Taj Cape Town
1 Wale Street, Cape Town CBD, 8001 Cape Town, South Africa – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.0/10! (score from 2423 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Excellent location. Breakfast buffet was amazing. Every little need catered to.

- Indoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Balcony
- Bathtub
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safe
- Baggage storage
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Located in the heart of Cape Town, Taj Cape Town is within walking distance of many tourist attractions and businesses. Hotel guests can enjoy free WiFi, access to the Jiva Grande Spa and a free shuttle to the V&A Waterfront daily. Most rooms and suites have a balcony, while all of them are elegantly designed with classical furnishings. All air-conditioned accommodations has a flat-screen TV and the marble bathroom includes a rainshower and large bath tub. The 3-level Mint restaurant serves guests a wide variety of international cuisines. Guests can also enjoy complimentary access to the sauna, steam room and heated lap pool in the Jiva Grande Spa. There is a spacious fitness center, fully equipped with Techno machines for working out. The famous Long Street is only a 1-minute walk away from Taj Cape Town, while the V&A Waterfront is 1.9 mi away and Table Mountain is 3.1 mi away. The Cape Town International Convention Center (CTICC) is 0.9 mi away from Taj Cape Town and Cape Town International Airport is within 12 mi away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
Taj Cape Town has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Oct 30, 2009Hotel chain/brand: The Indian Hotels Co Ltd
- Indoor swimming pool
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Excellent Breakfast

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- Ahmed
South Africa
“Excellent location. Breakfast buffet was amazing. Every little need catered to.” - Brendan
United Kingdom
“Excellent and attentive service, high quality room service.” - Benjamin
United States of America
“The room was spacious and comfortable, location ideal and the executive lounge was amazing” - Stephanie
United States of America
“Absolutely lovely hotel! Gorgeous room and amiable staff made for a very relaxing stay.” - Ngozi
United Arab Emirates
“Beautifully decorated, nice gym, friendly staff. I had an amazing view of table mountain. I wish I had time to try the spa as the treatments looked interesting.” - Mohamed
Saudi Arabia
“The staff were very nice and friendly. I liked the breakfast, it is delicious and we have a good variety of options. The house keeping service is very good as well.” - Melanie
United States of America
“Service and people were wonderful! Room was beautiful and well appointed. Lots of space. Breakfast and food was delicious and really enjoyed the feel of the hotel.” - Joseph
Uganda
“I was absolutely blown away by this place. I got a free upgrade to a King Size Bed and Room in the new section and it was really beyond my expecations. I travel alot and stay in alot of 5 star Hotels and only booked here because the recommended 5...” - Ana
Italy
“The location, comfortable rooms, the warm swimming pool and the care they took of us” - Amir
United Arab Emirates
“Great property, in the city center, close to everything. Bo-kap is just a 5-7 minutes straight walk. Room was spacious, super clean, amenities up to the mark and HK doing a great job. Beds are super comfortable, crispy spotless linen. Breakfast is...”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Hi, how far away is the parking?
We offer valet service, which means we park and collect your car when requested.Answered on 14 May 2021do you serve halaal food
Yes, our kitchen is halaal friendly,Answered on 29 December 2021Do you currently offer room service from breakfast buffet?
We do offer room service breakfast, additional charges might occur.Answered on 7 November 2020Is there transfer from the airport? What is the cost?
Good Day, Yes we do have transfer to fetch our guest from the Airport with our luxury car and the cost is R900Answered on 17 May 2021does the rooms have slippers and bath robes? is it possible to pay at the property? thanks.
Yes it does and payment will be taken upon arrival.Answered on 14 May 2021Can we do a late check in as flight arrives at 9.25
Dear Mr / Mrs, Kindly note we haev a 24 hour reception desk check in at 21h25 should be in order. Kind regardsAnswered on 31 March 2022- Still looking?
Hotel area info *
Restaurants2 Restaurants On Site
- Bombay Brasserie
- CuisineIndian • International
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceTraditional
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian
- The Mint Restaurant & Terrace
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
Amenities of Taj Cape TownGreat facilities! Review score, 9.2
- Indoor swimming pool
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Excellent Breakfast
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Walking tours
- Temporary art galleries
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Valet parking
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
- Board games/Puzzles
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centerAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Hair/Beauty salon
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Heated pool
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Locker rooms
- Fitness
- Massage chair
- Full-body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples' massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Foot bath
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Body treatments
- Manicure
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty services
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- MassageAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional charge
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- Afrikaans
- English
- Hindi
- Xhosa
- Zulu
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash
Taj Cape Town accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Restaurant is closed from Sun, Jun 16, 2019 until Fri, Aug 30, 2019
Restaurant is closed from Mon, Sep 07, 2020 until Thu, Dec 31, 2020
Restaurant is closed from Tue, Oct 27, 2020 until Sun, Jan 31, 2021
FAQs about Taj Cape Town
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Check-in at Taj Cape Town is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Taj Cape Town offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Massage
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Temporary art galleries
- Beauty services
- Locker rooms
- Happy hour
- Walking tours
- Facial treatments
- Swimming pool
- Waxing services
- Manicure
- Body treatments
- Spa facilities
- Steam room
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Foot bath
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Back massage
- Neck massage
- Foot massage
- Couples' massage
- Head massage
- Hand massage
- Full-body massage
- Massage chair
- Fitness
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Taj Cape Town on this page.
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Taj Cape Town has 2 restaurants:
- The Mint Restaurant & Terrace
- Bombay Brasserie
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Taj Cape Town is 150 feet from the center of Cape Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Guests staying at Taj Cape Town can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
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The prices at Taj Cape Town may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Room options at Taj Cape Town include:
- Double
- Suite
- Twin