The results are in, and we've found our 10 favourite hotels near the beach in Cape Town. In our list, we have tried to show a wide variety of hotels that suit a variety of budgets.
It is important to remember that Cape Town is big with a couple of neighbourhoods. This means a beach hotel near the centre of Cape Town, will have a completely different vibe from a beach hotel out of the city centre.
Here is an article we wrote about the best beaches in Cape Town.
For the purpose of this article we will be using the following metrics:
*Price: Booking.com price when this article was written (April 2022) with current exchange rates. (1 USD = R14.65)
*Rating: Trip advisor rating, when this article was written (April 2022)
1) South Beach (Camps Bay) Boutique Hotel
The South Beach hotel is an award-winning luxury hotel in Camps Bay, Cape Town. This beautiful beach hotel is 50m from the world-renowned camps bay beach and a short drive to Cape Town's most popular beach Clifton.
Key selling points:
Location.
Views
Design (Miami inspired)
Service
Proximity to restaurants
Value for money
Rating*: 5 Star Trip Advisor
Price: R3500 / $240
Location: Camps Bay
2) Tintswalo Atlantic (Hout Bay)
A hotel that will make you say, "I will remember this forever"
If you are looking for pure luxury, exclusivity and breathtaking views, Tintswalo Atlantic has to be one of the best luxury hotels in Cape Town.
Located at the base of the iconic Chapman's peak, Tintswalo has its own private beach and each of the rooms look over Hout Bay and the Sentinel Mountain.
Key selling points:
Luxury and exclusivity
Unique location and views
Service and staff
Value
Professional
Food
Rating*: 5 Star Trip Advisor
Price*: R9325 / $355
Location: Champman's Peak, Hout Bay
Website: https://www.tintswalo.com/atlantic/
3) 12 Apostles hotel and Spa (Camps Bay)
The 12 Apostles is a Cape Town classic. Wedged between the 12 Apostles mountain range and the Atlantic ocean, you get uninterrupted sea and mountain views. This 5-star luxury hotel delivers on all the details you would come to expect from a luxury hotel plus more. We highly recommend a helicopter flight from the waterfront to the 12 Apostles where you can enjoy their world-renowned high tea.
Key selling points:
Luxury and exclusivity
Unique location and views of the 12 Apostles and Lion's head
Service and staff
High tea
Award-winning spa in nature
Dining adventures
Spectacular bars
Rating*: 4.5 Star Trip Advisor
Price*: R6300 / $430
Location: 12 Apostles, Chapman's Peak
4) Last Word Long Beach (Kommetjie)
The Last Word is a beautiful luxury boutique hotel on Long Beach. If you are looking for an incredible view, and a quiet relaxing stay with phenomenal service this is the hotel for you.
Kommetjie is a little laid-back town about 40 minutes from Cape Town CBD. If you want to escape the city and unwind in luxury this is the hotel for you.
Key selling points:
On the beach.
Service
Food
Relaxed
Beautiful & Elegant suits
Rating*: 5 Star Trip Advisor
Price*: R5800 / $395
Location: Long Beach, Kommetjie
5) The President Hotel (Bantry Bay)
The President hotel is a Cape Town Classic. Located in one of Cape Town's most vibrant suburbs, Bantry Bay. There is no storage of things to do.
The President hotel is described as an approachable luxury, with great personal service.
The pool and bar area is one of the best places to enjoy a sundowner. There is always a great vibe at the pool.
Key selling points:
"Perfect Location".
Pool area
Service and Staff
Proximity to restaurants
Facilities
Rating*: 4 Star Trip Advisor
Price*: R2100 / $143
Location: Bantry Bay
6) Bliss Boutique Hotel (Sunset Beach)
Is about 25 minutes outside of Cape Town CBD. This boutique hotel is right on the beach, with beautiful uninterrupted views of Cape Town's fynbos and Table Mountain.
If you are looking to stay closer to Bloubergstrand (Blouberg )side, this boutique hotel is exceptional value for money.
Key selling points:
On the beach.
Service
Value
Picture perfect
Rated best hotel in Bloubergstrand
Rating*: 5 Star Trip Advisor
Price*: R2600 / $178
Location: Sunset Beach, Bloubergstrand
7) POD Boutique Hotel (Camps Bay)
We can not say enough about this amazing hotel. The hotel is beautiful, the location is perfectly situated in Camps Bay. Everything about this hotel is original. Its design is modern. The staff are amazing.
Key selling points:
Modern design
Location
Exceptional service and staff
Value for money
Rating*: 5 Star Trip Advisor
Price*: R4100 / $280
Location: Camps Bay, Cape Town
8) Compass House Boutique Hotel (Bantry Bay)
A gem of Cape Town. Perfect for couples and romantic holidays in Cape Town. The 20 meters long swimming pool and patio lend themselves brilliantly for daytime relaxation and witnessing the beautifully blissful South African sunset.
Key selling points:
View of the ocean
Location
Exceptional service and staff
Exclusivity
Luxury
Rating*: 5 Star Trip Advisor
Price*: R11390 / $780
Location: Bantry Bay, Cape Town
9) Radisson Blue (Granger Bay)
The Radisson Blue is one of Cape Town's best-known hotels. This hotel has everything you come to expect from Radisson. What is great about this hotel is the beautiful views of both the ocean and Table Mountain. With its close proximity to the waterfront that location is one of the best in Cape Town.
Key selling points:
Location and views.
Service and staff
Value
Professional
Walking distance to waterfront
Rating*: 4.5 Star Trip Advisor
Price*: R5190 / $355
Location: Granger Bay, Waterfront
10) Lagoon Beach Hotel and Spa (Milnerton)
The lagoon beach hotel is about 15 minutes outside of Cape Town CBD, that said it is one of the few hotels that are right on the beach. That means when you walk out of the hotel, you are on the beach.
What we love about Lagoon Beach Hotel, is Lagoon Beach. This beach has one of the best views of table mountain. It has become extremely popular with landscape photographers and lifestyle influencers. In the right conditions, the beach gives a mind-blowing reflection of table mountain.
Key selling points:
On the beach.
View of table mountain
Rating*: 4 Star Trip Advisor
Price*: R2120 / $144
Location: Lagoon Beach, Milnerton
Conclusion:
We hope you enjoyed the list. Let us know your thoughts in the comments. We are continuously looking to update the list of Cape Town's best hotels near the beach.
If you are looking for unique ideas or recommended activities to do in Cape Town check out our article. 19 Unique Weekend ideas for Cape Town.
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