The only Cape Town five star hotel right on the beach

Last Word Long Beach

The only Cape Town five star hotel right on the beachThe Last Word exclusive travelconde nast traveler
Imagine endless beach views, fresh air and inspiration on tap in nature's playground, yours to explore. The Atlantic Ocean sparkles at your feet, inviting you to linger longer, and savour the extraordinary. The incredible seascapes captivate your imagination as swim, surf, SUP, or stroll along the shore, a shimmering white beach.
Imagine endless beach views, fresh air and inspiration on tap in nature's playground, yours to explore. The Atlantic Ocean sparkles at your feet, inviting you to linger longer, and savour the extraordinary. The incredible seascapes captivate your imagination as swim, surf, SUP, or stroll along the shore, a shimmering white beach.

Your sanctuary on the beach

Last Word Long Beach

Imagine endless beach views, fresh air and inspiration on tap in nature's playground, yours to explore. The Atlantic Ocean sparkles at your feet, inviting you to linger longer, and savour the extraordinary. The incredible seascapes captivate your imagination as swim, surf, SUP, or stroll along the shore, a shimmering white beach.

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The Last word experience

All six elegantly appointed sea-facing rooms in our beachfront boutique hotel embrace the restful, marine-inspired décor. Relax on your balcony, perfectly chilled drink in hand, and drift off to the hypnotic sounds of life at the beach. Our resort-style experience includes most meals and beverages for guests' enjoyment; our seafood dinner is a highlight. Not a fan of seafood? Our chefs are on hand to whip up a delicious alternative, made to your liking. Above all its virtues, The Last Word Long Beach's most remarkable feature belongs to our lovely team.

If you seek a Long Beach luxury boutique hotel promising breathtaking moments and soul awakening experiences, look no further. From the comfort of each spacious room, enjoy endless views of the Atlantic Ocean ahead and the Chapman's Peak mountains beyond. Our elegant, spacious Superior Rooms, Elegant Suites and singular Junior Suite provide our guests with the perfect destination for a romantic escapade, fresh-air family bonding or surfing safari with friends. Special occasions invite run-of-house bookings for a sublime experience of this shoreline paradise belonging only to you. Each gorgeous, luxury guest room, replete with en-suite bathroom, locally inspired botanical amenities, flatscreen TV, mini-bar, hairdryer, ample wardrobe space, personal safe and private balcony invites repose.

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Last Word Long Beach

Restaurants

For The Foodie In You

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Surf Lessons

Long Beach is a surfer's paradise and whatever your level of expertise, there's a break for you. Surf lessons can also be arranged right in front of the hotel.

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Surf Lessons

Dinner Over the Ocean

Seafood is the specialty, and the setting is unrivalled.

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Dinner Over the Ocean
Dinner Over the Ocean

Whale Watching

At certain times of year, whales frolic in the bay, easily visible from the balcony of Last Word Long Beach.

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Whale Watching
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Plan your journey

Let us take you by the hand

Locals Jackie, Fanie, Brandin and their team are ready to look after you on your beach getaway, everything from food choices to beach activities to transfers are what they want to make perfect for you. Just a call away are Taryn and Widad on our reservations team, both lifelong Capetonians, they would love to help you decide on the best itinerary for you and your family and then book it for you.

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Beachfront Boutique Hotel On The Atlantic Seaboard Cape Town

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Surf Breaks

Long Beach, Kommetjie is a surfer's paradise. Sunset, Long Beach, Washing Machine and Kranz, there's a break for everyone and for every level of surfer and these are just a few of them. Surfboards and wetsuits are available for rental nearby so come and enjoy some time in the water, even lessons are available if you need.

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Safari Kids Competition

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We invite all our youngest guests to showcase their creativity and love for nature. Whether it's a thrilling video of a lion's roar or a stunning photograph of a sunset over the landscape, we want to see the safari through your eyes!

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Rooms

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Elegant Suites
Elegant Suites
Elegant Suites
Elegant Suites

Elegant Suites

The two Elegant Suites at Last Word Long Beach are amongst the most sought-after rooms with a view in Cape Town. Both are upstairs and are 70m² or 750 square feet in size. They have completely private balconies offering the most romantic dinner setting, a perfect honeymoon opportunity. A separate lounge offers more space for relaxation as you soak in the soothing oceans sights and sounds. Extra beds can be added for kids at an extra cost in this room class.

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Superior Rooms
Superior Rooms
Superior Rooms
Superior Rooms

Superior Rooms

All three Superior Rooms at Last Word Long Beach are on the ground level. The rooms face the sea and there is nothing more therapeutic than relaxing on your bed listening to the sounds of the ocean. The rooms average at 50m² or 540 square feet in size. Bathrooms have both a bath and separate shower. All Superior Rooms have their own semi-private patio and area for sunbathing.

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Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Junior Suite

Junior Suite

There is only one Junior Suite at Last Word Long Beach and at 90m² or 970 square feet, it is the largest suite at the hotel. The room is on ground level and has direct access to the swimming pool. Should families wish to travel together, the Junior Suite is more than large enough to accommodate two extra beds for the kids. The room also faces the sea and the bathroom has a separate bath and shower. Extra beds can be added for kids at an extra cost in this room class.

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Elegant Suites
Elegant Suites
Elegant Suites
Elegant Suites

Elegant Suites

The two Elegant Suites at Last Word Long Beach are amongst the most sought-after rooms with a view in Cape Town. Both are upstairs and are 70m² or 750 square feet in size. They have completely private balconies offering the most romantic dinner setting, a perfect honeymoon opportunity. A separate lounge offers more space for relaxation as you soak in the soothing oceans sights and sounds. Extra beds can be added for kids at an extra cost in this room class.

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Superior Rooms
Superior Rooms
Superior Rooms
Superior Rooms

Superior Rooms

All three Superior Rooms at Last Word Long Beach are on the ground level. The rooms face the sea and there is nothing more therapeutic than relaxing on your bed listening to the sounds of the ocean. The rooms average at 50m² or 540 square feet in size. Bathrooms have both a bath and separate shower. All Superior Rooms have their own semi-private patio and area for sunbathing.

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Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Junior Suite

Junior Suite

There is only one Junior Suite at Last Word Long Beach and at 90m² or 970 square feet, it is the largest suite at the hotel. The room is on ground level and has direct access to the swimming pool. Should families wish to travel together, the Junior Suite is more than large enough to accommodate two extra beds for the kids. The room also faces the sea and the bathroom has a separate bath and shower. Extra beds can be added for kids at an extra cost in this room class.

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Have a look around

Click on the play button below and have a virtual wander around the hotel at your own pace. If there's anything you are unsure of, or maybe you feel like a guided tour, just let us know and we'd be happy to walk around with you.

Guest Review

"Thank god for this place. After a long flight from London via Joburg I was utterly grateful to have been recommended this place to stay."

Fat Tony, Greater London

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Guest Review

Perfection at its best. My husband and I spent 3 wonderful days at The Last Word and only wish we had booked for longer. As soon as we walked through the door we felt so relaxed. The place is stunning. Attention to detail is exceptional and the staff are so friendly, professional, warm and welcoming. The food and drinks are delicious too. As for the views (from all the rooms) well that takes your breath away. Beautiful white sand, aqua blue ocean staring back at you.

AlisonOnlywood, March 2024

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Hotel experience

Suite & Hotel Amenities

Standard Suite Features

Complimentary tea and coffee tray

Complimentary tea and coffee tray

300 thread count cotton linen

300 thread count cotton linen

Air conditioning

Air conditioning

Flat screen TV and DVD Player

Flat screen TV and DVD Player

Private room safe

Private room safe

Heated towel rails

Heated towel rails

Wireless internet connection

Wireless internet connection

Select satellite TV

Select satellite TV

Hair dryer and shaving points

Hair dryer and shaving points

Robes and slippers

Robes and slippers

Underfloor heating

Underfloor heating

In-suite telephone

In-suite telephone

Hotel Amenities

Breakfast included

Breakfast included

Unlimited Wi-Fi

Unlimited Wi-Fi

Sun bathing

Sun bathing

Surfing

Surfing

Seafood dinner specialty

Seafood dinner specialty

Gin Bar In-Room

Gin Bar In-Room

Swimming Pool

Swimming Pool

No Load Shedding - Solar Backup

No Load Shedding - Solar Backup

Experiences

Boulders beach Penguins
Boulders beach Penguins

Interact with African Penguins - The beautiful Boulders Beach is one of Cape Town’s most visited beaches and the only place in the world where you get close to African Penguins. In 1982 a couple of these little crowd-pleasers settled on the soft white sand between the large granite boulders that protect the beach from wind and large, stormy waves, and currently the population is estimated between 2,000 and 3,000 birds.

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Cape Point Vineyards
Cape Point Vineyards

A world class winery by the sea - A unique farm in Noordhoek where vines are lazily nestled between mountains and ocean. Cool breezes from the sea make for a slow growing season, with a late harvest that results in a truly unique Sauvignon Blanc that is recognised across the globe for it’s rich minerality, structure and tone. Picnics on the lawn and evening wine tastings are both a great way to experience this stunning location.

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Harbour House
Harbour House

5 star dining in a working harbour - Situated on the water’s edge in the picturesque harbour of Kalk Bay, this branch boasts exquisite views of the working harbour, False Bay and the Hottentots Mountain Range. Harbour House Kalk Bay specialises in corporate functions, tour groups and wedding receptions – offering world-class cuisine and wine, beautiful décor and friendly, professional service.

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Slangkop Lighthouse
Slangkop Lighthouse

One of only a few left - The winding road that slithers along the Atlantic coastline leading to Kommetjie has been described as a snake like drive. This curving coastal carriageway leads to Slangkop (Snake head) Lighthouse which has been burning brightly since 1914, becoming fully automated in 1979. The tower's light shimmers 33 nautical miles out to sea from its 33 M circular construction.

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Surfing
Surfing

Right in front of the hotel - Get out the boards and enjoy the break at one of Cape Town's favourite surf spots.

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Three course seafood dinner
Three course seafood dinner

Cape Town's best setting for an intimate dinner - Enjoy a seafood feast overlooking the ocean after an exciting day on the beach. Our dinner menu was designed especially for The Last Word Long Beach in order to highlight the tranquility, beauty and freshness of its surrounds.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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Fanie Witbooi

Last Word Management

Hi, I'm Fanie

I've been at Last Word Long Beach for over ten years now and worked in many different positions understanding all the different characteristics that make this 5 star beach house a place guests want to return to every time they are in Cape Town.

It's because of these guests and our team that we have been awarded 7th best hotel in Africa by Conde Nast Readers awards.

Come join us at the beach and we'll make sure you have the most relaxing getaway this city has to offer.

Let me take you by the hand,

Hi, I'm Fanie

Last word staff

We're ready for you

Our mission simply: To make people happy. In lockdown we found a new purpose; To fill serene sanctuaries with kindness and lovely people. This is cosy living rather than hurried existence, a slowed down experience that emphasises personal happiness. And right in the middle of this purpose we forged our our singular core value - kindness – the very essence of heart candy and the seat of inner happiness.  However, compassion is hard to come by in the real world. It’s often confined to close family or great friendship, rarely dished out in bucket loads by hotels. It is a rather elusive quality.

We realised that if we employed the right people (and we do), who showed amplified levels of kindness, with commensurate trust and confidence, the image of our brand would become hauntingly elusive.

We could become known as lovely people who look after lovely people and because lovely people attract one another this could form part of a self-sustaining alchemy, autocatalytic in that the combination of sanctuary, kindness and lovely people propels itself.

Cathy James

Cathy James

Aishah Patterson

Aishah Patterson

Amahle Khahlela

Amahle Khahlela

Cameron James

Cameron James

Jeff Somi

Jeff Somi

Johan Smith

Johan Smith

Mogamat Jacobs

Mogamat Jacobs

Rayghaan Jacobs

Rayghaan Jacobs

Rene Source

Rene Source

Yondela Dzemaya

Yondela Dzemaya

Last word staff

We're ready for you

Our mission simply: To make people happy. In lockdown we found a new purpose; To fill serene sanctuaries with kindness and lovely people. This is cosy living rather than hurried existence, a slowed down experience that emphasises personal happiness. And right in the middle of this purpose we forged our our singular core value - kindness – the very essence of heart candy and the seat of inner happiness.  However, compassion is hard to come by in the real world. It’s often confined to close family or great friendship, rarely dished out in bucket loads by hotels. It is a rather elusive quality.

We realised that if we employed the right people (and we do), who showed amplified levels of kindness, with commensurate trust and confidence, the image of our brand would become hauntingly elusive.

We could become known as lovely people who look after lovely people and because lovely people attract one another this could form part of a self-sustaining alchemy, autocatalytic in that the combination of sanctuary, kindness and lovely people propels itself.

Cathy James

Cathy James

Aishah Patterson

Aishah Patterson

Amahle Khahlela

Amahle Khahlela

Cameron James

Cameron James

Jeff Somi

Jeff Somi

Johan Smith

Johan Smith

Mogamat Jacobs

Mogamat Jacobs

Rayghaan Jacobs

Rayghaan Jacobs

Rene Source

Rene Source

Yondela Dzemaya

Yondela Dzemaya

Last word staff

We're ready for you

Our mission simply: To make people happy. In lockdown we found a new purpose; To fill serene sanctuaries with kindness and lovely people. This is cosy living rather than hurried existence, a slowed down experience that emphasises personal happiness. And right in the middle of this purpose we forged our our singular core value - kindness – the very essence of heart candy and the seat of inner happiness.  However, compassion is hard to come by in the real world. It’s often confined to close family or great friendship, rarely dished out in bucket loads by hotels. It is a rather elusive quality.

We realised that if we employed the right people (and we do), who showed amplified levels of kindness, with commensurate trust and confidence, the image of our brand would become hauntingly elusive.

We could become known as lovely people who look after lovely people and because lovely people attract one another this could form part of a self-sustaining alchemy, autocatalytic in that the combination of sanctuary, kindness and lovely people propels itself.

Cathy James

Cathy James

Aishah Patterson

Aishah Patterson

Amahle Khahlela

Amahle Khahlela

Cameron James

Cameron James

Jeff Somi

Jeff Somi

Johan Smith

Johan Smith

Mogamat Jacobs

Mogamat Jacobs

Rayghaan Jacobs

Rayghaan Jacobs

Rene Source

Rene Source

Yondela Dzemaya

Yondela Dzemaya

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