Norval Foundation

Simple dorms & private rooms in a casual hostel offering a cafe/bar, an outdoor pool & free Wi-Fi. Set in a converted Victorian house in the Gardens district, this laid-back hostel is 2 km from Table Mountain National Park and the city centre, and 5 km from shopping at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Simple mixed and female-only dorms sleep 6 to 8 guests, and feature bunk beds, lockers and free Wi-Fi, plus shared bathrooms. Private rooms, some with en suite facilities, are also available. There's a casual cafe/bar with a pool table, and an outdoor pool. Other amenities include a guest kitchen and a BBQ area. A campsite is also available.

Airy rooms with kitchenettes and free WiFi, plus an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a lounge bar. A 1-minute walk from Sea Point Promenade and the beach, this relaxed hotel is 6.7 km from the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway. Airy rooms and suites have contemporary decor and come with en suite bathrooms, kitchenettes and mountain or sea views, as well as free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Apartment suites have 1 or 2 bedrooms and separate living rooms with sofabeds. A complimentary breakfast buffet is served in the restaurant. There's an outdoor pool, spa treatment rooms and an exercise room. Other amenities include a lounge bar, a gift shop, a hair salon and secure parking.

Traditional taverna with a contemporary design edge serving a modern take on Greek snacks and meals.

Step into The Labia Theatre, Cape Town's oldest arthouse gem, where vintage charm meets a vibrant film selection in an artsy, welcoming atmosphere.

Plush rooms and suites with free Wi-Fi, plus sophisticated dining, a spa and a fitness centre. Overlooking Cape Town Harbour, this upscale hotel is 3 minutes' walk from the Two Oceans Aquarium and 4 minutes' walk from the Nelson Mandela Gateway ferry terminal. Elegant, individually decorated rooms offer flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and designer toiletries. Most rooms feature views of Table Mountain or the harbour. Suites add separate living spaces. Room service is offered. A fine-dining restaurant serves contemporary European-style cuisine, and there's a waterfront restaurant and cocktail bar. Other amenities include a fitness centre and a spa. Guests also have access to an outdoor pool at a nearby hotel.

Relaxed, independent shop offering a wide variety of books in different genres, plus author events.

Refined rooms and cottages at an upscale retreat offering a safari-themed lounge and a pool. At the edge of Table Mountain National Park above Cape Town's suburbs, this plush thatched-roof lodge is 3.5 km from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, 6.2 km from World of Birds Wildlife Sanctuary and 12 km from the white sands of Llandudno Beach. Country-chic rooms are in the main house or separate stone-walled cottages. All have en suite bathrooms, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and 4-poster beds with mosquito nets. There's also a cottage with a full kitchen. Free English breakfast is served daily. There's an elegant safari-themed lounge, and the 2 acres of grounds house a tennis court and a heated pool.

Boulders Beach offers a stunning sheltered bay where you can soak up the sun, stroll along the boardwalk, and meet a charming colony of African penguins.

Savor contemporary dishes that blend local flavors with a chic French twist at this upscale vineyard eatery.

Low-key quarters with shared or private kitchens in a lodge offering event space & a lounge.