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About Port Nature Hout Bay Deluxe Apartments
Port Nature Hout Bay is a small privately run clothing-optional self-catering rental in Hout Bay on the Cape Peninsula, near Sandy Bay, Cape Town's best-known nude beach. It is not a resort: listings describe a one-bedroom apartment with a queen bed and private patio plus a separate cottage, each with a fully equipped kitchen, smart TV, air conditioning and a wood-burning fireplace. Guests share a solar-heated saltwater pool. Listings say nudity is optional outdoors but required in the pool, and that guests of all ages are welcome. The property has solar backup against power cuts, fast Wi-Fi, an electric fence, an alarm and CCTV. The hosts share the exact address only after booking.
Legal context & local rules
Nudity is permitted on the private property. Nearby Sandy Bay has long been an unofficial nude beach, but a September 2026 news report says new City of Cape Town signs there prohibit public nudity.
South Africa permits public nudity only in designated areas. The Sexual Offences Act criminalises public indecency, but naturist beaches exist in Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. The South African Naturist Federation (SANF) works with municipalities for designated areas.
What’s here
Getting there and visiting
Hout Bay is about 30 minutes by car from central Cape Town; a car is needed. Stays are booked through naturist booking platforms such as Mister B&B; the address is given after confirmation. One listing says single men must show membership of a recognised naturist association to book. We did not find current prices.
Before you go
- 1 Check the current local rules and access conditions before travelling.
- 2 Bring a towel and sit on it when using shared seating.
- 3 Never take photographs of other people without clear consent.
- 4 Respect the venue’s clothing, privacy, and behaviour rules.
Location
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-34.0291, 18.3450
Frequently asked questions
Is nudity required?
Listings say nudity is optional outdoors but required in the pool.
Can single men book?
One listing says single men must show membership of a recognised naturist association.
How close is Sandy Bay?
It is in Hout Bay, a short drive from Sandy Bay nude beach.
Sources
- Port Nature Hout Bay - Mister B&B
- Port Nature Hout Bay Deluxe Apartments - Nude Beach Map
- Is Sandy Bay still a nudist beach? - EWN
Researched 24 October 2026 .
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