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4-star hotels in Woodstock
A shortlist of 4-star stays in Woodstock, Cape Town, from Albert Road apartment hotels to Palmerston Road cottages. It is for travellers who want design-led rooms within 3 kilometres of the CBD, gallery streets on the doorstep and a neighbourhood with visible seams.
Staying in Woodstock
Woodstock is a working suburb wrapped around converted warehouses, serious galleries and Saturday market crowds. The art is genuinely world-class: Stevenson and Goodman both run major spaces on Sir Lowry Road, Blank Projects is a few doors along, admission is free and hours are roughly Tuesday to Friday 9am to 5pm plus Saturday mornings. The Old Biscuit Mill at 375 Albert Road holds the Neighbourgoods Market on Saturdays from 9am to 2pm. At 9pm Albert Road is a strange place — warehouse restaurants glow, car guards wave torches at parking bays, and the 200 metres between venues is dark enough that everyone e-hails it.
These hotels sit along Albert Road, Palmerston Road and Upper Cambridge Street in lower Woodstock, with others on Vredehoek's Barnham Road, Vogelgezang Street, Clifford Avenue, Appenine Crescent, Grand Vue Road, Deerpark Drive and Upper Melbourne Road. The Albert Road and Palmerston Road addresses put you on the safest and most useful strip, between the Woodstock Exchange at number 66 and the Old Biscuit Mill at 375, plus the Roodebloem Road ridge above it. It suits couples and short-break travellers here for galleries and design shops. Families should note the site's own warning that Woodstock is worth skipping with small children, and that the nearest swimmable water is a 15-minute drive to Sea Point.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Stock Exchange Apartment Hotel
Albert 85, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Drivers
- Car parking
Why stay hereStock Exchange Apartment Hotel sits on Albert 85, putting guests in the middle of Woodstock rather than at its edge. Each apartment includes a microwave and a private bathroom, so self-catering is straightforward, and car parking is available for those driving in. A 4.5 guest rating from 178 reviews makes it the most reviewed of these 4-star options, which suits travellers who want a proven address for a longer Cape Town stay.
See Stock Exchange Apartment Hotel205 Pine Park
Barnham Road Vredehoek, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
Why stay here205 Pine Park on Barnham Road in Vredehoek is a small 4-star property with only 8 reviews, so guests get a quiet, low-traffic building rather than a busy complex. Free car parking and parking on site remove the usual city hassle for anyone arriving by car. The 4.3 guest rating reflects a handful of stays, making it a fit for travellers who prefer a modest, unhurried base close to the city.
See 205 Pine ParkSt. Georges Lodge
178B Mountain Rd Woodstock Cnr Mountain And Victoria Rdwoodstockcape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereSt. Georges Lodge at the corner of Mountain and Victoria Road gives guests a long list of practical services: breakfast, free Wifi, luggage storage and a shuttle service among them. There is a beach nearby for days out, and free car parking for those with their own vehicle. Multilingual staff and a concierge help with arrangements, which suits visitors who want a serviced 4-star lodge in Woodstock rather than a self-catering apartment.
See St. Georges LodgeStar Holiday Apartments
58 Upper Cambridge Street, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereStar Holiday Apartments on Upper Cambridge Street is built for families and longer stays, with family rooms, a full kitchen including oven, dishwasher and microwave, plus a washing machine and cots. Sea views, a balcony, a patio, a garden and a terrace extend the living space outdoors. Free Wifi and free car parking are included, and wheelchair accessible rooms are available, so mixed groups and guests with mobility needs are well covered.
See Star Holiday Apartments3 Canterbury Square
Vogelgezang Street 3 Canterbury Square, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereAir conditioning, a fan and non-smoking rooms keep the interior comfortable, and free Wifi and free car parking are provided. Express check-in and a garage make arrivals and parking simple, which suits guests who want an independent, well-secured 4-star base in Woodstock.
See 3 Canterbury SquareAngel Cottage
22 Palmerston Road Woodstock, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Self Parking
Why stay hereAngel Cottage on Palmerston Road in Woodstock pairs a garden with an outdoor pool, giving guests space to relax outside after a day in the city. A restaurant on site means meals are handled without leaving the property, and self parking is available for those driving. It is a compact 4-star cottage option best suited to travellers who want a pool, greenery and dining in one place.
See Angel CottageSkye Cottage
20 Palmerston Road Woodstock, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
Why stay hereSkye Cottage on Palmerston Road keeps things simple: an outdoor pool is the standout feature, and the 4-star classification covers the rest. With no other facilities listed, it suits guests who want a private cottage setting in Woodstock and intend to spend their time out in the city rather than in communal hotel spaces. Best for travellers who value the pool and the location over extra services.
See Skye CottageWex1 Living Serviced Apartments
85 Albert Road Woodstock, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
- Free car parking
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereWex1 Living Serviced Apartments on Albert Road combines a fitness centre and a swimming pool with free Wifi and free car parking, so guests can train and swim without leaving the building. Non-smoking rooms and internet access throughout add to the serviced-apartment setup. It fits longer-stay visitors and anyone who wants 4-star amenities and a central Woodstock address with parking included.
See Wex1 Living Serviced ApartmentsBreathtaking views brand new renovated apartment
36 Clifford Avenue A802, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThis brand new renovated apartment on Clifford Avenue offers a broad set of facilities: a kitchen with dishwasher and oven, an outdoor pool, and views over sea and lake. Golf, diving, horse riding and canoeing are all listed, so active guests have plenty to arrange. Lifts, 24-hour security, dry cleaning and a restaurant on site support longer stays, making it a strong fit for travellers who want space and variety in one 4-star apartment.
See Breathtaking views brand new renovated apartmentCapevistas High Cape
Appenine Crescent 9, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereCapevistas High Cape on Appenine Crescent provides apartment living with a kitchen, washing machine and microwave, plus an outdoor pool and a garden. A balcony, patio and terrace give several spots to sit outside, and free Wifi and free car parking are included. Non-smoking rooms and a safe round out the setup, which suits guests who want self-catering space and outdoor areas in a quiet 4-star setting.
See Capevistas High CapeDisa Park 14th Floor Apartment with City Views
35 Clifford Avenue Disa Park, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Salt water pool
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereDisa Park 14th Floor Apartment with City Views sits on Clifford Avenue, and its 14th-floor position is the reason to choose it. Guests get a kitchen, washing machine and lifts, plus a salt water pool and a swimming pool on site. Beach nearby, fishing, surf and a tennis court cover active days, and free Wifi and free car parking are provided. It suits visitors who want elevation, views and sport within one 4-star address.
See Disa Park 14th Floor Apartment with City ViewsMountain and Harbour Views Grand Vue Cottage
28A Grand Vue Road, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
Why stay hereMountain and Harbour Views Grand Vue Cottage on Grand Vue Road offers exactly what its name suggests, with a garden, terrace and outdoor pool to take it in. The apartment includes a kitchen and washing machine, and family rooms are available, so groups and longer stays are comfortable. Free Wifi and free car parking come as standard. It suits guests who want a 4-star cottage with outdoor space and views over the mountain and harbour.
See Mountain and Harbour Views Grand Vue CottageCambridge Suites #1 Spectacular Balcony
26 Upper Cambridge Road, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereCambridge Suites #1 on Upper Cambridge Road is centred on its spectacular balcony, with sea views and a patio, terrace and garden to match. Inside there is a kitchen with dishwasher, oven and microwave, a washing machine, and a sofa bed for flexible sleeping. A spa, tennis court and beauty salon are on site, and free Wifi and free car parking are included, making it a fit for guests who want both leisure facilities and self-catering space.
See Cambridge Suites #1 Spectacular Balcony11 Deerpark Drive East
11 Deerpark Drive West, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay here11 Deerpark Drive East lists family rooms and a playground, alongside a garden, patio and picnic area, so children have room to run. A kitchen with microwave and a washing machine make longer family stays practical, and beach nearby and a golf course are within reach. Free Wifi, free car parking and express check-in keep arrivals smooth. It is a 4-star apartment best suited to families who want outdoor space and self-catering.
See 11 Deerpark Drive EastWalmer Cottage Cute & Pet Friendly
94 Upper Melbourne Road, Cape Town, South Africa
Best for: Families · Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereWalmer Cottage Cute & Pet Friendly on Upper Melbourne Road is the one option here that allows pets, so guests can bring their animals along. A swimming pool, garden, terrace and picnic area give everyone space outdoors, and the kitchen with oven and microwave supports self-catering. Family rooms, cots and a sofa bed add flexibility. It suits travellers who need pet-friendly 4-star accommodation in Woodstock without giving up a pool and garden.
See Walmer Cottage Cute & Pet Friendly
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Pool or spa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Exchange Apartment Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | – |
| 205 Pine Park | ★★★★ | Yes | – |
| St. Georges Lodge | ★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Star Holiday Apartments | ★★★★ | Yes | – |
| 3 Canterbury Square | ★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Angel Cottage | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes |
| Skye Cottage | ★★★★ | – | Yes |
| Wex1 Living Serviced Apartments | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes |
| Breathtaking views brand new renovated apartment | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes |
| Capevistas High Cape | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes |
| Disa Park 14th Floor Apartment with City Views | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes |
| Mountain and Harbour Views Grand Vue Cottage | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes |
| Cambridge Suites #1 Spectacular Balcony | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes |
| 11 Deerpark Drive East | ★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Walmer Cottage Cute & Pet Friendly | ★★★★ | – | Yes |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For gallery trips
These sit on or just off Albert Road and Palmerston Road, the strip between the Woodstock Exchange at number 66 and the Old Biscuit Mill at 375. Stock Exchange Apartment Hotel and Wex1 Living Serviced Apartments are on Albert Road itself; Angel Cottage and Skye Cottage are on Palmerston Road. All are within walking distance of the Sir Lowry Road galleries.
Stock Exchange Apartment Hotel · Wex1 Living Serviced Apartments · Angel Cottage · Skye Cottage
For self-catering
Star Holiday Apartments, 3 Canterbury Square, Cambridge Suites #1, Disa Park 14th Floor Apartment and Capevistas High Cape all list a kitchen among their facilities. Most add an oven, microwave and refrigerator, and several include a terrace, patio or balcony. These suit travellers who would rather cook than rely on breakfast being served on site.
Star Holiday Apartments · 3 Canterbury Square · Cambridge Suites #1 Spectacular Balcony · Disa Park 14th Floor Apartment with City Views · Capevistas High Cape
With secure parking
The site advises insisting on secure gated parking, since kerbside overnight is a bad idea on any Woodstock street. Stock Exchange Apartment Hotel lists car parking, while 205 Pine Park, Star Holiday Apartments, 3 Canterbury Square, Wex1 Living, Mountain and Harbour Views Grand Vue Cottage and 11 Deerpark Drive East all list free car parking. Star Holiday Apartments, Disa Park and others add a garage.
Stock Exchange Apartment Hotel · 205 Pine Park · Star Holiday Apartments · 3 Canterbury Square · Wex1 Living Serviced Apartments · Mountain and Harbour Views Grand Vue Cottage
Pets and families
Walmer Cottage Cute & Pet Friendly is the only listing that allows pets on site. For families, 11 Deerpark Drive East adds a playground alongside family rooms; Mountain and Harbour Views Grand Vue Cottage and Star Holiday Apartments also list family rooms, and Angel Cottage has a garden and an outdoor pool.
Walmer Cottage Cute & Pet Friendly · 11 Deerpark Drive East · Mountain and Harbour Views Grand Vue Cottage · Star Holiday Apartments · Angel Cottage
Where to stay in Woodstock
Vredehoek
205 Pine Park is on Barnham Road in Vredehoek, away from the Albert Road strip. Woodstock's own cautions about dark stretches between venues and about upper Woodstock above Victoria Road do not apply in the same way here, but you lose the walk-to-the-galleries convenience of the lower Albert Road addresses.
Our picks here: 205 Pine Park
Cape Town
Most listings give only the city as their address, with the street or complex named: Albert 85, Upper Cambridge Street, Vogelgezang Street, Clifford Avenue, Grand Vue Road, Deerpark Drive West and Upper Melbourne Road. Treat these as the residential and apartment side of the shortlist, and check the exact position and parking before booking, as some are above Victoria Road where the site advises having a car.
Our picks here: Stock Exchange Apartment Hotel · Star Holiday Apartments · 3 Canterbury Square · Breathtaking views brand new renovated apartment · Disa Park 14th Floor Apartment with City Views · Mountain and Harbour Views Grand Vue Cottage · Cambridge Suites #1 Spectacular Balcony · 11 Deerpark Drive East
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Woodstock sits within 3 kilometres of the CBD. The galleries — Stevenson in the Buchanan Building, Goodman at 176 and Blank Projects — all sit within 400 metres on Sir Lowry Road, which is a walkable core once you are in lower Woodstock. Between venues after dark the site's advice is to e-hail rather than walk, since the 200 metres between one Albert Road venue and the next is dark and empty. Insist on secure gated parking, as kerbside overnight is a bad idea on any Woodstock street, and consider avoiding rooms fronting the Nelson Mandela Boulevard side, where freeway noise runs all night. For swimming, the nearest water is a 15-minute drive to Sea Point.
When to go
Go for the galleries: Stevenson, Goodman and Blank Projects are typically open Tuesday to Friday 9am to 5pm plus Saturday mornings, all free, and all shut over Christmas, so December holidays are the wrong window. Saturday morning is the market slot — the Neighbourgoods Market at the Old Biscuit Mill runs 9am to 2pm, and you should arrive before 9.30 or queue for everything. January is the peak month for the converted-loft places; winter is quieter.
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Questions, answered
Which of these hotels has parking?
Stock Exchange Apartment Hotel lists car parking. 205 Pine Park, Star Holiday Apartments, 3 Canterbury Square, Wex1 Living Serviced Apartments, Mountain and Harbour Views Grand Vue Cottage, 11 Deerpark Drive East and others list free car parking, and several add a garage. The site advises insisting on secure gated parking, because kerbside overnight is a bad idea on any Woodstock street.
Are any of these hotels pet friendly?
Walmer Cottage Cute & Pet Friendly at 94 Upper Melbourne Road is the only listing here that allows pets on site. None of the other hotels in this shortlist lists pets allowed among its facilities, so if you are travelling with an animal this is the one to check first.
Which hotel is best for families?
11 Deerpark Drive East lists both family rooms and a playground. Star Holiday Apartments and Mountain and Harbour Views Grand Vue Cottage also list family rooms, and Angel Cottage has a garden and an outdoor pool. Note the site's own advice that Woodstock is worth skipping if you are travelling with small children.
Which hotel has the highest guest rating?
Stock Exchange Apartment Hotel at Albert 85 has a guest rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 178 reviews, the highest on this shortlist. The next is 205 Pine Park on Barnham Road in Vredehoek at 4.3 out of 5, though that rating comes from only 8 reviews.
Which hotels have a pool?
Angel Cottage, Skye Cottage, Wex1 Living Serviced Apartments, Breathtaking views brand new renovated apartment, Capevistas High Cape, Mountain and Harbour Views Grand Vue Cottage and Walmer Cottage Cute & Pet Friendly all list a swimming pool or outdoor pool. Disa Park 14th Floor Apartment adds a salt water pool, and Wex1 Living also lists a fitness centre.
Is breakfast served at these hotels?
Only St. Georges Lodge on Mountain Rd lists breakfast among its facilities, alongside coffee. For everything else, ask whether breakfast is served on site: the site notes that many places assume you will walk to Albert Road for it, which is fine at 8am and less fine in the rain.
Where can I park near the Old Biscuit Mill?
The Old Biscuit Mill is at 375 Albert Road and holds the Neighbourgoods Market on Saturdays from 9am to 2pm. The site says parking marshals will find you a bay on Bromwell Street for a R20 tip. Get there by 9.30 or you will queue for everything.