Taj Cape Town

5.0 star property
Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Two Oceans Aquarium

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Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View (2 Bedrooms) | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries
Property grounds
Lobby lounge
Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View (2 Bedrooms) | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries
Tower Wing, Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | View from room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
1 Wale Street, corner St Georges Mall, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Kloof Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Two Oceans Aquarium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Cape Town Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Interior Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 2 Twin Beds, Mountain View (Heritage Wing)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View (2 Bedrooms)

  • 2153 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Taj Club, Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (Heritage)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 861 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (Heritage Wing)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Tower Wing, Luxury Room, 1 Twin Bed, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Tower Wing, Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Tower Wing, Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Tower Suite, Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 700 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 1 King Bed, City View (2 Bedrooms)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1066 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Heritage Wing)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Cape Town City Centre stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Cape Town City Centre hotel, you'll find Company's Garden and Kloof Street. Castle of Good Hope and Two Oceans Aquarium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Long Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kloof Street - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Castle of Good Hope - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Cape Town Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Observatory Station - 6 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 9 min walk
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lobby Bar Taj - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Motherland Coffee Company - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bombay Brasserie - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Food Lover's Market - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mariam's Kitchen - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Taj Cape Town

Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Two Oceans Aquarium
Taj Cape Town offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour health club. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. A hot tub, a sauna, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Taj Cape Town. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. An area shuttle within 10 km and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Cape Town hotel.

  • 176 guestrooms or units
  • 17 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1041 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2010
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Taj Cape Town offers 176 accommodations with iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels, DVD players, and pay movies. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Cape Town hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, laptop-compatible safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include minibars and complimentary bottled water. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The onsite spa has 9 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Hindi, Xhosa, Zulu

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 10 km
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered self parking on site (ZAR 250 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (ZAR 249 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Children's slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, airport, and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 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 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 1050 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Covered self parking fee: ZAR 250 per night
  • Valet parking fee: ZAR 249 per night
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Cape Town Taj
Taj Cape Town
Taj Hotel Cape Town
Taj Cape Town Hotel Cape Town Central
Taj Cape Town South Africa
Taj Cape Town Hotel
Taj Cape Town South Africa
Taj Cape Town Hotel
Taj Cape Town Cape Town
Taj Cape Town Hotel Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

How close is Taj Cape Town to the airport?

Taj Cape Town is 12.8 mi (22-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Taj Cape Town?

As of Jun 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Taj Cape Town on Jul 1, 2025 start from $159.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Taj Cape Town have an airport shuttle?

Taj Cape Town offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 1050 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Taj Cape Town to the beach?

This hotel is 4 mi (12-min drive) from Camps Bay Beach and 4.5 mi (14-min drive) from Clifton Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Taj Cape Town offer free breakfast?

Taj Cape Town does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Taj Cape Town?

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

What time is check-in at Taj Cape Town?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Taj Cape Town?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for ZAR 250 per night, and valet parking for ZAR 249 per night.

Does Taj Cape Town have a pool?

Taj Cape Town features an indoor pool and outdoor pool access.

Does Taj Cape Town have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like Indian cuisine, al fresco dining, and brunch.

Does Taj Cape Town have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body wraps, body scrubs, and reflexology.

How close is Taj Cape Town to downtown Cape Town?

Taj Cape Town is 0.3 mi away from Cape Town.

Taj Cape Town Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 787 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1005 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tetiwe, Brooklyn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The club lounge was excellent. The breakfast was also amazing and all staff were very professional and friendly!!! My favourite hotel in Cape Town!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The food was excellent, chef made us a special gluten free pizza- delicious!! Staff were all very happy and friendly, willing to always accommodate, we felt like royalty!! Good location preferred it to the waterfront. Highly recommend Taj.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rashin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2 bedroom apartments at Taj are a winner

We booked a 2 bed apartment and simply loved it. Well suited for family or when traveling with kids. Regards Rashin Maharaj
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Very clean, friendly staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Udaibir

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great stay as usual. The only missing element was reliable internet in the room. But on every other score, the service and amenities were amazing and consistent with Taj service I’ve come to know and love
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs. Carol Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Romantic trip

Good location. Fantastic staff with a great friendly welcome for us. All staff were so professional and attentive. Lovely comfortable room with a balcony overlooking table mountain. Brasserie restaurant was delicious and the staff were so knowledgeable about the dishes and wine selection. Spa was lovely and pool area. Breakfast was so good with a grewt variety. We have already booked our return trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gurdip Singh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel and staff couldn’t be more helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay at TAJ Cape Town

My stay at the Taj Cape Town overall was great from the moment that you walk in the customer service at the front desk was awesome. Shoutout out to Zim. She was amazing from beginning to start appreciate the complementary bottle of wine sent to my room majority of all the people there were very friendly, very kind and very supportive. They were some miscommunications with some of people there in some parts where they don’t communicate to each other and things sometimes got a little bit out of hand, but overall customer service there was very good comfortable bed rooms were cleaned. The food was great right in the city center, no parking. Transportation for concierge service is a little expensive. But one or two days they try to accommodate me so I do appreciate that, but they made it feel special certain days for my birthday and they were very attentive to all the tours and events and dining that I had to do, they really made me feel great. Shout out to Taariq the best concierge that you can ever think of. He was amazing followed by Kevin and Dani awesome job. Not forget Primrose and so much more. There was so many names that made my trip feel so special from the dining area all the way to the top thank you guys for everything. I will never forget the experience everything that I told that they could do better on they worked on the rooms were a little outdated, but they were on it right away. We make sure it’s getting fixed so maintenance. Did an awesome job
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Taj is outstanding

Excellent experience at the Taj Hotel. Service was outstanding, the property was very clean. Good food options.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia, Henderson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are going to stay in Capetown, most definitely stay here! They have the most amazing staff , totally spotless accommodation in the most beautiful building within walking distance of Company Gardens, Bo Kaap, Kloof and long streets. The Waterfront is also within walking distance of around 25 mins. The breakfast is outstanding as is the food in the on site restaurant Bombay Brasserie. The bar is well stocked and the cocktails are gorgeous. The staff cannot do enough for you and always with a smile. This was a last minute booking as another hotel that I had booked 6 months previously let us down at the very last minute and 2 days before our departure from the UK and my birthday. The hotel surprised us with sweet treats and champagne and arranged for flowers and balloons to be delivered to our gorgeous suite. I am so grateful now that the other hotel cancelled and I was able to celebrate my birthday staying at the Taj instead. We will most definitely be returning next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best hospitality in the world
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Talal

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

J. Nick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value in Cape Town
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamida

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful stay

Stay was beautiful and the staff were amazing. The breakfast was good as well as the club lounge. Just that the first room we were given had squeaky floors but we swere quickly given another room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fese

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The customer service beyond everything was impeccable- Frank, Andile and Felicia in the restaurant were absolutely phenomenal. The turn down service was a luxurious touch.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tetiwe, Brooklyn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Professional and friendly staff, great dining services, fabulous views of Table Mountain from my room upgrade. Loved every minute!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rupak, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with great mountain views. Dinner and breakfast was also excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025