Newlands Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens which includes tranquil scenes, a house and a garden
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens featuring a garden, landscape views and signage
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens which includes a park as well as a small group of people
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens showing a park
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens showing a bridge and a park

Popular places to visit

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
Cape of Good Hope featuring general coastal views, landscape views and a beach

Cape of Good Hope

Enjoy stunning scenery, rich cultural heritage and an eclectic variety of wildlife – all within reach of Africa’s most southerly tip.

Cape of Good Hope
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
Cape Town Stadium featuring a sunset and a city

Cape Town Stadium

Take a guided tour of this modern sports arena and then watch a soccer or rugby match while sitting among an energetic, vuvuzela-playing crowd.

Cape Town Stadium

Activities

Cable car ride - Table Mountain

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

NZ$104
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$34
per adult
Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise
From Hermanus or Cape Town: Shark Cage Diving Experience

From Hermanus or Cape Town: Shark Cage Diving Experience

NZ$210
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Hermanus or Cape Town: Shark Cage Diving Experience
Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco

Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco

NZ$82
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco
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$85
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Franschhoek WIne Tram

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

NZ$69
per adult
Full-Day Franschhoek Hop On Hop Off Wine Tram Tour from Cape Town
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Our pick of the best Newlands Hotel Deals

Vineyard Hotel

Vineyard Hotel

4 out of 5
Colinton Road 1, off Protea Road, Newlands, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is NZ$364 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
NZ$364
29 Aug - 30 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 helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (742 reviews)
Pleasant return
"This is a gem of a hotel. Great location, Fantastic breakfast, good service, comfortable rooms with bathtubs, and incredible views of the table mountain."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Vineyard Hotel
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$322 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
NZ$322
26 Aug - 27 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! (1,003 reviews)
"Friendly staff."

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Taj Cape Town
Hotel Sky Cape Town

Hotel Sky Cape Town

3.5 out of 5
Lower Long St, Cape Town, Western Cape
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$152 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$152
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (270 reviews)
"Close to V&A Waterfront"

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Hotel Sky 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$229 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$229
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,004 reviews)
"We appreciated that the hotel has created a walking area in back. After a long flight, we wanted to walk so having a safe place to walk that was also beautiful was great."

Reviewed on 21 Aug. 2025

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
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$168 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
NZ$168
29 Aug - 30 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! (526 reviews)
"Our 2 bedroom apartment was very spacious with excellent furniture and all amenities including a washer even though I was told there wouldn't be one."

Reviewed on 31 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$377 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
NZ$377
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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! (609 reviews)
"AC Hotel is excellent in all categories except for the location. We booked it because we thought it was close to the V&A Waterfront. However we were told repeatedly by the hotel staff that walking there is unsafe outside of busy hours of the day. Also note that Google Maps shows a circuitous walking ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
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Other neighbourhoods around Newlands

Groot Constantia Winery

Constantia

5/5(1 area review)

Unique features of Constantia include the wineries and gardens. Make a stop by Groot Constantia Winery or Constantia Village while you're exploring the area.

Constantia
Cape Town which includes night scenes and a city

City Bowl

The majestic mountain landscape and popular shops are just a few highlights of City Bowl. Make a stop by South African National Gallery or Kloof Street while you're exploring the area.

City Bowl
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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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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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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
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

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