Other options that fit the budget

Happy Wanderers

Like Rocky Bay, the cabins and campsites are right on Kelso Beach. There are similar activities on offer but it’s much bigger and very busy, so it’s less of a family holiday and more of a family-and-friends-ofnearby campers holiday. From R1 100 for a cabin (sleeps four), camping from R380 per site for four. happywanderers.co.za

Mac Nicol’s

Across the railway line from Bazley Beach. Very similar to Happy Wanderers, so also busy. Lots of activities. Log cabins (sleep four or six) from R750 plus R170 per adult and R85 per child per day. macnicol.co.za

Mantis and Moon

This backpackers in surf spot Umzumbe is probably more suited to teens and young adults. It has a bar, and offers yoga and surfing lessons. Family rooms from R940 (sleep four to eight), cool treehouse and glass cabins from R620 (sleep two). mantisandmoon.co.za

Pumula Beach Hotel

Very popular and right on the beautiful Blue Flag Umzumbe Beach. A bit more of a luxurious option but still in a relaxed South Coast way. It runs specials for families, and rates are full board or B&B. From R1 095 pp sharing, children R315 to R660 (depending on age). pumulabeachhotel.com