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3-star hotels in Sea Point
A shortlist of 3-star hotels in Sea Point, the dense Atlantic-seaboard suburb of Cape Town with a three-kilometre promenade to Mouille Point. Built for travellers who want value, walkability and the everyday city rather than resort sand, and who are deciding between the addresses below.
Staying in Sea Point
Sea Point is a wall of apartment blocks two streets deep between Signal Hill and the Atlantic, with Main Road and Regent Road doing the shopping and eating, Beach Road doing the view, and a paved promenade running three kilometres from the Sea Point Pavilion to the Mouille Point lighthouse. It is Jewish, Congolese, Nigerian, Portuguese and old-Cape-white all at once, and at 6pm the promenade carries more of the real city than any other public space here. The catch is the water: this is the cold Atlantic side at 12 to 15 degrees, granite boulders and tidal pools rather than sand. Locals swim at the 1960s Sea Point Pavilion saltwater pool complex on Beach Road, and Regent Road stays busy until around 9pm, thinning out by midnight.
These addresses sit along the Sea Point shoreline and its side streets, with the rest just over the ridge towards Three Anchor Bay, Fresnaye and Tamboerskloof. It suits couples and families who want to walk to dinner from Bertram Road or Regent Road, short-break visitors who would rather swim in a tidal pool than lie on Clifton sand, and self-catering travellers who need a kitchen. Beach Road and Regent Road make the neighbourhood car-optional for most meals and the promenade.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Bergen en Zee
21 Deane Street Sea Point Sea Pointcape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA quiet spot on Deane Street in Sea Point, Bergen en Zee pairs free Wifi with free car parking so you can leave the car and explore on foot. Guests rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 127 reviews, among the strongest scores for a 3-star address in the area. It suits couples and solo travellers who want a calm, well-kept base close to the Sea Point promenade and its restaurants.
See Bergen en ZeePineapple House Boutique Hotel
8 Irwinton Road Fresnaye, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereSet on Irwinton Road in Fresnaye, Pineapple House Boutique Hotel offers an outdoor pool and a 24 hour front desk, with breakfast served each morning and the beach nearby. Rooms are air conditioned and come with balconies. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 107 reviews, it suits guests who want boutique-style comfort and round-the-clock service within easy reach of Sea Point.
See Pineapple House Boutique HotelThe Verge Aparthotel
Holmfirth Road Sea Point, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Car parking
- Pets allowed
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereThe Verge Aparthotel on Holmfirth Road gives guests apartment-style freedom with air conditioning and free Wifi, plus laundry and dry cleaning services for longer stays. Pets are welcome and there is car parking on site. With 301 reviews and a 4.3 out of 5 rating, it works well for families and travellers settling in for more than a few nights in Sea Point.
See The Verge AparthotelNeighbourgood Romney
3 Romney Street, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Families
- Lounge
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereNeighbourgood Romney on Romney Street provides kitchen-equipped rooms with balconies, a garden and a terrace, plus express check in for a quick arrival. Family rooms and air conditioning make it easy for groups and longer visits. Scoring 4.5 out of 5 from 39 reviews, it suits self-catering travellers who want space and a residential feel in Sea Point.
See Neighbourgood RomneyMojo Hotel
30 Regent Road, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
Why stay herePositioned on Regent Road, Mojo Hotel has the sea and beach nearby, along with an on-site restaurant and bar and a garden terrace. Kitchenettes, lifts and a 24 hour front desk add convenience, and free parking is available. Its 4.2 out of 5 rating comes from 2148 reviews, making it a busy, well-established choice for travellers who want to be in the middle of Sea Point life.
See Mojo HotelInverness 4
22 Grimsby Rd Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereInverness 4 on Grimsby Road offers practical self-catering rooms with kitchen facilities, including a microwave and fridge, plus air conditioning and free Wifi. An outdoor pool gives guests a place to cool off. Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 281 reviews, it suits couples or small groups who prefer cooking in and having Sea Point's seafront within reach.
See Inverness 4Spring Tide Inn by CTHA
8 Oliver Road, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Family rooms
Why stay hereSpring Tide Inn by CTHA on Oliver Road combines a garden and lounge with family rooms and balconies, and offers a shuttle service for getting around. Free car parking and air conditioning are included. The 4.1 out of 5 rating from 115 reviews reflects a steady, friendly guesthouse-style stay suited to families and travellers who value shared spaces in Sea Point.
See Spring Tide Inn by CTHAMaes Atlantic
55 High Level Rd, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereMaes Atlantic on High Level Road keeps things simple with free Wifi, free car parking and an outdoor pool set beside a terrace. It is a straightforward choice for guests who want a pool and easy parking rather than extra services. With 1259 reviews and a 3.9 out of 5 rating, it suits travellers looking for a well-used, no-frills base in Sea Point.
See Maes AtlanticCenturion All Suite Hotel
Corner Main & Frere Road, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
Why stay hereCenturion All Suite Hotel at the corner of Main and Frere Road offers suite-style accommodation with free car parking on site. Card payments are accepted. It suits guests who want a central Sea Point location and the extra room of a suite, with 126 reviews giving it a 3.7 out of 5 rating.
See Centurion All Suite HotelNeighbourgood Ravenscraig
Ravenscraig Road, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Families · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Family rooms
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereNeighbourgood Ravenscraig on Ravenscraig Road has an outdoor pool and family rooms, and sits close to the beach. Air conditioning and free Wifi are provided. Newer to the scene with 19 reviews and a 4.8 out of 5 rating, it suits families and small groups who want a fresh, well-rated base near the Sea Point shoreline.
See Neighbourgood RavenscraigChic Views
17 Kenmore Road Tamboerskloof Tamboerskloofcape Town 8001, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereChic Views on Kenmore Road in Tamboerskloof offers a garden, terrace and outdoor pool, with free Wifi and free car parking. Lifts and a lounge add comfort, and wheelchair access is available. It holds a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 4 reviews, making it a good fit for guests who want a quiet, accessible stay just above Sea Point.
See Chic ViewsThe Vagabond
5 Richmond Rd Three Anchor Bay Three Anchor Baycape Town 8005, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Internet access
Why stay hereThe Vagabond on Richmond Road in Three Anchor Bay provides breakfast and a garden terrace, along with a concierge, luggage storage and laundry service. Free car parking makes arriving by car easy. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 11 reviews, it suits travellers who want a relaxed, hosted stay within walking distance of the Sea Point seafront.
See The VagabondTrianon Self Catering Studio
13 Trianon Ave Marseilles, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereTrianon Self Catering Studio on Trianon Avenue in Marseilles offers free Wifi and free car parking in a self-catering setup. It is a compact, practical option for guests who prefer independence. With 4 reviews and a 4.8 out of 5 rating, it suits solo travellers or couples wanting a simple, well-rated base near Sea Point.
See Trianon Self Catering StudioSweet Lemon Boutique Bed & Breakfast
12 Bertram Road Sea Point, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Kitchen
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereSweet Lemon Boutique Bed & Breakfast on Bertram Road serves breakfast and sits close to the beach, with an outdoor pool and terrace. Kitchenettes, a fireplace and air conditioning add comfort. It has no listed guest rating, but its boutique format and extensive facilities suit travellers who want a characterful, hosted stay in Sea Point.
See Sweet Lemon Boutique Bed & BreakfastDon Beach Road Seapoint
249 Beach Road Sea Point Cape Town 8005 Sudafrika, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
Why stay hereDon Beach Road Seapoint on Beach Road offers a swimming pool and an address right on Sea Point's seafront strip. It is best suited to guests who want to be steps from the promenade and the ocean, with the pool as an easy option for warmer days. No guest rating is listed for this hotel.
See Don Beach Road Seapoint
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen en Zee | ★★★ | 4.7 | 127 | Yes | – | – |
| Pineapple House Boutique Hotel | ★★★ | 4.6 | 107 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| The Verge Aparthotel | ★★★ | 4.3 | 301 | Yes | – | – |
| Neighbourgood Romney | ★★★ | 4.5 | 39 | – | – | – |
| Mojo Hotel | ★★★ | 4.2 | 2,148 | Yes | Yes | – |
| Inverness 4 | ★★★ | 4.2 | 281 | – | – | Yes |
| Spring Tide Inn by CTHA | ★★★ | 4.1 | 115 | Yes | – | – |
| Maes Atlantic | ★★★ | 3.9 | 1,259 | Yes | – | Yes |
| Centurion All Suite Hotel | ★★★ | 3.7 | 126 | Yes | – | – |
| Neighbourgood Ravenscraig | ★★★ | 4.8 | 19 | – | – | Yes |
| Chic Views | ★★★ | 5.0 | 4 | Yes | – | Yes |
| The Vagabond | ★★★ | 4.3 | 11 | Yes | Yes | – |
| Trianon Self Catering Studio | ★★★ | 4.8 | 4 | Yes | – | – |
| Sweet Lemon Boutique Bed & Breakfast | ★★★ | – | – | – | – | Yes |
| Don Beach Road Seapoint | ★★★ | – | – | – | – | Yes |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For couples
Bergen en Zee is a small Deane Street house with free parking and a 4.7 guest rating, Pineapple House Boutique Hotel in Fresnaye pairs an outdoor pool with a 4.6 rating, and Sweet Lemon Boutique Bed & Breakfast on Bertram Road has a fireplace and terrace. Maes Atlantic on High Level Road adds a pool and terrace with Atlantic views.
Bergen en Zee · Pineapple House Boutique Hotel · Sweet Lemon Boutique Bed & Breakfast · Maes Atlantic
For families
Mojo Hotel on Regent Road has family rooms, a kitchenette, an on-site restaurant and a picnic area, and sits beside Mojo Market. Spring Tide Inn by CTHA on Oliver Road offers family rooms, cots and a garden, Neighbourgood Ravenscraig adds family rooms and an outdoor pool, and Inverness 4 in Sea Point has a kitchen and outdoor pool for longer stays.
Mojo Hotel · Spring Tide Inn by CTHA · Neighbourgood Ravenscraig · Inverness 4
For self-catering
The Verge Aparthotel on Holmfirth Road gives apartments with lifts, laundry and daily housekeeping, Neighbourgood Romney on Romney Street includes kitchens, terraces and family rooms, Inverness 4 has a full kitchen with microwave, and Sweet Lemon Boutique Bed & Breakfast pairs a kitchenette with an outdoor pool for guests who want to cook.
The Verge Aparthotel · Neighbourgood Romney · Inverness 4 · Sweet Lemon Boutique Bed & Breakfast
For the promenade
Mojo Hotel on Regent Road is steps from the beach and lists sea views and a beach nearby, Don Beach Road Seapoint on Beach Road is right on the shoreline with a swimming pool, while Bergen en Zee and Sweet Lemon are within a short walk of the promenade on Deane and Bertram Road.
Mojo Hotel · Don Beach Road Seapoint · Bergen en Zee · Sweet Lemon Boutique Bed & Breakfast
Where to stay in Sea Point
Fresnaye
The ridge above Sea Point, quieter than Regent Road and closest to the Sea Point promenade at its northern end. Pineapple House Boutique Hotel on Irwinton Road is here, with an outdoor pool, garden and 24-hour reception, and the walk down to the promenade and to Regent Road dining is short.
Our picks here: Pineapple House Boutique Hotel
Three Anchor Bay
Just along the coast towards Mouille Point, where the promenade begins its run to the lighthouse. The Vagabond on Richmond Road offers breakfast, a garden and a terrace, a good base for early promenade walks and the putt-putt near Mouille Point.
Our picks here: The Vagabond
Tamboerskloof
On the city side of Signal Hill, above Sea Point and within reach of the city centre as well as the promenade. Chic Views on Kenmore Road has an outdoor pool, garden, terrace and wheelchair access, and suits guests who want to be between the beachfront and town.
Our picks here: Chic Views
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Sea Point is a wall of apartment blocks between Signal Hill and the Atlantic, with Main Road and Regent Road for shopping and eating and Beach Road for the view. The promenade runs three kilometres from the Sea Point Pavilion to the Mouille Point lighthouse; it is paved, car-free and closed to bicycles in the busy stretch, with public art, mini-golf near Mouille Point and Cafe Neo at the lighthouse end. Getting around the suburb is on foot: Regent Road is where the delis, restaurants and Mojo Market sit. This page lists no airport or station transfers, so plan arrivals separately.
When to go
Summer days are long here: in January the sun sets around 8.10pm, which stretches promenade walks and late Regent Road dinners. The Atlantic is coldest in the same months, 12 to 15 degrees, so locals swim in the Sea Point Pavilion saltwater pools on Beach Road rather than off the rocks. The sheltered coves at Milton, Rocklands and Saunders' Rocks work at high summer low tide on a still day. Book Regent Road restaurants from Thursday to Sunday in December and January.
Things to do near Sea Point
- Green Point and Sea Point on Foot: A Morning Walking Loop
- How to Get from Cape Town Airport to the City Bowl and Sea Point
- Sea Point, Green Point and Clifton: Planning a Coastal Walk and Swim Day
- Sea Point guide for tourists
- Sea Point in October: Surf, Swimming and the Morning Ritual
- Sea Point or Green Point: which to book
- Three Days in Sea Point: A First-Timer's Coastal Cape Town Itinerary
- Walking the Sea Point Promenade: What to Expect at Each End
Questions, answered
Which hotels here have free parking?
Bergen en Zee, Maes Atlantic and Chic Views all list free car parking, as do Pineapple House Boutique Hotel, Spring Tide Inn by CTHA, Centurion All Suite Hotel and The Vagabond. Mojo Hotel and The Verge Aparthotel offer parking too. Free roadside parking on Beach Road is scarce, so use the hotel's.
Which of these hotels allow pets?
Only The Verge Aparthotel on Holmfirth Road lists pets allowed among its facilities. No other hotel on this shortlist states a pet policy, so contact them directly if you are travelling with an animal.
Which hotels have a pool?
Pineapple House Boutique Hotel, Maes Atlantic, Neighbourgood Ravenscraig, Inverness 4, Chic Views, Sweet Lemon Boutique Bed & Breakfast and Don Beach Road Seapoint all list a pool or swimming pool. Inverness 4 and Neighbourgood Ravenscraig specify an outdoor pool.
Where can I have breakfast on site?
Pineapple House Boutique Hotel, Mojo Hotel and The Vagabond list breakfast among their facilities. Most other properties here are self-catering or apartment-style, with Mojo Market on Regent Road open from about 9am for an early meal.
Which is the closest to the beach and promenade?
Don Beach Road Seapoint on Beach Road sits right on the shoreline, with Mojo Hotel on Regent Road also listing a beach nearby and sea views. Sweet Lemon on Bertram Road and Bergen en Zee on Deane Street are a short walk from the promenade.
Which hotel is best for families?
Mojo Hotel lists family rooms, a cot, a kitchenette, a restaurant and a picnic area, and sits beside Mojo Market. Spring Tide Inn by CTHA adds family rooms, cots and a garden, while Neighbourgood Romney and Neighbourgood Ravenscraig both list family rooms.
Which hotels have the highest guest ratings?
Chic Views in Tamboerskloof has a 5.0 rating from 4 reviews, and Neighbourgood Ravenscraig has 4.8 from 19 reviews. Bergen en Zee follows at 4.7 from 127 reviews, Trianon Self Catering Studio at 4.8 from 4, and Pineapple House Boutique Hotel at 4.6 from 107.
Do any hotels offer a shuttle service?
Pineapple House Boutique Hotel and Sweet Lemon Boutique Bed & Breakfast both list a shuttle service. No other property on this shortlist states one, so arrange transfers separately if you stay elsewhere.