West Beach Travel Guide

Cape Town

Popular places to visit

Table Mountain showing landscape views and mountains

Table Mountain

4.5/5(177 reviews)

One of the world’s oldest mountains creates an iconic backdrop to the Cape Town skyline. Climb to the summit for breathtaking views of the surrounding coast.

Table Mountain
Camps Bay Beach showing a beach and a coastal town

Camps Bay Beach

4.5/5(179 reviews)

See and be seen, admire beautiful sunsets and go hiking in the famous Twelve Apostles at one of Cape Town’s most stylish beaches.

Camps Bay Beach
Boulders Beach which includes rugged coastline and a sandy beach as well as a small group of people

Boulders Beach

4.5/5(149 reviews)

Get a privileged close-up view of an African penguin colony among the spectacular rock formations at this beach that also offers excellent swimming conditions.

Boulders Beach
Cape of Good Hope featuring a beach, landscape views and general coastal views

Cape of Good Hope

4.5/5(57 reviews)

Experience the stunning scenery and a wealth of native wildlife at what is almost Africa’s most southerly point.

Cape of Good Hope
Clifton Bay Beach featuring a beach, a coastal town and rugged coastline

Clifton Bay Beach

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Soft white sand, aquamarine water, striking mountain views and picture-perfect sunsets lure visitors to this collection of four fashionable beaches.

Clifton Bay Beach
Long Street

Long Street

4/5(107 reviews)

Admire the Victorian architecture of the buildings and the quirky atmosphere in the bookstores and museums of this iconic street.

Long Street

Things to do

Cable car ride - Table Mountain

Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town

Rp1.005.008
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town
Elephant in a Safari compound

Big Five Game Safari with Lunch

Rp2.966.507
per traveller
84% of travellers recommend
Big Five Game Safari with Lunch
Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Rp744.970
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

Rp324.957
per adult
Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise
Johannesburg

Johannesburg (Sunset & Dinning & Rooftop) Hopping Experience

Rp1.247.596
per adult
Johannesburg (Sunset & Dinning & Rooftop) Hopping Experience
Mighty Victoria Falls view from Zimbabwean landside showing approximately 100 meters waterfall and raining throughout the year inside the rain forest.

Victoria Falls International Airport Transfers in Zimbabwe

Rp739.316
per adult
Victoria Falls International Airport Transfers in Zimbabwe
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Top hotels in West Beach

Taj Cape Town

Taj Cape Town

5 out of 5
1 Wale Street, corner St Georges Mall, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is Rp2.730.054 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
Rp2.730.054
Rp3.170.957 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
Home away from home 💙
"The stay at Taj was just amazing. The staff were so friendly, felt like home. The facilities, services, food, ambience, top notch! Really loved the idols (lord idols) at the entrance as the decor😍 The indoor pool was heated, and fun given the rainy condition during the stay. Location is really good, ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Taj Cape Town
Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

4 out of 5
15 Michigan Street, Airport Industria, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is Rp1.820.111 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
Rp1.820.111
Rp2.114.062 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"The location from the airport and the excellent hotel to airport transfer. Food from the restaurant was great too. Staff were friendly and help-full."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

3.5 out of 5
Silo 6, South Arm Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is Rp2.011.804 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
Rp2.011.804
Rp2.336.711 total
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (644 reviews)
"The staff is absolutely amazing. The rooftop bar and food was quaint quiet and perfect. The breakfast is simply amazing. We loved this stay. The location is on the waterfront, which is extremely safe, not extremely African, but very nice."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK

The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK

4 out of 5
57 Heerengracht Street, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is Rp1.589.325 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
Rp1.589.325
Rp1.827.724 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (517 reviews)
Very nice
"All staff were nice and helpful. Clean property well situated. Food was great"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK
AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

4 out of 5
Dockrail Road, Foreshore, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is Rp2.180.784 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
Rp2.180.784
Rp2.532.981 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (599 reviews)
Wonderful hotel, but location is remote
"Stayed for 3 nights in June 2025 prior to a group tour. The hotel is great and all of the staff members were lovely and kind! The only negative about this hotel is that it is essentially at the end of a dead end road (there is a security fence surrounding the hotel), so you have to follow the road ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
Hotel Sky Cape Town

Hotel Sky Cape Town

3.5 out of 5
Lower Long St, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is Rp1.278.867 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
Rp1.278.867
Rp1.485.404 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Cape Town Cruise Terminal and Long Street are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (266 reviews)
"Close to V&A Waterfront"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Hotel Sky Cape Town
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Other neighbourhoods around West Beach

Bloubergstrand

Bloubergstrand

Unique features of Bloubergstrand include the mountain views and seaside views. Make a stop by Bloubergstrand Beach or Dolphin Beach while you're exploring the area.

Bloubergstrand
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Century City

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

Unique features of Century City include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Canal Walk Shopping Centre or Intaka Island Bird Sanctuary while you're exploring the area.

Century City
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront featuring a marina

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 Cape Town Cruise Terminal or Two Oceans Aquarium might round out your trip.

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
Cape Town Stadium featuring a sunset and a city

Green Point

4.5/5(29 area reviews)

Travellers like the cocktail bars in Green Point, and Greenpoint Market is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Green Point
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De Waterkant

De Waterkant is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village and Table Mountain National Park while you're in town.

De Waterkant
Sea Point

Sea Point

4/5(39 area reviews)

The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Sea Point. A stop by Milton Beach or Sea Point Promenade might round out your trip.

Sea Point

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