Where to Stay in Cape Town — Best Areas & Hotels

One&Only Cape Town

A glamorous waterfront resort on its own marina channel, with large, warm rooms, a spa on a private island and headline restaurants, all framed by Table Mountain. It pairs big-city polish with a relaxed, family-welcoming feel that few five-stars manage. The benchmark luxury address at the Waterfront when you want space and a mountain view.

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel

The pink grande dame of Cape Town, set in nine acres of gardens below the mountain, with a storied afternoon tea, heated pools and generations of history. It is more classic and residential than the Waterfront glamour hotels, and a short stroll from the City Bowl. The choice for old-world elegance and leafy calm in the heart of the city.

The Cape Cadogan

A restored Georgian-Victorian national monument on the edge of the City Bowl, with individually styled rooms, a small pool and an intimate, house-party feel. Its Gardens location is quiet yet walkable to Kloof Street’s cafés and the mountain. Ideal for couples who want boutique character and attentive service near the centre.

Four Rosmead

A restored Cape heritage villa in leafy Oranjezicht, with a handful of elegant rooms, a saltwater pool and mountain views from the terrace. Warm, discreet hosting and a residential-street calm make it a long-standing favourite. Best for travellers who want a refined, small-scale base a short drive or walk from the City Bowl.

The Backpack

One of Cape Town’s original and best-loved guesthouses-cum-hostels, a friendly, well-run spot near Kloof Street with dorms and tidy private rooms, a pool deck and a strong responsible-travel ethos. It is sociable without being a party house. A superb value base for independent and younger-at-heart travellers who want help planning day trips.

Cape Town Lodge Hotel

A comfortable, well-located four-star on Buitengracht at the edge of the City Bowl, with straightforward modern rooms, a rooftop pool and easy reach of the Waterfront and Long Street. It won’t dazzle, but the location and price are hard to beat for exploring the centre. A sensible mid-range choice for sightseeing-first travellers.

Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront

Perched right on the Atlantic between the Waterfront and Sea Point, this modern hotel has an oceanfront pool where you can watch the waves, spacious family-friendly rooms and easy access to the promenade for evening strolls. The setting and space make it a reliable, comfortable pick for families who want the sea without leaving the city.

The Commodore Hotel

A comfortable, nautical-themed four-star inside the V&A Waterfront precinct, walking distance to the aquarium, the shops and the Robben Island ferry, with a heated pool and generous rooms. Its car-free surroundings and easy pace suit families with children well. A dependable, well-priced base right where the action is.

Camps Bay Retreat

A tranquil villa-style retreat tucked into a private nature reserve above Camps Bay, with elegant suites, several pools and a suspension bridge over a ravine, all a short stroll from the beach. Its hushed, grown-up atmosphere makes it a favourite for couples. A romantic hideaway that feels a world away yet minutes from the sand.

POD Camps Bay

A sleek, adults-oriented design hotel across from Camps Bay beach, with crisp minimalist rooms, private balconies and a rooftop pool angled at the sunset over the Atlantic. Its calm, stylish mood suits couples and design lovers who want the beach strip on their doorstep. Book a sea-facing room for the full Camps Bay effect.

The Cellars-Hohenort

A gracious country-house hotel set in nine acres of celebrated gardens in the Constantia winelands, with a spa, pools and one of the Cape’s best restaurants — and a genuine welcome for dogs. It suits travellers who want green calm and vineyards over city bustle, a short drive from the beaches. A refined, pet-friendly retreat on the city’s leafy southern side.

Pet policy confirmed with the hotel, 10 September 2026 — small and medium dogs, leashed in public areas, in rooms with a patio or balcony. Policies change, so please confirm when you book. Hotel: +27 21 794 5535.

The Bay Hotel

The grande dame of Camps Bay, set directly across the palm-lined strip from the beach, with breezy rooms facing the ocean or the Twelve Apostles, sun-deck pools and a buzzy champagne bar. Its position is unbeatable for beach days and sundowners. The pick when you want to walk from your room onto Camps Bay’s sand.

The Marly Boutique Hotel & Spa

A small, polished boutique hotel right on the Camps Bay beachfront strip, with sleek sea-facing suites, a rooftop pool and spa, and the beach and restaurants a few steps away. Its intimate scale and prime position make it a stylish alternative to the bigger beach hotels. Best for couples who want boutique comfort with the Atlantic at their feet.

InterContinental Table Bay

A landmark resort hotel at the tip of the V&A Waterfront, wrapped by sea and mountain views, with grand public spaces, a heated pool, a spa and several restaurants under one roof. Its scale and setting make it easy to stay put for days between city outings. A polished, everything-on-site base right in the harbour precinct.

The Westin Cape Town

A large full-service hotel on the Foreshore beside the convention centre, with sweeping harbour-and-mountain views, a rooftop spa and pool, a gym and multiple dining options. Its size and amenities suit travellers who want a resort-style base within walking distance of the Waterfront. Ask for a higher floor for the panoramic Table Mountain outlook.

The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa

Set alone between the Twelve Apostles mountains and the Atlantic on the road to Camps Bay, this five-star pairs a celebrated spa with two pools and dramatic ocean-facing rooms. Its remote-feeling clifftop setting is all about sunsets, whales and quiet. The choice when you want a spa retreat with one of the finest coastal outlooks in the Cape.

The Silo Hotel

Perched atop the historic grain silo that houses the Zeitz MOCAA art museum, this dramatic hotel has a rooftop pool, a spa and faceted glass windows framing the harbour and mountain from every suite. Bold, art-filled interiors and a glamorous rooftop bar complete the picture. A statement stay for design and spa lovers at the Waterfront.