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Paternoster – Coast & beach

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Boutique hotels in Paternoster

Paternoster is a whitewashed fishing village on the West Coast, known for its crayfish, wild beaches and remarkable food.

Handpicked boutique hotels

Where to stay in Paternoster

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Abalone House

Paternoster

An eclectic, luxurious guesthouse with a rooftop hot tub and a restaurant.

About two hours north of Cape Town, Paternoster is one of South Africa's oldest fishing villages, its fishermen's cottages painted white with blue shutters. The coast here is wild and windswept, with granite boulders, long sandy beaches and the Cape Columbine Nature Reserve. The village has also become a dining destination, with kitchens built around foraged and local seafood. In spring the surrounding countryside bursts into wildflowers.

Where to stay

Small guesthouses on Bek Bay and in the village are the best way to enjoy it.

Good to know

The wildflower season runs from August to September. Water is cold; this is a place for walks, food and sunsets rather than swimming.

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Questions about Paternoster

How many boutique hotels are there in Paternoster?

We list 3 boutique hotels in Paternoster, including Abalone House, Linhof Boutique Guest House and Paternoster Dunes Boutique Guesthouse.