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Taj Cape Town

5.0 star property
Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Two Oceans Aquarium

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Check-in/check-out kiosk
Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View (2 Bedrooms) | Living area
Exterior
Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View (2 Bedrooms) | Terrace/patio
Tower Wing, Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
1 Wale Street, corner St Georges Mall, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Kloof Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Cape Town Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Two Oceans Aquarium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Interior Room)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Interior Room)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Interior Room)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room, 2 Single Beds, Mountain View (Heritage Wing)

Luxury Room, 2 Single Beds, Mountain View (Heritage Wing)

Luxury Room, 2 Single Beds, Mountain View (Heritage Wing)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View (2 Bedrooms)

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View (2 Bedrooms)

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View (2 Bedrooms)

  • 200 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Taj Club, Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Taj Club, Room, 1 King Bed, City View | View from room

Taj Club, Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 45 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (Heritage)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (Heritage)

  • 80 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (Heritage Wing)

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (Heritage Wing)

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (Heritage Wing)

  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Tower Wing, Luxury Room, 1 Single Bed, Mountain View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Tower Wing, Luxury Room, 1 Single Bed, Mountain View

  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Tower Wing, Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Tower Wing, Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Tower Wing, Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Tower Wing, Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Tower Wing, Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Tower Suite, Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

Tower Suite, Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

Tower Suite, Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

  • 65 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 1 King Bed, City View (2 Bedrooms)

Family Suite, 1 King Bed, City View (2 Bedrooms)

Family Suite, 1 King Bed, City View (2 Bedrooms)

  • 99 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Heritage Wing)

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Heritage Wing)

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Heritage Wing)

  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Cape Town

Cape Town City Centre stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Cape Town City Centre hotel, you'll find Company's Garden and Kloof Street. Castle of Good Hope and Two Oceans Aquarium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Long Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kloof Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Castle of Good Hope - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cape Town Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Observatory Station - 6 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 9 min walk
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lobby Bar Taj - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Motherland Coffee Company - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bombay Brasserie - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Food Lover's Market - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mariam's Kitchen - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Taj Cape Town

Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Two Oceans Aquarium
Taj Cape Town offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour health club. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. Event space at this hotel measures 11205 square feet (1041 square meters) and includes a conference center. A hot tub, a sauna, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Taj Cape Town. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. An area shuttle within 10 km and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Cape Town hotel.

  • 176 guestrooms or units
  • 17 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • 11205 sq ft of conference space
  • 1041 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2010
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Taj Cape Town offers 176 accommodations with iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels, DVD players, and pay movies. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Cape Town hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, laptop-compatible safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include minibars and complimentary bottled water. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The onsite spa has 9 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Hindi, Xhosa, Zulu

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 10 km
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered self parking on site (ZAR 250 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (ZAR 249 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, airport, and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1050 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Covered self parking fee: ZAR 250 per night
  • Valet parking fee: ZAR 249 per night
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Cape Town Taj
Taj Cape Town
Taj Hotel Cape Town
Taj Cape Town Hotel Cape Town Central
Taj Cape Town South Africa
Taj Cape Town Hotel
Taj Cape Town South Africa
Taj Cape Town Hotel
Taj Cape Town Cape Town
Taj Cape Town Hotel Cape Town

Taj Cape Town Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 785 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1004 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

hermien

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cake and flowers in my room for B Day
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly check in at the hotel - gave us a full tour and showed us the key features in the room. Excellent club lounge with drinks and nibbles during happy hour. Comfortable and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Umesh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel for our honeymoon. Extremely helpful team including Dale and Jade. Thank you for a memorable stay
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yogen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a fantastic and beautiful hotel with a great restaurant and amazing staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this hotel were just incredible. From the front desk staff to the individuals in the various dining areas. They really did all they could to ensure that comfort was achieved
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, especially the concierge. Lovely room, great view. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and great staff Everything was great The food for dinner in the Vault was a bit sub par, but ok Overall, will definitely stay at the Taj next time I am in town
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Noelle, New York

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming hotel and staff! Super comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yoginder

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property. Very friendly and helpful staff especially Dale. Excellent Breakfast spread with many options. Great Indian food in the Bombay Brasserie.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malek

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the simplest of an explanation, impeccable! Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohamedali

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing, from the rooms to the staff, to the exceptional breakfast. Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Uyioghosa

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi Dunbar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Nasheville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming property with a wonderful breakfast buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

LEON

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

lethukuthula

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine, Kerikeri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel, the staff polite and very helpful, nothing too difficult . We had a problem with the room, it was promptly sorted, Mickey was absolutely great. The rooms spacious. The restaurant staff great. Taj cape town has become my new fav hotel. I will absolutely recommend it and will definitely stay there again on my return to cape town.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and amenities. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The mint staff, security staff and housekeeping staff are great people. They made me feel very welcomed. When I checked in as well and I liked mini tour after checking in!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

feyisayo

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delores Angelee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property well Looked after very stately we had executive lounge lovely felt like one bedroom apartment. Was clean nicely decorated
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024