Western Cape Accommodation

One of the oldest suburbs on the Cape Flats, this large suburb consists of a number of residential areas - Crawford, Garlandale, Bridgetown, Silvertown and Kewtown, to name but a few. Athlone is home to the Athlone Stadium - Cape Town´s foremost soccer venue and the most prominent landmark is the Athlone Towers (the old Athlone Power Station).  The suburb has restaurants and cafes that serve traditional Malay and Indian food and delicacies.

This "city" within the City of Cape Town, is situated in the northern suburbs of Cape Town in close proximity to Cape Town International Airport, the N1 national highway and a 25 minute drive from the CBD of Cape Town. One of the better kept secrets in Bellville is the High Street shopping complex just off Durban Road that has its own theatre. The Mayibuye Centre, which houses a collection of material from South Africa’s anti-apartheid struggle, is worth a visit purely because most of the collection pieces were originally banned.

Visit this beautiful beachside destination for adventure and sport or just relax at the beach. Bloubergstrand is situated on the Blaauwberg Coast about 20 minutes drive from the Cape Town city centre and about 30 minutes from Cape Town International Airport and is the gateway to the seafood mecca of the Cape West Coast. Bloubergstrand offers one of the best views of Table Mountain. This is the view that is often shown on postcards and pictures.

Brackenfell is situated within the eastern region of the Cape Metropole. It is a peaceful residential suburb, close to the beautiful mountain scenery of Oostenberg and the start of the rural Cape Winelands. A full range of accommodation including self-catering and bed and breakfast guest houses can be found, all within close proximity to the major business districts and popular tourist attractions in the Cape Metropole.

Camps Bay is a trendy upmarket suburb of Cape Town and one of South Africa’s premier tourist accommodation destinations. Camps Bay, nestling below the magnificent Twelve Apostles Mountains, has one of the most beautiful white sand beaches in the world. The suburb is 40 minutes from the airport, 15 minutes to the Cape Town Green Point 2010 Fifa World Cup Stadium, 20 minutes from the Cape Town city centre and Table Mountain, 20 minutes from the V & A Waterfront and close to premier golf courses.

This is the City's vibrant central business district where Capetonians work and play. The area between Table Mountain and Table Bay is known as the City Bowl. At its heart is the central business district, a relatively small area which, with a good pair of shoes and general sense of direction, can be comfortably done on foot! The City Centre has the Museum Mile, the Company Gardens, Greenmarket Square, St George´s Mall and much more. Numerous excellent hotels, loft apartments, trendy restaurants and bars can be found in the heart of the city.

This Commercial and Residential Suburb of Cape Town is popular for its great shopping! Claremont is a popular suburban shopping experience well- frequented for its extensive facilities. Claremont is some 20 minutes’ drive from the centre of Cape Town, either along Main Road or along the M3. It’s also easily accessible from town by train, and Claremont’s Main Road is a hive of activity as taxis joust for clientele, whilst rushing to get somewhere from here.

Located at the centre of the Cape Peninsula, only minutes from the centre of town, Constantia Valley is Cape Town's secret rural retreat and the perfect place to escape, away from the hustle and bustle of city-life. Dominated by farmland and vineyards until fairly recently, Constantia lies in one of the greenest, leafiest parts of Cape Town, where ‘old money’ and style are the operative description for stately homesteads, long driveways and oak-lined streets.

Fish Hoek is a quaint seaside village on Cape Town's False Bay Coast that is little affected by the push for development that has altered most of the Cape’s coastline. As if frozen in time, drive through the main road of Fish Hoek and shops still delight with original character - interspersed with the odd second-hand furniture shop, and grocers and delis have not yet been nudged from the high street by corporate shopping centres.

Trendy and Cosmopolitan - Green Point offers great choices of accommodation, nightlife & entertainment. Situated between the V&A Waterfront and Signal Hill, Green Point is the focal point of Cape Town´s 2010 FIFA World Cup developments. The new stadium is in the process of being built in a fabulous location between the mountain and the sea. The area is a buzz with over 15 cranes and numerous workmen building the incredible new stadium. We look forward to hosting the best soccer world cup ever.

Hout Bay is one of Cape Town’s primary tourist destinations and nestles in a lush valley between mountain and sea. Affectionately called ‘the republic of Hout Bay’ by its residents, due mainly to the limited means of access into this attractive suburb - there are only three - Hout Bay lies just 20 minutes’ from the centre of Cape Town yet has a unique and timeless beauty that makes it so popular with locals and visitors.

Kalk Bay - a trendy and vibrant fishing village with a rich cosmopolitan heritage. Kalk Bay is a fishing village on the Cape Town False Bay coast where, on most days, fresh fish can be bought from the fishermen. Handline fishing off the harbour wall or a trip with a fishing boat can be arranged with the local fisher folk. Kalk Bay is home to a number of excellent seafood restaurants, as well as deli's and theme restaurants. Kalk Bay Main Road is an interesting combination of antique stores, second-hand bookshops and art galleries.

Milnerton is situated approximately 11km from Cape Town’s city centre. It is well known for its stunning properties, shimmering lagoon, links golf course and its close proximity to many of Cape Town’s hotspots. Milnerton is the oldest of the suburbs along the northern Table Bay. It is a solely residential area boasting many stunning homes and trees. From a residential point of view, Milnerton is blessed with spectacular views over the bay towards Table Mountain.

Newlands is an upmarket suburb of Cape Town, South Africa, synonymous with the world of rugby and cricket. It is located at the foot of Table Mountain in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town, and is the wettest suburb in South Africa due to its high winter rainfall. Cape Town 's "green" suburb - Newlands offers a great choice of accommodation in lush surroundings. This leafy, upmarket suburb has some gorgeous homes that back on to the mountain and lie virtually on the perimeter of Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, offering much sought after views.

Noordhoek is situated at the foot of Chapman´s Peak and nestles in lush countryside. It has a delightful village atmosphere with awesome mountain and sea views. Here you will find horses, pigs, cows, hens, ducks, geese and rabbits roaming around in gardens and open public spaces. Here you will see numerous wild peacocks, guinea fowl, Egyptian Geese and meerkats. This is where you will hear the owls hooting at night, where you will watch the Black Eagle soaring above, and where you will hear the call of the Fish Eagle echo as it flies over the majestic mountains.

Plattekloof, once part of the De Villiers Graaf family trust, is now one of the more sought after suburbs to the north of Cape Town. Lines of comparison have been drawn with Constantia’s Steenberg region with its 40 hectare golf estate, due in part to the prevalence of palatial homes built in large security estates - regarded as the most exclusive in the Western Cape - and the views - from here you can see right across to the city, including Table Mountain and the ocean.

The leafy suburb of Rondebosch is perhaps most sought after for its incredible views of Table Mountain, but also because of its architectural beauty and easy access to the city of Cape Town Rondebosch is home to the world famous University of Cape Town and the Baxter Theatre. The Groote Schuur Estate has an impressive collection of valuables and antiques once belonging to mining magnate Cecil John Rhodes. Rhodes Memorial on Devil´s Peak is a memorial to honour Rhodes.

Old World Charm and Trendy Highrises - Sea Point is a favourite with Locals and Visitors. Sea Point Main Road is packed with many shops, takeaways, restaurants, clubs and coffee bars, apartments and highrises. Just about everything you need is found in this part of the city and it hums with activity. It generates a Mediterranean ambience that is reflected in its variety of Cuisine. This cosmopolitan area is a culinary and nightlife delight. Up the slopes of Signal Hill, away from the Atlantic Ocean, lie large, private villas that fetch into the millions for their views and proximity to the centre of Cape Town.

Simon´s Town is a popular Cape Town tourist destination and its naval history is reflected in its architecture, monuments and museums. Simon´s Town is an important SA Navy Base. Simon’s Town’s historical mile, St George’s Street, has 21 buildings over 150 years’ old and includes a local museum, the navy museum and a toy museum. This stretch also includes the Church of St Francis, said to be the oldest Anglican Church in the country, a Mosque built in 1926, and the Dido Valley Cemetery, filled with gracious headstones made virtually illegible by the salt-laden sea air and wind.

Somerset West nestles in the Helderberg Basin at the foot of the Helderberg Mountains. Somerset West is a 40 minute drive from the Cape Town city centre and a 20 minute drive from Cape Town International Airport. It is close to Strand and Gordon´s Bay. Somerset West is a bustling, close-knit community that still retains the historic charm of the Cape. Bargain hunting and meeting the locals can be done amongst the 200 stalls of Country Craft Market (Saturday mornings) or at the regular Helderberg Veldwinkel.

St James is a small village situated between Muizenberg and Kalk Bay on the False Bay coast. The beach area is characterized by colorful Victorian bathing boxes and a tidal pool and is very popular with locals, and in summer holidays is packed with a variety of people and their children. The beach is well sheltered from the notorious winds of Cape Town and is accessible by public transport as St James train station is at the beach. The views over False Bay are magnificent especially from Boyes Drive. Whales are often spotted (June to November) and Boyes Drive has some excellent viewing spots.

Enjoy the long white sand beaches with magnificent views of Table Mountain and Robben Island. The Blaauwberg coast suburbs of Parklands and Table View are only 15 minutes drive north of Cape Town, on the Atlantic coastline. Table View offers visitors world famous views of Table Mountain and Robben Island. There is a wide range of accommodation in Table View including Guest Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, flats, apartments, hotels and backpackers. The Canal Walk shopping centre, one of the best in the country is not far away.