Port Owen Marina

On the banks of Port Owen Marina in Velddrif on South Africa’s Cape West Coast, minutes from the Velddrift Visitors Centre and close to the West Coast Fossil Park. About 150 km from Cape Town Airport, this marina-side stay is a birding hotspot and family-friendly escape with easy boat access.

This 4-star apartment property offers 41 spacious studio, 1- and 2-bedroom self-catering apartments with kitchens, full-sized fridges, stovetops, microwaves, coffee/tea makers and private balconies or patios. Many units have private jetty access so you can bring your own boat and water-sports gear; cribs are available on request.

Wake up to sea-breeze mornings and unwind by the heated outdoor pool. On-site fun includes adventure golf, fishing, canoeing, water-skiing, barge cruises, open-air chess, an arcade/games room, kids’ playground, bicycle hire, bird-watching spots, braai area, general store and laundry; babysitting is available for a surcharge. Free self-parking and marina facilities make this a true boat-friendly retreat.

On-site business centre and WiFi keep work connected while you stay by the marina.

There’s an on-site restaurant serving guests plus a general store and braai area for self-catering — perfect if you want to grill the day’s catch after a fishing trip.