The Table Bay Hotel
Waterfront grandeur beneath the mountain, suited to Cape Town landmark stays.
Our assessment
The Table Bay Hotel sits in Sun City, Johannesburg, and Cape Town and reads, from the first minutes in the lobby, as waterfront grandeur beneath the mountain. This assessment covers the room product, the service layer, the dining programme, and the practical business of getting in and out of the building.
It suits Cape Town landmark stays more than any other group, and the fit is specific enough that guests outside that description often find the property does not match what they wanted from the trip. The stay is defined by v&a waterfront position, table mountain views and heritage interiors.
One practical point carries more weight than the score: mountain-facing rooms are the ones to request, not harbour-facing. Guests who plan around that single fact tend to rate the stay higher than the headline number would suggest.
Atmosphere: Waterfront grandeur beneath the mountain
Ideal for Cape Town landmark stays
Key features
- V&A Waterfront position
- Table Mountain views
- Heritage interiors
House rules and check-in
- Age requirement
- The minimum age for check-in is 21. Photo identification issued by a government is required from each adult in the party.
- Arrival and departure
- Rooms are released from 15:00 and must be vacated by 11:00. Extensions depend on occupancy and cannot be guaranteed in advance.
- Incidental deposit
- The property takes a card hold or cash deposit at arrival against incidentals. It is refunded or released once the account settles.
- Smoking and animals
- All guest rooms are non-smoking. Assistance animals are welcomed; any other animal policy must be confirmed directly with the hotel.
Common questions
Is the property accessible?
Accessible rooms exist at this property. Because arrangements vary, confirm the exact layout and access route with the hotel before booking.
Are there pools, and when are they open?
The pool is open to guests, though hours change with the season. Confirm what is operating in the month you are travelling.
How do I get a particular room?
Requests are noted but never guaranteed. If a specific wing matters to you, book the room category that sits in it rather than relying on a note.