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

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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.
Modern balcony with table and chairs overlooking mountains and greenery
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CUBE Guest House

Guest house Hout Bay
From R2,400
White building with logo overlooking blue sea and islands

Hyde Luxury All-Suite Hotel

Boutique Hotel Sea Point
Green lounge chairs on grass with a scenic mountain view in the background
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Villa Montebello

Guest house Hout Bay
Modern living room with mountain view through large window and open door

O'Two Hotel

Boutique Hotel Mouille Point
House with pool solar panels and mountain view under clear sky

Hout Bay Lodge

Guest house Hout Bay
From R2,000
Swimming pool with lounge chairs surrounded by greenery and a house in the background
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Chapman's Peak B&B

Bed & Breakfast Hout Bay
From R2,200
Ocean waves breaking along a shoreline with green vegetation on the left

Bluebottle Guesthouse

Guesthouse Muizenberg
Mediterraneanstyle courtyard with fountain palm trees and ocean view
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Bella Ev

Guest house Muizenberg
From R1,400
Colorful beach huts with stairs in a row on a sunny day
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Surferscorner

Apartment Muizenberg
From R1,550
House with large windows and satellite dish surrounded by trees and plants

Pooh Corner

Self-catering Goedehoop Estate
Swimming pool with lounge chairs and green umbrella in a backyard setting
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Atlantic Waves Guest House

Guest house Sunset Beach
From R2,900
Cozy bedroom with large bed side table chair and framed artwork on walls

Oceangolf Guest House

Guesthouse Chapmans Peak
Large house with thatched roof pool and mountain view in a lush area
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Wild Rose Country Lodge

Bed & Breakfast Noordhoek
From R2,500
Modern studio apartment with bed kitchen area and food on counter

Mountain House

Self-catering
Wooden deck with chairs overlooking a swimming pool and a building
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Ramasibi Bed & Breakfast

Guest house Panorama
From R1,190
Twostory house with pool and garden and a view of a green landscape

Noordhoek Beach Villa

Villa Noordhoek
From R1,950
A large red wooden house with balconies surrounded by greenery and trees

Horizon Cottages

Self-catering Noordhoek
From R850
House with wooden fence green lawn and colorful flowers in front

Kasa Nama

Self-catering Edgemead
Swimming pool in a lush garden with lounge chairs and palm trees at sunset
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Capo Cabana

Guest house Plattekloof
From R1,600
Cozy bedroom with two beds dining table and attached bathroom
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Tyger Hills Guest House

Guest house Bellville
From R1,190

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.