KEY2

Where to stay

Cape Town Hotels

The address you pick decides the trip. Sorted by tier, with the rooms, the pools and the reason each property earns its place.

Luxury

The Silo Hotel illustration

The Silo Hotel

KEY2 Pick

V&A Waterfront

Faceted bay-window suites above the Zeitz MOCAA museum

Check-in 2:00pm · Check-out 11:00am

A statement stay with harbour and mountain views

  • Faceted glass suites
  • Rooftop pool
  • Above Zeitz MOCAA museum

Silo Square, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town 8001

Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel illustration

Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel

Gardens

Rooms across a pink 1899 landmark set in nine acres of garden

Check-in 2:00pm · Check-out 11:00am

A classic, garden-set stay below Table Mountain

  • Nine acres of city-centre garden
  • Historic 1899 landmark
  • Table Mountain views

76 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town 8001

Cape Grace illustration

Cape Grace

V&A Waterfront

Rooms on a private marina quay at the Waterfront

Check-in 2:00pm · Check-out 11:00am

Business travellers wanting a private-marina address

  • Private marina setting
  • Well-regarded whisky bar
  • Waterfront location

West Quay Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town 8001

Boutique

Ellerman House illustration

Ellerman House

KEY2 Pick

Bantry Bay

Edwardian mansion rooms above Bantry Bay

Check-in 2:00pm · Check-out 11:00am

Couples wanting a private art collection and ocean views

  • Infinity pool over the Atlantic
  • Private art collection
  • Cliffside spa

180 Kloof Road, Bantry Bay, Cape Town 8005

More Quarters illustration

More Quarters

De Waterkant

Serviced apartments across a converted townhouse row

Check-in 2:00pm · Check-out 10:00am

Longer stays wanting a central De Waterkant base

  • Serviced apartments
  • Converted townhouse row
  • Central De Waterkant location

5 Waterkant Street, De Waterkant, Cape Town 8001

Four-Star

Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town illustration

Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town

V&A Waterfront

Rooms with Table Mountain or harbour views near the Waterfront's edge

Check-in 2:00pm · Check-out 11:00am

Travellers wanting reliable Waterfront access without five-star pricing

  • Table Mountain and harbour views
  • Outdoor pool deck
  • Short walk to Waterfront shopping

1 Lower Buitengracht, Cape Town 8001

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Cape Town illustration

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Cape Town

De Waterkant

Playful, colour-blocked rooms in central De Waterkant

Check-in 2:00pm · Check-out 11:00am

Younger travellers wanting a lively, design-forward stay

  • Rooftop pool and bar
  • Central De Waterkant location
  • Walk to Cape Quarter shopping

Corner Hudson & Bree Streets, De Waterkant, Cape Town 8001

The Commodore Hotel illustration

The Commodore Hotel

V&A Waterfront

Nautical-themed rooms on Portswood Ridge

Check-in 2:00pm · Check-out 11:00am

Families wanting an all-inclusive option inside the Waterfront

  • All-inclusive dining plans available
  • Outdoor pool
  • Short walk to the harbour

Portswood Ridge, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town 8002

Radisson RED V&A Waterfront Cape Town illustration

Radisson RED V&A Waterfront Cape Town

V&A Waterfront (Silo District)

Loft-style rooms in the Waterfront's Silo District

Check-in 3:00pm · Check-out 11:00am

Design-minded travellers wanting a music-driven lobby scene

  • Rooftop bar with harbour views
  • Silo District location near Zeitz MOCAA
  • Vinyl record lounge

Silo District, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town 8001

Victoria & Alfred Hotel illustration

Victoria & Alfred Hotel

V&A Waterfront

Rooms on the historic Pierhead overlooking the working harbour

Check-in 2:00pm · Check-out 11:00am

Travellers wanting harbour views right at the Waterfront's centre

  • Historic Pierhead building
  • Harbour and Table Mountain views
  • Rooftop pool

Pierhead, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town 8001

Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel illustration

Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel

Gardens

16 individually styled rooms in a restored Victorian townhouse

Check-in 2:00pm · Check-out 11:00am

Couples wanting a quiet, residential base below Table Mountain

  • Restored Victorian townhouse
  • Walk to Kloof Street dining
  • Small, personal service

5 Upper Union St, Gardens, Cape Town 8001