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Self Catering in Hout Bay

African Dawn

4.4

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Free cancellation up to 1 week before your stay!
Sleeps 10 guests
All ages welcome
Check-in: 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out: 10:00
4 Sentinel Close, Hout Bay, Cape Town, 7872, Western Cape See Map

Description

African Dawn is located on the slopes of Karbonkelberg in Hout Bay and offers self-catering accommodation with uninterrupted views of Chapman's Peak Drive.

Accommodation consists of 2 units: The Sea Cottage and the Fisherman's Cottage. The Sea Cottage has 2 rooms separated by a lockable sliding door with curtains, sharing a bathroom. Each room has its own entrance, and the unit includes a queen-size bed and a double bed, bar fridge, microwave, and smart televisions with Openview. This unit suits a couple with 1 or 2 children or 2 couples travelling together. If booked by one couple, the second room remains unoccupied. Guests can access the hob in the main kitchen.

The Fisherman’s Cottage is a self-catering unit with a private entrance. It has a queen-size bed, en-suite bathroom with a shower, and a kitchenette with a fridge, stove, microwave, kettle, toaster, and basic appliances.

Shared facilities include a living area with multiple couches, a fireplace, and dining space for over 15 guests. The entertainment area has a braai, dining table, pool table, and leads to a deck with a swimming pool and views of the sea and mountains. Free Wi-Fi is available. The owner resides in a separate upstairs unit.

Nearby attractions include the Bay Harbour Market, wine farms in Constantia and Noordhoek, restaurants, World of Birds, guided hikes on Karbonkelberg, the Clay Café, Hout Bay beach, art galleries, and supermarkets.

Reserve

What you'll find here

Tea and Coffee

Free Secure Parking

Wi-Fi

Swimming Pool

Reviews

4.4/ 5

Based on 28 reviews

Very Good

Cleanliness

4.5

Location

4.1

Value for money

4.4

Service

4.7

Safety

4.4

Guest highlights

Cherylene D

Family with young children

5.0

The hosts were exceptionally kind and attentive. We will definitely be back! We had an absolutely amazing weekend staying at African Dawn in Hout Bay....

Oct 2026

Megan V

With partner

5.0

Remarkable! The stay with African Dawn was warm, homely, a perfect family-loving place to stay at. People in and out! Love!

Jan 2026

Niklaas T

Large group

5.0

Our stay was awesome, people-friendly, with a beautiful view. It was a pleasant stay at African Dawn. My family and I enjoyed the couple of days a lot...

Dec 2025

Desmond V

Family with teenagers

5.0

Awesome. It was amazing, the view, the rooms, the setup, everything was just cool.

Dec 2025

Renuka R

Large group

5.0

Exceptional host, great food, beautiful views, and outstanding care for our group. Our stay at African Dawn was wonderful. Lionel was an exceptional h...

Dec 2025

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