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Our pick of the best Observatory Hotel Deals

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray

3 out of 5
Liesbeek Avenue Cape Town Western Cape
The price is NZ$201 per night from 29 May to 30 May
NZ$201
29 May - 30 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Long Street and Table Mountain are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (144 reviews)
A most beautiful main building, Cape Dutch at its historical best. My room was luxurious.

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Mowbray
Taj Cape Town

Taj Cape Town

5 out of 5
1 Wale Street Cape Town Western Cape
The price is NZ$373 per night from 15 May to 16 May
NZ$373
15 May - 16 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,012 reviews)
Taj Group is always excellent!! All the staff couldn’t do enough to help!! The chefs help prepare meals off the menu fitting all the dietary needs we had for the group. Breakfast is amazing with a great choice of Indian and other parts of the world. Location is good too, a short uber to the waterfront ...

Reviewed on 10 May 2026

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$281 per night from 5 June to 6 June
NZ$281
5 June - 6 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
Airport shuttle

Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

3 out of 5
Adjoining BP Service & Filling Station Cape Town Western Cape
The price is NZ$118 per night from 23 May to 24 May
NZ$118
23 May - 24 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,089 reviews)
Clean bathroom and room. Good stay over place.

Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Road Lodge Cape Town International 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 Cape Town Western Cape
The price is NZ$470 per night from 15 May to 16 May
NZ$470
15 May - 16 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (791 reviews)
Location was great. Hotel staff friendly. Overall great experience

Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
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
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (736 reviews)
Very well situated and the staff were lovely

Reviewed on 10 May 2026

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Observatory

Cape Town City Centre

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 Cape Town City Hall and Houses of Parliament, and jump on the metro at Woodstock Station or Esplanade Station to see more of the city.

Cape Town City Centre
The Company Gardens in Cape Town with Table Mountain in the background.

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 Iziko South African Museum while you're exploring the area.

City Bowl
Colourful houses in the De  Waterkant neighbourhood of Cape Town, South Africa

De Waterkant

De Waterkant is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Table Mountain National Park and Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village while you're in town.

De Waterkant
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

The picture-perfect mountain views and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. A stop by Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa or Two Oceans Aquarium might round out your trip.

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
Panorama of the east side of table mountain and the forest of the botanical garden Kirstenbosch, treetop path, Cape Town, South Africa

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
Sunset Cape Town

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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