Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable beds
Good location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Dirty bathrooms
Poor breakfast
Limited parking security

Categories

Cleanliness
6.3
The bathrooms were terrible and poorly renovated, leading to flooding.
Service
8.8
Friendly staff and helpful service, although some solutions offered were not satisfactory.
Location
9.3
The hotel is conveniently located near V&A waterfront.
Room Quality
7.3
Spacious rooms but outdated bathrooms with issues.
Amenities
8.8
While the hotel has attempted renovations, some amenities are still lacking.
Value for Money
8.3
Some positive aspects but overall fails to meet expectations compared to advertising.
Food and Beverage
5.8
The breakfast was described as the worst with poor food quality.
Overall Experience
7.8
Mixed experiences led to a generally satisfactory stay despite several issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 07:02

Property Description

Central Location in Cape Town
Experience the heart of Cape Town at The Capetonian, where convenience meets luxury. Our air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking ensure a comfortable stay.

Top-Notch Facilities
Enjoy access to a fitness centre, shared lounge, terrace, and an on-site restaurant. Relax and unwind in style during your stay with us.

Multilingual Staff and Local Expertise
Our reception speaks Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, and Zulu to cater to your needs. Let us assist you with insider tips and information about the area for a memorable experience.

Ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Cape Town? Book your stay at The Capetonian now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

Please note, the property is currently undergoing refurbishment. During this period, guests may experience some noise or light disturbances between 08h00 and 17h00.

Please note that construction work is taking place nearby from 01/06/2025 to 31/08/2025 and some rooms may be affected by noise.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 3041 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.3
Service: 8.8
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 7.3
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8.3
Food and Beverage: 5.8
Overall Experience: 7.8
C
Carol • couple • ch
6
Pros:

L’emplacement

Cons:

C’était très bruyant
Pas propre
Salle de bain vétuste

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
D
DANIEL • family_with_children • za
8
It was fair
Pros:

It is in the centre

Cons:

The bed I was given was an old bed

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
R
Rashid • solo_traveller • za
9
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
P
Prof Raymond • solo_traveller • za
8
A pleasant stay that well suited the purpose of my visit to Cape Town.
Pros:

Proximity to the CTICC

Cons:

Parked in the open parking lot and was concerned about car safety overnight. However, no incident occurred.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
F
Fatuma • couple • ke
10
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
A
Ahmed • couple • za
10
Amazing would stay there again
Pros:

Location is great
If you book here go for the executive room option they are the newly upgraded rooms .

The breakfast is really good

Cons:

For one night I stayed in the older room and didn’t like it , but everything is clear with the hotel as they do describe the room options well

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
J
Jolomi • solo_traveller • za
8
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
M
Mosavel • couple • za
7
Lovely
Pros:

Surprise cake in the room

Cons:

The buffet was no noisy.
Cleaners need to clean behind the bathroom door

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
O
Oschmann • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
H
Hassan • solo_traveller • za
1
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
A
Avhupfelwi • solo_traveller • za
7
Pros:

breakfast

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
C
cupido • solo_traveller • za
9
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
M
Mahlodi • extended_group • za
8
good
Pros:

breakfast

Cons:

showers

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
V
Valencia • solo_traveller • za
10
Pros:

I loved everything, especially the buffet dinner and breakfast was exceptionally delicious and I'll most definitely come again.

Cons:

Just the noise of construction work but wasn't too bad and some guests who made lots of noise and loud laughing in the corridor for 5-10 minutes at 2 in the morning and banging their doors,but myself and my 12 year old daughter enjoyed our stay.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
H
Hajira • family_with_children • za
10
Pros:

The parking is a bit of an inconvenience very little parking spaces

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
L
Lukas • extended_group • za
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
J
J. Bruno • solo_traveller • ug
10
Pros:

The rooms were clean, and staff were courteous

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
A
Ashfaque Alli • solo_traveller • za
10
short business stay
Pros:

some Rooms upgraded . others need attention.
halaal restaurant and room service a big plus.
in hotel musallah for prayer was great advantage .
breakfast was good ..
area was clean and quiet

Cons:

lots of noise from renovators on other levels

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
A
Ashfaque Alli • solo_traveller • za
9
Pros:

comfy stay with hreat breakfast .

Cons:

aged room in need of renovations

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
S
Sikhumbuzo • couple • za
8
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee