Harbour Island Travel Guide

Cape Town

Popular places to visit

Table Mountain showing landscape views and mountains

Table Mountain

4.5/5(177 reviews)

One of the world’s oldest mountains creates an iconic backdrop to the Cape Town skyline. Climb to the summit for breathtaking views of the surrounding coast.

Table Mountain
Camps Bay Beach showing a beach and a coastal town

Camps Bay Beach

4.5/5(179 reviews)

See and be seen, admire beautiful sunsets and go hiking in the famous Twelve Apostles at one of Cape Town’s most stylish beaches.

Camps Bay Beach
Boulders Beach which includes rugged coastline and a sandy beach as well as a small group of people

Boulders Beach

4.5/5(149 reviews)

Get a privileged close-up view of an African penguin colony among the spectacular rock formations at this beach that also offers excellent swimming conditions.

Boulders Beach
Cape of Good Hope featuring a beach, landscape views and general coastal views

Cape of Good Hope

4.5/5(57 reviews)

Experience the stunning scenery and a wealth of native wildlife at what is almost Africa’s most southerly point.

Cape of Good Hope
Clifton Bay Beach featuring a beach, a coastal town and rugged coastline

Clifton Bay Beach

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Soft white sand, aquamarine water, striking mountain views and picture-perfect sunsets lure visitors to this collection of four fashionable beaches.

Clifton Bay Beach
Cape Town Stadium featuring a sunset and a city

Cape Town Stadium

4.5/5(20 reviews)

Take a guided tour of this modern sports arena and then watch a soccer or rugby match while sitting among an energetic, vuvuzela-playing crowd.

Cape Town Stadium

Things to do

Boulders Beach Penguins and Seal Island Boat Trip Half Day Tour

Boulders Beach Penguins and Seal Island Boat Trip Half Day Tour

฿2,390
per adult
Boulders Beach Penguins and Seal Island Boat Trip Half Day Tour
Classic sandboarding

Sandboarding Atlantis Dunes Cape Town

฿917
per adult
Sandboarding Atlantis Dunes Cape Town
Cape Town: Heart of Cape Town Medical Museum Entrance Ticket

Cape Town: Heart of Cape Town Medical Museum Entrance Ticket

฿669
per adult
Cape Town: Heart of Cape Town Medical Museum Entrance Ticket
Cape Town: Halfday African Penguin tour

Cape Town: Halfday African Penguin tour

฿1,745
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cape Town: Halfday African Penguin tour
Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

฿671
per adult
Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise
1- Hour Catamaran Cruise Cape Town

1- Hour Catamaran Cruise Cape Town

฿606
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
1- Hour Catamaran Cruise Cape Town
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Top hotels in Harbour Island

Krystal Beach Hotel

Krystal Beach Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Breakwater Lane, Harbour Island, Gordon's Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (273 reviews)
"A great place . Stay was lovely ."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2025

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Krystal Beach Hotel
The Stellenbosch Hotel

The Stellenbosch Hotel

3 out of 5
Corner of Dorp and Andringa Streets, Stellenbosch, Western Cape
The price is ฿3,302 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿3,302
฿3,797 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Stellenbosch. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions University of Stellenbosch ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (324 reviews)
"Lovely people/staff!!! Excellent Location!!"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

The Stellenbosch Hotel
De Zalze Lodge

De Zalze Lodge

4 out of 5
Strand Road R44, Stellenbosch, Western Cape
The price is ฿4,896 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
฿4,896
฿5,631 total
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury country house in Stellenbosch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 20 Jun 2025

De Zalze Lodge
Protea Hotel by Marriott Stellenbosch

Protea Hotel by Marriott Stellenbosch

3 out of 5
Techno Avenue, Techno Park, Stellenbosch, Western Cape
The price is ฿3,934 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿3,934
฿4,570 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Stellenbosch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions De Zalze Golf Club and Stellenbosch Golf ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (143 reviews)
"The other guests moving furniture upstairs late into the night - some rubber pads fixed onto the legs of the chairs to prevent them scraping on the floor could be a possible solution."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Protea Hotel by Marriott Stellenbosch
Oude Werf Hotel

Oude Werf Hotel

4 out of 5
30 Church Street, Stellenbosch, Western Cape
The price is ฿9,065 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿9,065
฿10,425 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Stellenbosch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (341 reviews)
"Amazing hotel with such great history and aesthetics. Without a doubt the best hotel in Stellenbosch."

Reviewed on 8 May 2025

Oude Werf Hotel
Asara Wine Estate & Hotel

Asara Wine Estate & Hotel

5 out of 5
Polkadraai Road, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Stellenbosch. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (272 reviews)
"Incredible estate. Highly recommend this vineyard to anyone. The food in the hotel restaurant was delightful and the wine was of course perfect. The wine tasting experience was fascinating coupled with the picturesque backdrop of the surrounding land. Every single staff member were helpful and made ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Harbour Island

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

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
Somerset West showing landscape views, a pond and mountains

Somerset West

Get to know Somerset West and its many features like its seaside views and seafood restaurants. You might want to explore sights like Lourensford Wine Estate and Cheetah Outreach, and you can jump on the metro at Somerset West Station or Van Der Stel Station to get around the city.

Somerset West
Stellenbosch featuring landscape views, mountains and farmland

Stellenbosch Central

4.5/5(22 area reviews)

While visiting Stellenbosch Central, you might make a stop by sights like Fick House and Dorp Street.

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
Groot Constantia Winery

Constantia

4.5/5(6 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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Century City

4.5/5(12 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

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