• 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, 2009
Hotel chain/brand:
The Indian Hotels Co Ltd

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish


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Travel Sustainable Level 3
This property is making considerable investments and efforts towards becoming more sustainable. We’ve worked with experts such as Travalyst and Sustainalize to create the Travel Sustainable program – making it easier for you to experience the world more sustainably.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
9.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ahmed
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    Excellent location. Breakfast buffet was amazing. Every little need catered to.
  • Brendan
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Excellent and attentive service, high quality room service.
  • Benjamin
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The room was spacious and comfortable, location ideal and the executive lounge was amazing
  • Stephanie
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Absolutely lovely hotel! Gorgeous room and amiable staff made for a very relaxing stay.
  • Ngozi
    United Arab EmiratesUnited 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 ArabiaSaudi 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 AmericaUnited 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
    UgandaUganda
    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
    ItalyItaly
    The location, comfortable rooms, the warm swimming pool and the care they took of us
  • Amir
    United Arab EmiratesUnited 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 answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The 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 2021
  • do you serve halaal food

    Yes, our kitchen is halaal friendly,
    Answered on 29 December 2021
  • Do you currently offer room service from breakfast buffet?

    We do offer room service breakfast, additional charges might occur.
    Answered on 7 November 2020
  • Is 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 R900
    Answered on 17 May 2021
  • does 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 2021
  • Can 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 regards
    Answered on 31 March 2022
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Hotel area info *

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Bombay Brasserie
    • Cuisine
      Indian • International
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian
  • The Mint Restaurant & Terrace
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of Taj Cape Town
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Activities
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs ZAR 150 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • 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
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • 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
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu

House rules

Taj Cape Town takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 

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

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 1,400 per person, per night

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.

Maestro Mastercard Visa JCB Diners Club American Express Cash Taj Cape Town accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please inform Taj Cape Town of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Taj Cape Town is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • 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

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Taj Cape Town on this page.

  • Taj Cape Town has 2 restaurants:

    • The Mint Restaurant & Terrace
    • Bombay Brasserie

  • Taj Cape Town is 150 feet from the center of Cape Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Room options at Taj Cape Town include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Twin