December Holiday Accommodation in Cape Town From R800/Night – 94 Properties

94 properties found · Showing 21–40 · Cape Town Guide

December is Cape Town's busiest month for accommodation, and availability dries up fast. School holidays run from mid-December through mid-January, bringing families from across South Africa and international visitors at the same time. There are 94 properties listed near Cape Town for December, with rates ranging from R800 to R18,800 per night and an average of R2,383. Options cover everything from self-catering apartments in Bloubergstrand and Bellville to premium rentals in Camps Bay and Bantry Bay. If you're planning a December stay, booking two to three months ahead is not excessive — it's necessary.
Cozy bedroom with a fourposter bed colorful blanket and bedside tables

Trevoyan

Guesthouse Tamboerskloof
Dining area with wooden tables chairs and breakfast items on a wooden floor
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Sovn Experience+Lifestyle

Guest house Camps Bay
From R3,500
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Hollow Square

Boutique Hotel Foreshore
White sofa with striped cushions in a sunlit room with large windows
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Jardin d'Ebene Boutique Guesthouse

Guest house Tamboerskloof
From R2,300
Camps Bay Villa

Camps Bay Villa

Villa Camps Bay
Modern bedroom with large glass walls overlooking a garden at night

Lion's View

Self-catering Camps Bay
From R5,249
Modern house with pool lounge chairs and open sliding doors at dusk
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Blinkwater Villa

Villa Camps Bay
From R18,800
Modern hotel room with bed seating area and a white table with red vase
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Rouge & Rose

Guest house City Centre / Bo Kaap
From R2,520
Bedroom with large bed lamps desk and sliding glass doors to a balcony
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Radium Hall

Guest house Tamboerskloof
From R2,200
Outdoor patio with pool lounge chairs and ocean view
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Glen Beach

Villa Camps Bay
From R3,500
Freestanding bathtub in a stylish bathroom with wooden floor and decor
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21 Nettleton

Boutique Hotel Clifton
Cozy living room with sofa coffee table and open door to outdoor area
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Greenkeeper Lodge

Self-catering Westlake
Mediterraneanstyle house with a swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery
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Brenwin Guest House

Guest house Green Point
Red and white house with garden fountain and potted plants
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Villa Rosa

Guest house Sea Point
From R950
Woman in white shirt sitting on steps with red flowers in a garden
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Compass House

Boutique Hotel Bantry Bay
From R5,000
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Romney Park Luxury Apartments

Apartment Green Point
Modern house with rooftop deck pool and lush greenery in a suburban setting
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Bluegum Hill Guesthouse & Apartments

Guest house Green Point
From R1,690
Bedroom with a bed wardrobe and wooden floor featuring modern decor

TwinnPalms Accommodation

Guesthouse Rugby
Childrens play area with colorful mats toys and a TV mounted on the wall

Lagoon Beach Hotel

Hotel Lagoon Beach

Stonehurst Victorian Guest House

Guesthouse Three Anchor Bay

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.