Cape Town Travel Forum

Hello:

I need help bad! I have booked my airfare, but not accomodations because I can't seem to make up my mind on where is the best place to stay. At first I was thinking to stay near the Waterfront, but then I discovered Century City. Which would be the best place to stay for a female visitor to Cape Town?

Also I have decided to go with self catering apartments or guest house as opposed to hotels since they are cheaper. Here is what I have it narrowed down too:

1. Century City would be either
Knightsbridge 2 bd 6 nights at $470 total
Island Club 1 bd 6 nights at $347 total
Both are directly across from Canal Walk

2. Places near Waterfront
Granger Bay 2 bd 6 nights at $767
Dale Court Guesthouse 2 bd 6 nights at $521
Doric studio 6 nights at $651
214 Son Vida 1 bd 6 nights at $564

Hi, my wife and I were in Cape Town a year ago and stayed near the V&A Waterfront area. We were happy with our choice of hotels, the Cullinan Hotel. Not on the cheap side, but they did have a sister hotel near by which was less expensive. I guess what strikes me is that I think you would want a hotel with shuttle service to the V&A Waterfront area of shops and restaurants. Lots of international tourist and activities there. Also you may want a hotel that can arrange for your tours to wine country, Good Hope, etc. and will pick you up at the hotel.
You may be different, maybe these type activites are not what you are looking for, but we didn't want anything to do with driving ourselves around, parking, security, etc.
Cape Town is a fabulous place, full of history, scenery, and diversity. But as in any place do be on your toes. Apartheid only ended 13 years ago, and the country is still growing out of that.
Gary

Actually, I was considering your hotel at one point but when I saw that the places near the waterfront were a lot closer than the hotel and less expensive I decided to consider it. Also Dale Court does have tours pick up in front of them. Granger Bay has a walkway tunnel to Radisson and all tours are done thru their reception and pick up in front of their hotel.

Taking into consideration what you have said then I will narrow it down to those two.

Century City is boring. It's also a few km out of Cape town. There are lots of offices and the Canal walk is just a mall like any other mall. Ok for a quick visit but you don't want to stay there. The V&A has a magical vibe with lots to do. You can't compare the two areas.