Lekkerwater Beach Lodge at De Hoop

Up at the main area, the views of the beach and ocean are simply astonishing. On a sunny afternoon, head onto the wraparound deck and gaze out to sea, or cosy up inside on a squashy sofa and keep an eye on all the happenings on the sand. An interactive, open kitchen is at the heart of the space and you'll either dine at the long tables here, family-style, or outside, feet-in-the-sand, on the beach, accompanied only by lanterns and the crashing of the waves.

Set along a 6 kilometre stretch of cotton-candy beach, the seven rooms are cosy, comfortable and totally beach-chic. Fronted by floor-to-ceiling glass windows, the views do the talking and you'll be able to watch all the marine happenings from the comfort of your bed. Each also has a wood-burning stove to ward off the chill during winter, verandas on which to enjoy evening G&Ts and ensuite bathrooms with all the necessities.