Holiday Stays

December Holiday Accommodation in Cape Town From R800/Night – 791 Properties — page 38 of 40

Loch Lynne in Cape Town

Loch Lynne

Wine Farm Durbanville Hills
Natural landscape

Little Stream Farm

Villa Cape Farms
Villa Mariss Guest House in Cape Town

Villa Mariss Guest House

Bed and Breakfast Brackenfell
From R995
Zevenwacht in Cape Town

Zevenwacht

Wine Farm
From R1,600
Marianella Apartment in Cape Town

Marianella Apartment

Self-catering
Singlestory house with pool garden and palm trees in a rural setting

Rondekuil

Guesthouse Durbanville
From R1,020
Saxenburg Wine Estate Guesthouse in Cape Town

Saxenburg Wine Estate Guesthouse

Guesthouse
From R1,870
The Spade Boutique Hotel & Spa in Cape Town

The Spade Boutique Hotel & Spa

Boutique Hotel Linkside
From R1,260
Aqua Terra Boutique Guesthouse in Cape Town

Aqua Terra Boutique Guesthouse

Bed and Breakfast Frankfort
From R3,078
Property / Building

Olive Grove Bed & Breakfast

Bed and Breakfast Kraaifontein
From R650
Groenvlei Guest Farm
Star Star Star Star

Groenvlei Guest Farm

Wine Farm Brackenfell
From R1,450
Frieden-Hof in Cape Town

Frieden-Hof

Self-catering Chintsa
From R900

Beyond Misty Cliffs

Villa Witpoort
From R1,710
Villa Misty Cliffs in Cape Town

Villa Misty Cliffs

Self-catering Weltevreden Park
From R8,700
Two beds in a cozy bedroom with wooden floor and a fruit basket
Star Star Star

Lord Nelson Inn

Bed and Breakfast Simon's Town
Simon's Town Quayside Hotel in Cape Town

Simon's Town Quayside Hotel

Boutique Hotel Rennies Beach
From R1,730
Pingus House in Cape Town

Pingus House

Villa Simon's Town
Umnenge House "Whale House" in Cape Town

Umnenge House "Whale House"

Self-catering Melkrivier
From R1,050
Property / Building

StoneBrook

Self-catering Simon's Town
Boat House in Cape Town

Boat House

Guesthouse Simons Kloof
From R2,750

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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.

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.