Cape Recife Lighthouse Villa — Hotel in Eastern Cape

Buy a permit if requested on the day and take in a scene of the bay that hardly ever makes waves. After a mini narrow coast commute- (no, really narrow, watch out for oncoming traffic) -one is richly rewarded for the off route turnoff to the slightly lesser know reserve. Left at the Y junction & park just to the right of the enthralling desert mimicking entre. Walk off the tar from the last connection to civilization the right into a mesmerizing blend of desolation and eeriness. The aging lighthouse and remnant surroundings are a surprising relatively not so distant sight to behold. A mini jewel becoming more of a captivating relic by the season.

Traverse the rising placid dunes to be met by a gated, locked and high walled former access beacon to the coastline. Gated but not entirely inaccessible, the hill like towering bite size sand dunes make for a launch pad to breach the supposedly raised wall. Which would probably be something you would not need to do.. not that there are trespassing detectives on duty, but the modern upgrades makes the area seem off limits.

Later at dusk the silhouettes of the lighthouse and the accompanying metal tower adopts a thrilling allure. Though this is a pretty pretty distance away from nearby civilization, that allure becomes infallibly haunting. Something to either admire in thought or daringly otherwise experience.

The perfect spot to gaze on picturesque sunsets hanging over ravishingly graceful...

Our family (4 adults, 1 two and a half year old kid) had been in Cape Recife in November 2023. We spend two nights in their guest house.

The hospitality of the team (Aeshwin, Anelize, Simon) was extraordinary!! The whole team went the extra mile and all our wishes were taken care of. Aeshwin showed us around in the light house and told us about its history. Simon cooked for us in the evening (delicious!) and entertained us with his stories.

Concerning the location: It is a partially rough and windy place and there is sand everywhere. However, it is an extraordinary location which you will keep in memory. The location is especially beautiful during sunrise and sunset. Occasionally, you might be able to see dolphin and whales. It is an experience to stay overnight in...

I've been here multiple times at various hours & I've never been required to pay any contribution. The effectiveness of the guard at the gate to the reserve is highly questionable. It is absolutely gorgeous. The entire coastline is actually stunning, but the reserve could use a little TLC. I'm glad to see the light-house is open again for tours, because presence will hopefully go a long way to address the abalone poaching problem in the reserve. It's not recommended to go on the trails alone, especially during the week. Great for runs, birding, hiking, & SANCCOB is nearby giving tours...