Located close to Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre, Mama Shelter Cape Town provides a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace and an arcade/games room. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and a poolside location. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
Located in Cape Town, Mama Shelter Cape Town is in the city centre. Shoppers can check out Long Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Camps Bay Beach and Clifton Bay Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Africa Centre, or check out an event or a game at Cape Town Stadium. Visit our Cape Town travel guide
111 BREE STREET CAPE TOWN CITY CENTRE, CAPE TOWN, Western Cape, 8000
What's nearby
Greenmarket Square
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Bree Street
1 min walk - 0.1 km
Long Street
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Cape Town International Convention Centre
12 min walk - 1.0 km
South Africa Library
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Getting around
Woodstock Station
4 min drive
Cape Town Station
11 min walk
Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
26 min drive
Restaurants
Iron Steak And Bar
1 min walk
Honest Chocolate Café
2 min walk
Rosetta
1 min walk
The Poke Co.
1 min walk
Burger & Lobster
1 min walk
About this property
Mama Shelter Cape Town
Luxury family-friendly hotel remodelled in 2025 and located near Long Street
Cape Town International Convention Centre is located near Mama Shelter Cape Town, which provides a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace and an arcade/games room. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and a poolside location. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars.
Other perks at this hotel include:
A seasonal outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
An electric car charging station, a 24-hour front desk and coworking spaces
Multilingual staff, meeting rooms and games
Room features
All 127 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
Rainfall showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
50-inch LED TVs with Netflix, streaming services and cable channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and heating
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Secured, covered parking on site (ZAR 130 per day)
Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 395 for adults and ZAR 198 for children
2 bars/lounges
2 restaurants
A poolside bar
Restaurants on site
Bambini
Mama Restaurant
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Evening entertainment
Foosball table
Games
Gym
Seasonal outdoor pool
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Seasonal outdoor pool
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping on request
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Business services
3 meeting rooms
Conference centre
Coworking space
Outdoors
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Thin carpet in room
Tile flooring in public areas
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
1 building
17 floors
Built in 2025
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Reception hall
Renovated entire property - October 2025
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
50-inch LED TV with cable channels
Netflix
Streaming services
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Desk chair
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 395 for adults and from ZAR 198 for children
Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 890 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
Covered self-parking fee: ZAR 130 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
We should mention
The seasonal pool will be open from 01 September to 30 April
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
Frequently asked questions
Does Mama Shelter Cape Town have a pool?
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Is Mama Shelter Cape Town pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Mama Shelter Cape Town?
Self-parking is available for ZAR 130 per day.
What time is check-in at Mama Shelter Cape Town?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Mama Shelter Cape Town?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Does Mama Shelter Cape Town provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 890 per vehicle applies.
Where is Mama Shelter Cape Town located?
Located in the heart of Cape Town, this family-friendly hotel is steps away from Bree Street and Long Street. Greenmarket Square and Pan African Market are just steps away. Cape Town Station is 11 minutes by foot.
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