Clifton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Clifton Bay Beach showing a beach and a coastal town
Clifton Bay Beach featuring a hotel, rocky coastline and waves
Clifton Bay Beach showing a coastal town and a sandy beach
Clifton Bay Beach showing a coastal town, a beach and rocky coastline
Clifton

Popular places to visit

Clifton Bay Beach featuring rocky coastline, a coastal town and a beach

Clifton Bay Beach

Soft white sand, aquamarine water, striking mountain views and picture-perfect sunsets lure visitors to this collection of four fashionable beaches.

Clifton Bay Beach
Clifton 2nd Beach

Clifton 2nd Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Clifton 2nd Beach during your trip to Cape Town? Amble around the area's seaside or visit its spas.

Clifton 2nd Beach
Clifton 1st Beach

Clifton 1st Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Clifton 1st Beach during your trip to Cape Town? Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas while you're in the area.

Clifton 1st Beach
Table Mountain showing landscape views and mountains

Table Mountain

Climb to the summit of this spectacular mountain and you'll be rewarded with sweeping views of Cape Town and the stunning surrounds of Table Bay.

Table Mountain
Camps Bay Beach showing a sandy beach and a coastal town

Camps Bay Beach

See and be seen, admire beautiful sunsets and go hiking in the famous Twelve Apostles at one of Cape Town’s most stylish beaches.

Camps Bay Beach
Boulders Beach featuring a beach and rugged coastline as well as a small group of people

Boulders Beach

Discover pristine sandy beaches, unique rock formations and an endangered African penguin colony – just 40 kilometres south of Cape Town.

Boulders Beach

Activities

View from the top of Signal Hill

Cape Town City Tour

NZ$117
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Cape Town City Tour
Luxury H1 the tour van

Private Cape of Good Hope, Penguins, Table Mountain and the wineries 2 days

NZ$524
per adult
Private Cape of Good Hope, Penguins, Table Mountain and the wineries 2 days
Cable car ride - Table Mountain

Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town

NZ$102
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town
Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

NZ$33
per adult
Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise
Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

NZ$75
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco

Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco

NZ$80
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco
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Our pick of the best Clifton Hotel Deals

Taj Cape Town

Taj Cape Town

5 out of 5
1 Wale Street, corner St Georges Mall, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is NZ$376 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$376
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Great hotel, excellent service.
"Great hotel, excellent service, personalised check in… upgraded my room (first time ever anywhere!) … massive spacious spotless suite. Highly recommended"

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Taj Cape Town
Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

4 out of 5
15 Michigan Street, Airport Industria, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is NZ$217 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$217
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,013 reviews)
"Did not see the property around the hotel was only there one night and it was raining! The breakfast bar was loose and fell down, and the toilet would not flush properly but otherwise the room was great!"

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

3.5 out of 5
Silo 6, South Arm Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is NZ$242 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
NZ$242
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (647 reviews)
"Easy check-in. Walking distance to waterfront shops and restaurants. Complimentary breakfast included as an add-on in room rate."

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK

The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK

4 out of 5
57 Heerengracht Street, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is NZ$162 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
NZ$162
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (522 reviews)
Very nice
"All staff were nice and helpful. Clean property well situated. Food was great"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK
AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

4 out of 5
Dockrail Road, Foreshore, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is NZ$263 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
NZ$263
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (601 reviews)
Wonderful hotel, but location is remote
"Stayed for 3 nights in June 2025 prior to a group tour. The hotel is great and all of the staff members were lovely and kind! The only negative about this hotel is that it is essentially at the end of a dead end road (there is a security fence surrounding the hotel), so you have to follow the road ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
Hotel Sky Cape Town

Hotel Sky Cape Town

3.5 out of 5
Lower Long St, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is NZ$137 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$137
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Cape Town Cruise Terminal and Long Street are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (268 reviews)
"Close to V&A Waterfront"

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Hotel Sky Cape Town
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Other neighbourhoods around Clifton

Camps Bay showing mountains, general coastal views and a coastal town

Camps Bay

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

The beaches and picture-perfect mountain views are top of the list for many visitors to Camps Bay. A stop by Camps Bay Beach or Table Mountain National Park might round out your trip.

Camps Bay
Sea Point

Sea Point

4/5(8 area reviews)

The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Sea Point. A stop by Milton Beach or Sea Point Swimming Pool might round out your trip.

Sea Point
Lions Head

Tamboerskloof

Mountain views, gardens and bars highlight some of the noteworthy features of Tamboerskloof. Make a stop by Lions Head or Table Mountain National Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Tamboerskloof
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Gardens

The picture-perfect mountain views and lively bars are top of the list for many visitors to Gardens. A stop by Kloof Street or Bree Street might round out your trip.

Gardens
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Bakoven

Bakoven is popular for its beautiful seaside views, and you might make a stop by Table Mountain National Park, a top place to visit in the area.

Bakoven
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Cape Town City Centre

4/5(48 area reviews)

Known for its majestic mountain landscape and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Cape Town City Centre. Check out top attractions like District Six Museum and Cape Town City Hall, and jump on the metro at Woodstock Station or Esplanade Station to see more of the city.

Cape Town City Centre

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