14 Hotels
Luxury Cape Town Holidays
Cape Town is one of Southern Africa’s most cosmopolitan cities, retaining a strong European flavour with its historic colonial buildings, beautiful public gardens, eclectic cuisine and Mediterranean climate. The scenery is superb and the views from Table Mountain over the rugged coastline of the cape and the historic waterfront are truly spectacular.
Holidays in Cape Town are hard to beat. Step onto an overnight flight from the UK and you’ll wake up less than 12 hours later with no jetlag in a city thrumming with energy. This vibrant, creative South African capital is packed full of world-class restaurants, innovative design and effortlessly cool shops all set against the backdrop of Table Mountain. Throw into the mix the sunny, blue skies, the Atlantic Ocean coastline, laid back locals and charming vineyards and in just one visit, Cape Town will have you hooked. So, whether you’re planning a family holiday or an adventure for two, this Cape Town travel page is a great place to start.
Find out more about things to do in Cape town in our blog post.
Cape Town Tour Packages
Our suggested itineraries featuring things to do in Cape Town give examples of routes and experiences that you can incorporate into your holiday in Cape Town. They are built to inspire you and all our holidays are created completely bespoke for you by our Travel Consultants.
Best Time To Visit Cape Town
Holidays in Cape Town come with good weather all year round. However, this part of South Africa has its summer and peak season between November and March, with January being the busiest time for visitors. During the summer, Cape Town is very dry. You’ll get clear, blue skies and long, warm evenings. It can also get windy, which makes it great for windsurfing and kite surfing.
Spring is a beautiful time of year to explore Cape Town. It runs from September to October and brings with it cooler climes and less wind, as well turning the landscapes into a cacophony of colour when everything is in full bloom.
In autumn, from March to April, the temperature drops, the wind calms and the rains are yet to arrive. It is a lovely time to take a tour around Cape Town, when the city is quieter and the autumn light casts a golden hue across the coastline.
Lastly winter, which falls between June and August. Winter in Cape Town can see rain fall up to 10-11 days a month. But it’s also an easier time to see the attractions without the crowds and heat, and a magical time to see Cape Town’s surrounding areas – especially the Winelands.
Five Star Hotels & Villas in Cape Town
From grand 5-star hotels in Cape Town, to pretty boutique hotels in Cape Town, our Travel Specialists have personally reviewed and hand-picked their favourite Cape Town hotels for your holiday. Whichever you choose, you’ll find best of South African charm, food and wine and design by the bucketload.
Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel
Cape Town, South Africa
Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel is an elegant hotel with 197 rooms and suites and is situated within a sprawling lush garden estate in the heart of Cape Town. The hotel is fantastically located to explore the attractions in and around Cape Town.
Adventure Spa & health
Cape Cadogan
Cape Town, South Africa
The Cape Cadogan is a boutique hotel in a beautiful Cape Dutch building in the heart of Cape Town. It had a full renovation in 2022, and has a luxuriously modern feel in a characterful setting, Each room is individually decorated and boasts superb views.
Culture
More Quarters
Cape Town, South Africa
More Quarters offers 16 self-catered, luxury one and two bedroom apartments, giving an independent style of living but with access to full hotel services.
Couples Villa
Cape Grace Hotel
Cape Town, South Africa
The Cape Grace is a stylishly decorated hotel with 120 rooms, set on its own private quay within the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. The hotel is surrounded on 3 sides by the bustling harbour and is in a fantastic location from which to explore Cape Town.
Culture Short Break Spa & health
Cape View Clifton
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape View Clifton offers a dream-home away from home in the heart of this popular coastal suburb. Dramatic coastal views, and just a stone's throw from Bantry Bay and Camps Bay, Cape View is a great option for a stay in Cape Town.
Sailing & surfing Short Break
Kensington Place
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town's definitive boutique hotel, set on the lower slopes of Table Mountain, successfully combines European style with a dash of African flair and comprises nine individually decorated rooms.
Culture
GBP £1,700per person for 7 nights
One&Only Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
The One&Only Cape Town is the largest luxury hotel in Cape Town, offering chic water-side accommodation in 78 rooms and 53 suites. The hotel is fabulously located at the heart of the Victoria and Alfred waterfront.
Culture Spa & health
The Trevoyan Guesthouse
Cape Town & the Western Cape, South Africa
Feel at home at The Trevoyan guesthouse. The traditional Victorian style houses oozes charm for a boutique stay in the heart of the city centre. Brilliantly located to wander through the streets and indulge in many of Cape Town's culinary hot spots.
Couples Culture Short Break Adventure
The Silo
Cape Town
The Silo is the latest addition to The Royal Portfolio’s collection, standing in pride of place in the heart of Cape Town’s Waterfront. Towering above the city, the hotel boasts unrivalled views and is a magnificent example of architectural restoration.
Couples
Ellerman House
Bantry Bay, Cape Town, South Africa
Ellerman House is situated in Bantry Bay, one of the smartest areas of Cape Town, with sweeping views of Cape Town and out to sea. The hotel has 11 elegant suites, two which overlook the wonderful garden. It is one of the most opulent hotels in Cape Town.
Spa & health Culture
GBP £2,100pp
7 Tour Ideas
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Epic South Africa
Cape Town, Victoria Falls & Greater Kruger
Capture the best of the Rainbow Nation on this stylish introduction to South Africa. We’ve handpicked luxury boutique hotels and extraordinary experiences for a trip that will make your friends green with envy. Sample delectable fusion cuisine while gazing over the rugged peaks of Table Mountain in Cape Town before soaring over the thundering...
Wildlife Adventure Couples Culture
GBP £4,900pp
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Extraordinary South Africa
Greater Kruger National Park, Cape Town & the Winelands
Incredible wildlife encounters, immersive experiences and delectable fine wine awaits you as we take you on a journey through some of the most extraordinary parts of South Africa. From exploring the wilderness in style on safari, to stand-up paddling boarding on the rugged coastline of Cape Town. Top this off with world-class restaurants and...
Wildlife Couples Culture
GBP £4,700pp
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Family Fun in South Africa
The Waterberg, Northern Tuli Game Reserve, Cape Town & Hermanus
For intrepid families looking for something extraordinary and wanting to spend quality time together, South Africa is the place to be. Canter into the wilderness on horseback, encountering wildlife with a unique perspective. Let your excitement wander through Mashatu, an off-grid game reserve and admire big cats and elephants. Gaze out over the...
GBP £8,100pp
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Ultimate South Africa
Kalahari Reserve, Cape Town & Winelands
Savour the finer things on this exclusive tour of South Africa’s most select properties. Traverse the vast wilds of the Kalahari with a private guide, seeking the famed black maned lions that rule this kingdom. Slip into sophistication in Cape Town, where culture and history blend with African spice for an intoxicating stay. We’ve peppered this...
GBP £10,900pp
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Exceptional South Africa and Mozambique
Cape Town, Kruger National Park & Mozambique
Explore, discover and relax on this fabulous trip combining Cape Town, Kruger National Park & the Bazaruto Archipelago in Mozambique. This itinerary includes some of our favourite hotels and lodges in some of the world's most spectacular settings.
GBP £15,400pp
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Limitless South Africa and Antarctica
Kruger, Cape Town & White Desert Antarctica
Blow your horizons with this awe-inspiring trip through South Africa and on to Antarctica. One of the most exciting trips available at this time, you will get to experience the great wilderness of the Kruger National Park staying in one of Africa’s most exclusive safari lodges, followed by some luxurious downtime in Cape Town, and ending with the...
Adventure Off the beaten track Wildlife Couples
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South Africa by Train
Victoria Falls, Rovos Rail & Cape Town
Let your excitement wander through Victoria Falls and uncover a myriad of experiences, before sitting back to watch southern Africa unravel before your eyes, as you travel from Victoria Falls to South Africa in grandeur on the Rovos Rail. Top off this once in a lifetime experience with a stylish stay on Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront, with expert...
GBP £4,300pp
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Places Near Cape Town
Constantia - 8 miles
Hout Bay – 12 miles
Boulders Beach - 26 miles
The Cape Peninsula - 31 miles
Stellenbosch - 31 miles
Paarl - 34 miles
Franschhoek - 51 miles
West Coast National Park - 61 miles
Hermanus - 76 miles
Grootbos - 97 miles
Paternoster - 98 miles
De Hoop Nature Reserve 145 miles
The Cederberg Mountains 164 miles
Karoo National Park – 283 miles
Knysana – 300 miles
