Cape Town, a beautiful coastal city in South Africa and the country’s legislative capital, sits on the edge of the Western Cape. Famous for its harbour and well-known landmarks such as Table Mountain and Cape Point, it sees countless tourists and local travellers.
Everyone wants to live the Cape Town life, so since you’re going to visit anyway, here are the 15 most stunning hotels in the city!
From luxury 5-star hotels to boutique hotels, this list contains 15 stunning hotels to try out when in Cape Town:
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on March 03, 2024.
1. Ellerman House (from USD 679)
Experience world-class service at Ellerman House.
Located in Bantry Bay and perched on the slopes of the popular attraction of Lion’s Head, the mansion of Ellerman House is a great find. The panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean are complemented by the lush private garden of the property and an outdoor swimming pool.
Featuring individually decorated rooms with an attached balcony or terrace, you can enjoy a glass of wine from the bar while relaxing and letting the day go by. Coupled with an in-house spa, Ellerman House features a sauna, steam room, and an array of treatments for guests to spoil themselves.
One more plus point is that Ellerman House provides a complimentary airport shuttle, the perfect deciding factor for those not getting private transport within Cape Town.
Ellerman House
Address: 180 Kloof Road Bantry Bay
8.23 km (5.2 mi) from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
2. Table Bay Hotel
A 5-star luxury hotel situated at the waterfront in Cape Town, The Table Bay Hotel boasts stunning views of the harbour, Table Mountain, and the vast Atlantic Ocean.
Each room is equipped with a minibar, flat screen satellite TV, and a private bathroom, which includes both a bath and shower. Pamper yourself at the Camelot Spa, which offers a range of spa treatments, holistic care, and even laser therapy.
Free Wi-Fi is available in the hotel rooms and a complimentary shuttle service is available to ferry guests within a 5-kilometre (3.1-mile) radius of the hotel, perfect for a day of shopping along the main waterfront drag.
The Table Bay Hotel
Address: Quay 6, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
9.49 km (5.9 mi) from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
3. Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel
How could a list of the 15 best hotels in Cape Town not include the famous Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel?
Nestled in a lush garden in the centre of the city, this hotel is an icon of Cape Town. Enjoy the hotel’s signature afternoon tea on the terrace and raise that pinky finger.
Each of the Belmond’s rooms has its own theme, with attached private gardens and facilities. Marble-clad bathrooms and uniquely-designed furniture make each unit an exclusive retreat. Come here more than once and you may even get a whole new experience with every new visit.
The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle for guests to the waterfront.
Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel
Address: 76 Orange Street
6.5 km (4.1 mi) from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
4. POD Camps Bay
POD Camps Bay is a wonderland for those who are interested in the beach, wine, and nature attractions.
Rooms are fitted with a flat-screen television and there is free Wi-Fi access for guests. With an outdoor pool, it can be a nice evening attraction for those looking to watch the sunset or just relax in the hotel.
The 24-hour front desk can arrange an airport shuttle if guests require it.
Amazing views of the Atlantic and 12 Apostles from hotel terrace and our room. Providing a bag containing a bat and ball, flip flops and towel for the beach was a nice touch. Julia, United Kingdom
POD Camps Bay
Address: 3 Argyle Road
6.48 km (4.1 mi) from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Cape Town Tour Guide
Santie Gouws
Santie Gouws is a full-time registered and accredited Adventure Guide for Hiking, based in Cape Town, South Africa. A born and bred South African, she is passionate about mountains and the region's magnificent and highly bio-diverse fynbos vegetation, and offers exquisite, tailor-made, professionally guided hiking experiences to private groups, as well as 'open' scheduled group hikes, on Table Mountain and the Cape Peninsula, as well as the nearby Boland Mountains, Groot Winterhoek and the Cederberg. If you love hiking in nature and would like to really get to know these mountains in a safe, fun, mindful and compassionate environment, then a guided hike with Santie, aka the ‘fynbos fluisteraar’/'fynbos whisperer', is for you. Well-experienced, having hiked nationally and internationally for the last thirty years, she knows these mountains like the back of her hand and apart from taking you on curated routes that takes in the most magnificent spots, she also shares her knowledge about their UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE fynbos vegetation, history and geology in a relaxed manner that young and old will enjoy.
Tours by Santie
Cape Town Tour Guide
Elsje Erasmus
5. The Marly
The Marly boasts a panoramic view of the Twelve Apostles Mountain Range and stunning views of Camps Bay Beach. Featuring contemporary-style white suites, each offers an uninterrupted sea or mountain view.
Bathrooms are fitted with a large bathtub and a modern rain shower. In the Deluxe and Superior Suits, a spa bath and additional outdoor shower facilities on the balcony can be enjoyed by guests.
Just 4.6 kilometres (2.9 miles) away from Table Mountain, guests will not have any problems finding their way there for a bird’s eye view of Cape Town.
6. Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa (from USD 238)
Situated on the oceanfront, the hotel overlooks the Twelve Apostles Mountains.
Each room is decorated with gentle colours and comes with modern facilities. What is more impressive, however, is the amazing view. Set among mountains on one side and the ocean on the other, the hotel is private and tranquil yet accessible.
The Sanctuary Spa, located within the Twelve Apostles Hotel, has won hearts with its signature rock pools; it is definitely not an experience to be missed.
With free private parking on site, guests who are driving can feel free to stay without having to worry about safety and costs of parking.
Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa
Address: Victoria Street, Camps Bay
6.86 km (4.3 mi) from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
7. The Glen Boutique Hotel & Spa (from USD 84)
The Glen Boutique Hotel, located in Sea Point, offers luxurious rooms and free Wi-Fi. With an outdoor pool and sun loungers, guests are tempted to stay in each day and enjoy the facilities.
Rooms overlook the pool or have a view of the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. The in-house steam room complements the hotel’s spa options with a traditional Swedish sauna room and a hot tub. For those who prefer massages, in-room options are available as well.
With Cape Town International Airport only 20 kilometres (12.4 miles) from The Glen, and the city centre just 4.3 kilometres (2.7 miles) away, guests have more time to enjoy the attractions located in the city. Additionally, the hotel offers airport shuttle services and free private parking for individuals who prefer the self-drive option.
The Glen Boutique Hotel & Spa
Address: 3 The Glen, Sea Point
8.73 km (5.5 mi) from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
8. Blackheath Lodge (from USD 145)
A two-floor Victorian guest house situated below Signal Hill, Blackheath Lodge is a home away from home.
Offering a highly comfortable stay with its spacious interiors, high ceilings, and wooden floors, this guest house was created with African-style and charm in mind.
With a multitude of different room styles, there is always something new at Blackheath Lodge.
Blackheath Lodge
Address: 6 Blackheath Road, Sea Point
9.18 km (5.7 mi) from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
9. The Grand Daddy
With 4-star rooms, suites, roof-top caravans, and a name like “The Grand Daddy”, this hotel is sure to impress.
One of the few hotels where guests can enjoy the unique experience of staying in a caravan on a common roof-top patio area, it is not every day you will see such an interesting listing.
This outdoor campervan experience is enhanced by the Pink Flamingo Outdoor Cinema where film premieres, live music, and salsa events can be enjoyed during the summer.
Fulfill two amazing things to do with this “hotel” stay!
The Grand Daddy
Address: 38 Long Street
7.47 km (4.7 mi) from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
10. Cape Grace Hotel & Spa (from USD 447)
Situated in the centre of Cape Town’s bustling waterfront, this boutique hotel offers posh rooms with limited free Wi-Fi.
Rooms in the Cape Grace Hotel & Spa are equipped with a flat-screen television and an en suite marble bathroom. Rooms overlook either the yacht marina or the harbour, giving guests an unblocked view of the sunset and sunrise.
The hotel spa also offers African-inspired treatments that only use locally-harvested products and ancient methods. With facilities that include the spa facing Table Mountain and the harbour, it is not unusual that this award-winning hotel is popular among tourists and is fully-booked during the peak seasons.
Cape Grace Hotel & Spa
Address: West Quay Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
8.84 km (5.5 mi) from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
11. DysArt Boutique (from USD 93)
DysArt Boutique Hotel is slightly different from the other properties on this list because it is located in the trendy suburb of Green Point.
Minutes from the waterfront, this 8-room designer guest house has been furnished in a contemporary style with en suite bathrooms as well as a private patio or balcony for lounging.
Despite being a small hotel, there are 2 pool areas, just right for sunbathing in the African sun.
DysArt Boutique Hotel
Address: 17 Dysart Road
9.05 km (5.7 mi) from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
12. Cape Heritage Hotel (from USD 93)
The award-winning Cape Heritage Hotel is situated in the elegant Heritage Square. It features a roof-top luxury hot tub pool and chic rooms decorated with a fusion of European and African elements.
Each room possesses its own character and the furniture is tailored to the theme. All rooms come with extra-long beds and a pillow menu because, well, everyone likes a personal touch to their hotel stay.
The location of the hotel offers ease of access to the city’s vibrant, bustling street life. With nearby attractions such as Signal Hill and the waterfront, you can get more things done in less time because some extra time just relaxing in the roof-top hot tub would be a dream, wouldn’t it?
Cape Heritage Hotel
Address: 90 Bree Street
7.54 km (4.7 mi) from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
13. Atlanticview Cape Town Boutique Hotel (from USD 126)
With two solar-heated infinity pools and conveniently located near to beaches, restaurants, and tourist attractions, the 5-star Atlanticview Cape Town Boutique Hotel is nothing close to being just ordinary.
Luxurious, air-conditioned rooms come with a view of either the sea or mountains, giving guests an excellent backdrop for their holiday photos. Hiking trails just behind the hotel give guests the opportunity to do some walking, light jogging, or biking along the beach.
Atlanticview Cape Town Boutique Hotel
Address: 31 Francolin Road, Camps Bay
5.35 km (3.4 mi) from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
14. Atlantic Affair Boutique Hotel (from USD 41)
Set in the heart of Sea Point, the Atlantic Affair Boutique Hotel is one to fall in love with.
With its modern and elegant rooms, it combines the exclusive feel and privacy of homes with high-quality hotel facilities. Just a 5-minute drive from the centre of Cape Town, it can definitely be considered one of the best places to stay when in Cape Town.
Shopping and nature are also just on the doorstep.
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Atlantic Affair Boutique Hotel
Address: 9 Clarens Road
8.66 km (5.4 mi) from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
15. The Rockwell All Suite Hotel & Apartments (from USD 57)
The Rockwell All Suite Hotel and Apartments is a four star hotel offering a different kind of accommodation. Its self-catering apartments with a stunning view of Table Mountain, Signal Hill, or the harbour, make it perfect for families who require less of the pool-type amenities and more in terms of space and privacy.
Each self-contained apartment has a stainless steel kitchen, dining area, and a large lounge, catering for groups rather than touring individuals. The Rockwell also offers bed and breakfast, making it very a very popular choice for solo travelers, couples and families.
Nearby facilities include golf courses, and Cape Town International Airport is approximately 20 minutes’ drive away.
The Rockwell Luxury Suites
Address: 32 Prestwich Street, Cnr Alfred Street, Green Point
8.16 km (5.1 mi) from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Live the life of luxury
With plenty to do around Cape Town, you will definitely need a good resting spot to look forward to heading back to every evening after your varied and numerous activities. While many of these look super luxurious and posh, you know that a good night’s sleep will make the cost totally worth it!
What are you waiting for? Book one now and get ready to be pampered!
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