Luxury seaside hotel with ocean views, spa, and fine dining

The peaceful coastal village of Arniston is a leisurely 2-hour drive from Cape Town, through the colorful rolling hills of the Overberg. Surrounded by turquoise-blue seas and endless sandy beaches, Arniston is nestled between two nature reserves.

The 4-star Arniston Spa Hotel offers ocean views, a relaxation spa, and fine dining in a beautiful coastal village. Our friendly service and panoramic ocean and coastline views ensure a memorable stay. The unspoiled, child-friendly beaches are ideal for swimming and surfing. We’re located next to the picturesque fishing village of Kassiesbaai, a Grade One Heritage Site, surrounded by abundant sea life. Enjoy fresh seafood from local fishing boats.

Our fine dining menu blends traditional South African cuisine with modern innovations, complemented by an excellent selection of local wines. Start your day with our breakfast buffet, featuring a delicious spread of healthy and traditional options.

Arniston Spa Hotel is proud to have won two Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards: Best Country Hotel in South Africa and Best Beach Hotel in South Africa.

Unforgettable, seductive Arniston will leave you relaxed and happy.

Child Friendly

Make your children’s stay enjoyable. We have much to keep them occupied, both indoors and outdoors.

Things to Do

There is so much to do in Arniston. Beautiful walks, swimming, cycling, whale watching and endless ocean views.

Ginkgo Spa

Calm your mind in our relaxation spa. We have two saunas, a steam chamber and offer a range of treatments.

Restaurants

Our restaurants offer fine dining with traditional South African cuisine, including delicious local seafood.

Conferences

Our luxury seaside hotel offers state of the art conference venue is set in an exquisite location.

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The Best in Arniston Accommodation.

Our luxury seaside hotel offers five types of rooms, tailored to fit your budget and luxuriously furnished to make your stay an enjoyable one. There are double rooms as well as family rooms, all designed with your comfort in mind. Our rooms are elegantly decorated, some with fireplaces for those cosy winter evenings. We offer hotel bouquet 20 channel DStv, a minibar with tea- and coffee-making facilities and free Wi-Fi, of course. Our sea-facing rooms have private balconies with beautiful ocean views and our pool-facing rooms open onto our refreshing swimming pool. A full breakfast is included in your room price.

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What do our guests say about us?

From the moment I arrived, I was met with genuine warmth and friendliness from every member of your team. The rooms were spotless and comfortable, the food delicious, and the peaceful seaside setting made it all the more special. What truly stood out was the kindness and professionalism of your staff — every interaction reflected a true spirit of care and pride in your work.
Riana Grove - 10 Oct 2025

The staff is warm, friendly and professional. We loved our sea view room with it's balcony and the most magnificent view of the ocean. The quality of the food at both restaurants was excellent with good sized portions and the seafood was fresh and delicious! We also received outstanding service from the staff at the Ginko Spa and the treatments were of the highest standard.
Jo - 19 Sep 2025

Beautiful view, amazing history , excellent service and very tasty food. Had a great few days at the hotel. Will definitely come back again.
Rahul Verma - May 2025

Our holiday here was amazing!! Thank you to the helpful staff and the food is so awesome! We especially loved the cosy buffet breakfasts.
Candice Shah - August 2025

This is truly a hidden gem. Cozy and comfortable tucked away on the coast. Everything you need for a romantic retreat. Fantastic food, friendly staff. Location, location, location- what a view from the well-equipped rooms.
Chris Burger - May 2025

We went for our honeymoon to Arniston Hotel. The staff was very accommodating and had a vase with the most beautiful red roses and a bottle of champagne waiting for me that hubby arranged before we came. The restaurant's food was delicious and not pricey at all. We visited Waenhuiskrans cave as well - what a breathtaking experience! Arniston Hotel has a very special place in my heart.
Dr. Tuschka – June 2024

The best place to relax. Love this hotel so much. Massive rooms, massive beds, massive bathrooms. Charlotte Rhys vanity products. Lovely buffet style breakfast that includes bubbly. Good menu for lunch and supper. The best Piña Coladas. They view can not be beaten. Staff are all super friendly and efficient. I especially love the small decanters of complimentary sherry and the variety of coffee, tea and rusks in the room.
Maryke Badenhorst – March 2024

Lovely hotel at the Southern edge of Africa. The staff are really fantastic and my room was lovely. Very clean and comfortable. Lots of sweet touches including a bedtime note of the next day's weather and tides. Such a memorable touch of detail. The food choice was excellent for a vegetarian which was a nice surprise. Honestly a lovely hotel with great value for money. I had a facial in the spa which was 10 / 10. I floated off to heaven for a while.
Louise Best – March 2024

Beautiful setting. Friendly service. Oysters are very big and delicious! Sushi, pickled fish, and poppers were all delicious.
Anneri Von Backstrom – March 2024

Top-notch experience. Magnificent view of the sea & very beautiful surroundings. Very comfortable room. Great breakfast & dinner. The staff are very friendly & welcoming. Effortless check in & check out. An excellent experience. Look forward to visiting again.
Lilian – January 2024