8 of the Best Cape Town Beach Hotels

Cape Town is an outdoorsy sort of place. With the Atlantic Ocean running in front and Table Mountain behind - it is a uniquely positioned city. Whether you are a surfer (or a wannabe), a sunbather, or more of an evening stroller; picking a beachside hotel has obvious advantages. Our hotel experts have hand-selected the best beach hotels in Cape Town based on their design, sea views, service and facilities. Find something for everyone, from all-out luxury to budget-friendly stays or family-friendly choices.

For surfers

• Cape View Clifton is situated in upmarket Clifton's smartest address, Kloof Road; guests are afforded the best views of the Atlantic Ocean below and have easy access to Clifton Beach which is one of Cape Town's best for surfing. Apartments are decorated in a modern, Afro-chic style and the rooftop pool and deck are a real highlight.

For a boutique

• Cape Cod meets Cape Town at Sea Five Boutique Hotel. A little more expensive than other options, it's located along one of the city's most expensive coastal strips. And you get what you pay for: beautifully designed rooms and sea views. Plus a superb breakfast and complimentary snacks. Pool, spa, massage, yoga...sheer bliss.
• Ellerman House is a 13-bedroom Edwardian mansion house overlooking the dramatic Bantry Bay. Fine dining, wine tasting, an impressive art collection, and a team of impeccable staff ready to help you with your every need make this a special boutique experience.
• The Marly is located along Camps Bay's promenade, and boasts the trendiest rooftop bar. Choose from mountain or sea facing views: all rooms are an excellent size, with lavish bathrooms and private balconies. Located near some of Cape Town's best beaches plus there's gourmet Japanese dining at Umi.

For luxury

• The only hotel within Table Mountain's National Park, Tintswalo Atlantic is a luxurious lodge that provides five-star accommodation combined with gourmet dining. A small team caters to every need, but the real charm is in the attention to detail. Rooms include capacious beds and views across the Atlantic Ocean.
• Stylish and sophisticated, POD Camps Bay is one of Cape Town's sleekest hotels. Enormous rooms are decorated in muted tones and natural materials combining stone, wood, and linear shapes. There's a cool bar, lap pool, all the mod cons in room, and a superb breakfast. Best yet, Clifton Beach is just a stroll away.

For great value

• 3 on Camps Bay is well-priced and well-located - it is a great option for every budget. You'll find far-reaching sea views, quirky furnishings, bright artworks that add a splash of unique character to every room, and open-plan bathrooms that make for a romantic feel.

For families

• South Beach Camps Bay are sleek, modern, self-catering apartments with all the amenities of a hotel. Located right on Camps Bay's popular promenade, guests benefit from a central location and sea views. Live like a local, with your own sitting room, kitchen and private balcony. Very family friendly and great value.

Still not sure which to book?

• Browse through our list of all the best places to stay in Cape Town
• Expand your search to include all our recommendations in the Western Cape
• Look at our collection of the best boutique hotels in Cape Town or the best Waterfront hotels in Cape Town or the best spa hotels in Cape Town.
• Or you could contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.

  • Cape View Clifton Cape Town 7 rooms from $354

    
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    Beach Life  -  Live like a local in your own private apartment overlooking Clifton Beach

    Sights nearby  -  Cape Town's city centre and The V&A Waterfront are both under 30 minutes drive

    Great walks  -  Go for a stroll and stop for lunch along Clifton's trendy 4th Beach

    Surfing  -  Clifton Beach is one of Cape Town's best for surfing

    

    Located along upmarket Clifton's smartest address, Kloof Road, guests are afforded the best views of the Atlantic Sea below. Apartments are decorated in a modern, Afro-chic style. Breakfast is served daily, plus there's an honesty bar. The rooftop pool and deck is a real highlight. See More

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  • Sea Five Boutique Hotel Cape Town 7 rooms from $487

    
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    Beach Life  -  Three-hundred metres from one of Cape Town's most popular beaches

    Sights nearby  -  Perfectly located for exploring: Cape Town's historic buildings, the Waterfont, and the colourful neighbourhood of Bo Kaap

    Restrictions on children  -  Children above the age of eight can be accommodated

    Swimming Pool  -  Outdoor pool

    

    Recommended by  -  I Escape

    Cape Cod meets Cape Town, a little more expensive than other options, it's located along one of the city's most expensive coastal strips: and you get what you pay for. Beautifully designed rooms and sea views. Plus a superb breakfast and complimentary snacks. Pool, spa, massage, yoga, bliss. See More

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  • Ellerman House Cape Town (Bantry Bay,) 13 rooms from $674

    
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    Writing a novel  -  You’ll want to feature the impressive art collection somewhere in your international thriller. The staff are super discreet.

    Beach Life  -  Overlooking Bantry Bay and walking distance from Clifton's most fashionable beaches

    Foodies  -  Fine dining plus wine tasting means this is a must for any gourmand

    Romantic Break  -  Sea views, plush rooms, fine dining, and an excellent wine menu

    

    Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith

    A 13-bedroom Edwardian mansion house overlooking the dramatic Bantry Bay. Fine dining, wine tasting, an impressive art collection, and a team of impeccable staff ready to help you with your every need. Bedrooms are decorated with plush fabrics and lots of extras! A gorgeous stay in a great location. See More

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  • Tintswalo Atlantic Cape Town 13 rooms from $864

    
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    Total relaxation  -  Lavish lodge with plenty of space for relaxation and epic views

    Great walks  -  Walk, hike, even cycle up to Chapman's Peak for views across The Cape

    Local markets  -  Hout Bay Market has plenty of local produce and handmade goods

    Swimming Pool  -  Outdoor pool

    

    The only hotel within Table Mountain's National Park, this luxurious lodge provides five-star accommodation combined with gourmet dining. A small team caters to every need, but the real charm is in the attention to detail. Rooms include capacious beds and views across the Atlantic Ocean. Divine. See More

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  • The Marly Cape Town (Camps Bay,) 11 rooms from $297

    
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    Local exploring  -  Excellently located, overlooking one of The Cape's best beaches

    City Style  -  Uber stylish interiors in a very trendy part of town

    Great walks  -  Along the surrounding endless beaches, or up The Pipe Trail, in the Table Mountain National Park

    Sights nearby  -  Catch a show at Theatre On The Bay, moments from the hotel

    

    Located along Camp's Bay's promenade, with the trendiest rooftop bar, The Marly is popular with guests and locals. Choose from mountain or sea facing views: all are an excellent size, with lavish bathrooms and private balconies. Excellent breakfast included plus gourmet Japanese dining at Umi. See More

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  • 3 On Camps Bay Cape Town (Camps Bay,) 16 rooms from $92

    
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    Value chic  -  One of the best value hotels in an excellent neighbourhood

    Sights nearby  -  Camps Bay, Clifton Beach: there are excellent beaches right by the hotel

    Restrictions on children  -  Children above the age of 12 are welcome

    Swimming Pool  -  Outdoor pool

    

    Well-priced, well-located this is a great option for every budget. A welcoming stay with far-reaching sea views. Quirky furnishings, bright artworks add a splash of unique character to every room, open-plan bathrooms make for a romantic feel. Indoor-outdoor dining is the perfect coastal living. See More

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  • South Beach Camps Bay Cape Town 19 rooms from $274

    
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    Local exploring  -  Live like a local at these stylish, self-catering apartments

    Sights nearby  -  Table Mountain, Bo Kaap, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens: there is plenty to do nearby

    Great walks  -  Take the cable car up to Table Mountain, just 2km away, and explore from above

    Surfing  -  Nearby Clifton Beach is popular with surfers

    

    Sleek, modern, self-catering apartments with all the amenities of a hotel. Located right along Camps Bay's popular promenade, guests benefit from a central location and sea views. Live like a local, with your own sitting room, kitchen and private balcony. Very family friendly and great value. See More

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  • POD Camps Bay Cape Town 17 rooms from $307

    
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    City Style  -  Uber stylish hotel in a trendy part of Cape Town

    Restrictions on children  -  Children above the age of 12 can be accommodated

    Great walks  -  Along Camps Bay's promenade or to the beach

    Surfing  -  Nearby Clifton Beach is a surfer's paradise

    

    Stylish, sophisticated, this is one of Cape Town's sleekest hotels, brought to you by this international chain. Enormous rooms are decorated in muted tones and natural materials combining stone, wood, and linear shapes. There's a sleek bar, pool, all the mod cons in room, and a superb breakfast. See More

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Written by Katie Harris

posted Monday, 11th May 2020