Arniston Seaside Cottages
Arniston, Western Cape
Arniston Seaside Cottages offers self-catering accommodation in the popular seaside resort of Arniston. We are just a 2-hour drive from Cape Town and are set in one of the Cape’s most exquisite locations, next to a 120-year-old fishing village, surrounded by pristine beaches and nature reserves. Our thatch-roofed cottages are within walking distance of safe and child-friendly beaches. The cottages are serviced daily, allowing you to live the relaxed lifestyle of Arniston. Arniston was voted ‘One of the World’s Best Hideaways’ by Time Magazine. Here Mother Nature ensures that you get away from it all.
Your Child-Friendly Breakaway in Nature
Arniston Seaside Cottages are 3-star graded by the South African Tourism Board. We offer many accommodation options – there are smaller units as well as larger cottages that they can be combined to accommodate groups of any size, from a honeymoon couple to a party of 80. The peaceful ambience is enhanced by light and airy living areas and balconies with panoramic views of the endless unspoilt ocean. The cottages are suitable for children of all ages, and you may also bring your pets, by arrangement. There is also so much to do in and around Arniston. You can swim, fish or snorkel on our unspoilt coastline or go for rewarding walks or bicycle rides on the endless shores.
Our Cottages
Our thatch-roofed cottages were designed in the Cape vernacular style. Their light and airy living areas are created by high exposed ceilings and quarry-tile floors. Some cottages have balconies with panoramic views of the ocean and the unspoiled coastline. The cottages are serviced daily, allowing you to live the relaxed lifestyle of Arniston.
For those cosy winter days, we have open log indoor fireplaces and electric blankets. Bedding, towels and soap are provided. We also have outdoor undercover barbecue areas (you can purchase firewood from our offices). The cottages are fully equipped and we also offer guest-house bouquet DStv. There is ample free parking.
We can accommodate groups of any size, from a honeymoon couple to a party of 80, and children of all ages are welcome. You may also bring your pets, by arrangement.
- Bedding, towels and soap provided
- Television with guest-house bouquet DStv
- Indoor open log fireplaces
- Serviced daily
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly (by arrangement)
Rates:
PLEASE NOTE that during peak season, our cottages are sold as units.
Regular Rates
Family Cottages (up to 8 people)
- R2 160 for 1 to 4 people
- Additional R540 per person for 5 or more people
Large Cottages (up to 6 people)
- R2 160 for 1 to 4 people
- Additional R540 per person for 5 or more people
Standard Cottages (up to 4 people)
- R1 620.00 for 1 to 3 people
- R2 160.00 for 4 people
Couples’ Cottages (up to 2 people)
- R540.00 per person sharing
- R810.00 single
Peak Season Rates
Long Weekends, Easter Weekend (29 Mar to 1 Apr 2024) and December Holidays (10 Dec 2024 to 10 Jan 2025)
Family Cottages (up to 8 people)
- R4 320.00 per night, except A Cottages, which are R3 780.00 per night
Large Cottages (up to 6 people)
- R3 240.00 per night
B and C combination (up to 6 people – Easter and December Holidays only)
- R3 040 per night (Easter)
- R3 240 per night (December Holidays)
Standard Cottages (up to 4 people)
- R2 160 per night
Couples’ Cottages (up to 2 people)
- R540.00 per person sharing
- R810.00 single
Admin Fee:
- R55.00 once off per reservation.
‘A’ Cottage
Our largest cottages, each with an upstairs suite with its own en-suite bathroom and balcony with views of the ocean. There are two bedrooms downstairs that lead off a spacious living area with its own fireplace.
- 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bunk beds (optional)
- Family bathroom with shower, en-suite bathroom with shower
- Open log fireplace
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Dining area
- Private outside braai area/lapa
‘B’ Cottage
Our open-plan cottage has two bedrooms, a kitchen and living room with a fireplace, and an outdoor barbecue area. Please note that the barbecue facilities are shared as our B and C Cottages are often booked together.
- 2 Bedrooms
- Family bathroom with shower
- Open log fireplace
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Dining area
- Shared outside braai area/lapa
‘C’ Cottage
These cottages are the perfect seaside hideaway, with a spacious bedroom, fully equipped kitchenette and outdoor barbecue area. Please note that the barbecue area is shared as our B and C Cottages are often booked together.
- 1 Bedroom
- En-suite bathroom with shower
- Fully equipped kitchenette
- Dining area
- Shared outside braai area/lapa
‘D’ Cottage
Because these comfortable cottages are upstairs, they have great views of the ocean from their balconies. Each has a well-equipped kitchenette and its own bathroom. There are barbecue facilities downstairs.
- Studio apartment
- En-suite bathroom with shower
- Fully equipped kitchenette
- Dining area
- Outside braai area
‘N’ Cottage
These cottages are great for families or a group of friends, each with a relaxed and spacious lounge, 2 or 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a well equipped kitchen area. Each has a barbecue area under a thatched lapa.
- 2 Bedrooms / 3 Bedrooms
- Family bathroom with shower, en-suite bathroom with shower
- Open log fireplace
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Dining area
- Private outside braai area/lapa
‘4A’ Cottage
This spacious cottage has a large lounge and dining area with a fireplace and fully equipped kitchen. There are 2 bathrooms, and one is en-suite. The enclosed courtyard has a barbecue area under a thatched lapa.
- 3 Bedrooms
- Bathroom with shower, en-suite bathroom with shower
- Open log fireplace / braai
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Dining area
- Private outside braai area
‘4B’ Cottage
This comfortable ground floor cottage has both a bath and a shower. The enclosed courtyard is perfect for dogs or children. There is a fireplace indoors and there is a barbecue area under a thatched lapa outdoors.
- 1 Bedroom
- Bathroom with bath and shower
- Open log fireplace / braai
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Dining area
- Private outside braai area
‘5’ Cottage
This free standing cottage is perfect for families. It has an enclosed courtyard perfect for dogs or children. The large open-plan lounge and dining area has a fireplace. There is a barbecue area under a thatched lapa.
- 1 Bedroom
- Bathroom with shower
- Open log fireplace / braai
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Dining area
- Private outside braai area
‘6’ Cottage
This popular cottage has a spacious open-plan living room with an indoor fireplace and a kitchenette. There is bedroom and a bathroom with a shower. The large closed courtyard has barbecue facilities.
- 1 Bedroom
- Bathroom with shower
- Open log fireplace / braai
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Dining area
- Private outside braai area
Brown Cow
This cottage has a sizeable lounge with a fireplace, 2 bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom. It also has a family bathroom with a bath and shower. The cottage features both an indoor and outdoor barbecue.
- 2 Bedrooms
- Family bathroom with bath and shower, en-suite bathroom with shower
- Open log fireplace / braai
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Dining area
- Private outside braai area
Chateaux Louis and the Honeymoon Suite
This cottage has a large outdoor deck with views of the ocean and a six-seater outdoor table. It also has a family bathroom with a bath and shower. The cottage features an indoor barbecue / fireplace. Please note – there is a spiral staircase to the upstairs en-suite bedroom, so this unit is not suitable for parents with very young children.
- 3 Bedrooms and 1 honeymoon suite
- 2 en-suite bathrooms with shower, 2 en-suite bathrooms with bath and shower
- Open log fireplace / braai
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Dining area