Waterways is situated on the R43 about a 7-minute drive from both Hermanus and Stanford. Hermanus has long been known as the best destination in the world for whale watching and offers a bounty of restaurants, shops, markets and a scenic coastline dotted in beautiful beaches. After a recent renaissance, the sleepy fishing village of Stanford is now a quaint and quirky destination with its bric-a-brac antique shops, eclectic coffee shops and gourmet restaurants.
But if you’d prefer to take some time out from civilisation, Waterways is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Stroll among the proteas, pincushions and fynbos on the 30-acre estate rich in birdlife and take in the soaring mountain backdrop. Or soak up some sun by the pool and admire the constantly changing lagoon with its multiple personalities. Paddlers and wakeboarders will love its still and brooding mood, while windsurfers and kiteboarders will want its wild side to come out and play.
Directions
From Cape Town:
Take the N2 out of the city past Cape Town International Airport. As you descend Houwhoek Pass, keep left and take the R43 off-ramp to Hermanus. Remain on the R43 towards Stanford until you reach a large traffic circle. Take the second exit before the Caltex garage and Waterways is exactly 7km from there. Remain on the R43 towards Stanford with the lagoon on your right-hand side. At the Yacht Club sign, turn right into Lagoon Road, which is the slip road serving Waterways and the other properties along the lagoon. Waterways is the second property on the right, located just after Lagoon Farm and just before the Thatch House, which is pinned to Google Maps.
From the Garden Route:
Take the N2 towards Cape Town and 10km after the town of Riviersonderend, take the R326 towards Stanford/Hermanus. At the t-junction just outside the town of Stanford, turn right onto the R43 towards Hermanus. After about 15km, turn left into Lagoon Road (there are multiple turnings into this slip road, which serves the properties along the lagoon). Look out for the white walls with the Waterways sign on your left-hand side. Waterways is located between Lagoon Farm and the Thatch House, which is pinned to Google Maps.