Fish Hoek

Cape Town

Fish Hoek featuring a sunset, landscape views and mountains
Fish Hoek featuring tranquil scenes and general coastal views
Fish Hoek which includes tranquil scenes, a sunset and general coastal views
Fish Hoek Beach which includes kayaking or canoeing and a sandy beach
Fish Hoek

Appreciate this town’s old-world setting and delve into rare sandstone caves that overlook the pristine beach and warm, clear ocean water.

The charming bay of Fish Hoek has a picturesque beach in the shadow of mountains. Traditionally a fishing town, today it attracts surfers, sailors and vacationers to its sandy coastline. Admire quaint and quirky houses on this sloping terrain overlooking False Bay.

Among the highlights is Fish Hoek Beach, almost 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) of flat, sandy terrain. Practice body surfing, wind surfing and kayaking with locals. Bring kids to swim in the placid, protected water, which is warmer on this side of the cape.

Follow the scenic Jager Walk to encounter rock pools full of marine creatures. Fishermen launch nets on the quieter northern section of the beach. Watch the sky changing colors during the sunrise or sunset in this picturesque haven.

Restaurants and vendors provide a variety of culinary treats, including fish and chips and other seafood. Visit locally owned coffee houses to appreciate the preserved charm and village feel here.

Explore the hilly terrain and encounter the famous caves of the region. Paleolithic skeletons dating back 12,000 years were discovered in Peers Cave. The formation of such caves in sandstone mountains is a rare geological phenomenon.

Learn the history of the area, which was initially used for fishing and whaling. It was a dry section, where alcohol was banned until recently. Note that alcoholic beverages are now served in restaurants and bars, although you can’t buy bottles directly from shops.

The Cape Doctor winds help to alleviate the heat here in mid-summer. Due to the pleasant climate and slow pace of life, the neighborhood has become a popular retirement destination. Spot whales off the coast between June and November.

The town of Fish Hoek is in its namesake valley about 19 miles (30 kilometers) south of Cape Town on the Cape Peninsula. Take a train to the Fish Hoek Railway Station, which is just one stop south of Kalk BayOpens in a new window and north of Simon’s TownOpens in a new window.


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Top hotels in Fish Hoek

Taj Cape Town

Taj Cape Town

5 out of 5
1 Wale Street, corner St Georges Mall, Cape Town, Western Cape
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P11,079 per night from Aug 15 to Aug 16
P11,079
P12,868 total
Aug 15 - Aug 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Concierge Dale provided fantastic service for booking tours to getting my party of 15 around and to and from airport."

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

Taj Cape Town
Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

4 out of 5
15 Michigan Street, Airport Industria, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is P6,881 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P6,881
P7,993 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & 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! (1,006 reviews)
"Personnel were friendly and helpful. Transfer to the airport was easy"

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

4 out of 5
Dockrail Road, Foreshore, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is P9,145 per night from Aug 29 to Aug 30
P9,145
P10,621 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (603 reviews)
Wonderful hotel, but location is remote
"Stayed for 3 nights in June 2025 prior to a group tour. The hotel is great and all of the staff members were lovely and kind! The only negative about this hotel is that it is essentially at the end of a dead end road (there is a security fence surrounding the hotel), so you have to follow the road ..."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK

The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK

4 out of 5
57 Heerengracht Street, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is P5,628 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P5,628
P6,473 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (523 reviews)
"Our 2 bedroom apartment was very spacious with excellent furniture and all amenities including a washer even though I was told there wouldn't be one."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK
Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

3.5 out of 5
Silo 6, South Arm Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is P7,125 per night from Aug 29 to Aug 30
P7,125
P8,275 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (657 reviews)
"What can I say , superb stay at the Radsison Red in Cape Town . The staff were always friendly, helpful , faultless . The area makes a safe base to explore this amazing and beautiful city and its surrounding areas . I will be back to the Radsisson Red when I return ❤️"

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa

Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
1 Lagoon Gate Drive, Lagoon Beach, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is P5,281 per night from Aug 13 to Aug 14
P5,281
P6,073 total
Aug 13 - Aug 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (745 reviews)
"The sunset and the view from the room was amazing!"

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa
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