... Elands Bay Guesthouse offers self catering accommodation in Elands Bay, Cape West Coast. Elands Bay Guesthouse, which has been in operation since 2001, is located 250km north of Cape Town on the West Coast and is easily accessed on tar all the way driving the R27. The rocky shore and beach are a 200m stroll in front of the Elands Bay Guesthouse accessed via a boardwalk thru the coastal vegetation and primary dune system. The estuary mouth, rocky shore and vlei are home to over 189 different species of birdlife of which 75 are waterbirds, including the endangered Oyster Catcher. Elands Bay Guesthouse is a fully equipped self catering establishment with a maximum capacity of sixteen guests accommodated in three double en-suite bedrooms, two twin bedrooms and a dormitory/bunk bedroom with three double bunks essentially intended for children. A large well equipped kitchen, full communal bathroom, DSTV lounge, sun lounge, dining area and a braai balcony with sea views make up the balance of the building with a games room (coin operated pool table & table tennis), and swimming pool outside the main building. The rocky shore, or Left Point is a world class sought after surfing wave frequented by both local and international surfers, and still continues to deliver uncrowded waves to many. The onset of spring heralds the arrival of fields of colour as the renowned West Coast flower season begins, whilst summer brings crayfish, snoek, galjoen and hotnotvis to the braai. Rock art exists in the caves below Baboon Point. Summers in Elands Bay can be hot and windy but the sparkling swimming pool at the guesthouse plus the protection from the wind enjoyed by our location, mitigate these factors.
The small town of Elands Bay is situated approximately 200 kilometres to the north of Cape Town on the Atlantic Ocean coast. The town still maintains the laid back lifestyle for which the west coast of the Western Cape has become known.
The small town offers the visitor a host of outdoor activities including surfing, rock climbing, mountain biking, rowing, sailing, bird watching and whale watching.
The town is situated at the mouth of the Verlorenvlei or lost marsh, and the estuary supports some 500 species of birds including flamingoes and pelicans. Elands Bay forms part of the Whale Route, and whales and dolphins can be seen during the flower sea son in Spring. Elands Bay, with its endless beach and totally peaceful surroundings is the perfect hideaway for city dwellers wishing to get away from it all. The area was once home to Bushmen and a wealth of Bushman art and paintings can be found in caves that are accessible to visitors.
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