The Grey Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Cape Town International Convention Centre

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Seasonal outdoor pool
A building with the sign "THE GREY BOUTIQUE HOTEL" and a "SKYBAR" sign below it.
Seasonal outdoor pool
A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a desk with a remote control, and a wall-mounted artwork.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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49 Napier Street, De Waterkant, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Place, Long Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Town International Convention Centre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Town Stadium
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Business Double Room (1)

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room (2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room (3)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room (4)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room (5)

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room (6)

  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room (7)

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room (8)

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room (9)

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed (10)

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room (11)

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room (12)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Heart of Cape Town.Your stay at this Cape Town City Centre hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Cape Town International Convention Centre and Cape Town Stadium. Castle of Good Hope and Two Oceans Aquarium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Table Mountain National Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Long Street - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Cape Town Stadium - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Observatory Station - 7 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 14 min walk
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Espressolab De Waterkant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Pickle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Manhattan - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Vasco Da Gama Taverna - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pauline’s - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Grey Hotel

4-star hotel near Cape Town International Convention Centre
You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered on select days. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A seasonal outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at The Grey Hotel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Cape Town hotel.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
The Grey Hotel offers 13 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Memory foam beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 32-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 65 to 170 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Free manager's reception (select days)

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
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 airport (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 will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with 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
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
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 The Grey Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 65 to 170 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 450 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and 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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in October and close in May.
  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Village Lodge Portfolio
Village Lodge Portfolio Cape Town
Village Portfolio Cape Town
Grey Hotel Cape Town
Grey Cape Town
The Grey Hotel Hotel
The Grey Hotel Cape Town
The Grey Hotel Hotel Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Grey Hotel to the airport?

The Grey Hotel is 12.9 mi (21-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 The Grey Hotel?

As of Jun 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Grey Hotel on Jul 31, 2026 start from $106, including 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 The Grey Hotel have an airport shuttle?

The Grey Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of ZAR 450 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is The Grey Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 4.3 mi (14-min drive) from Camps Bay Beach and 4.6 mi (16-min drive) from Clifton Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Grey Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Grey Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between ZAR 65 and 170 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Grey Hotel?

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

What time is check-in at The Grey Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Grey Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Grey Hotel have a pool?

The Grey Hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does The Grey Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Grey Hotel to downtown Cape Town?

The Grey Hotel is 0.6 mi away from Cape Town.

The Grey Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 201 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, funky hotel with roof bar on weekends. Room was tiny but functional
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely stay in great location. The hotel was spotless, the staff were all fantastic. Would highly recommend and would definitely come back
View from the upstairs hallway
View of reception
View of the street
View of the street
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I had a fantastic stay at the Grey. Everyone was just lovely and friendly, the location was perfect on the room was beautiful. Would 100% recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Quinta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were warm and friendly and very accommodating. I feel like I made some new friends. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nazim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was an amazing place to stay. Very central and lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent parking, helpful staff, nice roof area
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic boutique hotel in the trendy De Waterkant area. 15 mins walk to V&A. Lovely room (4) had fourposter bed and a huge private terrace with Table Mountain view. The staff were beyond helpful and very friendly. Excellent breakfast and great value for money. I highly recommend. I also used the offered shuttle to and from the airport which was safe and reliable. I will be back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are super friendly and go out of the way to facilitate any easy and comfortable stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel clean modern rooms bed very comfy! Staff all friendly and breakfast was nice. Good location for walking to Long Street and 20 min to V&A waterfront or Uber is very reasonable. Really nice restaurants in Cape Quarter minute walk away, also has good supermarket, Clicks and used Sorbet nail bar all excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I really enjoyed the location and the building was quirky and unique. The room I had was small but plenty enough for me in a city hotel. The staff was very warm and friendly. I'd definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DirkJan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property in a great location with great people
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel, lovely roof top pool and bar area, and all the staff were incredible I entered as a guest and left as family.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it great rooms, amazing staff, tasty breakfast roof bar, easy walk to the Waterfront, would happily stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Grey and its staff were great: incredibly helpful and so nice. When/if we go back to Cape Town, we will stay there again, and will also recommend to all our friends.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always our go-to in Cape Town. Great value rooms, amazing area and lovely staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the staff, the decor, and the overall vibe as well as walking around the neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

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

Great Boutique Hotel

Another great stay in the lovely boutique hotel. Excellent helpful friendly staff and very clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

Cozy hotel in a perfect position

We found the Grey the best place where to stay while visiting Cape Town and sorrundings
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really lovely and warm staff.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and friendly hotel in a safe neighbourhood. Room was small but stylish and comfortable, with a great balcony enjoying the afternoon sun and views of Table Mountain. Rooftop bar is cool but the drinks menu in the room doesn't match what they actually have and if you have any movement restrictions you will never get up the spiral staircase! Breakfast was very poor so better to eat out, there are several lovely cafes within 2 minutes walk. Also evening eateries very close and safe to walk to. Overall though very good value and I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely boutique hotel. Central, safe lovely room and all staff! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Waldyr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
AMAZING ...GOOD LOCATION. NEAR CAR RENTAL... AND SITES
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mohammed

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

Excellent service

Very happy with the stay. The place was very clean and staff were very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kegan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location for a stay in Cape Town. Close to several restaurants and the piano bar next door was nice for a late night cocktail. Staff was very friendly. I would stay here again when visiting Cape Town.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Wonderful stay

We booked a terraced room. The bed was comfortable. Staff are friendly. Location was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024