December Holiday Accommodation in Cape Town From R800/Night – 94 Properties
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Constantia Thatch Lodge
Constantia Thatch Lodge
Constantia Thatch Lodge offers self-catering accommodation in the heart of Constantia Valley. This Cape Dutch homestead provides two cottages and two suites for up to 10 guests in a safe, tranquil setting with private entrances and secure off-street parking.
Lavender House B&B
Lavender House B&B
Lavender House offers affordable accommodation in Claremont, Cape Town. Guests stay in six tastefully decorated en-suite bedrooms with separate entrances. Owner-managed with delicious breakfasts, comfortable beds, quality white linen, and tea/coffee making facilities in each bedroom. Won Travellers' Choice Award.
Riversong Guest House
Riversong Guest House
Award-winning 4-star boutique B&B accommodation on the banks of the Liesbeek River in Newlands, Cape Town. Riversong Guest House has panoramic views of Table Mountain and runs on a sustainable alternate energy solution.
Newlands Guest House
Newlands Guest House
Mountain View Guesthouse offers bed and breakfast accommodation in Newlands, Cape Town's Southern Suburbs. Three guest rooms on the first floor have private decks with views of Devil's Peak and Table Mountain.
Fernwood Manor
Fernwood Manor
Fernwood Manor is a five-star boutique guest house in upper Newlands, Cape Town, set in a country garden with Table Mountain as a backdrop. Full English Breakfast is included in all rates.
Panorama Guest House
Panorama Guest House
Panorama Guest House accommodation in Newlands, Cape Town, has operated for over 20 years, with rooms and a poolside deck featuring 180-degree views spanning the Hottentots mountain range and distant blue seas surrounding Cape Point.
Constantia Lazy River
Constantia Lazy River
Constantia Lazy River is a family-run self-catering accommodation in Constantia with four units: Willow Suite, Arum Cottage, Frogg's Leap Studio, and Pheasants Nest Studio. Suitable for families, honeymooners, longer stays, relocations, and business travellers.
Belvedere Barkley
Belvedere Barkley
Belvedere Barkley is a Victorian house in the exclusive Silwood area of Rondebosch, Cape Town, offering two self-catering accommodation units with mountain views.
Little Scotia Urban Hotel
Little Scotia Urban Hotel
Little Scotia Urban Hotel is a 3-star family-run accommodation in Rondebosch, Cape Town, with 34 en-suite bedrooms. Rates include breakfast. The property is within walking distance of UCT's middle and upper campus.
Carmichael House
Carmichael House
Four-star boutique accommodation in a Victorian mansion built in 1896, in Rosebank, southern suburbs of Cape Town. Seven en-suite bedrooms individually decorated after gemstone colour tones, renovated in 2020.
Constantia Mist
Constantia Mist
Self-catering accommodation on a privately-owned boutique wine estate in Constantia Valley, offering a Cottage sleeping up to four guests and a six-bedroomed Villa, both in a private vineyard setting.
Medindi Manor Luxury Guest House
Medindi Manor Luxury Guest House
Medindi Manor is a 15-room guest house in Rosebank, Cape Town's Southern Suburbs, providing accommodation for business and leisure travellers, combining boutique hotel design with personalised guest house service.
Thatchwood Cottage
Thatchwood Cottage
Thatchwood Cottage is a solar-powered, self-catering accommodation in Pinelands, Cape Town, with a private entrance, secure off-street parking, and a swimming pool.
Constantia Stables
Constantia Stables
Constantia Stables Accommodation is a guest house B&B and self-catering option in Constantia Valley, Cape Town. Surrounded by wine farms, it features beautifully renovated stable buildings and cottages in indigenous gardens. Owners Rick and Lola provide 24hr service and a full breakfast.
Summit Place Guest House
Summit Place Guest House
Summit Place Guest House is a 4-star accommodation in Constantia Valley Winelands, Cape Town, offering self-catering and bed and breakfast options with 8 rooms, a pool, and mountain views.
Three Boutique Hotel
Three Boutique Hotel
Three Boutique Hotel is a restored National Monument in Oranjezicht, Cape Town, offering accommodation in 18 air-conditioned rooms. Originally built in the 1770s, it is an eco-friendly property run by Justin and Natalia Pearson.
Mountain Manor Guest House & Executive Suites
Mountain Manor Guest House & Executive Suites
Mountain Manor Guest House & Executive Suites offers accommodation on the lower slopes of Table Mountain in Oranjezicht, Cape Town. A 4-star rated Cape Colonial Heritage Protected Building with 12 guest house rooms and 6 self-catering suites.
Waterland Hout Bay
Waterland Hout Bay
Waterland Lodge offers self-catering cottage accommodation on the banks of the Hout Bay River, on the slopes of the Constantiaberg mountains, twenty kilometres south of Cape Town's Central Business District.
5 Camp Street
5 Camp Street
Self-catering accommodation in five apartments across three restored late-Victorian homes in Cape Town's Gardens suburb. Apartments start from R1700 per night, run by a family with over 25 years of hospitality experience.
Bayview Penthouses
Bayview Penthouses
Bayview Penthouses offers self-catering accommodation on Theresa Avenue, the highest street in Camps Bay. Five room types range from an 18 sqm studio to penthouses, all with views of Camps Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
About Cape Town
Cape Town stands out for its combination of mountain landscapes and coastal views that draw many travelers. The area includes historic sites and modern amenities, making exploration easy. It provides a solid foundation for both relaxation and adventure during a stay.
Where to Stay in Cape Town in December
The Atlantic Seaboard — Camps Bay, Bakoven, and Bantry Bay — is where most visitors want to be in December. You get beach access, mountain views, and good restaurants within walking distance. Camps Bay properties fill up well before December, so if that's your target area, start looking in September or October. Bakoven sits a few minutes south and offers smaller self-catering options at slightly lower rates — practical for families who prefer cooking some meals in.
Bloubergstrand and Bloubergrant on the West Coast give you kite-surfing conditions, consistent summer wind, and a clear view of Table Mountain across the bay. Rates here run lower than the Atlantic Seaboard, and the pace is considerably quieter. Chapmans Peak, on the southern edge of the Hout Bay corridor, suits those who want privacy and don't need to be within walking distance of a beach strip.
December Weather and What It Means for Your Stay
Expect daytime temperatures between 25°C and 35°C, long days, and the southeasterly wind — locally called the Cape Doctor — picking up most afternoons. Mornings are typically calm and clear. This matters when choosing a property: units with west- or north-facing patios get usable outdoor time before the afternoon wind arrives. Properties facing south can feel exposed on the windier days.
Rain in December is rare, but the wind is reliable. For regular beach days at Camps Bay or Clifton, aim for mornings. If water sports are your priority, Bloubergstrand handles the wind far better and draws kitesurfers and windsurfers throughout the summer season.
Events and Activities in December Cape Town
December brings the V&A Waterfront's festive market, Kirstenbosch's open-air summer concert series, and an increasingly packed calendar of outdoor events across the city. The beaches at Clifton and Camps Bay reach capacity from Christmas Eve through New Year. Parking near the Atlantic Seaboard becomes impractical — plan to walk from your accommodation, or accept that driving 10km to Camps Bay on a Saturday afternoon can take 45 minutes.
How to Choose the Right Property for December
With 94 listings and rates from R800 to R18,800 per night, the range is real. The lower end covers self-catering apartments in Bellville or Bloubergrant — fine if you have a car and flexibility. The R2,383 average typically gets you a one- or two-bedroom self-catering unit in a solid suburb with good access to the main attractions. Above R6,000 per night, expect Atlantic Seaboard views, private pools, and air conditioning — worth considering when temperatures regularly hit 30°C. One detail worth checking before you book: many Cape Town pools are unheated. Atlantic water influence keeps them cold even in summer. If pool swimming matters to your group, confirm heating upfront.