December Holiday Accommodation in Cape Town From R800/Night – 94 Properties
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Trevoyan
Trevoyan
Trevoyan is a 1894 Victorian style boutique guesthouse accommodation on the slopes of Table Mountain and Lion's Head in Tamboerskloof. Seven individually decorated rooms convey comfort, warmth, and olde world charm in a quiet, calming setting.
Sovn Experience+Lifestyle
Sovn Experience+Lifestyle
8-room adults-only boutique accommodation in Camps Bay, Cape Town, combining Scandinavian minimalism with African living. Offers penthouses, suites, and rooms with Atlantic Ocean, Table Mountain, and Lion's Head views.
Hollow Square
Hollow Square
Hollow on the Square is a 4-star hotel in central Cape Town, offering affordable accommodation facing onto historic Ryk Tulbagh Square, flanked by the Cape Town Foreshore and Signal Hill.
Jardin d'Ebene Boutique Guesthouse
Jardin d'Ebene Boutique Guesthouse
A 4-star boutique accommodation in a refurbished Cape Dutch townhouse in Tamboerskloof, Cape Town. The property has a tropical garden, plunge pool, sundeck, and views of Lions Head.
Camps Bay Villa
Camps Bay Villa
Luxury Cape Town accommodation offering villa, penthouse, and studio options in elevated Camps Bay with private facilities and panoramic views of Table Mountain, Lions Head, and the Atlantic Ocean.
Lion's View
Lion's View
Lion's View is a self-catering villa in Camps Bay, available as a five bedroom Main House, a two bedroom Apartment, or combined as a seven bedroom accommodation sleeping up to 14 guests.
Blinkwater Villa
Blinkwater Villa
Blinkwater Villa is a modern, architect-designed villa in Camps Bay with accommodation for up to 8 guests. Views take in the bay, Lion's Head and Table Mountain. The main beach is a few minutes' walk away.
Rouge & Rose
Rouge & Rose
Rouge & Rose is a 4-star boutique hotel with 9 suites in Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, offering Deluxe and self-catering accommodation for holiday and business travellers. It opened its doors in 2008.
Radium Hall
Radium Hall
A guesthouse on the slopes of Lion's Head Mountain in Tamboerskloof, this accommodation has views of Table Mountain, Devil's Peak, and Cape Town city, within walking distance of Kloof Street.
Glen Beach
Glen Beach
A portfolio of accommodation in Glen Beach, a small enclave on Cape Town's Atlantic seaboard neighbouring Camps Bay Beach. Properties include three villas, a beach house, two apartments, and a family home above Bakoven Beach.
21 Nettleton
21 Nettleton
21 Nettleton is a six-room boutique hotel accommodation in a clifftop mansion in Clifton, Cape Town, offering complete privacy and 5-star service for a maximum of 12 guests.
Greenkeeper Lodge
Greenkeeper Lodge
Greenkeeper Lodge is a self-catering apartment in Lakeside, Cape Town, overlooking the 13th green of Westlake Golf Club with mountain views. It sleeps 2 to 3 people.
Brenwin Guest House
Brenwin Guest House
Brenwin Guest House is a boutique accommodation on the slopes of Signal Hill in Green Point, Cape Town, with standard rooms, select rooms, and apartments.
Villa Rosa
Villa Rosa
Villa Rosa is a turn of the century Victorian Villa in Sea Point, Cape Town. This accommodation is within easy stroll of the beach and a few minutes' drive from the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
Compass House
Compass House
Compass House is a boutique 5-star hotel at 154 Kloof Road, Bantry Bay, Cape Town, with nine sea-facing rooms and ocean views over the Atlantic Seaboard.
Romney Park Luxury Apartments
Romney Park Luxury Apartments
Romney Park Luxury Apartments is a 4-star Aparthotel accommodation in Green Point, Cape Town, near the V&A Waterfront, offering 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments with panoramic ocean views.
Bluegum Hill Guesthouse & Apartments
Bluegum Hill Guesthouse & Apartments
Bluegum Hill Guesthouse & Apartments is a family double storey accommodation on the top-most road in Upper Green Point, Cape Town. Owner-run since 1995, it holds a TGCSA Three Star rating with six en-suite bedrooms and self-catering apartments.
TwinnPalms Accommodation
TwinnPalms Accommodation
TwinnPalms accommodation is a modern, secure guesthouse in Rugby, Cape Town, with 5 bedrooms, communal facilities, a swimming pool, and free uncapped Wi-Fi.
Lagoon Beach Hotel
Lagoon Beach Hotel
Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa in Milnerton offers hotel rooms and self-catering apartments as accommodation, with dining, a spa, pools, and a fitness centre on site.
Stonehurst Victorian Guest House
Stonehurst Victorian Guest House
Stonehurst Victorian Guest House is a 20-roomed Victorian residence built in 1893. It offers homely self-catering rooms and flats in Sea Point. Guests enjoy original marble fireplaces, oregon floors, cape furniture, a lovely central courtyard, free WiFi, and sea and mountain views. This accommodation provides old-world charm.
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.