Aliwal Shoal, South Africa DIVE HOLIDAYS
Blue Ocean Dive Resort
The ’Grand Old Dame’ of the small seaside village of Umkomaas.
Built in 1934, restored to its original colonial glory, with a large ball-room restaurant, outside covered deck with grill and pub, and on-site dive centre.
Overlooking the ocean and the golf course, Blue Ocean is perfectly situated for easy exploring of Umkomaas and its quaint shops, restaurants and pubs. This is one of the friendliest and social dive centres in South Africa, where good times and great dives are always available; where friends and good memories are made.
Overlooking the ocean near Umkomas. A friendly local destination.
Rooms are on the ground and first floors, all ensuite and comfortably furnished. Breakfast is served buffet-style from the covered deck, where midday and evening meals can also be taken.
On site Dive Centre. Contact us for more details.
Other Hotels in South Africa
Aliwal Shoal – Agulhas House & Diving
Cape Town – Rouge on Rose Boutique Hotel
Gansbaai – White Shark Guest House
Sardine Run – Port St. John’s River Lodge
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