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Taj Cape Town

Property class: 5 and above

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A modern bathroom with a large window, a marble sink, and a decorative chair.
Creator video - submitted by Berlim na Bagagem
A waterfront cityscape with a prominent Ferris wheel, historic buildings, and a marina with boats.
A coastal town with a beach, houses, and mountains in the background.
A dining table set with plates, glasses, and candles, overlooking a cityscape with mountains in the background.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $205
$178 nightly
$205 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19

Explore the area

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1 Wale Street, corner St Georges Mall, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Place, Long Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kloof Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Castle of Good Hope
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View (2 Bedrooms)

A rooftop terrace with a fire pit, sofas, and a view of a cityscape and mountains.

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View (2 Bedrooms)

  • City view
  • 2153 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Luxury Room, 2 Twin Beds, Mountain View (Heritage Wing)

A hotel room with two beds, a chandelier, a desk, and a view of the city through large windows.

Luxury Room, 2 Twin Beds, Mountain View (Heritage Wing)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Heritage Wing)

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through the window.

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Heritage Wing)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Family Suite, 1 King Bed, City View (2 Bedrooms)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a chair, and a view of the city.

Family Suite, 1 King Bed, City View (2 Bedrooms)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1066 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Tower Suite, Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, a view of the city, and a balcony.

Tower Suite, Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Taj Club, Room, 1 King Bed, City View

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a desk, and a chandelier.

Taj Club, Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Interior Room)

A modern hotel bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, and a vanity with a sink.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Interior Room)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Tower Wing, Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

A modern hotel bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, and a vanity with a sink.

Tower Wing, Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • City view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Tower Wing, Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a vanity with a mirror, and a large window offering a view of a bed and a scenic landscape.

Tower Wing, Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Tower Wing, Luxury Room, 1 Twin Bed, Mountain View

A hotel room with two beds, a chandelier, a desk, and a view of the city through large windows.

Tower Wing, Luxury Room, 1 Twin Bed, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (Heritage Wing)

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, a bathtub, and marble walls.

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (Heritage Wing)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (Heritage)

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, a bathtub, and marble walls.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (Heritage)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

With a stay at Taj Cape Town, you'll be centrally located in Cape Town, within a 10-minute walk of Company's Garden and Kloof Street. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Castle of Good Hope and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Two Oceans Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • Greenmarket Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • South Africa Library - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Long Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kloof Street - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Castle of Good Hope - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Woodstock Station - 3 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 8 min walk
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Heaven Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mint Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gigi Rooftop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bombay Brasserie - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bukhara Cape Town Cbd - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Taj Cape Town

Taj Cape Town offers 176 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Cape Town hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, laptop-compatible safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 9 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 176 guestrooms featuring minibars and DVD players. Your Select Comfort bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 42-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a 24-hour health club, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge) that operates within 10 km.
Enjoy Indian cuisine at Bombay Brasserie, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and limo/town car service. Planning an event in Cape Town? This hotel has 11205 square feet (1041 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a cruise ship terminal shuttle.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Bombay Brasserie - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Indian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Mint Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Taj Lobby Bar and Lounge - Onsite lobby lounge. Open daily.
Onsite venue #4 - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open 24 hours. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 10 km
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered self parking on site (ZAR 250 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (ZAR 249 per night)
  • Limited onsite valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bombay Brasserie
  • Mint Restaurant
  • Taj Lobby Bar and Lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (11,205 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 9 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 17 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Children's slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite premium channels
  • DVD player
  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, airport, and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1050 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Covered self parking fee: ZAR 250 per night
  • Valet parking fee: ZAR 249 per night
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property class

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Cape Town Taj
Taj Cape Town
Taj Hotel Cape Town
Taj Cape Town Hotel Cape Town Central
Taj Cape Town South Africa
Taj Cape Town Hotel
Taj Cape Town South Africa
Taj Cape Town Hotel
Taj Cape Town Cape Town
Taj Cape Town Hotel Cape Town

Taj Cape Town Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 833 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1005 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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wonderful hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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2/10 Terrible

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excellent hotel. first time but already planning/booked to return
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel. Great location for CBD. Staff always wonderful, room was lovely and I got upgraded to a Mountain View which is awesome. The J Wellness spa on site is fantastic too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room and location and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, friendliness, service, food. 5 star experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the Taj! Dreaming of coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing hotel and staff, very close to the historic center of the city, but a bit of a drive to V&A area. Staff was amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superior hotel with very good breakfast and all around superb food.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Exceptional staff, beautiful room, amazing restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly, amazing room
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional service all around. Every single staff greeted me with warm smile and I was well taken care of.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, fantastic rooms, great amenities and delicious food! Central location and really appreciated that as we got caught in the rainy days.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Extremely nice and welcoming staff going over and above to please. We had a wonderful stay and can’t wait to go back next week!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The breakfast buffet was excellent, lots of variety to choose from. Personnel were kind and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great service and views
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb hospitality
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great. clean. friendly staff. awesome for weekend get aways, in house DJ on weekends
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, staff was great, and the cosmopolitan at the bar was the best .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel is very well located, with great views of Table Mountain and shopping areas nearby. The hotel staff was excellent, and the restaurant and breakfast exceeded expectations. Overall, I highly recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience. Spacious rooms, great staff. Zim was very helpful with our reservation. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property with great staff, service and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and nice room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was amazing, staff super friendly. Very clean and organized hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026