Arniston Accommodation
Arniston Seaside Cottages
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Arniston
Overberg / Whale Coast
Arniston Seaside Cottages provide self catering accommodation in Arniston on the Overberg / Whale Coast in the Western Cape. The picturesque fishing village of Arniston is a popular subject for artists and movie-makers. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Zuidste Gemak
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Struisbaai
22 km from Arniston
Zuidste Gemak is a front-row, self catering beachfront holiday home (accommodates up to 6 people) with uninterrupted ocean views, in Struisbaai near the southern-most tip of Africa, a mere two hours from Cape Town. Unwind with literally a few steps to... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
The Boardwalk 6
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Struisbaai
22 km from Arniston
The Boardwalk 6 offers self catering apartment accommodation in Struisbaai (Struis Bay) near Cape Agulhas area in the Cape's Whale Coast. This idyllic town is a mere two hour drive from Cape Town. The Boardwalk is a modern complex (sleeps 6)... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Fishing boats in the dry dock at Arniston. The town of Arniston takes it's name from the wreck of the sailing ship the Arniston on 3rd May, 1815. © holmespj, License
The fishing village of Arniston, characterised by its lime-washed and thatched houses, remains unspoiled and has been declared a national monument in its entirety. © Bothar, License
Arniston seaview ©
Prior to the loss of the merchant ship the Arniston, the town was known as Waenhuiskrans, an Afrikaans name meaning literally "Wagon house cliff", after a local sea cave large enough to accommodate a wagon and a span of oxen. © 
Arniston seascape ©Arniston
The tranquil fishing village with two names, Arniston is on the north-east of Cape Agulhas in Marcus Bay and known as one of the world's best hideaways. It was officially named Waenhuiskrans (wagon house cave) by early settlers after a nearby cavern large enough to house their wagons. This cave is easy to explore for sea treasures at low tide.
The village became unofficially known as "Arniston" after the nearby tragedy that sunk a British troopship of the same name. The village offers some wonderful opportunities to explore unusual rock formations and other examples of natural erosion.
Several of the beautifully restored, white-washed thatched cottages of Kassiesbaai, the oldest part of Arniston, were declared national monuments and the area is thus popular with artists and photographers. Remnants of prehistoric fish traps are visible along the coast and serve as memorials of a vanished people called strandlopers ("beach walkers").
Self catering accommodation in Arniston is very popular, with guests returning time after time. The tranquil setting is popular with local and overseas guests alike.
Arniston is flanked by two nature reserves - the well-known, ecologically important De Hoop Nature Reserve and the smaller De Mond Nature Reserve.
- Waenhuiskrans Nature Reserve - Arniston, Whale Coast, Western Cape (1.56km)
- Waenhuiskrans Cave - Arniston, Whale Coast, Western Cape (1.63km)
- Arniston Monument - Arniston, Western Cape (3.06km)
- De Mond Nature Reserve - nr Arniston, Whale Coast (12.79km)
- Struisbaai Harbour - Struisbaai, Overberg/Whale Coast (21.58km)
- Bredasdorp Golf Club - Overberg, Whale Coast (21.86km)
- Bredasdorp Shipwreck Museum - Overberg, Western Cape (23.32km)
- Heuningberg Nature Reserve - Bredasdorp, Whale Coast (23.76km)
- L'Agulhas Tidal Pool - L'Agulhas, Whale Coast (26.83km)
- Cape Agulhas Lighthouse - L'Agulhus, Whale Coast (27.12km)
- Agulhas National Park - L'Agulhas, Western Cape (27.77km)
