The Best Hotels for One Night in Cape Town

Where to Stay for a Short One-Night Trip in Cape Town

The view from Table Mountain, Cape Town The view from Table Mountain, Cape Town

If you're looking for a place to stay for a quick stopover, we've done the hard work for you with the best hotels for one night in Cape Town, South Africa. We've analyzed all of the hotels here based on key criteria to provide you with a list of where to stay for one night in Cape Town. From affordable 3-star hotels to luxurious 5-star hotels, there's a room for everyone at an affordable rate for a single night. Each hotel offers top-notch amenities to ensure you have a comfortable and relaxing stay, with options for sightseeing and exploration nearby. You'll find some of the best restaurants in the area just a few steps from your hotel room, too. So, whether you're here for business or leisure, these hotels are the perfect place for your one-night stay. So, let's check out the best hotels below so you can decide where to stay for one night in Cape Town.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $1039 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for a 2-Day Trip to Cape Town
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Located at 76 Orange Street, Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town has great rooms from $1039 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.7 km from the city center, one-night visitors will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and rooms with kitchenettes at this comfortable hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

One-Night Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
  • Golf


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Taj Hotel 305

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $231 (before taxes) - See All Prices
One of the Best Hotels for a One-Day Trip to Cape Town
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Taj Hotel 305 which has nice rooms starting at $231. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes, it also has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Taj Hotel 1 Wale Street. This relaxing hotel is also nice because it offers city views, a hot tub, a spa, an indoor pool, and air-conditioning which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.9 km from the city center. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice.

One-Night Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Golf


Vineyard Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $175 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Your One-Night Stay in Cape Town
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

We found Vineyard Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $175. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Colinton Road 1, Off Protea Road. You'll also find a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care which travelers will love. And this terrific hotel is just 8 km from the center of town. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year.

One-Night Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Family rooms
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Golf


Taj Cape Town

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $134 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for a Quick Stopover in Cape Town
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $134, Taj Cape Town, at 1 Wale Street provides room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. Its terrific guest rating is 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this convenient hotel which also offers laundry services, golf, city views, a hot tub, and a spa. It's located just 0.9 km from the city center, too. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for one-night trip hotels.

One-Night Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Laundry service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Golf


Bliss Boutique Hotel

Guest house with prices starting at $149 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Nice for a Short Stay in Cape Town
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Bliss Boutique Hotel has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking. The great rooms here start at $149 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 25 Albus Drive, Sunset Beach. Furthermore, it also offers child care, laundry services, golf, city views, and a hot tub, which is nice for one-night visitors. Just 10.1 km from the city center, this comfortable hotel is a terrific choice. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for one-night trip hotels.

One-Night Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Child pool
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Golf


The Westin Cape Town

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $340 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for a Short One-Night Stay
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of The Westin Cape Town is 9.00 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $340, and it's located at Convention Square, Lower Long Street. We also love the snorkeling, a bar, parking, hiking, and laundry services which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.9 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

One-Night Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Laundry service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Family rooms
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Golf


The Capital 15 on Orange Hotel & Spa

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $118 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great for a Quick Visit to Cape Town
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

A cool place is The Capital 15 on Orange Hotel & Spa because it has great rooms that start at $118. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 15 Orange Street. Only 1.3 km from the city center, travelers will especially love snorkeling, a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes at this terrific hotel. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch. It's also less than the average price for one-night trip hotels, so it's a great value.

One-Night Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Family rooms
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Golf


Morea House, Autograph Collection

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $533 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Make the Most of Your One-Night Stay Here
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Morea House, Autograph Collection offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $533 (before taxes). It's located at 35 Victoria Road, Camps Bay and has earned a guest rating of 8.90/10. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, parking, laundry services, a free breakfast, and a spa which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 5.1 km from the city center. We love a fun pool bar, and this one is a nice spot to chill and relax by the pool.

One-Night Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Family rooms
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Fitness center
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Golf


The Marly Boutique Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $487 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for a One-Day Trip to Cape Town
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 201 The Promenade, Camps Bay, The Marly Boutique Hotel has great rooms from $487 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find hiking, laundry services, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms which one-night visitors will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 5.4 km from the center of town.

One-Night Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Golf


The Cape Milner

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $112 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for a 2-Day Trip to Cape Town
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is The Cape Milner which has nice rooms starting at $112. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2a Milner Road. Visitors will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, parking, hiking, and laundry services. It's located just 1.4 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for one-night trip hotels.

One-Night Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Laundry service
  • Horse riding
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Golf


Also, take a look at the one-night trip hotels in nearby destinations: Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Hermanus, and Paarl.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Cape Town, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Cape Town, Best Luxury Hotels in Cape Town, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Cape Town, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Cape Town, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Cape Town, Best Hotels for One Week in Cape Town, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Cape Town, Best Adults Only Hotels in Cape Town, Best Party Hotels in Cape Town, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Cape Town, or Best Business Hotels in Cape Town.


How much do hotels for a one-night stay cost in Cape Town?

Cape Town Average One-Night Trip Hotel Price
$161

Travelers to Cape Town, South Africa will have a large number of terrific one-night trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of one-night trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 234 one-night trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $161. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Cape Town.

The average prices of our suggested one-night trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $363
  • 4-star hotels: $123
  • 3-star hotels: $100
  • 2-star hotels: $94


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