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

Cable car ride - Table Mountain

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

NZ$107
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$36
per adult
Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise
Franschhoek WIne Tram

Full-Day Franschhoek Hop On Hop Off Wine Tram Tour from Cape Town

NZ$48
per adult
Full-Day Franschhoek Hop On Hop Off Wine Tram Tour from Cape Town
Concluding the 2 sessions of the Robben Island tour, conducted by former inmates,Both Bus and Prisons cells tours were much inspiring and much informative.

Robben Island Half Day Tour with Pre-Booked Entry Tickets.

NZ$118
per adult
Robben Island Half Day Tour with Pre-Booked Entry Tickets.
Paragliding with The Tandem Flight Co.

Tandem Paragliding in Cape Town

NZ$172
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tandem Paragliding in Cape Town
Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Full-Day Guided Tour

Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Full-Day Guided Tour

NZ$77
per adult
Cape Town: Cape of Good Hope & Penguins Full-Day Guided Tour
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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$513 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$513
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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)
"Exceptional on every level"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Taj 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$374 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$374
13 Oct - 14 Oct
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! (534 reviews)
"Good service"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025

The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK
Hotel Sky Cape Town

Hotel Sky Cape Town

3.5 out of 5
Lower Long St, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is NZ$242 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$242
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Long Street and Cape Town Stadium are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (279 reviews)
"Very nice hotel. Fancy lobby, although our room was pretty small, it was hard to get to one side of the bed due to the narrow room with the TV above. The water temperature could not be controlled so showering took forever, waiting for the right cycle. Either too cold or scalding hot most of the time. ..."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Hotel Sky Cape Town
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$257 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
NZ$257
10 Oct - 11 Oct
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! (683 reviews)
"Property was great!"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa

Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
1 Lagoon Gate Drive, Lagoon Beach, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is NZ$204 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
NZ$204
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (756 reviews)
"Not walkable and they only need more free shuttle accommodations. Transportation quite expensive even from the airport. Other than that it’s an amazing place"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa
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$372 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
NZ$372
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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! (1,015 reviews)

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Clifton

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Bantry Bay

Bantry Bay is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Sea Point Promenade and Table Mountain National Park while in the area.

Bantry Bay
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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