This modern duplex apartment, with state-of-the-art finishes, offers the ideal breakaway for couples, only one minute's walk to Paternoster's famous Voorstrandt beach and close to restaurants and shops. An inverter ensures constant electricity supply.