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Activities
Cape Town: Great African Sea Forest Guided Snorkel
NZ$126
per adult
Guided Robben Island Historic Prison Tour with Pickup & Drop-off
NZ$104
per adult
Table Mountain Tour with Round Trip Transfers
NZ$114
per adult
From Hermanus or Cape Town: Shark Cage Diving Experience
NZ$231
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Cape Town: Catamaran Champagne Sunset Cruise
NZ$68
per adult
Catamaran Sunset Champagne Cruise Cape Town
NZ$68
per adult
Our pick of the best Observatory Hotel Deals
Taj Cape Town
1 Wale Street Cape Town Western Cape
The price is NZ$346 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
NZ$346
26 Sept - 27 Sept
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
"This place is POSH. The bed was so comfortable and the amenities were all top-notch. Special shout out to Ebie (sp?) who really took care of us at the spa. We look forward to staying here again when we return to Cape Town. THANK YOU!"
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026
ONOMO Hotel Waterfront
24 Alfred Street, V& A Waterfront Cape Town Western Cape
The price is NZ$132 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$132
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (419 reviews)
"The staff were very friendly, helpful and professional. Rooms were very clean. Would stay here again."
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026
Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
15 Michigan Street, Airport Industria Cape Town Western Cape
The price is NZ$318 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
NZ$318
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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! (1,004 reviews)
"A comfortable hotel for an overnight stay. Was pleasantly surprised at how “high end” it felt. Had dinner there. Quite an extensive menu, though the quality was nothing special, though service was was good."
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026
Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport
Adjoining BP Service & Filling Station Cape Town Western Cape
The price is NZ$118 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$118
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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! (1,092 reviews)
"The duvet was the wrong way around, open end at the head. Could do with more than one tea or coffee each"
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
Dockrail Road, Foreshore Cape Town Western Cape
The price is NZ$347 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
NZ$347
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (785 reviews)
"It was an excellent hotel. Very helpful and friendly staff."
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026
The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK
12 Christiaan Barnard St Cape Town Western Cape
The price is NZ$192 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$192
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (256 reviews)
"Always love my stay at Rockefeller"
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026
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.
Our guide on where to stay in Observatory
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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.
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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 Sea Point Pavillion or Sea Point Promenade might round out your trip.
Cape Town City Centre
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 Castle of Good Hope, and jump on the metro at Woodstock Station or Esplanade Station to see more of the city.
Green Point
Travellers like the cocktail bars in Green Point, and Greenpoint Market is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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- Groote Schuur Hospital
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- Newlands Stadium
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- South African Astronomical Observatory
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- Cape Town City Ballet
- Rhodes Memorial
- Keurboom Park
- Victoria and Alfred Waterfront Holidays
- De Waal Park
- Newlands Cricket Ground
- Groote Schuur Estate
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- Cape Town City Hall
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- Newlands Brewery
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