Of all the beachfront hotels in Cape Town, the Last Word Long Beach is possibly the only one that opens directly onto powdery white sand. The sand in question is Long Beach, an eight-kilometre stretch of shimmering shingle in the sleepy village of Kommetjie, framed by the jagged turrets of Chapman’s Peak in the distance. The hotel is a white-washed sanctuary and a lovely place to relax, soak up the sun, and watch the bleach-haired surfer dudes take on the waves. Need some action? It’s an hour's drive to the city, 20 minutes to the penguins of Boulders Beach, and a short distance to nearby Noordhoek's restaurants.
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There are only six rooms in the hotel, and all are as tranquil and calming as the main area. Inside, you’ll find minibars, air-con and separate lounge areas, and the enormous bathrooms come complete with fluffy robes and fancy toiletries. The four downstairs rooms open out onto small, private terraces, and the garden and swimming pool, but top marks go to the two upstairs suites – vast, bright and breezy, the views from up here are phenomenal.
The chilled-out, beach living vibe, from the light and bright interiors to the splendid views from each private terrace.
Nearby restaurant, The Foodbarn in Noordhoek Village, is one of the best in Cape Town (in our humble opinion) and well worth booking in to for lunch or (and!) dinner.
Kommetjie and the surrounding area isn’t particularly "touristy" and the hotel feels a tad isolated. You’ll definitely need a car to get there.
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The Long Beach can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made South Africa trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended South Africa trips featuring The Long Beach or get advice and suggestions from one of our South Africa specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at The Long Beach start from around $240, or US$240, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
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