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Arniston Travel Guide

 
 

Description

This rather schizophrenic town is officially known as Waenhuiskrans but everyone calls it Arniston. The official name, which means “Wagon House Cave”, refers to an enormous sea cave that is big enough to park an ox wagon (and a team of oxen) in. It’s a beautiful cave and it’s a lovely walk to get to it but watch the tides. You absolutely do not want to get caught there at high tide! The more familiar name refers to the wreck of the Arniston, which ran aground in 1815, with the loss of 372 lives – only 6 hardy souls managing to struggle ashore. There is a small monument near the beach.

Although Arniston is a pretty beach destination, with excellent surf, great sun tanning, swimming and fishing, one of the main attractions is the lovely fishing village. Thatched, white-washed cottages dotted amongst the dunes stand out against the clear blue sky and attract photographers and painters from miles around. Here’s a challenge – take a photograph or do a painting of an Arniston cottage that isn’t kitsch. It can be done.
Arniston is also close to Cape Agulhas, which is the most southerly point of Africa and the official meeting point of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans.

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Accommodation near Arniston

*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling distance.

 
Arniston Holiday Cottage |

Arniston Holiday Cottage

Private Home in Arniston

Situated in the picturesque 200-year-old fishing village of Arniston. Relax and enjoy all that Arniston and its surrounds have to offer in a quaint beach cottage with full self-catering facilities. The cottage comprises four bedrooms sleeps eight guests with two bathrooms, lounge, dining room.

  • R700 Rooms/Units
  • 8 Guests
 
 
Arniston Lodge |

Arniston Lodge

Bed and Breakfast in Arniston

Arniston Lodge is a double-storey thatched roof cottage designed to blend in with the traditional homes of the fishing village. The four tastefully decorated bedrooms are spacious and have full en-suite bathrooms. The rooms are usually hired out individually, but the complete cottage may also be rented.

  • R295 p/p sharing
    R445 Single
  • 9 Guests
 
 
Arniston Spa Hotel |

Arniston Spa Hotel

Hotel in Arniston

Set in one of the Cape's most breathtaking locations, nestled between an azure Indian Ocean, a charming 200 year old fishing village, unspoilt sand dunes and nature reserves, The Arniston Hotel is internationally known as one of the World's great getaways. All of the 60 rooms are en-suite and tastefully decorated, offering all the comforts of a world class hotel.

  • R1 810 Rooms/Units
    R1 375 Single
  • 142 Guests
 
 
Clydesdale House |

Clydesdale House

Self-catering in Arniston

This spacious, luxurious house is decorated in natural colours and situated only 40m from the hotel and 100m from the sea. The house sleeps 6 people, is fully equipped and has a huge patio and braai-area, overlooking Kassiesbaai (fisherman’s village) and Aniston’s turquoise sea. All linen, towels and beach towels are provided.

  • R2 400 Rooms/Units
  • 6 Guests
 
 
Arniston Self Catering Holiday Home |

Arniston Self Catering Holiday Home

Private Home in Arniston

Charming fully furnished, self catering 6-bedroom holiday house situated 5 minutes walk from the beach. The house comfortably sleeps 12 guests, 2 separate showers and toilets. Open lounge & dining room onto braai area. All linen supplied, domestic services availaible at an additional cost. * minimum 2 night stay *

  • R1 940 Rooms/Units
  • 12 Guests
 
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