The Best Accommodation In Cape Town For Families 2024

Dusk view of the marina at the V&A Waterfront and Table Mountain from a balcony at the Cape Grace hotel in Cape Town

View from our balcony at the Cape Grace Hotel

Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront

The Radisson Blu is located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, just a short stroll from the V&A Waterfront and Green Point park.

They have standard family rooms sleeping 4 (the sofa bed is in the lounge area). If you want more space, they have 2-bedroom suites with self-catering facilities.

There is an onsite spa and possibly one of the best hotel pools in Cape Town. The infinity pool is huge and has uninterrupted views out to Robben Island and beyond.

They also have an onsite restaurant (Tobago’s) with a huge terrace which is ideal for catching a breathtaking sunset.

Area of Cape Town: V&A Waterfront.

Family room at the Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront in Cape Town and a view of the Radisson Blu Hotel pool

Photo credit: Go2Africa

Table Bay Hotel

The Table Bay Hotel is a huge hotel located within a short walk of the V&A Waterfront and Green Point park.

It is run by Sun International (who also own the famous Sun City near Johannesburg). See our review of The Palace of the Lost City).

Family rooms can sleep 4 and have either mountain views or sea views.

There is an onsite spa and outdoor pool area. Their onsite restaurant, Tobago’s, has a stunning terrace where you can enjoy the sunset with a sundowner.

With so much going on around the hotel, they don’t really need to offer activities for kids but once a month they offer a cooking class for mini chefs.

Area of Cape Town: V&A Waterfront.

Images of The Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town.

One & Only Cape Town

The One&Only Hotel offers 5-star accommodation for families in Cape Town. It is located in the V&A Waterfront but it is surrounded by waterways and offers a very tranquil setting.

Standard family rooms have two queen beds or if you need more space there are huge 2-bedroom suites available.

They offer lots of children’s activities at the Kids Only kids’ club (open daily from 10am to 6pm) and a daily programme for teenangers.

This is probably one of the most kid-friendly hotels in Cape Town.

There is a fabulous onsite spa and the pool is a gorgeous urban oasis of tranqulity.

There are several world-class dining options including the only NOBU restaurant in Africa.

Area of Cape Town: V&A Waterfront.

Pool area of the One&Only Cape Town - one of the most luxurious options for accommodation in Cape Town for families.

Photo credit: One&Only

The Bay Hotel

The Bay Hotel is located right on the beach front in Camps Bay. If you’re looking for a beach hotel in Cape Town for families, this is a great option.

Family rooms consist of rooms with sofabeds that sleep up to 4. Larger families can book their Sea and Mountain rooms that sleep up to 6. They can create two-bedroom suites for families by interconnecting rooms.

There are lots of dining options in the hotel and you also have a wealth of options outside of the hotel on the doorstep.

There is an onsite spa and a lovely outdoor pool area.

Area of Cape Town: Atlantic Seaboard.

The main pool area at The Bay Hotel in Camps Bay in Cape Town.

Photo credit: The Table Bay Hotel

Mount Nelson – A Belmond Hotel

If there is a Grand Dame in Cape Town, it has to be the Mount Nelson.

Built in 1899, ‘The Pink Lady’ as it is affectionately known, is a stunning hotel and spa in the Gardens area of the City Bowl and one of Cape Town’s top five star hotels.

They can offer family rooms but you would need to contact them (or Go2Africa) to arrange this. Options include:

2 Deluxe interleading rooms.
2 interleading Junior Suites.
One-Bedroom Suite connecting with a Deluxe room.
2 interleading Deluxe Junior Suites.

The hotel complex is very spacious with lots of dining options. You can even take a picnic in their grounds. It’s a lovely place to take Afternoon Tea.

They have an onsite spa and two beautiful outdoor heated pools in a stunning garden setting.

There is a children’s club at the Mount Nelson which is open to kids aged 4 – 12 and a Kids’ Club Teen Room for kids age 13 – 18.

Kids receive a welcome gift on arrival.

Area of Cape Town: City Bowl.

Garden area and view of the Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town.

Photo credit: Belmond

The Silo

The Silo is part of the Royal Portfolio and one of the newest luxury hotels in Cape Town.

It is an architectural wonder, towering above the Silo area of the Waterfront.

Panoramic views of Table Mountain and Table Bay Harbour are framed by the unique pillowed-windows.

Family Duplex Suites are double storey with two bedrooms and sleep 4.

There are a couple of great options for dining at the hotel and a fabulous roof top bar with a pool.

Area of Cape Town: V&A Waterfront.

Check price and book with Go2Africa.

Images of The Silo - one of the best family hotels in Cape Town.

The Victoria & Alfred

I’m not going to put too much about The Victoria & Alfred Hotel here because it is not one of our top picks for accommodation in Cape Town for families.

It’s a shame because it is one of the most central hotels in the V&A Waterfront location with everything on its doorstep.

That’s not to say you can’t stay here. They can create a family room for you with interconnecting rooms, but you would need to contact the hotel to organise this (or ask Go2Africa).

They do have a sister hotel, however, that is very family friendly. See our section on The Winchester below on boutique hotels in Cape Town.

The Victoria and Alfred Hotel at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.

Mid-range accommodation in Cape Town for families

If you’re looking fo decent mid-range hotels in Cape Town to visit with kids, take a look at the big chain hotels.

Hilton hotels in Cape Town with family rooms

If you are a member of the Hilton Honours program and looking to use your points to book a Hilton hotel in Cape Town, here are a couple of choices for you.

Doubletree by Hilton – Upper East Side – have interconnecting rooms and suites with kitchenettes. It is a short walk from the Old Biscuit Mill and they offer a free shuttle to the V&A Waterfront.

Or you check and compare the prices on Booking.com and Hotels.com.

Marriott hotels in Cape Town with family rooms

If you are a member of the Marriott Bonvoy program and looking to use your points to book a Marriott hotel in Cape Town, here are a couple of choices for you.

AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront – standard rooms available with 2 double beds. There is an outdoor pool and onsite restaurant.

Or you check the prices on Booking.com.

Protea Hotel Cape Town Sea Point – located in Sea Point just a short stroll to the V&A Waterfront. For families they can offer a large room with two king beds. There is a small rooftop pool.

Or you check the prices on Booking.com.

Budget accommodation in Cape Town for families

It can sometimes be a bit harder to find affordable family accommodation in Cape Town but we there are a couple of great places.

We’ve stayed in lots of backpacker accommodation over the years. Some of the places we have stayed have been little more than a shed.

It’s very different these days and we have recently started using hostels again for stays with the kids.

Many hostels these days are more like hotels and make a great choice for cheap family accommodation in Cape Town.

If you love the hostel vibe and price but want your own family room with bathroom, these are our recommendations for budget-friendly accommodation in Cape Town.

The B.I.G

The rooms are fairly basic but stylish and the family room has an ensuite bathroom. There’s a pool onsite and breakfast is included.

Green Point is a great location. It’s a short walk to the Waterfront and to Green Point park where there are playgrounds for kids.

The Mojo Hotel

They have deluxe studios and family rooms with en-suite bathrooms that sleep 4. There’s another fmaily room that sleeps 6 if you’re looking for more space.

There are rooms with sea views. The location is great for strolls along the Sea Point Promenade.