Hotels near Chapman's Peak Drive

Chapman's Peak Drive is a 9 km scenic coastal road between Hout Bay and Noordhoek on the western side of the Cape Peninsula - built 1915-1922 by carving directly into the cliff face. Often described as one of the world's most spectacular coastal drives, the route has 114 curves, 593 metres of vertical drop, and constantly changing Atlantic views. Multiple viewpoints and pull-offs allow short stops along the way.

Toll 65 ZAR per vehicle. The drive takes 30 minutes without stops, 90 minutes with viewpoint stops. Most Cape Peninsula day tours include Chapman's Peak as the route to Cape Point. Closures occur after rockfalls (usually short, hours rather than days). The Chapman's Peak Hotel restaurant in Hout Bay has the standard sunset Sundowners at the Atlantic-facing terrace. Best at sunset or just after rain when waterfalls cascade from the cliffs.

Pro Tip: Drive south from Hout Bay to Noordhoek rather than the reverse - the views over the Atlantic are on the passenger side this way. Stop at the official viewpoint 4 km from the Hout Bay entrance for the most photographed Atlantic vista in the country.