Clifton Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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 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 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.
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.
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.
Boulders Beach
Discover pristine sandy beaches, unique rock formations and an endangered African penguin colony – just 40 kilometres south of Cape Town.
Activities
Boulders Beach Penguins and Seal Island Boat Trip Half Day Tour
Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco
Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town
Authentic African Cuisine Cooking Experience
Robben Island Half Day Tour with Pre-Booked Entry Tickets.
Our pick of the best Clifton Hotel Deals
Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport
Room was in good condition. Very small but sufficient for a simple place to sleep. No drinking water provided (for sale by the bottle at front desk). Staff was very nice and the entire hotel was clean. Sort of a tight dormitory feel overall. Super convenient proximity to airport.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
I loved the room! The staff were always polite, courteous and helpful.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa
First let me say, the staff here are lovely and very professional, however this hotel is far from a 4 star. I checked in and found ROACHES (several) in by bathroom, and the AC was not working in several of the rooms I was moved to. I had to change rooms 3x before finding one acceptable. Room service ...
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
Staff and property
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Taj Cape Town
Yes it was fabulous
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
The Commodore Hotel
Very nice, the room was clean and staff was curious.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Clifton
Fresnaye
Unique features of Fresnaye include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Table Mountain National Park or Cape Floral Region Protected Areas while you're exploring the area.
Camps Bay
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.
Sea Point
The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Sea Point. A stop by Milton Beach or Sea Point Pavillion might round out your trip.
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.
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.
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.
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