Although the popularity of Stilbaai as one of the best tourist destinations on the Garden Route is growing at an ever-increasing rate, it maintains its characteristics as a pollution-free, safe and peaceful destination. It has long stretches of white sandy beaches, mild weather and a river which is navigable for 15 km.

The weather is ideal for holiday making with moderate temperatures, and beautiful sunshine days.

Temperatures fluctuate between 20°C and 28ºC on average in summer and between 12ºC and 20ºC on average in winter. Rainfall averages 639,2 mm per annum.