Dune Lodge Hout Bay

The sea is literally across the road, and balcony views come with every room. Know going in that staff leave at 22:00 and there are no women-only dorms; the mixed dorm bathroom has a glass partition that stops short of the ceiling.

• The balcony views of the sea and beach, which is directly across the road, as a standout feature of the rooms.
• One woman noted she was warmly greeted on arrival and given a full tour of the property.
• A reviewer flagged that in the mixed dormitory, the toilet and shower are separated from the room only by an obscure glass wall that does not reach the ceiling, meaning body outlines and sounds are visible and audible to other guests. She called specifically for female-only spaces.
• The shared kitchen, lounge, and dining area made the place feel comfortable and well equipped for longer stays.
• One reviewer confirmed the WiFi is fast and reliable, and that free gated parking is available on site.
• Staff are not present overnight, departing at 22:00 and returning at 09:00, with a key drop box available for early departures.
• The mixed dormitory has a bathroom enclosed only by a glass wall that does not reach the ceiling, offering limited privacy for toilet and shower use.
• The hostel has a communal kitchen, lounge, and dining area, and most rooms have balcony access with sea views.
• Guests are given a personal tour of the property on arrival, and free gated parking is available.
• The beach is directly across the road and the area is described as walkable during the day.

A read of 133 guest reviews. These reviews do not record who wrote them, so nothing here is attributed to women.