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Taj Cape Town

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View (2 Bedrooms) | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries
Family Suite, 1 King Bed, City View (2 Bedrooms) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Family Suite, 1 King Bed, City View (2 Bedrooms) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Exterior
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Parking available

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Interior Room)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View (2 Bedrooms) | Terrace/patio

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

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private hot tub
  • 200 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Taj Club, Room, 1 King Bed, City View | View from room

Taj Club, Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Executive Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 45 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (Heritage)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 80 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Tower Wing, Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Tower Wing, Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillow menu
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Tower Suite, Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

Tower Suite, Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Tower Suite, Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • 65 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Suite, 1 King Bed, City View (2 Bedrooms) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 99 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Wale Street, corner St Georges Mall, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

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

Luxury eco-certified hotel near Kloof Street
Located close to Company's Garden and Castle of Good Hope, Taj Cape Town provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and shopping on site. Treat yourself to a body wrap, a body scrub, or reflexology at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and Indian cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a hair salon.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool and outdoor pool access nearby, with sun loungers
  • Limo/town car service, valet parking (surcharge), and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and a ballroom
  • Concierge services, wedding services, and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff, first-rate property condition, and location
Room features
All 176 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Children's slippers and free infant beds
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 42-inch HDTVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

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

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Bombay Brasserie
  • In Room Dinning 24 Hours
  • Mint Restaurant
  • Taj Lobby Bar and Lounge

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

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)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 9 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Turkish bath

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

More

  • 17 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

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

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

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
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

We should mention

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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

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

Does Taj Cape Town have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and outdoor pool access.

Is Taj Cape Town pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Taj Cape Town?

Self parking is available for ZAR 250 per night. Valet parking is available for ZAR 249 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Taj Cape Town?

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

What time is check-out at Taj Cape Town?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Taj Cape Town provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 1050 per vehicle applies.

Where is Taj Cape Town located?

This family-friendly Cape Town hotel is located near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of Company's Garden and Kloof Street. Castle of Good Hope and Two Oceans Aquarium are also within 2 mi (3 km). Cape Town Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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Taj Cape Town Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 783 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1001 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

Viv

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the wonderful staff! Food was great too :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Excellent service. Amazing experience. The breakfast was complimentary and one of the best I’ve ever had.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and room!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. Well situated for different activities, most walkable others a very short taxi ride, and safe during the daylight hours. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay, the food, the incredibly helpful staff members and just everything about this hotel! We will stay at the Taj again! They even packed us six breakfast boxes to go since we left at 5:30 AM and those boxes were lifesavers!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adewole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and friendly staff with great food options too
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property did not disappoint! Staff members were extremely attentive and kind!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veritas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love the Taj experience and stay here when available. Beautifully appointed. Awesome breakfast, staff always lovely. Great choices fir dinner. Really appreciate the upgrade to a suite.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent hotel and we loved the location and ambience of the place . Staff are very helpful and polite. special thanks to Taariq , Kevin and Patience . will love to come back and stay there when in Cape Town , this time with room facing the mountain .
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 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

8/10 Good

Nikita

Liked: Amenities
Very convenient location. Great bar staff
Stayed 4 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

Tetiwe

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

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good price-value ration
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, well-maintained hotel. Everything feels new. The restaurants on property offer a wide variety of menu options. And all of Taj's staff is terrific...Zim at reception and Choli in the Asian restaurant were exceptionally kind and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room, overall ambiance and restaurant food quality. Concierge very helpful. Breakfast service was a bit relaxed for my liking but that's probably because I never leave enough time!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

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

Antony

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

10/10 Excellent

J. Nick

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

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a fantastic and beautiful hotel with a great restaurant and amazing staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024