Newlands Travel Guide

Cape Town

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens showing a park, tranquil scenes and a house
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens which includes signage, landscape views and a park
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens showing a park as well as a small group of people
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens showing a park
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens featuring a garden and a bridge

Popular places to visit

Table Mountain showing landscape views and mountains

Table Mountain

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

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

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

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

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

Clifton Bay Beach
Cape Town Stadium featuring a sunset and a city

Cape Town Stadium

Take a guided tour of this modern sports arena and then watch a soccer or rugby match while sitting among an energetic, vuvuzela-playing crowd.

Cape Town Stadium

Things to do

Cable car ride - Table Mountain

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

฿1,957
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Small Group Tour Cape Town
Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

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

฿633
per adult
Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise
Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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

฿1,652
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Cape Town: Table Mountain Cable Car, Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco

Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco

฿1,568
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Cape Town: 1.5-Hour Luxury Sunset Cruise with Prosecco
From Hermanus or Cape Town: Shark Cage Diving Experience

From Hermanus or Cape Town: Shark Cage Diving Experience

฿3,958
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Hermanus or Cape Town: Shark Cage Diving Experience
Early Morning Safari Big Five Experience

Early Morning Safari Big Five Experience

฿8,015
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Early Morning Safari Big Five Experience
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Top hotels in Newlands

Vineyard Hotel

Vineyard Hotel

4 out of 5
Colinton Road 1, off Protea Road, Newlands, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is ฿5,973 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿5,973
฿6,869 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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 helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (740 reviews)
Pleasant return
"This is a gem of a hotel. Great location, Fantastic breakfast, good service, comfortable rooms with bathtubs, and incredible views of the table mountain."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Vineyard Hotel
Taj Cape Town

Taj Cape Town

5 out of 5
1 Wale Street, corner St Georges Mall, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is ฿6,362 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
฿6,362
฿7,389 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Friendly staff."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 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 ฿4,200 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
฿4,200
฿4,878 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Great spot to stay if traveling in and out of Cape Town airport. Great staff. Great facility. Airport shuttle. Excellent restaurant and breakfast."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
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 ฿3,232 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
฿3,232
฿3,717 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
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! (523 reviews)
"Our 2 bedroom apartment was very spacious with excellent furniture and all amenities including a washer even though I was told there wouldn't be one."

Reviewed on 31 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 ฿5,250 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
฿5,250
฿6,098 total
29 Aug - 30 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! (606 reviews)
"AC Hotel is excellent in all categories except for the location. We booked it because we thought it was close to the V&A Waterfront. However we were told repeatedly by the hotel staff that walking there is unsafe outside of busy hours of the day. Also note that Google Maps shows a circuitous walking ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa

Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
1 Lagoon Gate Drive, Lagoon Beach, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is ฿3,369 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿3,369
฿3,874 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (746 reviews)
"An older building without some modern amenities, but it was clean and safe, especially considering the price."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Newlands

Groot Constantia Winery

Constantia

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

Unique features of Constantia include the wineries and gardens. Make a stop by Groot Constantia Winery or Constantia Village while you're exploring the area.

Constantia
Cape Town which includes a city and night scenes

City Bowl

The majestic mountain landscape and popular shops are just a few highlights of City Bowl. Make a stop by South African National Gallery or Kloof Street while you're exploring the area.

City Bowl
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Gardens

The picture-perfect mountain views and lively bars are top of the list for many visitors to Gardens. A stop by Kloof Street or Bree Street might round out your trip.

Gardens
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Cape Town City Centre

4/5(237 area reviews)

Known for its majestic mountain landscape and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Cape Town City Centre. Check out top attractions like District Six Museum and Cape Town City Hall, and jump on the metro at Woodstock Station or Esplanade Station to see more of the city.

Cape Town City Centre
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Bakoven

Bakoven is popular for its beautiful seaside views, and you might make a stop by Table Mountain National Park, a top place to visit in the area.

Bakoven
Camps Bay which includes mountains, general coastal views and landscape views

Camps Bay

4.5/5(51 area reviews)

The beaches and picture-perfect mountain views are top of the list for many visitors to Camps Bay. A stop by Camps Bay Beach or Table Mountain National Park might round out your trip.

Camps Bay

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