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Tours in Cape Town |
South Africa has a VAT of 14% on services, as well as a 1% Tourism Promotion Levy, which is usually included in the hotel rates. A complimentary breakfast is also often included. A tip of R5-10 for each piece of luggage for hotel porters is common.
The hotels below have been grouped into four different price categories:
$$$$ (over R3,000)
$$$ (R1,500 to R3,000)
$$ (R500 to R1,500)
$ (under R500)
These prices are the starting prices for a standard double room, including all taxes and breakfast, unless otherwise indicated.
The hotels below have been grouped into four different price categories:
$$$$ (over R3,000)
$$$ (R1,500 to R3,000)
$$ (R500 to R1,500)
$ (under R500)
These prices are the starting prices for a standard double room, including all taxes and breakfast, unless otherwise indicated.
Business
Arabella Sheraton Grand Hotel
The imposing glass exterior of this new high-rise hotel on the Foreshore was met with mixed reactions from the city's residents when it first appeared on Cape Town's skyline. However, once inside, the views across the city and sea are breathtaking. Linked to the Cape Town International Convention Centre, the hotel is ideal for business travellers and is equipped with a first-class business centre. Guest rooms and suites all have a sexy, super-modern décor, with earthy tones and organic shapes, as well as a number of facilities, including cordless telephones, in-room movies, safes and fax machines. For relaxation, there's an indoor pool, gymnasium, health spa facilities and a sauna with unsurpassed views, as well as a handful of stylish restaurants and bars, including Louis B's, which offers fine dining overlooking the canal, and the Towers Restaurant on the 19th floor with sweeping views of the harbour and V&A Waterfront. The hotel offers indoor parking for a daily fee.
Convention Square, Lower Long Street
Tel: (021) 412 9999 or 0800 994 276.
Website: www.sheraton.com
Price: $$$
The imposing glass exterior of this new high-rise hotel on the Foreshore was met with mixed reactions from the city's residents when it first appeared on Cape Town's skyline. However, once inside, the views across the city and sea are breathtaking. Linked to the Cape Town International Convention Centre, the hotel is ideal for business travellers and is equipped with a first-class business centre. Guest rooms and suites all have a sexy, super-modern décor, with earthy tones and organic shapes, as well as a number of facilities, including cordless telephones, in-room movies, safes and fax machines. For relaxation, there's an indoor pool, gymnasium, health spa facilities and a sauna with unsurpassed views, as well as a handful of stylish restaurants and bars, including Louis B's, which offers fine dining overlooking the canal, and the Towers Restaurant on the 19th floor with sweeping views of the harbour and V&A Waterfront. The hotel offers indoor parking for a daily fee.
Convention Square, Lower Long Street
Tel: (021) 412 9999 or 0800 994 276.
Website: www.sheraton.com
Price: $$$
The Cullinan Hotel
This is one in a cluster of hotels situated around the Cape Town International Convention Centre, at the entrance to the V&A Waterfront, which makes it excellently located for both business and entertainment. The spacious and classically designed guest rooms and suites all have fantastic views of either Table Mountain or the V&A Waterfront, as well as air conditioning, radio, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone with voicemail and modem point, safe and workstation. The 420-room hotel also has a breakfast room, an a la carte restaurant and cocktail bar. Conference facilities are extensive, with five conference rooms, a board room and function room. Video-conferencing is available, as well as fax and photocopying; secretarial services are available on request. Covered parking is available at a daily fee. After a hard day of business, guests can unwind in the hotel gym or at the poolside.
Cullinan Street
Tel: (021) 418 6920.
Website: www.southernsun.com
Price: $$
This is one in a cluster of hotels situated around the Cape Town International Convention Centre, at the entrance to the V&A Waterfront, which makes it excellently located for both business and entertainment. The spacious and classically designed guest rooms and suites all have fantastic views of either Table Mountain or the V&A Waterfront, as well as air conditioning, radio, satellite TV, direct-dial telephone with voicemail and modem point, safe and workstation. The 420-room hotel also has a breakfast room, an a la carte restaurant and cocktail bar. Conference facilities are extensive, with five conference rooms, a board room and function room. Video-conferencing is available, as well as fax and photocopying; secretarial services are available on request. Covered parking is available at a daily fee. After a hard day of business, guests can unwind in the hotel gym or at the poolside.
Cullinan Street
Tel: (021) 418 6920.
Website: www.southernsun.com
Price: $$
Southern Sun Cape Sun
This massive 32-storey hotel, superbly located in the heart of the city, has been a fixture in Cape Town for many decades. Nowadays, the glitteringly glamorous Cape Sun primarily caters for the business traveller, as it is home to the largest hotel-based conference facility in Cape Town, including eight configurable rooms and an experienced team on-hand. Other business facilities include secretarial service, fax, printing and a fully equipped business centre. All of the 368 guest rooms (most with glorious views) are air conditioned, have a radio, TV, safe, trouser press, a workstation and direct-dial telephone with voicemail. The 20 suites also have a fax machine and modem point. Cape Malay and Afro-International cuisine is on offer at Riempies Restaurant, while lighter fare is served up in the Palm Court Café, and the Noon Gun Bar is the hotel's cocktail bar. The hotel also offers an indoor plunge pool, a beauty spa and a fitness centre with personal trainers. Covered parking is available for a daily fee.
Strand Street
Tel: (021) 488 5100.
Website: www.southernsun.com
Price: $$
This massive 32-storey hotel, superbly located in the heart of the city, has been a fixture in Cape Town for many decades. Nowadays, the glitteringly glamorous Cape Sun primarily caters for the business traveller, as it is home to the largest hotel-based conference facility in Cape Town, including eight configurable rooms and an experienced team on-hand. Other business facilities include secretarial service, fax, printing and a fully equipped business centre. All of the 368 guest rooms (most with glorious views) are air conditioned, have a radio, TV, safe, trouser press, a workstation and direct-dial telephone with voicemail. The 20 suites also have a fax machine and modem point. Cape Malay and Afro-International cuisine is on offer at Riempies Restaurant, while lighter fare is served up in the Palm Court Café, and the Noon Gun Bar is the hotel's cocktail bar. The hotel also offers an indoor plunge pool, a beauty spa and a fitness centre with personal trainers. Covered parking is available for a daily fee.
Strand Street
Tel: (021) 488 5100.
Website: www.southernsun.com
Price: $$
The Table Bay Hotel
The neo-Victorian Table Bay Hotel is perched right on the tip of the historic V&A Waterfront development, looking out across Table Bay to Robben Island or back toward Table Mountain, and linked to the massive Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre. Part of the Sun International group and a Leading Hotel of the World, the hotel has every facility of a luxury establishment, as well as a non-invasive, friendly attention to detail that makes guests feel completely at home. There are 311 guest rooms and 18 suites, stylishly designed in relaxing greens, creams and floral prints, with local artwork on the walls. Facilities include air conditioning, a high-tech, touch-sensitive mini-bar, satellite TV and an electronic safe. For business travellers, there are spacious desks with a private telephone, fax and modem connection, as well as a Biz Comm centre offering phone, fax, e-mail, copying, printing and voice-mail. Conference facilities are extensive, with a number of versatile venues catering for groups of up to 300 delegates. There is a fully equipped business centre; teleconferencing, translation and secretarial services and sophisticated audiovisual equipment are all available. The hotel has a heated salt-water pool, gymnasium and health spa. Dining options include the plush Atlantic Restaurant and the crisply elegant Conservatory (see Restaurants), while high tea can be enjoyed in The Lounge.
Quay 6, V&A Waterfront
Tel: (021) 406 5000.
Website: www.suninternational.com
Price: $$$$
The neo-Victorian Table Bay Hotel is perched right on the tip of the historic V&A Waterfront development, looking out across Table Bay to Robben Island or back toward Table Mountain, and linked to the massive Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre. Part of the Sun International group and a Leading Hotel of the World, the hotel has every facility of a luxury establishment, as well as a non-invasive, friendly attention to detail that makes guests feel completely at home. There are 311 guest rooms and 18 suites, stylishly designed in relaxing greens, creams and floral prints, with local artwork on the walls. Facilities include air conditioning, a high-tech, touch-sensitive mini-bar, satellite TV and an electronic safe. For business travellers, there are spacious desks with a private telephone, fax and modem connection, as well as a Biz Comm centre offering phone, fax, e-mail, copying, printing and voice-mail. Conference facilities are extensive, with a number of versatile venues catering for groups of up to 300 delegates. There is a fully equipped business centre; teleconferencing, translation and secretarial services and sophisticated audiovisual equipment are all available. The hotel has a heated salt-water pool, gymnasium and health spa. Dining options include the plush Atlantic Restaurant and the crisply elegant Conservatory (see Restaurants), while high tea can be enjoyed in The Lounge.
Quay 6, V&A Waterfront
Tel: (021) 406 5000.
Website: www.suninternational.com
Price: $$$$
Luxury
Cape Grace
One of the Leading Small Hotels of the World and certainly Cape Town's loveliest, the 121-room Cape Grace exudes contemporary style and elegance. Occupying its own quay on Cape Town's vibrant V&A Waterfront, the hotel is unassuming on the outside and charming inside, with friendly efficient staff. The spacious guest rooms, suites and apartments (with kitchens, CD players and DVD players) are all impeccably designed with warm, welcoming colours, French windows, fresh flowers, contemporary local artwork and books with a local flavour. All rooms include satellite TV, fax and Internet connection, a safe, bathrobes and luxury toiletries. The hotel has a private library that guests can borrow from, and also holds a complimentary history presentation and wine tasting every evening at 1800. Other facilities include an African-influenced spa and in-room gym equipment on request, as well as a heated pool, secure complimentary parking and private luxury transfers. Business guests are also catered for, with a 14-seat boardroom and fully equipped communication centre offering 24-hour complimentary Internet access, while the restaurant one.waterfront (see Restaurants) and Bascule Whisky Bar and Wine Cellar are both highly acclaimed.
West Quay Road, V&A Waterfront
Tel: (021) 410 7100.
Website: www.capegrace.com
Price: $$$$
One of the Leading Small Hotels of the World and certainly Cape Town's loveliest, the 121-room Cape Grace exudes contemporary style and elegance. Occupying its own quay on Cape Town's vibrant V&A Waterfront, the hotel is unassuming on the outside and charming inside, with friendly efficient staff. The spacious guest rooms, suites and apartments (with kitchens, CD players and DVD players) are all impeccably designed with warm, welcoming colours, French windows, fresh flowers, contemporary local artwork and books with a local flavour. All rooms include satellite TV, fax and Internet connection, a safe, bathrobes and luxury toiletries. The hotel has a private library that guests can borrow from, and also holds a complimentary history presentation and wine tasting every evening at 1800. Other facilities include an African-influenced spa and in-room gym equipment on request, as well as a heated pool, secure complimentary parking and private luxury transfers. Business guests are also catered for, with a 14-seat boardroom and fully equipped communication centre offering 24-hour complimentary Internet access, while the restaurant one.waterfront (see Restaurants) and Bascule Whisky Bar and Wine Cellar are both highly acclaimed.
West Quay Road, V&A Waterfront
Tel: (021) 410 7100.
Website: www.capegrace.com
Price: $$$$
Mount Nelson
Voted Africa's Leading Hotel in the World Travel Awards 2006, Cape Town's most prestigious and multi award-winning hotel proudly upholds the Old World colonial style, traditions and dedication to decadence that it has excelled in for over 100 years. With palm-lined avenues, classical architecture, pith-helmeted staff and decadent afternoon teas on the shady terrace, the uniquely pink Mount Nelson has not changed one bit, save for a few stylish additions. Located right at the heart of the city, the hotel has 144 guest rooms and 57 suites, all individually designed with bespoke furniture, artwork and luxurious fabrics. In-room facilities include workstations with two-line telephone, data ports and voicemail, while luxury extras include bathrobes, mood lighting, satellite TV, DVD players and electronic safes. The business centre is small but fully equipped and there are six conference venues. Extras include two floodlit tennis courts, two heated swimming pools, a fitness centre, a beauty and massage salon, hairdresser, secure parking and a complimentary shuttle service to the V&A Waterfront and the Convention Centre. An alfresco breakfast feast is served in the hotel's airy Oasis Restaurant, next to the main pool, while the Cape Colony restaurant (see Restaurants) is one of Cape Town's finest dining venues. The stylish Planet Champagne Bar is one of the hottest places to be seen in the city, which offers decadent caviar and oysters as bar snacks.
76 Orange Street
Tel: (021) 483 1000.
Website: www.mountnelson.co.za
Price: $$$$
Voted Africa's Leading Hotel in the World Travel Awards 2006, Cape Town's most prestigious and multi award-winning hotel proudly upholds the Old World colonial style, traditions and dedication to decadence that it has excelled in for over 100 years. With palm-lined avenues, classical architecture, pith-helmeted staff and decadent afternoon teas on the shady terrace, the uniquely pink Mount Nelson has not changed one bit, save for a few stylish additions. Located right at the heart of the city, the hotel has 144 guest rooms and 57 suites, all individually designed with bespoke furniture, artwork and luxurious fabrics. In-room facilities include workstations with two-line telephone, data ports and voicemail, while luxury extras include bathrobes, mood lighting, satellite TV, DVD players and electronic safes. The business centre is small but fully equipped and there are six conference venues. Extras include two floodlit tennis courts, two heated swimming pools, a fitness centre, a beauty and massage salon, hairdresser, secure parking and a complimentary shuttle service to the V&A Waterfront and the Convention Centre. An alfresco breakfast feast is served in the hotel's airy Oasis Restaurant, next to the main pool, while the Cape Colony restaurant (see Restaurants) is one of Cape Town's finest dining venues. The stylish Planet Champagne Bar is one of the hottest places to be seen in the city, which offers decadent caviar and oysters as bar snacks.
76 Orange Street
Tel: (021) 483 1000.
Website: www.mountnelson.co.za
Price: $$$$
Moderate
Extreme Hotel
Youth orientated, new to Cape Town, and very centrally positioned with panoramic views of Table Mountain, this hotel celebrates the city as an extreme sports destination. It can organise activities from abseiling and hiking, to shark cage diving and parasailing. The 130 stylish rooms are decorated in earthy tones and lots of glass and mirrors and have ‘in room' showers, en suite loos, Wi-Fi access, flat-screen TVs and air conditioning. Unusual facilities include the Sound Room with a state-of-the-art sound system and plasma screens for watching DVDs, and a glass-walled side of the stunning pool with underwater lighting serves as one of the walls in the restaurant, giving diners a view of the swimmers. On the outside of the building is a five-storey climbing wall and the elevator is a shark cage. The Extreme brand hopes to open hotels in other extreme sports destinations across the globe. The room rate system works in a similar way as airlines and is based on availability of rooms. Therefore cheaper rates can be had by booking well in advance or during quieter seasons.
Corner of New Church and Bree Streets
Tel: (021) 488 2555.
Website: www.extreme-hotels.com
Price: $$
Youth orientated, new to Cape Town, and very centrally positioned with panoramic views of Table Mountain, this hotel celebrates the city as an extreme sports destination. It can organise activities from abseiling and hiking, to shark cage diving and parasailing. The 130 stylish rooms are decorated in earthy tones and lots of glass and mirrors and have ‘in room' showers, en suite loos, Wi-Fi access, flat-screen TVs and air conditioning. Unusual facilities include the Sound Room with a state-of-the-art sound system and plasma screens for watching DVDs, and a glass-walled side of the stunning pool with underwater lighting serves as one of the walls in the restaurant, giving diners a view of the swimmers. On the outside of the building is a five-storey climbing wall and the elevator is a shark cage. The Extreme brand hopes to open hotels in other extreme sports destinations across the globe. The room rate system works in a similar way as airlines and is based on availability of rooms. Therefore cheaper rates can be had by booking well in advance or during quieter seasons.
Corner of New Church and Bree Streets
Tel: (021) 488 2555.
Website: www.extreme-hotels.com
Price: $$
Road Lodge
Conveniently located at Cape Town International Airport, the Road Lodge is perfect for travellers in transit or with an early flight. The city centre is approximately 20 minutes by car along the nearby N2 motorway, while the popular Cape winelands are also within easy reach. Part of the City Lodge Hotels Group, this 90-room hotel combines budget business travel with comfort and style. Rooms are functional with air conditioning and TV, as well as a workstation and direct-dial telephone. All rooms are en suite. Hotel facilities include free parking, a 24-hour reception and check-in, fax and photocopying services and a same-day laundry and dry cleaning service.
Cape Town International Airport
Tel: (021) 934 7303.
Website: www.roadlodge.co.za
Price: $
Conveniently located at Cape Town International Airport, the Road Lodge is perfect for travellers in transit or with an early flight. The city centre is approximately 20 minutes by car along the nearby N2 motorway, while the popular Cape winelands are also within easy reach. Part of the City Lodge Hotels Group, this 90-room hotel combines budget business travel with comfort and style. Rooms are functional with air conditioning and TV, as well as a workstation and direct-dial telephone. All rooms are en suite. Hotel facilities include free parking, a 24-hour reception and check-in, fax and photocopying services and a same-day laundry and dry cleaning service.
Cape Town International Airport
Tel: (021) 934 7303.
Website: www.roadlodge.co.za
Price: $
Tudor Hotel
Cape Town's oldest hotel, built in 1870, the friendly Tudor Hotel is excellently located, right on Greenmarket Square in the city centre, close to downtown sights, shopping and nightlife. All of the 30 rooms are en suite, with telephone, clock radio and TV. Rooms are simple and stylish, with white linen, dark wood and interesting touches, such as ceiling fans, achieving a laid-back chic that catches the essence of Cape Town. Covered parking is available for a daily fee. Few frills mean good value for such a stylish and excellently located hotel.
153 Longmarket Street, Greenmarket Square
Tel: (021) 424 1335.
Website: www.tudorhotel.co.za
Price: $$
Cape Town's oldest hotel, built in 1870, the friendly Tudor Hotel is excellently located, right on Greenmarket Square in the city centre, close to downtown sights, shopping and nightlife. All of the 30 rooms are en suite, with telephone, clock radio and TV. Rooms are simple and stylish, with white linen, dark wood and interesting touches, such as ceiling fans, achieving a laid-back chic that catches the essence of Cape Town. Covered parking is available for a daily fee. Few frills mean good value for such a stylish and excellently located hotel.
153 Longmarket Street, Greenmarket Square
Tel: (021) 424 1335.
Website: www.tudorhotel.co.za
Price: $$
Other Recommendations
Gardner's Waterland Lodge
Although situated about 20 minutes from the city centre, Gardner's Waterland Lodge is nestled in the wonderful yet often overlooked Hout Bay valley - a suburb so self-sufficient, with its very own harbour, beach, bars and restaurants, that the locals call it the Republic of Hout Bay. Accommodation consists of four self-catering cottages and six bed & breakfast units (five suites and one room) in the main lodge. The cottages, sporting heavy wood, crisp white linen and wild African prints, come with separate braai (barbecue) areas, TVs and fully-equipped kitchens - for guests who want to be completely independent on holiday. Guests who prefer having their breakfast cooked for them in the morning can stay in the homely rooms in the main house. Breakfast is served in the conservatory overlooking the gorgeous swimming pool, which all guests have access to, with wrap-around views of the surrounding mountains forming a dramatic backdrop.
Longkloof Road, Hout Bay
Tel: (021) 790 1166.
Website: www.waterlandlodge.co.za
Price: $-$$
Although situated about 20 minutes from the city centre, Gardner's Waterland Lodge is nestled in the wonderful yet often overlooked Hout Bay valley - a suburb so self-sufficient, with its very own harbour, beach, bars and restaurants, that the locals call it the Republic of Hout Bay. Accommodation consists of four self-catering cottages and six bed & breakfast units (five suites and one room) in the main lodge. The cottages, sporting heavy wood, crisp white linen and wild African prints, come with separate braai (barbecue) areas, TVs and fully-equipped kitchens - for guests who want to be completely independent on holiday. Guests who prefer having their breakfast cooked for them in the morning can stay in the homely rooms in the main house. Breakfast is served in the conservatory overlooking the gorgeous swimming pool, which all guests have access to, with wrap-around views of the surrounding mountains forming a dramatic backdrop.
Longkloof Road, Hout Bay
Tel: (021) 790 1166.
Website: www.waterlandlodge.co.za
Price: $-$$
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