Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of 5 Star Hotels in Cape Town, selected based on their rating
Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel |
8.9 / 10 (89 Reviews) |
From 610$ | |
Taj Cape Town Hotel |
8.9 / 10 (1959 Reviews) |
From 111$ | |
The Table Bay Hotel |
8.4 / 10 (2691 Reviews) |
From 265$ | |
Queen Victoria Hotel By Newmark |
9.0 / 10 (402 Reviews) |
From 183$ | |
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town |
9.4 / 10 (179 Reviews) |
From 342$ |
If you’re looking for an amazing Cape Town holiday experience, you might be wondering whether or not to stay in a 5 star hotel.
On the one hand, 5 star hotels promise luxurious and pampered accommodation, complete with world-class facilities and top-notch services.
On the other hand, they can be quite expensive, and you may worry that you’re not getting good value for your money.
So, what’s the answer? Should you shell out for a 5 star hotel in Cape Town, or is it better to go for something a little more affordable?
Here are a few things to consider when making your decision:
- How important is it to you to have high-quality accommodation?
- How much can you afford to spend on your holiday?
- What kind of facilities and services does the 5 star hotel offer?
- What is the hotel’s location like?
All things considered, there’s no doubt that 5 star hotels offer a luxurious and pampered experience. However, if affordability is a concern for you, it’s worth considering other options, such as 4 or 5 star hotels that offer a little bit more value for money.
Cape Town Accommodation lists:
Top 5 Star Hotels in Cape Town
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Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel
From 610$
Offering quick access to Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, the 5-star Cape Grace Hotel & Spa Cape Town has chaise longues, a lending library and tennis courts. The accommodation is located 0.7 km from Clock Tower Retail Centre and 5 minutes by car from Cape Town International Convention Centre.
Situated in Waterfront district, this venue is 20 minutes walk from the centre of Cape Town. The property is also next door to South African Maritime Museum, and near a motorway. Sea Point Pavillion & Swimming Pools is only a couple of minutes' drive away.
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Taj Cape Town Hotel
From 111$
Taj Cape Town Hotel features a hairdresser, a Jacuzzi and an indoor heated swimming pool, and lies 10 minutes' drive from V & A Waterfront. Situated in City Bowl district, the venue is set 0.3 km from the cobbled Greenmarket Square.
The accommodation is located off District Six Memorial Museum, just 10 minutes' walk from the city centre. The hotel is within walking distance to the beach. The flat-topped Table Mountain is also a couple of minutes' drive away.
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The Table Bay Hotel
From 265$
Featuring free self parking, a sauna and a Jacuzzi, The Table Bay Hotel Cape Town is located in Waterfront district, 0.9 km from Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. V & A Waterfront is less than 1.5 km away.
The venue overlooks Table Mountain and enjoys an ideal location close to Cape Town Waterfront 1. A 30-minute walk will take you into the centre of Cape Town. V & A Waterfront Shopping Centre is also located near the accommodation. Two Oceans Aquarium is only a short drive away.
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Queen Victoria Hotel By Newmark
From 183$
The 5-star Queen Victoria Hotel Cape Town offers luxury rooms within easy reach of V & A Waterfront Shopping Mall, which is about 10 minutes' walk. It is set in Waterfront district, within walking distance of The Springbok Experience Rugby Museum.
The venue is situated in a vibrant part of Cape Town close to Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. The R45 - billion Cape Town Stadium is located just 1.2 km from here. House of H is a few minutes' drive away.
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Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
From 342$
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town is set 3.2 km from the flat-topped Table Mountain, and boasts a sundeck and chaise longues. The venue is located 2 km from the centre of Cape Town and a couple of minutes' drive from Gardens Shopping Centre.
Conveniently situated in City Bowl district, the accommodation is only a few steps away from Kloof Street. Cape Town Central Library is 750 metres from the hotel, while Lower Kloof bus station is 350 metres away. The four-screen Labia Theatre is also located near the property.
Hotels in Cape Town
Airport nearby ✈️ | Cape Town International |
Average Price 💰 | 180$ |
Hotels in Cape Town 🏨 | 4667 |
Hotel Reviews ⭐ | 20063 |
Landmarks nearby 📍 | Lion's Head, Greenpoint Park and Biodiversity Garden, Signal Hill, Heart of Cape Town Museum, University of Cape Town |
Top Service Hotel 🛁 | Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel |
Most comfortable Hotel 🛏️ | Taj Cape Town Hotel |
Best Price Hotel 🤑 | The Table Bay Hotel |
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The Silo Hotel
From 923$
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, a sauna and a sundeck, The Silo Hotel offers accommodation in Waterfront district, 0.3 km from the modern Cape Town Diamond Museum. The venue provides 7 guestrooms appointed with climate control, flat-screen TV and ironing facilities for a pleasant stay in Cape Town.
Located off The Nelson Mandela Gateway To Robben Island, the property is set near Two Oceans Aquarium. It will take about 15 minutes to walk to Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. The Silo Hotel is a short driving distance of Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village Neighbourhood.
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Pepperclub Hotel
From 642$
The 5-star Pepperclub Hotel is placed in Cape Town, not far from the cobbled Greenmarket Square. Featuring 210 rooms with views of the city, this venue is set within a short ride from V & A Waterfront.
Guests may find Brundyn Gallery within 0.2 km and the 17th - century Castle of Good Hope within 1.8 km of the accommodation. The city centre is also 1 km away. Pepperclub Hotel is located at the foot of Cape Town Parliament.
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Dysart Boutique Hotel
From 268$
Dysart Boutique Hotel Cape Town is located 1.9 km from V & A Waterfront Shopping Mall and offers airport shuttle bus service, 24-hour front desk and 24-hour security service. Set within a few minutes' drive from Green Point Park, it is a designer accommodation to stay in Green Point district of the city.
Signal Hill Mountain is less than 2.2 km away. Cape Town city centre is 25 minutes’ walk from this venue.
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Atlanticview Cape Town Boutique Hotel
From 379$
Atlanticview Cape Town Boutique Hotel, located 4 km from the circular Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, features a business centre and a gym. Situated in Camps Bay district, the venue is set 2.1 km from the Blue Flag Camps Bay Beach.
The accommodation is set in a tourist area of Cape Town, 5 km from the city centre. The hotel places you within 2 km of Bali Beach. Pipe Track is also located near the property. You can get to Greenpoint Urban Park and Biodiversity Garden in a few minutes by car.
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Steenberg Hotel & Spa
From 483$
This exquisite Steenberg Hotel Cape Town offers proximity to Steenberg Village Centre and entices guests with a sundeck and a lending library. Tokai Park is a 5-minute drive from the venue and a 10-minute drive from Ou Kaapse Weg Mountain Pass.
The accommodation is situated in a western part of Cape Town close to Steenberg Golf Estate. You can get to US Consulate General in a few minutes by car.
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The Bay Hotel
From 172$
The Bay Hotel Cape Town is a 10-minute drive from the prominent Lion's Head Mountain, and it features a tennis court, an outdoor swimming pool and a hairdresser onsite. Situated in the centre of Cape Town, the venue gives quick access to the Blue Flag Camps Bay Beach.
You can stroll over to the exclusive Camps Bay district and enjoy Swell located nearby. The sand beach is placed about 650 metres away. A short drive will take you to the flat-topped Table Mountain.
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One&Only Cape Town Hotel
From 700$
Gardens Shopping Centre is 2.5 km from One & Only Cape Town Hotel, while V & A Waterfront Shopping Mall is 850 metres away. Set close to Two Oceans Aquarium, this venue boasts air-conditioned rooms along with chaise longues, a ballroom and a golf course available onsite.
The accommodation offers an ideal location about 25 km from Cape Town International airport and a few minutes' walk from Spa - The One & Only Cape Town. The hotel lies within a 25-minute walk of the centre of Cape Town. Cape Town International Convention Centre is just a short drive away.
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Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, Cape Town
From 186$
Offering cots, babysitting and a special menu for guests kids, Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, Cape Town is located in Mouille Point district, 1.4 km from V & A Waterfront Shopping Mall. The accommodation features chaise longues and a golf course, and the rooms overlook the harbour.
Cape Town International Convention Centre is less than 2.8 km away. The venue lies within 4 km of the centre of Cape Town. Metropolitan Golf Club is also located near the hotel. The property is only a short drive from Public Garden.
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The Westin Cape Town Hotel
From 171$
The Westin Cape Town Hotel is located in a conservation area of Cape Town, about 1.8 km away from Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Featuring 483 rooms with views of the mountain, this venue is set within a short ride from the R4.5-billion Cape Town Stadium.
The accommodation is set in City Bowl district, within easy reach of Cape Town International Convention Centre. V & A Waterfront Shopping Mall is 5 minutes' drive from the hotel. Guests can find an idyllic beach adjacent to the property. It is next to Cticc.
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The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel
From 203$
Featuring a free car park, a golf course and a heated pool, The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel Cape Town is located in Constantia district, 3.4 km from Constantia Valley. Newlands Rugby Stadium is less than 4.8 km away.
The venue overlooks Table Mountain and enjoys a prime location close to Cecilia Forest Hiking Trail. The accommodation features 51 luxurious rooms featuring fridges and glassware. This property is also a short drive from Wynberg Park.
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Zest Boutique Hotel By The Living Journey Collection
From 183$
Zest Boutique Hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, allergy free rooms and a sun terrace in the central part of Cape Town, with a reasonable distance from V & A Waterfront Shopping Mall. Set close to Green Point Stadium, this venue boasts classic rooms along with entertainment activities and a bar available onsite.
Cape Town International Convention Centre is 10 minutes' drive away, while Gardens Shopping Centre is 25 minutes' walk from the accommodation. The city centre is also 2 km away.
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Living Hotel Lion'S Eye
From 513$
Set in Camps Bay district, 2.3 km from Maiden's Cove, Houghton View Guest House Cape Town features a heated pool and views of the ocean. Guests can enjoy free WiFi throughout the venue, as well as free self-parking, allergy free rooms and a sun terrace on site.
Located off Route Of Bays, the accommodation is set near Theatre On The Bay. The hotel is within 10 minutes' drive of Pipe Track. Houghton View Guest House is a short driving distance of the prominent Lion's Head Mountain.
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Colona Castle Hotel
From 152$
The luxurious 5-star Colona Castle Hotel Cape Town offers accommodation near Zandvlei Recreational Park and overlooks the park. The venue is 1.6 km from Rhodes Cottage Museum, while St James Beach is 2.6 km away.
The property boasts a perfect location 700 metres from False Bay station. Shark Spotters Lookout Point Observation Deck is only a couple of minutes' drive away.
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The Marly Boutique Hotel
From 418$
The 5-star Marly Hotel Cape Town lies in Camps Bay district within a walking distance to The Promenade. Situated about 6 minutes' walk from the Blue Flag Camps Bay Beach, the venue has 11 rooms with a panoramic view of sea.
Clifton 4th Beach is less than 1.6 km away. The accommodation places you within 1.1 km of Bakoven Beach. The Marly Hotel is located at the foot of Greenpoint Urban Park and Biodiversity Garden.
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Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa
From 373$
Located 1.2 km from Oudekraal Beach, the 5-star Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa Cape Town features a sun deck, loungers and a lending library. The venue is situated in Camps Bay district, near Antipolis.
The landscaped World of Birds Aviaries is less than 4.1 km away. At this accommodation you'll be in 15 minutes' walk from Oudekraal. Twelve Apostles is also located near the property. Greenpoint Urban Park and Biodiversity Garden is a short drive away.
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Pod Camps Bay Hotel
From 317$
Pod Camps Bay Hotel Cape Town, located 3 km from the flat-topped Table Mountain, offers guests a free carpark, an outdoor swimming pool and a sun terrace. This venue is just 250 metres from the Blue Flag Camps Bay Beach.
The accommodation is situated 5 km from Cape Town city centre and 30 km from Cape Town International airport. Attractions within walking distance include Greenpoint Urban Park and Biodiversity Garden and Theatre On The Bay. Pod Camps Bay Hotel is a short drive from Africa.
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Sugar Hotel
From 121$
Set 2.3 km from Green Point Park, Sugar Hotel Cape Town features a free private carpark, a spa area and a golf course. Situated in Green Point district, the venue is set 1.6 km from V & A Waterfront Shopping Mall.
The accommodation is located 2 km from the centre of Cape Town and a couple of minutes' drive from Two Oceans Aquarium. It is set in the lively area, a few steps from the public Nobel Square. Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village Neighbourhood is also located near the hotel.
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Gorgeous George By Design Hotels ™
From 159$
Nestled near the cobbled Greenmarket Square, the 5-star Gorgeous George Hotel Cape Town offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi Fi throughout the venue. Western Cape Provincial Parliament is 0.6 km from the accommodation, and Gardens Centre is less than 0.7 km away.
The hotel is located within 5 minutes' walk from the centre of Cape Town. The property is near a beach. The imaginatively designed South African Jewish Museum is also a couple of minutes' drive away.
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Cape Diem Lodge
From 146$
Cape Diem Lodge - Boutique Hotel Cape Town, situated less than 2 km from Signal Hill Mountain, offers a sun deck, a library and a golf course. The centre of Cape Town is within 2 km of the venue, and Green Point Park is about 2.2 km away.
The property features accommodation in Green Point district. The guest house features 7 classic rooms featuring coffee maker and glassware. Cape Diem Lodge - Boutique Hotel is a short drive from the provincial Cape Medical Museum.
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The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa
From 318$
Offering cars for rent, Alphen Boutique Hotel Cape Town is a 10-minute drive from Groot Constantia Winery. Situated in Constantia district, the venue is set 1.4 km from The Constantia Village.
A prime location allows guests to explore the area and Greenbelt is located within walking distance. There is easy access to the local beach. The Alphen Trail is also located near the accommodation. The developed Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is only a few minutes' drive away.
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Azamare Guest House
From 306$
The 5-star Azamare Guest House Cape Town is set 2.4 km from Pipe Track and 3.1 km from the flat-topped Table Mountain. Featuring 7 rooms with views of the ocean, this bed & breakfast is set within a short ride from Maiden's Cove.
The venue is set in Camps Bay district, a few steps from Bakovenbaai. The accommodation is located next to Beta Beach.