If you're coming to Cape Town to surf, or just to escape the city center for the night, the Beach Lodge in Muizenberg is an affordable and comfortable option. This Edwardian-era building now offers dorm rooms and a several single rooms with balconies facing the ocean. For breakfast, you'll find the Gaslight Cafe downstairs and Knead Bakery nearby. There are also several surf shops within walking distance. The Beach Lodge is close to the Muizenberg MetroRail station, with accessibility to the city and stops further south on the Cape Peninsula.