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3-star hotels in Kalk Bay
A shortlist of the 3-star places to sleep in Kalk Bay, the working fishing village on False Bay where the railway line, Main Road and the mountain all touch. It is for couples, families and short-break travellers who want the harbour, the tidal pools and the antique strip on foot.
Staying in Kalk Bay
Kalk Bay is a working fishing village on the False Bay coast about 35 minutes south of the city centre, squeezed onto a strip of land so narrow that the railway line, Main Road and the mountain all touch. Everything sits on 800 metres of one street: Kalk Bay Books at 124 Main Road, half a dozen antique dealers, the Olympia Café at 134 which opens at 7am and takes no bookings, and a harbour where boats still land snoek and yellowtail at dawn. Evenings are the best on this coast, with restaurant windows lit over black water and the Brass Bell built into the rocks beside the station platform.
These hotels sit along that same strip and the lanes climbing off it: Beach Rd, Main Rd, Echo Road, New Kings Main Road, Quarterdeck Rd, Clovelly Road, Camp Road, Sandhurst Road, Herschel Road and Gatesville Road, with a few further out at Fish Hoek, Muizenberg and Simons Town. Couples come for sea-facing windows and surf noise, families for the tidal pools and self-catering kitchens, and short-break visitors for a village where the car can stay parked. It suits anyone who wants the harbour rather than nightlife or a big sandy beach.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Sunrise Deck
96 Beach Rd Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereWith a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 112 reviews, Sunrise Deck sits on Beach Rd and suits guests who want to cook for themselves: each unit has a full kitchen with oven, microwave and dishwasher, plus a washing machine. A patio and free parking make longer stays easy, and the lift helps with luggage.
See Sunrise DeckThe St James Manor & Seaforth
108 & 94 Main Rd, Cape Town, South Africa
- Lounge
Why stay hereA garden, terrace and lounge with fireplace give it an unhurried guesthouse feel, while the concierge, luggage room and shuttle service help guests settle in.
See The St James Manor & SeaforthA Whale of a Time
11 Echo Road, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
Why stay hereA Whale of a Time on Echo Road advertises the beach nearby and has an outdoor pool, so days can be split between the sea and a swim back at the house. Canoe, diving, fishing, surf and horse riding cover active guests, and family rooms plus a kitchen and laundry service suit longer visits.
See A Whale of a TimeHarbour Place
11 New Kings Main Road, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereHarbour Place on New Kings Main Road makes sense for guests who want to swim and eat without leaving: there is an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a spa with sauna, plus a fitness centre and garden terrace. Free parking and free wifi cover the practical side.
See Harbour PlaceStoep By Ideas Cartel
2 Quarterdeck Rd, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Travelling with pets
- Pets allowed
- Beach nearby
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereStoep By Ideas Cartel on Quarterdeck Rd has the sea and a beach nearby, and a jacuzzi for afterwards. Pets are allowed and rooms are non smoking, with bathrobes and toiletries provided. A 4.7 out of 5 rating from 11 reviews reflects a small, recently reviewed property.
See Stoep By Ideas CartelFairways
124 Clovelly Clovelly Road, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Self Parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereFairways on Clovelly Road suits golfers, with a golf course and an outdoor pool on site, plus free wifi and self parking. A sofa bed and cribs make it workable for a small family. The 4.6 out of 5 rating comes from a very short run of 5 reviews.
See FairwaysBerg and Beach Simons Town
18 Whytes Way Fish Hoekcape Town 7975, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereBerg and Beach Simons Town on Whytes Way keeps things simple: free wifi, free parking and a terrace, with express check in and a concierge, and luggage storage if you arrive early or leave late. Its 5.0 out of 5 rating rests on a single review.
See Berg and Beach Simons TownBlue On Blue Bed and Breakfast
9 Sandhurst Road, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereBlue On Blue Bed and Breakfast on Sandhurst Road includes breakfast in its setup, so mornings are covered, and adds a garden, terrace, library and computer room for quiet time indoors. Fishing is listed among the facilities, and there is free parking, wifi and luggage storage.
See Blue On Blue Bed and BreakfastA Place in Thyme
54 Herschel Road, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
Why stay hereThe beach is nearby, and there is an outdoor pool, garden and patio, with tennis and bowling for sportier guests.
See A Place in ThymeBella Ev Guest House
8 Camp Road, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereBella Ev Guest House on Camp Road lies near the beach and offers family rooms, a garden and a terrace, plus cots for younger children. Kitchens and kitchenettes with microwaves help with meals, and special diets can be catered for. Mini golf, golf and canoeing are among the activities listed.
See Bella Ev Guest HouseDunvegan Lodge
106 Clovelly Rd, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereDunvegan Lodge on Clovelly Rd has an outdoor pool, breakfast and a bar and lounge, and rooms come with robes, coffee and air conditioning. The beach is nearby and pets are allowed. A kitchen and laundry service, plus free parking and wifi, support longer stays.
See Dunvegan LodgeThe Majestic Apartment
The Majestic Village, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereThe Majestic Apartment in The Majestic Village suits guests who want apartment space alongside hotel-style extras: kitchens with ovens and dishwashers, family rooms, lifts, and an outdoor pool. A fitness centre, spa and massage are on hand, and the beach is nearby.
See The Majestic ApartmentBeautiful Sea Views
92 Simonstown Road Sunny Cove Fish Hoek 7975, Fish Hoek, South Africa
Why stay hereBeautiful Sea Views on Simonstown Road in Sunny Cove lists a smoking area among its facilities, and its name points to the outlook. There is no guest rating and no further facilities recorded, so it is best treated as a simple place to stay.
See Beautiful Sea ViewsPenrose Cottage
166 Boyes Drive 166 Boyes Drivemuizenbergcape Town 7945, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay herePenrose Cottage on Boyes Drive offers an outdoor pool, a garden and a terrace, with free wifi and free parking, and a golf course listed for players. Non smoking rooms and a shuttle service round it out for guests without their own car.
See Penrose CottageKalk Bay Apartments
30 Gatesville Road, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Step-free access
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereKalk Bay Apartments on Gatesville Road keeps its offering lean: laundry and dry cleaning services, multilingual staff and a shuttle service, with wheelchair access and a smoking area. There is no guest rating recorded, so expectations should rest on the location and these services.
See Kalk Bay Apartments
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Deck | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| The St James Manor & Seaforth | ★★★ | – | – | – | – |
| A Whale of a Time | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| Harbour Place | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| Stoep By Ideas Cartel | ★★★ | – | – | – | Yes |
| Fairways | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| Berg and Beach Simons Town | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| Blue On Blue Bed and Breakfast | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| A Place in Thyme | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| Bella Ev Guest House | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – |
| Dunvegan Lodge | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| The Majestic Apartment | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| Beautiful Sea Views | ★★★ | – | – | – | – |
| Penrose Cottage | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| Kalk Bay Apartments | ★★★ | – | – | – | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
A Whale of a Time, A Place in Thyme, The Majestic Apartment and Bella Ev Guest House all list family rooms, plus kitchens or kitchenettes for easier meals. A Whale of a Time and A Place in Thyme add an outdoor pool, and Bella Ev Guest House has a picnic area and mini golf. All four are 3-star, so expect practical comfort rather than hotel formality.
A Whale of a Time · A Place in Thyme · The Majestic Apartment · Bella Ev Guest House
For sea views
Stoep By Ideas Cartel lists both sea and lake among its facilities and sits on Quarterdeck Rd on the mountainside. A Whale of a Time on Echo Road, A Place in Thyme on Herschel Road and Bella Ev Guest House on Camp Road all list sea and beach nearby. Ask for the seaward side of the village, where the surf is audible all night.
Stoep By Ideas Cartel · A Whale of a Time · A Place in Thyme · Bella Ev Guest House
For couples
The St James Manor & Seaforth, the highest-rated 3-star here at 4.8 from 47 reviews, has a fireplace, garden, terrace and lounge for quiet evenings. Stoep By Ideas Cartel offers a jacuzzi and bathrobes, and Harbour Place brings a sauna, spa and fitness centre. All three are compact properties rather than large resorts.
The St James Manor & Seaforth · Stoep By Ideas Cartel · Harbour Place
For practical stops
Sunrise Deck, Stoep By Ideas Cartel, Berg and Beach Simons Town and Penrose Cottage all list free car parking, which matters because on-street parking in the village is close to hopeless from mid-morning. Sunrise Deck also has a lift, a washing machine and a full kitchen. Stoep By Ideas Cartel allows pets; Fairways does not.
Sunrise Deck · Stoep By Ideas Cartel · Berg and Beach Simons Town · Penrose Cottage
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Kalk Bay is about 35 minutes south of the city centre on the False Bay coast, and the train runs along the water's edge through the village. Main Road is a single lane each way and it is the only road, so on a January Sunday it becomes a stationary queue from Muizenberg to Fish Hoek; come by train or come before nine. Parking is the other problem, and on-street parking in the village is close to hopeless from mid-morning, which is why several properties here list a car park. Trains along the seawall start early.
When to go
December picks the village clean of accommodation, with twenty-odd places and no capacity to expand, so book well ahead if you want that month. January is the busiest for traffic and the warmest for swimming, with the tidal pool water sitting around 18 degrees in February. Winter brings the northwester that throws waves over the seawall onto Main Road. Come before nine in the morning in high season, and expect the village at its quietest outside December and January.
Things to do near Kalk Bay
- Kalk Bay and Muizenberg in a Day: Trains, Tides and Timing
- Kalk Bay area guide: where to stay on the False Bay coast
- Kalk Bay Harbour in the Morning: Fish Market, Tidal Pool and Coffee
- Kalk Bay in October: Coastal Walks and Seabird Days on the False Bay Shore
- Muizenberg and Kalk Bay with Children: A Workable Day on the False Bay Coast
- Kalk Bay Village and Harbour
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre of Kalk Bay?
The St James Manor & Seaforth at 108 & 94 Main Rd and Harbour Place at 11 New Kings Main Road both sit on the village's main strip, where the shops, cafés and harbour are. Stoep By Ideas Cartel on Quarterdeck Rd and Sunrise Deck on Beach Rd are also within the village itself.
Do any of these hotels have parking?
Sunrise Deck, A Whale of a Time, Harbour Place, Berg and Beach Simons Town, Blue On Blue Bed and Breakfast, A Place in Thyme, Bella Ev Guest House, Dunvegan Lodge, The Majestic Apartment and Penrose Cottage all list free car parking. This matters here, because on-street parking in the village is close to hopeless from mid-morning.
Which is the highest-rated hotel on this list?
Berg and Beach Simons Town has 5.0 out of 5, but from a single review. Among the properties with more feedback, The St James Manor & Seaforth has 4.8 from 47 reviews, Harbour Place and Stoep By Ideas Cartel both have 4.7, and Sunrise Deck and A Whale of a Time both have 4.6.
Are there hotels here with a pool or spa?
Harbour Place lists a spa, sauna, fitness centre and outdoor pool. A Whale of a Time, A Place in Thyme, Dunvegan Lodge, The Majestic Apartment and Fairways all list an outdoor pool. Stoep By Ideas Cartel has a jacuzzi, and The Majestic Apartment also lists massage.
Can I bring a pet?
Stoep By Ideas Cartel and Dunvegan Lodge both list pets allowed. Fairways states pets are not allowed, and most of the other properties here are non smoking rooms with no pet policy listed, so confirm directly before booking.
Which hotels are best for families?
A Whale of a Time, A Place in Thyme, The Majestic Apartment and Bella Ev Guest House all list family rooms, and all four have kitchens or kitchenettes. A Whale of a Time and A Place in Thyme add an outdoor pool, while Bella Ev Guest House has a picnic area and mini golf.
Is breakfast included at these hotels?
Blue On Blue Bed and Breakfast and Dunvegan Lodge both list breakfast among their facilities. The other properties here do not list it, though several have kitchens, kitchenettes, microwaves and ovens, so self-catering is straightforward.
Do any hotels here have sea views?
Stoep By Ideas Cartel lists both sea and lake, and A Whale of a Time, A Place in Thyme and Bella Ev Guest House all list sea and beach nearby. The seaward side of Main Road between the station and Boyes Drive is where you get the harbour view and the surf noise.