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Urban Elephant 16 on Bree

4.0 star property

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Garden
Luxury Penthouse 3203 | Living area
Luxury Penthouse 3203 | In-room dining
Apartment 2706 | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Gym
The current price is $67
$58 nightly
$67 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8

Explore the area

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16 Bree St, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000
  • Place, Long Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Greenmarket Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Town International Convention Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Apartment 1417

  • City view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Apartment 2207

  • City view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Apartment 1916

  • Sea view
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Apartment 1619

  • Sea view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Apartment 2707

  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Apartment 2706

  • City view
  • 700 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Apartment 2110

  • Mountain view
  • 926 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Apartment 2316

  • Sea view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Apartment 2008

  • City view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Apartment 1317

  • City view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Apartment 2415

  • City view
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Apartment 2909

  • Sea view
  • 570 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Apartment 2118

  • City view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Apartment 2519

  • Sea view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Apartment 1814

  • Sea view
  • 850 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Apartment 2709

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Apartment 2112

  • City view
  • 712 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Apartment 2315

  • Sea view
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Apartment 2007

  • City view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Apartment 1817

  • Sea view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Apartment 1808

  • City view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Apartment 1912

  • City view
  • 829 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Apartment 1910

  • City view
  • 925 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Luxury Penthouse 3203

  • Mountain view
  • 1346 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Apartment 3011

  • Sea view
  • 527 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Apartment 3008

  • Sea view
  • 570 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Apartment 1212B

  • Harbor view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Apartment 2006

  • Mountain view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Apartment 2404

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Apartment 1408

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Apartment 1410

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Studio

  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

With a stay at Urban Elephant 16 on Bree, you'll be centrally located in Cape Town, just a 3-minute walk from Long Street and 7 minutes by foot from Cape Town International Convention Centre. .This aparthotel is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Table Mountain and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Cape Town Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Bree Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Long Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Greenmarket Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Africa Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Observatory Station - 6 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 10 min walk
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks Foreshore Cape Town - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Col'Cacchio - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Fireman's Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪KAUAI - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Ghibli Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Urban Elephant 16 on Bree

Urban Elephant 16 on Bree offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 26 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Satisfy your appetite at the aparthotel's coffee shop/cafe. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car recommended
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (ZAR 75 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Pool gate

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Bedrooms

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate sitting area

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Coworking space
  • Laptop workspace
  • Meeting room

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Area rugs in room
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Safe
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a business district
  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surf lessons nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 26 units
  • Built in 2021
  • Electric car charging station
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (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 will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 450.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Covered self parking fee: ZAR 75 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 450.0 per stay

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, 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

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Urban Elephant 16 on Bree Cape Town
Urban Elephant 16 on Bree Aparthotel
Urban Elephant 16 on Bree Aparthotel Cape Town

Urban Elephant 16 on Bree Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 101 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Nora

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Central location with nice rooftop pool!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room very clean and modern with all facilities. Staff were very helpful and happy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

JASMINE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The apartment was very clean and the view great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Efficient check-in, great apartment with a view.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vonsherika Monique Mack

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice location, safe neighborhoods, would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lai Ping

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Nice view and deck on 27th has pool and exercise equipment.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything you need plus a view
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

calisia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place great location
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kaela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great for a short stay, really enjoyed having our own little apartment in a super convenient area, staff were great and came with way more amenities than expected!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is one of my favourite apartment hotels ever in Cape Town. Great location, welcoming, kind and professional staff, stellar security and amenities. I truly felt at home and always safe. Activities and surrounding areas are just a walk away from the hotel too or a ride away. Our host Laz was honestly the best, always made us feel comfortable and safe, with top recommendations of things to do. I will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely clean room with spectacular views! The staff was courteous and friendly—the amenities, however, left a little to be desired: a roll of paper towels and some tissue would have been useful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great property in a perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Pretty awesome place for the price. Clean afforble. And the employees are really nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Location was really good and the apartment had everything you needed. I didnt get my room serviced while i was there evidently due to a misunderstanding. The bar in the complex is very poor but not the responsibility of the appartment owners. On the whole a great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
This was one of our favorite Hotels.com stays. The apartment was spotless & elegant and yet comfortable & cozy at the same time, with a fantastic view. Laz welcomed us warmly on arrival and ensured we knew how the building security worked, and offered tips for the local area. Will definitely keep it in mind for our next Cape Town visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anders

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
staff were very helpful. Laz really helped us by storing our luggage for an extended period. Top marks for service!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved the friendly and personal check in with Laz. The apartment was spacious and small touches that made a helpful difference were having some dish soap and laundry soap available in the room and the binder with information about where to eat, how to get room service etc. The check in about how our stay was going via WhatsApp after a few days was also very thoughtful and appreciated. We would absolutely stay at Urban Elephant again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We have just returned from the most amazing stay at Urban Elephant 16 on Bree. The apartment exceeded all expectations, more spacious than the photos inferred, fully equipped and located centrally. The staff were great, in particular Laz the Guest Relations Manager, he was available for any queries or booking enquiries we had, nothing was a problem, a truly conscientious person who generally cares about his job and the satisfaction of guests.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David A

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Friendly staff, great views in all directions, close to all City Bowl and Waterfront activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
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8/10 Good

Andrei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Overall good impression, pool was often not accessible due to cleaning, everything else worked out fine
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
We had a wonderful stay.. thanks.. The apartment was beyond our expectation..
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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4/10 Poor

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
The noise from the construction works opposite the room made the stay unbearable. The loud banging and drilling starts just after 06:30 and stops around 19:00 daily.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location downtown. Beautiful view! Very clean and comfortable for our family of four. Nice pool deck and bar. Very good security in the lobby. Fast elevator!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Unbelievable view
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025