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Taj Cape Town

5.0 star property

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Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View (2 Bedrooms) | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries
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Lobby lounge
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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
$230
includes taxes & fees
Dec 12 - Dec 13

Explore the area

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1 Wale Street, corner St Georges Mall, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Place, Long Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kloof Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Castle of Good Hope
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View (2 Bedrooms)

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

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

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

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

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 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)

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

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

View all photos for Taj Club, Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

Taj Club, Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Interior Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Interior Room)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Interior Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 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

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

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

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

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

Luxury King Room With City View-Tower Wing

  • Sleeps 2

Family 2 Bedroom Suite City View King Bed

  • Sleeps 5

View all photos for Tower Wing, Luxury Room, 1 Twin Bed, Mountain View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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

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)

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (Heritage)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (Heritage)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury King Room With Mountain View-Tower Wing

  • Sleeps 2

Tower 1 Bedroom Suite City View King Bed

  • Sleeps 3

Taj Club Room City View King Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Luxury Twin Room With Mountain View-Heritage Wing

  • Sleeps 2

Heritage 1 Bedroom Suite City View King Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Luxury King Room With City View-Heritage Wing

  • Sleeps 2

Luxury King Room With Mountain View-Heritage Wing

  • Sleeps 2

Luxury Twin Room With Mountain View-Tower Wing

  • Sleeps 2

Presidential 2 Bedroom Suite Mountain View King Bed

  • Sleeps 4

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About this property

Taj Cape Town

5-star hotel in Cape Town City Centre
This hotel features 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour health club, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are onsite.
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.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.

In addition to a full-service spa, Taj Cape Town features an indoor pool and a 24-hour health club. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Each day guests can enjoy a complimentary manager's reception. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 5-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. Event facilities measuring 11205 square feet (1041 square meters) include a conference center. This luxury hotel also offers a hot tub, a sauna, and a terrace. Guests can use the outdoor pool at a partner property. For a surcharge, the property provides an area shuttle within 10 km and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours). Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Taj Cape Town has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Bombay Brasserie - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Indian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Mint Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Taj Lobby Bar and Lounge - Onsite lobby lounge. Open daily.
Onsite venue #4 - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open 24 hours. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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.

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
  • 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
  • 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 (11,205 square feet of space)
  • 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 cable/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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
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

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

Reviews

Taj Cape Town Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 816 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1014 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly-Ann

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay at The Taj
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really wonderful hotel, the staff and the food were amazing. Would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From the moment we arrived everyone at the Taj took amazing care of us all. The room was.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Concierge Dale provided fantastic service for booking tours to getting my party of 15 around and to and from airport.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mohammed Aamir

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bhawna

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food and location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xianren

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the best hotel I have stayed. Excellent value. The staff are ever ready to help and cheerful, always smiling. The room was clean and maintained twice daily. The food in the restaurant was excellent quality and tasty. The breakfast has a lot of choices. Everything was great and I will definitely stay here again if revisiting Cape Town
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional Service at the Taj Cape Town- I recently stayed at the Taj Cape Town and was truly impressed by the outstanding level of service. From the moment we arrived, the staff went above and beyond to make our stay memorable. We were welcomed with complimentary champagne, and our room felt more like a private suite—spacious, beautifully appointed, and exceptionally comfortable. The in-room service was prompt and thoughtful. Whether it was requesting extra tea bags, a tea pot, laundry bags, or any other small needs, the staff handled everything with efficiency and a smile. They even assisted us with arranging laundry services from nearby vendors, which was a great help. The on-site restaurants, bars, and amenities were all top-notch. Every interaction with the hotel team—concierge, housekeeping, restaurant staff—was warm, courteous, and professional. I’ve stayed at many luxury hotels around the world, but the personalized service here truly stood out as one of the best I’ve experienced. While the immediate neighborhood around the hotel did not feel particularly clean or safe, and the presence of many street vendors was a bit unexpected for this part of the city, the hotel itself remained a calm and secure haven. The excellent service more than made up for any concerns about the surrounding area. Highly recommend the Taj Cape Town !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great hotel, excellent service.

Great hotel, excellent service, personalised check in… upgraded my room (first time ever anywhere!) … massive spacious spotless suite. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a great location. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff who go out of their way to offer excellent friendly service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness and staff superb. I liked the fact that the tv had all the sport channels. Lovely breakfast buffet
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mauricio

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sameer

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025