Gordon's Bay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gordon's Bay

Gordon's Bay is a must-see destination in Western Cape, South Africa. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Gordon's Bay to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Gordon's Bay

Gordon's Bay in January
Estimated hotel price
£29
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gordon's Bay in January
Estimated hotel price
£29
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gordon's Bay

Plane

Although Gordon's Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT), which is located 32 km from Gordon's Bay. The shortest flight to Gordon's Bay from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 11h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Gordon's Bay is to pick up a car hire from Cape Town, which is about 47 km from Gordon's Bay. You’ll find branches of Woodford and 1First Car Rental, among others, in Cape Town.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gordon's Bay, including APM, Williams Coach Tours and City to City. From George, the bus ride to Gordon's Bay takes 636 km and will cost you around £13. From Plettenberg Bay, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 829 km.

Plane

Although Gordon's Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT), which is located 32 km from Gordon's Bay. The shortest flight to Gordon's Bay from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 11h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Gordon's Bay is to pick up a car hire from Cape Town, which is about 47 km from Gordon's Bay. You’ll find branches of Woodford and 1First Car Rental, among others, in Cape Town.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gordon's Bay, including APM, Williams Coach Tours and City to City. From George, the bus ride to Gordon's Bay takes 636 km and will cost you around £13. From Plettenberg Bay, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 829 km.

Airports near Gordon's Bay

Airlines serving Gordon's Bay

Lufthansa
Good (4,623 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,294 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Finnair
Good (877 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,531 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (493 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (193 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (181 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (956 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gordon's Bay

Average rates range from around £49 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £75 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gordon's Bay

Most booked hotels in Gordon's Bay

18 on Kloof Bed and Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£45+
Manor On The Bay
4 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£75+
Blue Horizon Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£40+
Erinvale Estate Hotel and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£230+
Krystal Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£57+
Helderberg Guesthouse
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£33+

Hiring a car in Gordon's Bay

Expect to pay £1.03 per litre in Gordon's Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.35 and £16.46.

Expect to pay £1.03 per litre in Gordon's Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.35 and £16.46.