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Cape Town Hollow

88 Queen Victoria Street Gardens, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa
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#48 of 116 hotels in Cape Town Central
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The newly renovated Hotel offers stylish, serene accommodation with spectacular views over the Dutch East India Company Gardens, Table Mountain and Lion's Head. Enjoy relaxed dining at our on-site Restaurant, Eighty-Ate, with a street cafe flair. Relax next to the swimming pool or chat to loved ones via our internet in our informal lounge. The ideal position of Cape Town Hollow entices guests to explore a myriad of attractions in the city and surrounds - from the vibrant nightlife and trendy downtown restaurants and bars; to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, the breathtaking Peninsula and legendary Cape winelands. Our accomplished in-house concierge is poised to assist with advice, directions and excursions.
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Property amenities
Paid public parking nearby
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Free breakfast
Airport transportation
Business Centre with Internet Access
Meeting rooms
24-hour security
Secured parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Wine / champagne
Shuttle bus service
Baggage storage
Concierge
Currency exchange
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
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Safe
Bottled water
Flatscreen TV
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Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
4.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Mountain View
Great View
Languages Spoken
English, German
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Claire C wrote a review 10 Mar
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We enjoyed staying here — hotel is in a good position and we appreciated the hotel transport that took us down to V&A Waterfront. Room and food excellent and we enjoyed sitting at the tables outside on the footpath. We felt very well looked after and would return.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Peter K wrote a review Feb 2024
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I would highly recommend this hotel if you want a good place to stay in Cape Town. It’s close to the city centre (with the company’s gardens just outside its entrance!) and table mountain, while its staff are friendly and very helpful. The rooms were a good size and very clean too.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
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Lorenz R wrote a review Feb 2024
8 contributions1 helpful vote
Location is Great. View is fantastic. Rooms and Baths are tidy and all is intact, though both a bit small. Breakfast is adequat. Dinning room clean but not overly atmospheric. Staff is friendly but some of them seem to be not entierly sure what their actual function is. All in all a place where you will be satisfied, nothing more.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Gillian G wrote a review Feb 2024
Godstone, United Kingdom189 contributions81 helpful votes
We arrived with high hopes having had a lovely stay at their sister hotel in Knysna but were sorely disappointed. I was with a small group tour by Cox & Kings. We arrived mid afternoon and they were not ready for us; took ages to check in. The room (605) was lovely though very noisy because the hotel is on a busy road but there are great views over the city and Table Mountain but the staff leave a whole lot to be desired. They are surly, inefficient and (for the first time anywhere in South Africa) and just unfriendly. Wholly unprofessional in fact. Despite the room information book saying room service was available from 0600 to midnight, it was impossible to get a drink in the evening as the restaurant and bar closed at 8.30! The “swimming pool “ is about the size of a footbath surrounded by a small patch of artificial grass two sun beds and a few chairs. Again no service or towels Definitely not to be recommended and does not deserve to be in the same group as Knysna Hollow The
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
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AtlantaJR wrote a review Jan 2024
New York City, New York24 contributions7 helpful votes
very convenient location, super-friendly staff, very clean, great AC, great breakfasts. Be sure to go across the street and walk through the Company Gardens and enjoy some green space. They have a shuttle to V&A but it's every 2 hrs so we usually took an Uber as more convenient (very easy to get and well priced).
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Tanu A wrote a review Dec 2023
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The room was classy and hotel design was elegant. And the mountain view from the room was refreshing each day. The hotel staff and service was also good and cooperative. 2 things though : I was there for a week and being a vegetarian there was very limited option in buffet and that too repetitive at times. And secondly, the hotel faces load shedding often but most importantly the guests should be informed prior.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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StandringTravelers wrote a review Sept 2023
Burien, Washington28 contributions10 helpful votes
My friend and I stayed here on a 3 night visit to Cape Town. Overall, we had a fairly decent stay. All the staff were helpful, friendly and courteous, especially the women that worked in the breakfast room. The included breakfast was tasty and plentiful with good coffee. Our mountain facing room had a beautiful view of Lion's Head and Table Mountain National Park and it was very clean. The beds were comfortable and had nice linens. However, there were a few issues that made me only able to leave a 3 star review. Their website indicates they offer a 24 hour shuttle service and complimentary transfer to the V&A waterfront. When we asked about these services, they said it was not available. This was one of the reasons we wanted to stay at this hotel. The mountain facing room was noisy late at night making it difficult to sleep. You could hear people in the street and in the park across the street. WiFi connections were very spotty. and one day the WiFi was down all evening. Because of these reasons, I would not stay again when visiting Cape Town as I feel there are better options out there.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Melissa Shurlan... K wrote a review Sept 2023
Cockeysville, Maryland36 contributions14 helpful votes
The Good. Cape Town Hollow (CTH)hotel was Amazing. A group of 10 stayed at the hotel for 5 days. CTH is a small boutique hotel that exceeded our expectations. the rooms were small but clean and nicely decorated. My immediate family and I stayed in room 407 and 405 from August 27 to Sep 1. We had an amazing view of Table Mountain. The bed was firm but surprisingly comfortable. The rooms were equipped with Nespresso machines if you drink coffee. It was the perfect hotel for our first trip to the continent. Breakfast was good. Every day there was a selection of roasted tomatoes, sauteed mushrooms, hash browns, sausages and bacon as well as eggs. The best part about breakfast was the ladies that worked in the dining room. they were attentive and provided excellent service. The made our vacation memorable. Also, special thanks to the front desk staff and evening manager. We inquired about a to-go breakfast box the day before we checked out because out flight to Jo'burg departed at 9AM and we were leaving before breakfast was served. The evening manager arranged with the restaurant staff to start breakfast serve at 6:15AM so that we could eat before departing. This was very much appreciated. I did not eat dinner or lunch at the restaurant but others in my party did, and they all claimed the food was good. The hotel is located across the street from South African Museum and around the corner from a convenience store if you should need water, toiletries, snacks to purchase. However, it was tucked away in a nice quiet area. The not so good - The bathroom was small. there wasnt a lot of counter/vanity space to hold your toiletries. However, there was extra countertop space in the room that could be used. Main lighting in the room wasnt the best but it was ok. Opening the curtains provided great natural light into the room so that was a major compensation. The bathroom was equipped with face towels, bath towels but no washcloths. You will need to request it from house-keeping. Twice I heard street noise from passersby coming from outside but it did not prevent me from sleeping. Please be aware that South Africa undergoes scheduled load shedding. we experienced it during the evening, typically after 10Pm for 2 hours. The staff were very good at informing guests about the planned load-shedding. It did not cause any issue for us during our stay. Also, the front door to the hotel is locked at night but security sits in direct view of the door and lets guests in and out. I didnt take photos of the room when i arrived because i have an appointment to get my hair braided and only had time to drop my bags. The next day I was too busy getting ready to explore the city and so the opportunity to take pics of a nice clean neat room was gone. I recommend staying at the Cape Town Hollow Hotel and would return.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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François C wrote a review Jun 2023
33 contributions35 helpful votes
The hotel is very well located in the city center, view from our room on Table Mountain was breathtaking and the staff was very friendly and super helpful. Rooms are spacious and clean. Overall very good standards and the breakfast was okay.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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GIZMO1674 wrote a review Apr 2023
lancashire69 contributions56 helpful votes
We booked this for 5 nights. We got upgraded to a view over table mountain. Also a bottle of wine for our pearl wedding anniversry. The staff were friendly and welcoming. I would recommend this hotel and would definately return.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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£93 - £133 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cape Town Hollow
Which popular attractions are close to Cape Town Hollow?
Nearby attractions include The Neighbourgood Experience (0.06 miles), Dinner Time Stories SA (0.1 miles), and South African Jewish Museum (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Cape Town Hollow?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Cape Town Hollow?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and blackout curtains.
What food & drink options are available at Cape Town Hollow?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Cape Town Hollow?
Yes, paid public parking nearby and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Cape Town Hollow?
Conveniently located restaurants include SeaBreeze Fish & Shell, Thali, and Afternoon Tea at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Cape Town Hollow?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Cape Town Hollow have airport transportation?
Yes, Cape Town Hollow offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Cape Town Hollow located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.9 miles away from the centre of Cape Town Central.
Are any cleaning services offered at Cape Town Hollow?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Cape Town Hollow offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to a business centre and meeting rooms during their stay.