The Salt House  

Perched between mountain and sea in Hout Bay, Cape Town, this family-friendly guest house is a relaxed base for exploring the peninsula. You're close to World of Birds, Sandy Bay Beach, Llandudno Beach and Hout Bay Beach, with the Constantia wine route, Camps Bay strip and Table Mountain cable car all within easy reach.

This welcoming bed & breakfast has a laid-back, homey vibe with private balconies or patios in the rooms and simple modern touches like refrigerators and flat-screen TVs. Rooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Expect terrace and garden spots to unwind and ocean- or mountain-tinged views on clear days.

Make a splash in the outdoor pool and sip at the on-site bar. There’s a massage room, a diving club for sports fans, plus picnic and barbeque areas—wake up to sea-breeze mornings and easy outdoor living. The tour desk, concierge and transfer services help book excursions and transport, while laundry, dry cleaning, car rental, a safe-deposit box and even access to a doctor round out practical comforts.

Complimentary wireless internet is available property-wide and free self-parking is onsite. The front desk offers tour/ticket assistance and can arrange airport transfers (roundtrip shuttle available for a surcharge).

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM, and the hotel bar is handy for evening drinks. For full local flavor, explore nearby Constantia wine estates and Hout Bay seafood spots just minutes away.