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The Grey Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a rooftop terrace, near Cape Town International Convention Centre

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Property entrance
Lobby
Rooftop terrace
Room (8) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Reception
The Grey Hotel offers a spectacular rooftop view of Cape Town. Guests love the daily manager's receptions, Japanese dishes at one of three restaurants, and reliable WiFi. The genuinely helpful staff consistently earns praise for creating a home-like atmosphere.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 12 - Sep 13
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Tomorrow

Sep 13 - Sep 14
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Business Double Room (1)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Frette Italian linens
Memory foam bed
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (7)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room (8)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room (5)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room (6)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room (4)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room (2)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room (3)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Room (12)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room (11) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Room (11)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed (10) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed (10)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room (9) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Room (9)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Comfort Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Frette Italian linens
Memory foam bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
49 Napier Street, De Waterkant, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's nearby

  • Long Street - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cape Town Stadium - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Castle of Good Hope - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

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
  • ‪Café Manhattan - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Box - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Yumcious by Jenny Morris - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Crew Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Grey Hotel

Upscale hotel near Cape Town International Convention Centre
Located close to Two Oceans Aquarium and Castle of Good Hope, The Grey Hotel provides a swim-up bar, a poolside bar, and a free manager's reception. In-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a rooftop terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with a swim-up bar
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like minibars and WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Frette Italian sheets, memory foam beds, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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)

Restaurants on site

  • The Sky Bar

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

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

  • 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)

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, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from October to May
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Does The Grey Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is The Grey Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Grey Hotel?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Grey Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at The Grey Hotel?

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

Does The Grey Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

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

Where is The Grey Hotel located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town Stadium, and Castle of Good Hope. Two Oceans Aquarium and Table Mountain are also within 6 mi (10 km). Cape Town Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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