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Dolphin Beach Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly fun on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; beach views
Outdoor pool
Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
View from property
Room, Sea View | Beach/ocean view
Dolphin Beach Hotel in Bloubergstrand offers an oceanfront pool, rooftop terrace, and garden. Enjoy beach days, surfing, or the outdoor pool. Free in-room WiFi, spa services, dry cleaning/laundry, and babysitting for families are available.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Room, Sea View | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 60 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, Lagoon View | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, Lagoon View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 60 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Beachfront Cabana | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Beachfront Cabana

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
  • 75 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Marine Drive, Table View, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7441

What's nearby

  • Bloubergstrand Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Dolphin Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sunset Beach - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Canal Walk Shopping Centre - 9 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 18 min drive - 11.4 miles

Getting around

  • Akasiapark Station - 15 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 25 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sweetbeet - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Blowfish Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KAUAI - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Malibu Spur Steak Ranch - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Dolphin Beach Hotel

Upscale family-friendly hotel located in Bloubergstrand
Take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a garden, and a playground at Dolphin Beach Hotel. With a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and surfing, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant, The Blowfish Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and car rentals on site.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, English breakfast (surcharge), and extended parking
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a porch
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Separate tubs/showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 82-cm LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies, microwaves, and toaster ovens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 50 km
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Secured extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Blowfish Restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference center (861 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1993
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 82-cm LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 95 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 450 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the 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

Dolphin Beach Cape Town
Dolphin Beach Hotel
Dolphin Beach Hotel Cape Town
Dolphin Beach Hotel Hotel
Dolphin Beach Hotel Cape Town
Dolphin Beach Hotel Hotel Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Dolphin Beach Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Dolphin Beach Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dolphin Beach Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dolphin Beach Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dolphin Beach Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Dolphin Beach Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 450 per vehicle applies.

Where is Dolphin Beach Hotel located?

Located in Bloubergstrand, this beachfront hotel is in the entertainment district, just steps from Bloubergstrand Beach and Dolphin Beach. Kite Surf School and SANCCOB Penguin Rehabilitation Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Dolphin Beach Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 151 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Younes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room view on table mountain Pristine beach Great breakfast Staff super friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I loved how big the rooms were & how friendly and accommodating the staff was!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lugard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is location convenient with a great view of the mountain and the ocean.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel has a beautiful view of table mountain and is set up so everybody can see it, and it is right on the beach.it is a 20 min drive to the waterfront in cape town for shopping and eating, The hotel restaurant blow fish is really good our waitress was very good.. On the downside there were daily power cuts during our visit, due to world wide circumstances,which you can't blame the hotel for, but this property has massive potential for both its own solar panels or a wind turbine combined with electricty storage, this would make this hotel, immune to power cuts, more eco friendly and more profitable, ... surely a no brainer
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Akbar

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Disappointed stay.

Booked weekend stay with my wife. The room is dated with stained smelly burnt holes carpetmust be as old as the hotel The decor is ancient, the furniture looks like 80's second hand bought. The bathroom id not disabled friendly, shower head spouts water in different direction but on the bather, had lukewarm water in the shower for 2 days. Outside stairs to rooms are not disable friendly, rails on one side only hotel needs a twentieth century overall, has the potential to become one of the best resorts in Cape Town.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort

spacious accommodation good location

hotel needs an upgrade it is "tired". Limited room service menu especially no toasted sandwiches etc / limited choice for Vegetarians too
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mads

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

Dejligt ophold

Min kone og jeg havde et dejligt ophold, det bedste er klart medarbejderne som virkelig var flinke og service minded. Jeg arbejdede selv 14 dage fra hotellet og det var en fornøjelse.
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inoue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
市内からは少し離れていますが、サンセットに映える市内を海越しに見えるロケーションは最高ですね。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Deon

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Check in was business like and prompt, not very friendly at all. Rooms need a lot of maintenance, carpets fraying, shower drain was blocked. Rooms are spacious though. Not the experience I expected based on images advertised.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Riaan

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

Review

Hotel stay was great. staff friendly and kind. great food!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fast service, last minute booking
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Gabriel

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

Amazing

My stay was quiet and nice, I did enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Christopher

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

Peace

Everything was good, except the WiFi connection. terrible network connection
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Dolphin Beach review

We had a wonderful stay at Dolphin Beach Hotel over Christmas and New Year. The staff were all very friendly and accommodating. The Blow Fish Restaurant which is on the hotel complex is great with fresh fish every day. the bar staff were also excellent and introduced us to several new cocktails. The Beach Cabana accommodation was spacious and provided direct access to the sand dunes and beach The hotel gardens were immaculately kept It would be useful to hire a vehicle as the closest other shops and restaurants are approximately 1km away. The larger shopping center is also approximatley 1km away but it is difficult to access by foot due to a busy dual carriageway. Due to the season it was difficult to find taxis for short distances although Uber was available The hotel location is excellent for Kite Surfing, access to the wine region and central Cape Town was a 30-60 minute drive
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Craig, Pretoria South Africa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is perfectly located. Could not be better. Disappointed with check-in although I must add that when I expressed my dissatisfaction, the manager immediate put matters right. I had booked a room based on the pictures on Expedia. It was called a sea view apartment and the pictures clearly show a bedroom and a separate living room, but when we checked-in there was no separate living room, but just the bedroom. I was then given a cabana with a separate living room and an extra bedroom. The pictures on Expedia perfectly matched the cabana, right down to the view and the furniture. The sea view apartment should be relabeled sea view room.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
strandnähe, mann ist sofort bei den dünen,und am strand
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

William

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

Great location

Friendly staff, great location right on the beach with the classic view of Table Mountain. The hotel also has a very good seafood restaurant. Swimming pool is a bit small. More a splash pool really, but, if you can face the cold water, swimming in the sea is always an option. Apartments have a small kitchen, and there are shops nearby, so you can always prepare your own food if you want.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gundo

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

Room with a view - best of

All top if you don't have to be too close to the city, and the view at the Table Mountain is spectacular.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and polite close to restaurant and beach excellent customer services food good 👍🍷.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

K.

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

Home away from home.

Exceptionally friendly staff always willing to lend a hand and gave us information when asked about tourist attractions. Hotel was neat and tidy not to mention spacious. The hotel management upgraded our room for free. Outside were beautiful garden and the beach just a walking distance. Breakfast was very tasty and always served warm. Thanks so much for your warm welcome. 💵 Well spent.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pleasant stay on the beach facing Table Mountain

I was pleasantly surprised by the spacious en-suite bedroom with a separate lounge and ktchenette for self-catering. Another plus was the large balcony with views over the wetland area. I could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent Value for money. Great sea and mountain view
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

ANDRE LUIZ

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Agradavel

Ha 15min de Cape Bem localizado Breakfast sem variacao de cardapio Quartos nao tem ar condicionado Praia para pratica de kitesurf impossivel curtir por causa do vento.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Väll värt pengarna

Fantastiskt läge direkt intill stranden - bra restaurang med underbar utsikt. Stort rum med stor terass - kanon!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

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