Title: Stanford Travel Guide: Best of Stanford, Western Cape Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Stanford](https://expedia.co.uk/Stanford-Hotels.d6280034.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Stanford](https://expedia.co.uk/Stanford-Holiday-Rentals.d6280034.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Stanford](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Stanford.d6280034.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Stanford](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Stanford.d6280034.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Stanford Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Stanford.d6280034.Car-Hire-Guide)[Stanford Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Stanford.d6280034.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Stanford Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Photo by Where Adventures Be](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/947bcac5dbfccc85e329dcc1088965b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Where Adventures Be](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/947bcac5dbfccc85e329dcc1088965b2.jpg) ## Visit Stanford Things to do Reviews - Top hotels in Stanford - Top Holiday Rentals in Stanford ![Blue Gum Country Estate](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6430000/6430000/6429978/2b509965_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Blue Gum Country Estate Portion 3 Klein Kloof ERF 660 Stanford Western Cape £112 19 Jan - 20 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly country house in Stanford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Phillipskop Mountain Reserve and ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews) Lovely friendly staff and excellent facilities! Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%2F2026&selected=6429978&PinnedHotelID=6429978&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6280034) ![ Mosaic Lagoon Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7180000/7170600/7170516/bcdc7098_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mosaic Lagoon Lodge Wortelgat Road Stanford Western Cape £473 16 Jan - 17 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury lodge in Stanford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Maanschynkop Nature Reserve and Rivendell Wine ... Wow - a fantastic spot with fabulous people A short but very sweet stopover for us at this lodge. The staff are beyond excellent and offered great service, activities and fabulous food. So glad we stayed and suggest you do too. Reviewed on 2 Oct 2023 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F01%2F2026&endDate=17%2F01%2F2026&selected=7170516&PinnedHotelID=7170516&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6280034) ![AfriCamps at Stanford Hills Estate- Glamping](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18620000/18614600/18614556/4a5dfcdb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### AfriCamps at Stanford Hills Estate- Glamping Weltevreden Farm Stanford Western Cape £123 19 Jan - 20 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly lodge in Stanford. Enjoy free parking, private hot tubs and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Rivendell Wine Estate and ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (10 reviews) Not a great site. Sorry. Very disappointing as the bed was broken and also the straps to roll up the front entrance and after mentioning in nobody really cared it seemed. Reviewed on 30 May 2023 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%2F2026&selected=18614556&PinnedHotelID=18614556&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6280034) [See all 354 properties in Stanford](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=14%2F01%2F2026&endDate=15%2F01%2F2026®ionId=6280034) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Coot Club](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15950000/15944000/15943940/6c0224c8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Coot Club Provincial Road Stanford Western Cape Stay at this 3.5-star cottage in Stanford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hermanus Beach and Maanschynkop Nature ... A place for nature lovers We had a fantastic stay. The design of the cottages are stunning, the surrounding nature is breath-taking! It is perfect for families who want to get away from the noise and rush of the city. Reviewed on 7 Feb 2021 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Stanford-Hotels-Spookhuis-Cottages.h15943940.Hotel-Information) ![Whale Coast All Suite Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5610000/5608900/5608801/2e74dec6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Whale Coast All Suite Hotel c/o Lord Roberts & Royal Roads Hermanus Western Cape Stay at this aparthotel in Hermanus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Popular attractions Village Square and Hoy's Koppie are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (242 reviews) Room clean, staff very friendly and helpful. Location very convenient- could safely walk everywhere in town. We did have a problem with our air conditioner, causing us to move to another room the next day, which was a bit inconvenient, but overall, a good experience. Can recommend this to families ... Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hermanus-Hotels-Whale-Coast-All-Suite-Hotel.h5608801.Hotel-Information) ![Hermanus Heights Villa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13490000/13487100/13487012/c042084c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hermanus Heights Villa 37 Raed na Gael Hermanus Western Cape Stay at this apartment in Hermanus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Fernkloof Nature Reserve and Hermanus Country Market are ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews) This was really large and fantastic. Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hermanus-Hotels-Hermanus-Heights-Villa.h13487012.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Stanford](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6280034&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Stanford hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6280034&startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14)[13 Jan - 14 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6280034&startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6280034&startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15)[14 Jan - 15 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6280034&startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6280034&startDate=16%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026)[16 Jan - 18 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6280034&startDate=16%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6280034&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026)[23 Jan - 25 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6280034&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary home during your holiday in Stanford? Amble around the area's seaside or seek out its diving spots. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Panthera-Africa-Big-Cat-Sanctuary-Stanford.d553248635942950079.Attraction) #### Rivendell Wine Estate You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Rivendell Wine Estate during your travels to Stanford. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rivendell-Wine-Estate-Stanford.d553248621562613370.Attraction) #### Walkerbay Estate and Birkenhead Brewery You can take time to visit Walkerbay Estate and Birkenhead Brewery during your travels to Stanford. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the diving spots. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Walkerbay-Estate-And-Birkenhead-Brewery-Stanford.d553248621532481086.Attraction) #### Wandelpad You can take time to visit Wandelpad during your travels to Stanford. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wandelpad-Stanford.d553248635942950179.Attraction) #### Phillipskop Mountain Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Phillipskop Mountain Reserve, a lovely green space in Stanford. Wander the gardens or discover the area's countryside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Phillipskop-Mountain-Reserve-Stanford.d553248635973293242.Attraction) #### Cold Mountain Vineyard You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Cold Mountain Vineyard during your travels to Stanford. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cold-Mountain-Vineyard-Stanford.d553248621532481084.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Stanford Mountain Ride 1 Hour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2100996/a7f8491e-6430-4225-a098-1bb43766a4da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Stanford Mountain Ride 1 Hour £20 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/stanford-mountain-ride-1-hour.a2100996.activity-details) ![The view ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2101004/d2472f90-59ac-4aae-b96f-67b1f5ca5aa7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Stanford Mountain Ride 2 Hours £27 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/stanford-mountain-ride-2-hours.a2101004.activity-details) ![Beach Ride - De Kelders I Gansbaai](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2101003/343315b1-cc8c-4810-9309-53bbce15de9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Beach Ride - Stanford £53 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/beach-ride-stanford.a2101003.activity-details) ![Hermanus Whale Watching Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48125217/5feb138b-e657-4986-baf6-08d8452d661b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hermanus Whale Watching Day Tour £20 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hermanus-whale-watching-day-tour.a48125217.activity-details) ![Morning Fatbike Dune Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49439791/cc0a0d7a-269d-43b9-bbc5-84a234984aef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Morning Fatbike Dune Tour £62 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/morning-fatbike-dune-tour.a49439791.activity-details) ![Awesome action of YOU going eye to eye with a great white from our cage ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1948497/0b4e2911-100a-47ce-af8d-4893ebed1131.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shark cage diving & viewing tours in Gansbaai £89 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/shark-cage-diving-viewing-tours-in-gansbaai.a1948497.activity-details) [See all activities in Stanford](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Stanford.d6280034.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Reviews of Stanford 5 Top destination 5 - Excellent 1 4 - Good 0 3 - Okay 0 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 0 ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveller Great for wine tasting ## Cities near Stanford ![Hermanus which includes a bay or harbour, landscape views and a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/56000/56958-Hermanus.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hermanus ![Caledon which includes a small town or village, a pond and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/56000/56898-Western-Cape.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Caledon - Cities near Stanford - Places of interest [Hermanus](https://expedia.co.uk/Hermanus.dx601891)[Caledon](https://expedia.co.uk/Caledon.dx6056357)[Papiesvlei](https://expedia.co.uk/Papiesvlei.dx3000000281) - [Wandelpad ](https://expedia.co.uk/Wandelpad-Stanford.d553248635942950179.Attraction) - [Elgin ](https://expedia.co.uk/Elgin-Grabouw.d6341776.Attraction) - [Voelklip Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Voelklip-Beach-Hermanus.d553248621532481174.Attraction) - [Grootbos Nature Reserve ](https://expedia.co.uk/Grootbos-Nature-Reserve-Gansbaai.d6090913.Attraction) - [The Caledon Casino ](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Caledon-Casino-Caledon.d553248621532481088.Attraction) - [Kleinbaai Harbour ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kleinbaai-Harbour-Kleinbaai.d6310364.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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