Everyone wants a weekend away. But finding Western Cape accommodation for under R1000 per night can be something of a mission! We’ve made it easy for you.
These cottages, apartments, farm stays, lodges and guest houses are all as close to R700/night as we could find (or we’ve got a good excuse), and they’re cute to boot!
Cheap Weekend Getaways in the Western Cape…
Navona Constantia Guest Cottage
Constantia, Cape Town (R780/night for 2 people): You’re not going to find much accommodation in Cape Town for under R1k, let alone a cute little cottage in Constantia. Which explains why you’ll have to book ahead to snap up this classy, little gem, as it’s booked out for weeks in advance.
Gouda, Cape Overberg (R600/night for 2 people): Ruigtevlei Farm offers these seriously cute luxury tents (this is true glamping) on the Berg River with your own bit of river front, but without the romance-killing price tag.
Sea Shack
Cape Columbine Reserve, Paternoster (R400/night for 2 people): Right on the edge of the water these 10 dinky sea shacks are personalised with themes by the artist Theo Kleynhans. They come with communal facilities. Eco tourism at its best, just 5 km outside of Paternoster. Delightful.
Cliff Cottage
Westcliff Road, Hermanus (R850/night for 2 people): Here’s one on the other side of R800/night, because we couldn’t resist. It’s not often you’ll stay on the road in Hermanus for this price tag. Their double/twin room is metres from the cliff path, whilst the thatched roof and cute Cape Dutch style of the house will work its charm on you.
Moroc-Karoo Guesthouse
Matjiesrivier, Swartberg Pass (R880/night for 2 people: Okay, confession time, this is on the more expensive side, yes, but so worth it! These are a couple of deliciously decorated Moroccan-style farmstay, luxury bedrooms that will have you drooling. Karoo romance with a capital ‘R’.
Lazy Daisies
St Helena Bay, West Coast (R645/night for 2 people): West Coast living in one of three cute, self-catering studios on a hilltop, with views out over the sea or the Cederberg Mountains. Doesn’t come much better than this.
Wolverfontein Farm Cottages
Ladismith, Karoo, (R600/night for 2 people): Two darling cottages on a farm up for grabs. The first sleeps up to six people (R1100/night) in three bedrooms (are you doing the maths?), whilst the second is a romantic retreat for two, but you can take the kids along (sleeper couches).
Island View F5
Melkbosstrand, Blaauwberg (R750/night for 2 people): This pretty self-catering apartment in Melkbosstrand is a perfect seaside escape for up to six people – two bedrooms and a couple of sleeper couches in the lounge for kids (up to R850 for 4 of you). Besides, it’s 100 metres from the beach!
Theebos Self-Catering Apartment
Strand, Cape Helderberg (R500/night for 2 people): You’re going to love the design of this pretty self-catering apartment, with a mezzanine level above for the bedroom. You’re centrally placed, and the beach is close by.
Woodcutters Forest Cottages
Knysna, Garden Route (R700/night for 2 people): Sit up and take notice, because these two cottages are gems! And right in Knysna, on the Garden Route. They overlook forest, dam and meadow and you can go for walks from your door.
Treehouse Cottage
The Crags, Garden Route (R800/night for 2 people): Here’s a novel idea that sleeps you and two children (children only R100 extra each per night). Simply furnished, you’ll stay in amongst the trees and the Knysna loeries (you really do see them). The owners are artists.
Arnheim Guesthouse
Robertson, Breede River Valley (R600/night for 2 people): Think historical cottage, understated décor, and access to some of the best wine farms this side of the mountain. This charming cottage in Robertson has three bedrooms and can sleep six.
Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge
Pinelands, Cape Town (R340/night for a double room): It isn’t often you find a backpackers with as much charm as the Lighthouse Farm backpackers, right in the heart of Pinelands’ eco village with easy access to a major highway that gets you in and out of the city with ease.
Other Western Cape Options
Please Note: We have made every effort to ensure that the information in this post is correct at the time of publication. However, we do not assume any liability caused by errors, such as price, cost and dates. Published on 23 May 2017 at 09h00.
