The best all-around travel site we've found on South Africa is offered by Lonely Planet. You'll also want to rely on information in the Almanac section of this site (upper right nav-button).

Below is more specific information on Gordon's Bay itself, area in which Ironman South Africa takes place.

The Gordon’s Bay area of Cape Town offers a wide range of accommodation, ranging from quality hotels at reasonable rates to economical self-catering and reasonably basic beach front chalets. Homestays are also available.

The race hotel is the Raddison Gordon’s Bay Hotel (previously known as the Villa Via Hotel). This hotel will fill up quickly. In addition, block bookings have been secured by the race organization at the Van Riebeeck Hotel, and the Strand Beach Hotel. Contact Gordon’s Bay Tourism for bookings and enquiries.

Transport from and back to Cape Town International Airport has been arranged at very reasonable rates with InterCape. Please contact Gordon’s Bay Tourism for further information.

Premium Plus Travel are our official travel partners for North and South America. They can also assist with additional side trips, trips to game lodges etc. They have also secured block room bookings. Premium Plus Travel will also have entry forms and other information available.

Please contact Hannes Travel for travel information from Germany and neighboring countries.

South Africa, and the West Cape region, offers a great variety of interesting sights, attractions, etc. Much more information regarding this will be available via our web site over the next few weeks.

In case of in additional accommodation queries, please do not hesitate to contact the Race Office directly.

Gordon's Bay Tourist Centre:
Di Clayton for any further accommodation information
Tel: +27 (0) 21 856 5204
Fax: + 27 (0) 21 856 5205
e-mail: gordonsbayinfo@mweb.co.za

Cape Town Tourism

Premium Plus Sports
tel: +1 (312) 984-5818
fax: +1 (312) 984-3455
postal address: 180 North
Michigan Ave, Suite 505,
Chicago, IL 60601

SAA London
tel: + 44 (171) 312 5010
fax: + 44 (171) 312 5011

Hannes Hawaii Tours
tel: +49 (831) 66136
fax: +49 (831) 69887
e-mail: hannes.blashke@t-online.de
postal address:
BGM.-Batzer-Str. 19,
D-87471, Durach, Germany

Mosstours
Sportreisen Südafrika
postal address: Ackerstr.
141, D-40233 Düsseldorf,
Germany
tel: +49 (211) 968 3682
fax: +49 (211) 968 3677
e-mail: post@mosstours.de

Race organizers have negotiated a special package for athletes and their bikes through InterCape for transfers from Cape Town International Airport to Gordon’s Bay. InterCape will can also offer transport in and around Gordon’s Bay should one wish to hire (rent) a car. InterCape will be easily identifiable by the Ironman banner. Cost R75 (US$10) p/person one way & R10 (US$1.35) per bike one way.

Other car hire companies can be found at the Arrivals Hall of the airport which include Budget Rent a Car, Avis, Imperial, iKapa Tours & Travel to name a few.

South Africans drive on the left hand side of the road and overtake on the right. Drivers are required by law to carry their driver’s license with them while driving and wear safety belts. Speed limits should also be adhered to – Urban areas 60km/hr National roads 80-100km/hr and Freeways 120km/hr

Gordon’s Bay Tourism will have a list of homestays in the area. They can be contacted on Tel: +27 (0) 21 856 5204
Email: gordonsbayinfo@mweb.co.za



Although there are a number of different types of bottled spring water, flavored or plain, our water is very safe to drink directly from the tap.

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Cape Town’s central business district and major malls have made considerable efforts to safeguard tourists against crime. Surveillance cameras monitor activities in the CBD and security guards watch over major shopping centers. Nonetheless, tourists should take the precautions they would in any major city. Avoid carrying large sums of cash, having cameras or video-cameras loose, leaving belongings unattended, and in general take advice on where to go after dark.

Street children and Beggars may approach you for a hand-out. If you wish to do good for these children, rather give them food as cash is generally wasted on sniffing glue or handed over to someone older.. Another source of concern and irritation can be ‘Parking Attendands’. In some shopping areas, uniformed attendants with either take a fee or offer to mind your car for a tip. More unsettling are unofficial figures who approach you to show you a vacant bay, or ask for money to mind the meter for you. The City of Cape Town is committed to controlling this practise and you should feel free to decline the services of these parking attendants. Alternatively, use a parking garage o official parking lot. At night, park in a secure area (well-lit parkade)

Although there are a number of different types of bottled spring water, flavored or plain, our water is very safe to drink directly from the tap.

Raddison Gordon's Bay Hotel:
Andrew Dietrich
Tel: +27 (0) 21 856 4774
Fax: +27 (0) 21 856 4771
e-mail:gordonsbay@villa-via.com

The Raddison Hotel is only 20 minutes drive from the airport. It is situated at Harbour Island in Gordon’s Bay and is within walking distance to the beach. The Hotel has 90 rooms in total of which some are self-catering. All rooms are air-conditioned with mini bars and lock-up safes. It offers an a la carte restaurant, Sports Café and a Dutch Pub. Pvt guest transport and airport shuttle on request. Travel desk, same day laundry , dry cleaning and a 24 hour reception.

Tel +27 (0) 21 856 3741
Email: boardwalk@caraville.co.za

The Boardwalk is also situated at Harbour Island near the Raddison Hotel. The accommodation comprise of modern one or three bedroom apartments, all have private balconies, fully equipped kitchens, baths, showers, colour TV and M-Net. Rates: 1 bedroom apartment (sleeps 4 – 1 double bed and 2 single bunks in the lounge) @ R370.00 (US$50) per night

In Gordon’s Bay Tel +27 (0) 21 856 2321
Fax +27 (0) 21 856 4741

This type of accommodation is budget self-catering and close to the transition area. Bedding will have to be requested at an additional cost.They have 54 chalets which are fully furnished and all modern conveniences. They are situated on the beach front next to the bathing area with no roads to cross. Many have unobscured view of the sea. The chalets can either cater to six or four persons.

Strand Beach Hotel, Strand
Tel +27 (0) 21 850 9400
Fax +27 (0) 21850 9555

Rates (includes breakfast):
R280 (US$38) single per person per night
R430 US$60) double per room per night

The Strand Hotel is about 10 minutes drive from Gordon’s Bay.

Van Riebeeck Hotel, Gordon’s Bay
Tel +27 (0) 21 856 1441
Fax +27 (0) 21 856 1572

Rates: Single R388 p/person p/night
Double R495 p/room p/night
Seafacing Single R495 p/person p/night
Seafacing Double R585 p/room p/night
All the above include breakfast

Self Catering apartments
2 Bed apartment- R460 p/night (sleeps 4)
1 Bed apartment- R390 p/night (sleeps 2)
breakfast not included – R35 p/person extra

The Van Riebeeck Hotel is in the heart of Gordon’s Bay and overlooks the main swimming area.