| there's also direct beach access and a game room with pool tables. some have balconies or floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic beach or bay views. overlooking false bay, this low-key resort set on strand beach is a 9-minute walk from strand train station, 3 km from strand golf club and 10 km from cellar tours at the vergelegen winery. airy 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments with modern decor feature tvs and wi-fi access, plus open-plan kitchens and living rooms with sofabeds. check-in time: 4:00 pm. amenities include a fitness room, a cocktail bar and an outdoor pool, as well as communal bbq facilities
Cape Town International Airport 30 min
Strand Beach (5 min)
Long, wide expanse of white sand with calm, shallow water for swimming & a seaside promenade. Steenbras River Gorge (Crystal Pools) (28 min)
A boulder-strewn trail through this rocky gorge leads to natural swimming pools & waterfalls. Cheetah Outreach (10 min)
Preservation center for cheetahs & other predators, with education programs & animal encounters. Guru Tours (14 min) Root 44 Market (18 min)
Stalls sell a variety of foods, plus furniture, art & other goods, in this busy indoor marketplace. Erinvale Golf Club (16 min)
Golf facilities including a driving range, chipping & putting greens, backed by Helderberg mountain. Waterkloof Wine Tasting Lounge (19 min)
Biodynamic winery with views of fields & peaks from a sleek, upscale restaurant & tasting lounge. Helderberg Nature Reserve (17 min)
The area around Helderberg Mountain is protected & houses picnic spots, trails & a visitor center. Sir Lowry's Pass (19 min)
High-altitude road with views over peaks, popular paragliding spots & sightings of native baboons. Helderberg Mountain (28 min)
Mountain featuring a nature reserve with concerts & a cafe, plus hiking trails with town views. Elgin Valley (26 min)
Highland area with numerous vineyards offering wine tastings, popular for mountain hikes & cycling. Jonkershoek Nature Reserve (43 min)
Nature reserve including the Jonkershoek Mountains, with hiking, biking, waterfalls & swimming. Bikini Beach (14 min)
Small, sandy beach dotted with rocks, backed by low-rise apartments & popular for surfing. Safaris&Tours (6 min) Vergelegen Wine Estate (19 min)
Renowned wine estate with sunset vineyard or cellar tours, themed gardens and upscale restaurant. | 
