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| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Protea Hotel By Marriott Cape Town Cape Castle |
7.8 / 10 (181 Reviews) |
From 68$ | |
| Mandela Rhodes Place Hotel |
8.5 / 10 (381 Reviews) |
From 126$ | |
| The Luxury Hotel |
7.2 / 10 (95 Reviews) |
From 96$ | |
| Happy Rhino Hotel |
5.0 / 10 (5500 Reviews) |
From 28$ | |
| Cape Royale Luxury Suites |
8.0 / 10 (412 Reviews) |
From 153$ |
Cape Town, South Africa is a destination known for its stunning landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture. As travelers plan their trip to this beautiful city, one important decision they need to make is where to stay. While there are a variety of accommodation options available, self-catering accommodations have been gaining popularity among tourists. In this post, we'll delve into the reasons why choosing self-catering when traveling to Cape Town is an excellent choice for a memorable and comfortable stay.
First and foremost, self-catering accommodations offer a level of freedom and flexibility that is hard to beat. With a fully equipped kitchen at your disposal, you can cook your own meals at any time, making it convenient and cost-effective. This is especially beneficial for travelers who have dietary restrictions or simply prefer to have control over their own meals. Self-catering also allows you to experience local markets and grocery stores, and to cook with fresh, local ingredients, adding an authentic touch to your Cape Town experience.
Moreover, self-catering accommodations in Cape Town come in a variety of styles and locations, catering to all types of travelers. Whether you are looking for a cozy apartment in the heart of the city, a beachfront villa, or a spacious holiday home in the countryside, there are plenty of options to choose from. This means that you can find a self-catering accommodation that suits your preferences and budget, ultimately enhancing your overall travel experience.
Lastly, self-catering accommodations provide a home-away-from-home feel, allowing you to truly immerse yourself in the local lifestyle. With comfortable living spaces, private amenities, and the freedom to come and go as you please, self-catering offers a level of privacy and relaxation that you won't find in a traditional hotel. Whether you are traveling solo, as a couple, or with a group, self-catering allows you to create your own schedule and enjoy a true sense of independence during your stay in Cape Town.
Cape Town Accommodation lists:
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Protea Hotel By Marriott Cape Town Cape Castle
From 68$
Centrally located 2.8 km from District Six Memorial Museum, Protea Hotel By Marriott Cape Town Cape Castle features rooms with views of the sea. There is private parking on site and Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Situated 20 minutes on foot from V&A Waterfront Shopping Mall, the hotel also gives access to such sports venues as the R4.5-billion Cape Town Stadium, which is 1.7 km away. The provincial Cape Medical Museum is right near this 3-star hotel, while High Level bus stop is 300 metres away. The accommodation is located at a 500-metre distance from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Cape Town. For those travelling from afar, Cape Town International airport is 20 minutes' drive away.
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Mandela Rhodes Place Hotel
From 126$
Nestled in City Bowl, defined by the mountains of Signal Hill, Lion's Head, Table Mountain and Devil's Peak, the stunning Mandela Rhodes Place Hotel Cape Town is at a 750-metre distance from culture-oriented attractions like South African National Gallery. Located 6 minutes' walk from Bo-Kaap Museum and 5 minutes by car from the R4.5 - billion Cape Town Stadium, the 4-star family hotel features a gym, a terrace, and loungers.
The deluxe Mandela Rhodes Place is situated in the modern part of Cape Town, within 10 minutes' drive of Two Oceans Aquarium. Shopping venues in the area include Oranjezicht City Farm (2 km) and Gardens Shopping Centre (1.4 km). Enjoy the local scenery, discovering a botanical garden close to the property. To enrich your historical consciousness, visit the Military museum "Castle of Good Hope", which stands within close distance of the perfect Mandela Rhodes Place Hotel. Also, there is a boat dock near the accommodation.
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The Luxury Hotel
From 96$
Situated nearly 25 minutes' walk from a shopping hub like Gardens Shopping Centre, the deluxe Circa Luxury Apartment Hotel Cape Town provides guests with a restaurant and a lobby area. Featuring 47 rooms with views of the city, this 4-star modern hotel is a 5-minute drive of District Six Memorial Museum.
The property has a quiet location 9 minutes on foot from the cobbled Greenmarket Square, and at a moderate distance from Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Sports fans can also visit the R4.5-billion Cape Town Stadium, approximately 25 minutes' walk from the superior Circa Luxury Cape Town, and take their families to Two Oceans Aquarium, which is just a 14-minute walk away. The accommodation is located in close proximity to Cticc in Cape Town. Circa Luxury Apartment Hotel is near a train station and Thibault Square bus stop is merely 5 minutes' walk away.
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Happy Rhino Hotel
From 28$
Nestled in City Bowl, defined by the mountains of Signal Hill, Lion's Head, Table Mountain and Devil's Peak, the 3-star Happy Rhino Hotel Cape Town is 13 minutes' stroll from such cultural places of interest as South African National Gallery. This Cape Town hotel features Wi-Fi in the rooms and a private parking garage on site.
The smoke-free property is located in the very heart of Cape Town only 5 minutes' walk from Cape Town Museum and at a moderate distance from the historical Greenmarket Square. Sports fans can also visit the R4.5 - billion Cape Town Stadium, a 5-minute ride from the Happy Rhino Cape Town, and take their families to Two Oceans Aquarium, which is about a 25-minute walk away. Visit Company Gardens Pond, merely 500 metres from this accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of South Africa. You can easily find Cape Town International Convention Centre within 5 minutes' drive of Happy Rhino Hotel. The property is located 20 km from Cape Town International airport and a minute's walk from Upper Loop bus stop.
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Cape Royale Luxury Suites
From 153$
Ideally located 1.3 km from Two Oceans Aquarium, Cape Royale Luxury Suites Cape Town features rooms with views of the sea. This hotel offers a private parking lot for ZAR 100 per day on site.
The elegant 5-star property puts you in the very heart of Cape Town, within walking distance of Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village Neighbourhood. The hotel is a 16-minute walk from V&A Waterfront Shopping Mall and merely 9 minutes on foot from the R4.5-billion Cape Town Stadium. This accommodation is also relatively close to Table Mountain. Located in Cape Town, Cape Royale Luxury Suites lies next to Out of this World. The nearest bus stop Upper Portswood is merely 100 metres away.
Hotels in Cape Town
| Most comfortable Hotel 🛏️ | Protea Hotel By Marriott Cape Town Cape Castle |
| Top Service Hotel 🛁 | Mandela Rhodes Place Hotel |
| Top Hotel for couples 💑 | The Luxury Hotel |
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The Rockwell Luxury Suites
From 111$
Comprising 49 rooms, The Rockwell Luxury Suites Cape Town is near an entertainment district, 1 km from Two Oceans Aquarium. Offering location just a short drive from the cobbled Greenmarket Square, this hotel overlooks harbour and has an Asian restaurant.
The contemporary 4-star property lies a mere 5 minutes' walk from Martin Osner Fine Art Photography Gallery and within a 10-minute drive of V&A Waterfront Shopping Mall. The R4.5-billion Cape Town Stadium is at a distance of 2.3 km from the hotel and Cape Town International airport is 25 km away. This accommodation also provides access to shopping attractions like Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, which are nearly 10 minutes' drive away. Old Fire bus stop is only 5 minutes' walk from The Rockwell Luxury Suites and relatively close to is enough to get to Cape Town train station.
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The Verge Aparthotel By Totalstay
From 98$
The 3-star Verge Aparthotel Cape Town is situated in Sea Point where sandy beaches like Milton and Saunder's Rock feature tidal pools, kids' playgrounds and sunset views, 2.7 km from such family venues as Two Oceans Aquarium. Located 10 minutes by car from Green Point Park, this Cape Town aparthotel features 21 rooms with views of the mountain.
The R4.5 - billion Cape Town Stadium stands 2.2 km away, and The Point Mall is within walking distance of the budget property. Verge Aparthotel Cape Town offers proximity to such natural sights as Green Point Common (2 km) and Signal Hill Mountain (3.6 km). Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Broken Baths Beach, which is around 500 metres away. The Verge Aparthotel is 300 metres from Evangelical Common Ground Church and within walking distance of Sea Point Promenade. The accommodation is located 25 km from Cape Town International airport and just off Arthur's bus stop.
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Royal Atlantic Aparthotel
From 108$
Located 25 minutes' stroll from the R4.5 - billion Cape Town Stadium, which is highly appreciated by sports lovers, the 3-star Royal Atlantic Aparthotel Cape Town includes 6 rooms. This Cape Town hotel features Wi-Fi, provided throughout the property.
District Six Memorial Museum stands 3.4 km away, and Two Oceans Aquarium is 10 minutes by car from the property. The hotel offers proximity to natural sights like Green Point Common (2.7 km) and the Military Rd. Signal Hill (3.3 km). Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Milton Beach, which is 500 metres away. There is the historical Greenmarket Square 10 minutes' drive from Royal Atlantic Aparthotel. The property is located 25 km from Cape Town International airport and very close to Graaff's Pool bus stop.
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Alta Bay Hotel
From 133$
Overlooking the patio, the 4-star Alta Bay Hotel Cape Town is a 5-minute ride from the flat-topped Table Mountain. Situated within close distance of De Waal Park in City Bowl, defined by the mountains of Signal Hill, Lion's Head, Table Mountain and Devil's Peak, this Cape Town hotel features a swimming pool.
The smoke-free property is about 25 km from Cape Town International airport and around 2 km from such cultural venues as the imaginatively designed South African Jewish Museum. Sports fans can also visit the R4.5-billion Cape Town Stadium, around a 10-minute drive from the Alta Bay, and take their families to Two Oceans Aquarium, which is approximately 4 km away. Visit Molteno Reservoir, approximately 900 metres from this accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of South Africa. Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy being at a distance of 1.9 km from Gardens Shopping Centre. Molteno bus stop is located just 5 minutes' walk away.
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Cascades Apartments 609 & 706
From 61$
A mere 12 minutes' stroll from sports attractions such as the R4.5 - billion Cape Town Stadium, the 3-star Cascades Apartments 609 & 706 Cape Town features 24 rooms with sea views. This Cape Town hotel offers 24-hour front desk assistance and wake-up calls for guests' convenience.
Nestled within 5 minutes' drive of V&A Waterfront Shopping Mall, the smoke-free property is only a short drive from Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. From the Cascades Apartments 609 & 706 Cape Town it will take nearly 25 minutes to walk to Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium. The accommodation also grants access to family attractions like Two Oceans Aquarium, which are an 18-minute walk away. Cascades Apartments 609 & 706 is located 25 km from Cape Town International airport and a mere 200 metres from High Level bus stop.
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Manhattan Suites Apartments
From 89$
Nestled in the Milnerton district of Cape Town, the 4-star Manhattan Suites Apartments is about 5 minutes by car from Century City Conference Centre. Guests who stay at this Cape Town aparthotel can park their car on site.
Located within 5 minutes' walk of Century City Natural Goods Market, the romantic property is close to Intaka Island. Ratanga Junction is a 20-minute stroll from the luxury hotel and Cape Town International airport is 25 km away. This accommodation lies a 5-minute drive of Milnerton Golf Club. Canal Walk North bus stop is also not very far from Manhattan Suites Apartments.
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Woodlands Guest House
From 59$
Located in the very heart of Cape Town, the 4-star Woodlands Guest House offers fast access to Somerset West Decor Centre, a 25-minute walk away. The guest house provides guests with Wi-Fi in public areas.
The comfortable property is perfectly situated 4.2 km from the family Waterworld Strand. Erinvale Golf Club is 3.8 km from this hotel, while Cape Town International airport is 35 km from it. The nearby cultural attractions include Cavalli Art Gallery, which is a 25-minute walk from the accommodation.
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Colourful Manor Guesthouse
From 111$
Colourful Manor Guesthouse Cape Town includes 15 rooms and is 4.1 km from Cape Garden Centre. The guest house offers Wi-Fi in public areas.
The accommodation is about 45 km from Cape Town International airport and 10 minutes' drive from such cultural venues as Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum. This 4-star hotel in Cape Town is a 25-minute stroll from Steenbras Dam. Located 10 minutes by car from Gordon's Bay Main Beach, the property puts the city at your fingertips.
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Urban Oasis At Windburg Suites
From 79$
The 4-star Urban Oasis At Windburg Suites Cape Town features 7 rooms and lies about a 20-minute walk from the Military museum "Castle of Good Hope".
This guest house is about 20 km from Cape Town International airport and just a pleasant stroll from such cultural venues as the imaginatively designed South African Jewish Museum. The comfortable property is at a distance of 400 metres from Harvest and at a 450-metre distance from Vredehoek Public Library. There is Table Mountain National Park about 10 minutes away by car, and Gardens bus station a few minutes' drive from the hotel.
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Glaston House
From 153$
The 3-star Glaston House Cape Town is situated in City Bowl, defined by the mountains of Signal Hill, Lion's Head, Table Mountain and Devil's Peak, 25 minutes' walk from Two Oceans Aquarium, which is highly recommended for a family visit. This Cape Town hotel features Wi-Fi, provided in public areas.
The property is about 20 km from Cape Town International airport and a short distance from such cultural venues as Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium. The Glaston House Cape Town is within 5 minutes' drive of Bree Street and 1.7 km from Christopher Moller Art Gallery. Visit Company Gardens Pond, 900 metres from the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of South Africa. District Six Museum is about a 5-minute ride away, while Cape Town is situated within a minute's drive of Glaston House. This Cape Town property stands a 9-minute walk from Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village Neighbourhood, a 5-minute walk from Strand bus stop.
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Sweet Lemon Boutique Bed & Breakfast
From 80$
Sweet Lemon Boutique Bed & Breakfast Cape Town is situated in Sea Point with excellent transport facilities, a 5-minute drive from Signal Hill Mountain, and boasts a terrace and a community pool. This 3-star bed & breakfast also features Wi-Fi throughout the property.
While staying in the accommodation, you are invited to discover The Point Mall, located nearly 15 minutes' walk away, or visit sports venues like the R4.5 - billion Cape Town Stadium, which is nearly a 10-minute drive away. Gardens Shopping Centre is a 10-minute drive of the Sweet Lemon Boutique Bed & Breakfast in Cape Town. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Milton Beach, which is nearly 10 minutes' walk away. Cultural experiences in the area feature the flagship Studio G Gallery, situated at a distance of 4.3 km from Sweet Lemon Boutique Bed & Breakfast. Albany bus stop is at a distance of within arm's reach of this property.