Strand

Cape Town

Strand featuring landscape views, a coastal town and a beach
Strand featuring landscape views, mountains and a beach
Strand showing fishing and a sandy beach as well as a small group of people
Strand which includes landscape views, general coastal views and mountains
Strand featuring a skyscraper

This relaxed coastal town welcomes visitors with its sweeping beach and surf spots, farmers market, mountain scenery and nature walks.

At the foot of the Hottentots Holland Mountains and affording views across False Bay is the pretty beach town of Strand. Founded as a fishing village, today Strand is a lively resort popular for its long stretch of beach- and water sports, farmers’ market and access to the Helderberg Wine Route.

The 3-mile- (5-kilometer-) long beach is the focal point of the town. In fact, Strand takes its name from the Afrikaans word for “beach”. Melkbaai, the main beach, is known as one of South Africa’s safest swimming beaches and is a favorite of vacationing families. Kids can enjoy riding the water slides at Waterworld Strand. Swim in the Olympic-size swimming pool located next to the Strand Pavilion.

If you are feeling energetic then Strand presents a wide range of sporting activities. Surfing forms an integral part of the beach culture here and the waves are suitable for all surfing levels, including beginners. Along Beach Road you’ll find numerous surf clubs offering lessons and equipment rental. Play a round of golf or go trout fishing on the Lourens River.

Go for a leisurely walk along the wide promenade that runs parallel to the beach. Take a seat at one of the cafés and restaurants with outdoor seating areas to enjoy the views off False Bay. At the weekend local vendors set up stalls along the promenade and offer various arts and crafts. On Fridays the Strand Farmers Market hosts stalls with everything from flowers and confectionery to handicrafts and local food.

When visiting Strand don’t miss out on a trip to the nearby Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve. Walking trails of varying distances traverse a rugged mountainous terrain where over 1,300 species of fynbos and around 110 bird species reside. Less challenging walks wind around Helderberg Nature Reserve.

Strand is a 35-minute drive from Cape Town. Rent a car and explore the Helderberg Wine Route, which travels through over 20 wine estates between the towns of Somerset West and Gordon’s Bay.


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Strand Hotel Deals

Loddeys Guesthouse

Loddeys Guesthouse

3.5 out of 5
13 Norman Street, Cape Town, Western Cape
$55 nightly
The price is $63 total per night from Oct 21 to Oct 22
$63 total
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach guesthouse in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Harmony Park and Lwandle Migrant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (41 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2025

Loddeys Guesthouse
Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

3 out of 5
Adjoining BP Service & Filling Station, at Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, Western Cape
$53 nightly
The price is $62 total per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
$62 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,036 reviews)
"Parking area guarded by security Didn't had breakdast"

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025

Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport
Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

4 out of 5
15 Michigan Street, Airport Industria, Cape Town, Western Cape
$150 nightly
The price is $174 total per night from Oct 25 to Oct 26
$174 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
"Very clean and quiet. Excellent facilities, bed quality excellent. Restaurant was also good, although service a little slow after 20:30."

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
Boschendal Farm Estate

Boschendal Farm Estate

4.5 out of 5
Pniel Road, Groot Drakenstein, Franschhoek, Western Cape
$307 nightly
The price is $353 total per night from Nov 5 to Nov 6
$353 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Franschhoek. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (143 reviews)
"Just wonderful! We loved staying in the farmhouse. The farm is great and beautiful. The staff are so helpful and kind. We loved every minute of our stay."

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

Boschendal Farm Estate
De Zalze Lodge

De Zalze Lodge

4 out of 5
Strand Road R44, Stellenbosch, Western Cape
$147 nightly
The price is $169 total per night from Oct 22 to Oct 23
$169 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury country house in Stellenbosch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions De Zalze Golf Club and Blue ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (158 reviews)
"The whole setup room breakfast service friendliness plus amazing golf course and clubhouse. Can’t go wrong there if a golfer."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025

De Zalze Lodge
The Stellenbosch Hotel

The Stellenbosch Hotel

3 out of 5
Corner of Dorp and Andringa Streets, Stellenbosch, Western Cape
$107 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
$123 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Stellenbosch. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions University of Stellenbosch ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (326 reviews)
"The luxury apartment had one very nice and spacious room but the second room was far from luxury - very small, specially the toilet. Too bad because the rest was really nice but we regret not having booked two separate rooms."

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025

The Stellenbosch Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighborhoods around Strand

Somerset West showing landscape views, golf and mountains

Somerset West

Nestled between Hottentots-Holland mountains and Cape Winelands, this area boasts attractions like Vergelegen Wine Estate and Helderberg Nature Reserve. Enjoy shopping at Somerset Mall and convenient transport via Golden Arrow buses.

Somerset West
Gordon\'s Bay showing swimming, a coastal town and a sandy beach

Gordon's Bay

Gordon's Bay is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bikini Beach and Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve.

Gordon's Bay
Stellenbosch showing mountains, landscape views and farmland

Stellenbosch Central

4.5/5(31 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Stellenbosch Central, Fick House and Dorp Street are top sights worth seeing.

Stellenbosch Central
Simon\'s Town

Simon's Town

Seaside views and waterfront views are highlights of Simon's Town. Make a stop by Boulders Beach or Table Mountain National Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Simonstown Station to get around town.

Simon's Town
Hotel rooftop in Cape Town with panoramic views of Table Mountain and the coastline, plus a 50% off sushi deal on Thursdays. #Blue

Century City

4.5/5(29 area reviews)

Unique features of Century City include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Canal Walk Shopping Centre or Intaka Island Bird Sanctuary while you're exploring the area.

Century City
Groot Constantia Winery

Constantia

5/5(7 area reviews)

Unique features of Constantia include the wineries and gardens. Make a stop by Groot Constantia Winery or Constantia Village while you're exploring the area.

Constantia


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