Cape Town Kite Club
~80 m to the launch
Big Bay
Cape Town Kite Club is a kite house in Big Bay, about eighty metres from the launch, built for riders with a dedicated gear-wash and drying room, outdoor showers, a pool and a self-catering kitchen. It runs weekly braais and group downwinders, with optional lessons and Duotone gear rental.
The Point
~700 m to Kite Beach
Tableview
The Point is a kite-and-remote-work house in Tableview run by hosts Luke and Crystal, about seven hundred metres from Kite Beach, built for riders who also work on the road. It pairs fast fibre and full solar backup power with a heated saltwater pool, a wood-fired hot tub, gear storage and a chef's kitchen.
Mayana Kitehouse
~9-min walk to the beach
Bloubergstrand
Mayana Kitehouse is a nine-room guesthouse at Bloubergstrand, about a ten-minute walk from Blouberg beach, pitched at kiteboarders and remote workers alike. It offers kite lessons and rentals to guests alongside a pool, garden, air-conditioning and wifi throughout.
Cape Town is the southern hemisphere's kite capital, where the summer 'Cape Doctor' south-easter rips across Table Bay almost every day from November to February. Blouberg and Table View give you long sandy beaches with Table Mountain as a backdrop, room to learn on the inside, and a downwind run all the way to Big Bay for stronger riders.
Common questions
How reliable is the wind in Cape Town?
The wind in Cape Town blows Nov–Mar, and most reliable from Dec–Feb. Expect around 18–30 kt, typically the SE 'Cape Doctor'.
Is there gear storage or a school on site?
The 3 kite houses listed in Cape Town include gear storage, and the ones marked "on-site school" run or co-locate a kite school so you can book lessons and rent equipment without leaving the property.
How far are the kite houses from the water?
Most of the kite houses in Cape Town are on or steps from the water, so you can rig up and ride from the property. Each listing shows its distance to the spot.
When is the best time to book a stay?
The season in Cape Town runs Nov–Mar, with the most reliable wind from Dec–Feb. Basing your trip around the peak gives you the most riding days.
Are airport transfers and gear transport available?
Many of the kite houses in Cape Town include or arrange airport transfers and help move your gear to the spot. Look for "transfers" in each listing's amenities.
Is it suitable if I travel with a non-kiter?
Several of these places have a pool, restaurant, spa or other activities, so a non-riding partner is not stuck waiting on the wind. The lodges tend to be the most all-round; check each listing's amenities.