Must-see hotels in Cape Town

  • Slangkop Tented Camp

    Simon's Town & Southern Peninsula

    This camp in a forest of rare, indigenous milkwood trees near Slangkop Lighthouse has six simple two-person tents permanently pitched on wooden decks…

  • Boulders Beach Lodge

    Simon's Town & Southern Peninsula

    Penguins waddle right up to the doors of this smart guesthouse, with rooms decorated in wicker and wood, and two self-catering family units. Its excellent…

  • Observatory Backpackers

    Cape Town

    There's a funky African theme to this very appealing backpackers, just a short walk away from the heart of the Obs action further down Lower Main Rd. The…

  • Simon’s Town Boutique Backpackers

    Simon's Town & Southern Peninsula

    The best-value place to stay in Simon's Town, with spacious, ship-shape rooms – several with harbour views. The staff can help you arrange activities in…

  • Ashanti Green Point

    Green Point & ­Waterfront

    This chilled backpacker lodge has a breezy hillside position with sea views and is nicely decorated with old Cape Town photos. Rates include a buffet…

  • An African Villa

    Cape Town

    There’s a sophisticated, colourful ‘African modern’ design theme at this appealing guesthouse, sheltering behind the facade of three 19th-century terrace…

  • Four Rosmead

    Cape Town

    A heritage-listed building dating from 1903 has been remodelled into this luxury guesthouse. Rooms are a very chic with contemporary art and African…

  • Amblewood Guesthouse

    Sea Point to Hout Bay

    June and Trevor are the genial hosts of this convivial, upmarket B&B, which has six rooms decorated with period furniture or in breezy contemporary style…

  • Mountain House

    Simon's Town & Southern Peninsula

    This contemporary two-bedroom cottage in a local architect's mountainside garden is all windows and sea views. Accommodating up to four, it has a braai …

  • 15 on Orange

    Cape Town

    The lipstick-red marble walkway to the lobby gives an indication of the luxe nature of this hotel, which is built around a soaring atrium onto which some…

  • Dutch Manor

    Cape Town

    Four-poster beds, giant armoires and creaking floorboards lend terrific atmosphere to this six-room property crafted from a 1812 building. However,…

  • St Paul's B&B Guesthouse

    Cape Town

    This spotless, characterful B&B in a very handy location is a fine alternative to the backpacker lodges along Long St. The simply furnished and spacious…

  • Cactusberry Lodge

    Cape Town

    There are just six rooms at this red-wine-coloured lodge with a striking contemporary design, mixing arty photography, African crafts and Euro style…

  • Malebo’s

    Cape Town

    Lydia Masoleng has been opening up her spacious, modern home to guests since 1998. Her three comfy rooms have en-suite bathrooms. Tours and traditional…

  • Queen Victoria Hotel

    Green Point & ­Waterfront

    One of several elegant properties at the Waterfront run by the Newmark group. Rooms are spacious, with bathrooms clad in elegant, white-veined black…

  • Purple House

    Cape Town

    Apart from their stylish and cosy B&B, set in the eponymous purple-painted house, the personable Dutch owners Hank and Guido also offer a self-catering…

  • POD

    Sea Point to Hout Bay

    Offering clean, contemporary design, POD is perfectly angled to catch the Camps Bay action from its bar and spacious pool and deck area. The cheapest…

  • Head South Lodge

    Green Point & ­Waterfront

    A homage to the 1950s, with retro furnishings and a collection of Tretchikoff prints hung en masse in the bar. Its big rooms, decorated in cool white and…

  • Colette’s

    Cape Town

    The lovely Colette runs this women-friendly B&B in her spacious and pretty Pinelands home, which she shares with pet ducks in the garden. The four en…

  • More Quarters

    Cape Town

    This company have a good range of nicely furnished one, two and three bed apartments in the Gardens area, with several on Nicols St. Even though they are…

  • Off the Wall

    Cape Town

    In the thick of Claremont's shopping area, this is a handy and appealing hostel should you need to stay in the Southern Suburbs. It's colourfully painted…

  • Townhouse

    Cape Town

    In the heart of the city, the Townhouse offers good service and high standards, making it justly popular. Rooms have been given a contemporary makeover,…

  • Cape Breaks

    Cape Town

    Offers great studios and apartments in St Martini Gardens, a complex beside the Company’s Garden, with Table Mountain and Lion's Head views. The complex…

  • Daddy Long Legs Hotel Apartments

    Cape Town

    Daddy's super-stylish apartments – an ideal choice if you crave hotel-suite luxury but want to self-cater – are at the top end of Long St, right in the…

  • Ikhaya Le Langa

    Cape Town

    You can book township homestays and B&Bs though this community tourism organisation in Langa.

  • In Awe Stays

    Cape Town

    Stylish studios and cottages in Gardens and Fresnaye.

  • eKhaya eKasi

    Cape Town

    There are just two cosy rooms decorated in pop-art-bright colours at this ace art and education centre crafted from shipping containers. There's a cafe…

  • District Six Guest House

    Cape Town

    Occupying three 250-year old cottages once attached to the historic Zonnebloem Farm House, this spacious guesthouse – surrounded by a broad stoop and with…

  • Atlantic Point Backpackers

    Green Point & ­Waterfront

    This playfully designed place is steps away from Green Point’s main street, but showing some wear and tear. Plans are in the works for an upgrade of…

  • Dunkley House

    Cape Town

    The stylish neutral-toned rooms here featuring a mix of retro and modern furnishings, CD players, as well as fresh fruit and flowers. There's a bamboo…

  • Hippo Boutique Hotel

    Cape Town

    Although it has a great location, this property's rooms are beginning to look a little tired. They remain spacious and quite stylish with a small kitchen…

  • Cape Town Hollow

    Cape Town

    Overlooking the Company’s Garden and Table Mountain, this hotel's location and online rates make it a midrange option worth considering. The public areas…

  • Cape Milner

    Cape Town

    Silks and velvets in metallic colours add a sophisticated touch to the contemporary-style rooms here, which are relatively good value for this area…

  • Protea Hotel Cape Town Victoria Junction

    Cape Town

    Vintage suitcases hang on the lobby walls like artwork at this Protea hotel offering something a bit edgier than usual, with industrial-loft-style rooms…

  • Long Street Boutique Hotel

    Cape Town

    Offers 12 stylish rooms, beds piled with pillows. The all have decent bathrooms and soundproofing, we're assured, to deal with the location on one of Long…

  • Village & Life

    Sea Point to Hout Bay

    As well as running hotels in both De Waterkant and Camps Bay, this property-management company also has some apartments and cottages to rent. Its main…

  • De Waterkant Lodge

    Cape Town

    This small guesthouse with offers good-value, fan-cooled rooms decorated with antiques, plus a self-catering unit sleeping up to six.

  • De Waterkant Cottages

    Cape Town

    Classy villas and apartments in De Waterkant, sleeping from two to eight people.