Accommodation in Cape Town: Best places to stay in the Mother City

If you’re looking for accommodation in Cape Town and are looking for an alternative to staying at a hotel, look no further than what these options have to offer you.

Cape Town Accommodation

Here’s a look at our top picks for accommodation, from a retreat to guest houses, game lodges, villas and self-catering units. Each of these will see you enjoying different experiences of the Cape, suited to all kinds of travellers.

A Retreat: Mont Rochelle

Technically speaking, this is a hotel – Sir Richard Branson’s, nonetheless. However, it is very much a retreat just outside of Cape Town, in the beautiful Franschhoek countryside. With dramatic mountains as a backdrop, the pristine lawns and pool invite guests and families to lounge and play. 

The 26 rooms are spacious, with every item inside designed to bring you maximum comfort. Each of the room types are named after wine varietals. The property also has a vineyard and offers guests a shuttle to Franschhoek, where you can experience the French enclave of South Africa. The hotel also has a spa and hammam to enhance your holiday retreat. 

Guest House: Houghton View Guest House

It is so lovely having coffee in the morning with the most breath-taking sea view's and the Atlantic breeze! pic.twitter.com/64eApFs8MG

— Houghton View (@houghtonview) April 13, 2015

This villa boasts five spectacular bedrooms, designed with sheer sophistication. With its prime location in Camps Bay, elegance resides here. The rooms are accessed by lifts and a free-floating staircase. This is luxury at its finest, with all the best that Camps Bay has to offer on its doorstep.

Guests can opt to rent the entire guest house or individual suites. There are 180-degree Atlantic ocean views and a pool that can be used year-round, with the 12 Apostles mountain range in the background. The kitchen and dining area are shared by all of the guests, with the option of pre-arranging a three-course dinner with wine.

Penthouse: The Penthouse Collection

Want the best vantage point, from the very top of a building, plus to elegance of a penthouse? The Penthouse Collection is situated in the heart of Cape Town’s CBD, on the 22nd floor of the Triangle House, the city’s tallest residential building.

Expect slick design elements of clean lines, bold art, stylish finishes and spacious, light-filled rooms to complement the skyline. This is accommodation geared towards the modern traveller who seeks a sense of finesse on their trip, being in the midst of city life and close to all of the attractions that Cape Town has to offer. 

Villa: Villa Zest Boutique Hotel

This is a boutique hotel villa situated a mere kilometre from the CBD – within walking distance of the V&A. Villa Zest Boutique Hotel prides itself on its sustainable practices, with a central focus on pleasing their guests.

There is an option between classic, deluxe and superior deluxe rooms. Each room is decorated uniquely, with luxury finishes and an open-plan layout. The decor theme takes you back to the 70s, with colourful Toot-a-loop and Panapet radios on display. 

Self-catering: Flamingo Sea Point

This self catering apartment is close the the city and all of the action happening in Sea Point. It is iconic from the street, as it a pink flamingo is visible among the white building, a theme which is refelcted inside the apartment too.

There are four bedrooms and four bathrooms, so there is plenty of space to accomodate friends and family. It is luxuriously furnished with a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities, a hot tub and a suana.

When you’re planning your trip to Cape Town, consider the kind of holiday you’d like to experience and base your choice in accomodation on what suits that best.