Cape Town Accommodation

Easily navigate to accommodation in Cape Town based on its location

Although its not a sprawling city as such, Cape Town is divided into distinct neighbourhoods by its topography. Everyone seems to have an ongoing love affair with the oh-so photogenic Cape Town, and the accommodation that has sprung up is wonderfully well equipped to deal with the demanding diva in all of us !

If you’re basing yourself on the Atlantic Coast, for instance, its tiresome to keep crossing back over Kloof Nek to get to the restaurants and shops of the City Bowl. Splitting your stay with a central stint, by a beach location, is just one solution. There are many number of different suburbs and neighbourhoods in Cape Town. Each with their distinct features and characteristics. From the hustle and bustle of Cape Town’s City Centres, to the rolling lawns of Constantia, to the spectacular sunsets of Camps Bay and Bantry Bay.

The Rhino Africa Website categories accommodation by destination and in the case of Cape Town the area under which they fall. As Capetonians we are very familiar with the various hotels, guesthouses, boutique hotels, and Bed & Breakfasts, and we therefore don’t apologise for the extra ordinary amount of properties that we feature ! The following gives a brief synopsis of the various types of accommodation that you can find in the various destinations :

Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
The most popular destination for first time visitors to Cape Town is the Cape Town Waterfront. The hotels are large and range from modest four star accommodations such as the Portswood Hotel to award winning hotels five star hotels such as The Cape Grace and The Table Bay. Staying here means that you don’t have to hire a car and can safely and securely walk around at night.

Cape Town City Centre
Hotels here are often cheaper than their Waterfront counterparts. Stay at large chain style hotels such as The Cape Milner, Hollow on the Square and Cape Town Hollow. On the other side of the spectrum its in the City Centre ( or City Bowl as its often called ) where you will find edgy modern and designer boutique hotels such as Kensington Place, Cape Cadogan and 2 Inn 1 Kensington

Camps Bay
The darling of the Atlantic Seaboard, Camps Bay is the place that everyone wants to stay between November and April. Way too much demand and way too few accommodation options mean that its relatively expensive to stay in Camps Bay. The accommodation here have fantastic sunsets, uninterrupted views of the Atlantic Ocean. The most famous hotel in Camps Bay is The Bay Hotel, other than this there are many privately owned Villas and Self Catering Apartments

Clifton
An address that gets noticed. Clifton is most well known for its beautiful beaches. There are no commercial hotels to speak of and if you want to stay in Clifton you are obliged to stay in a self catering apartment or villa. Clifton’s beautiful beaches are windfree and during the season it’s the place to be seen.

Bantry Bay
There is basically two types of accommodation in Bantry Bay. Along Victoria Road you will find large resort style hotels such as Bantry Bay Luxury Suites, The Peninsula and the President Protea Hotel. Further up the slopes of the mountain you will smaller boutique hotels such as Ellerman House

Seapoint
There is exceptional value for money to be found amongst the hotels in Sea Point. The area is undergoing a large amount of urban revitalization. Care should be taken when walking around at night. Notable hotels in Seapoint include the Winchester Mansions and Hotel Le Vendome

De Waterkant
Its cobbled streets and brightly painted houses make De Waterkant Village a very picturesque destination. De Waterkant is traditionally the Gay Village in Cape Town, but regardless of your orientation you will feel very welcomed here. Accommodation in De Waterkant varies from small guesthouses to self catering apartments and houses.

Constantia
South Africa’s first wine producing area is about 20 minutes from the centre of Cape Town. Ideally you will want to hire a car if you are staying here. The hotels here are styled on country house hotels, with extensive gardens and lawns. Hotels in Constantia include Constantia Uitsig and Cellars Hohenort

Kirstenbosch Gardens and Newlands
Tucked behind Table Mountain you will find Kirstenbosch and Newlands. One is famous for its beautiful Botanical Garden the other for its Rugby and Cricket. The most famous hotel in this area is The Vineyard Hotel, but small hotels likes Bishops Court, Highlands and Greenways Country House are very appealing.

Cape Peninsula
The seaside towns of Fish Hoek, Simon’s Town, Muizenberg, Kalk Bay and St James are lapped by the warmer waters of False Bay. The hotels in this area are smaller and more quaint than the rest of Cape Town, but perfect if you are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of Cape Town itself.

Hout Bay
Hout Bay has a distinct seaside feel about it. With a busy Sunday Market and plenty of long hikes available, there is lots to keep you entertained in Hout Bay. Its surprisingly close to the beaches of the Atlantic Seaboard, and a quick drive over Constantia Nek will find you in Constantia and the Southern Suburbs.