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Urban Elephant At The Docklands

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury apartment near Cape Town International Convention Centre

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Outdoor pool
BBQ/picnic area
Exterior detail
Apartment 214 | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

Sleeps 2969 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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70 Prestwich Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005
  • Place, Two Oceans Aquarium
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Town International Convention Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Cape Town City Centre stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Cape Town City Centre apartment, you'll find Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre. Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village and Bree Street are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Bree Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Long Street - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cape Town Stadium - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Woodstock Station - 4 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 17 min walk
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Espressolab De Waterkant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gold Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Vasco Da Gama Taverna - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ala Turca - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pauline’s - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Urban Elephant At The Docklands

4.5-star luxury apartment near Cape Town International Convention Centre
As a guest of this apartment, you'll find an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The luxury apartment also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and an elevator. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Cape Town apartment.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Towels for the beach
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
This apartment offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with private pools and washers/dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 4.5-star apartment have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Cape Town apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and safes. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Car not required
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Crib: ZAR 450 per stay
  • High chair

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: ZAR 450 per stay

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washer/dryer

Climate control

  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Lever door handles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Free bottled water
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Safe
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the airport

Things to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • 7 units
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at this apartment

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 450.0 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 450.0 per stay.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 350 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 450.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 450.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Alcohol isn't served at this apartment.

Property is also known as

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Urban Elephant At The Docklands Apartment Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

How close is Urban Elephant At The Docklands to the airport?

This apartment is 13.6 mi (21-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Urban Elephant At The Docklands have an airport shuttle?

This apartment offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 350 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Urban Elephant At The Docklands to the beach?

This apartment is 4.5 mi (16-min drive) from Camps Bay Beach and 9.1 mi (21-min drive) from Bloubergstrand Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Urban Elephant At The Docklands offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Urban Elephant At The Docklands?

No, there is no casino at this apartment, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (14-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Urban Elephant At The Docklands?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Urban Elephant At The Docklands?

This apartment offers free self parking.

Does Urban Elephant At The Docklands have a pool?

This apartment features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Urban Elephant At The Docklands have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Urban Elephant At The Docklands to downtown Cape Town?

This apartment is 0.7 mi away from Cape Town.

Urban Elephant At The Docklands Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness

Great value for money.

Great value for money. Large area but small 4 poster bed. Facilities great and 10 minute walk or 2minute uber to water front area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great spacious place

Great space, central location between city and waterfront.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tore

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Fin lokasjon ved Waterfront. Grei leilighet og god service fra resepsjonspersonell.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025