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.
Wine bottle and glasses on a tray with fruit and flowers in the background

Greens Guest House

Guesthouse Welgemoed
House with blue roof dining area and sunset view over water

Pentzhaven Guesthouse

Guest house Table View
From R800
Infinity pool with potted plant overlooking a scenic town and blue sky
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African Violet Guest Suites

Apartment Sunnydale
From R1,800
Beach with footprints ocean waves and sunset over distant mountains

Birkenhead Manor

Guesthouse Table View
Modern bedroom with a large bed white pillows and dark wooden furniture

Homestead Villas

Guest house Bellville
From R1,645
Modern living room with large windows white sofa and city view

Aquarius Suites

Self-catering Blouberg Strand Cape Town
From R1,800
Kite surfing over a sandy beach with yellow flowers and ocean waves

Dolphin Inn Guest House Blouberg

Guest house Bloubergrant
From R1,040
Cozy bedroom with neatly made bed floral pillows and bedside lamp
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Moonglow Guesthouse

Guest house Simon's Town
From R2,144
Sunset over ocean with surfers and houses on the shore

House Braganza

Guesthouse Klein Slangkop
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Serengeti Self-Catering Units

Apartment Bellville
From R1,590
Modern beachfront house with large windows and calm ocean view

Bokkombaai

Apartment Bloubergstrand
From R1,872
Bedroom with a bench potted plant and large windows with curtains
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Old Oak Guest House

Guest house Bellville
From R1,160
Modern house with pool lounge chairs and lush greenery in a sunny setting
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Bloubergstrand Secret Garden Guesthouse

Guest house Bloubergstrand
From R1,400
Bedroom with large bed pool view and sliding glass doors with curtains
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Eversview Guesthouse

Guest house Durbanville
From R2,044
Large house with pool palm trees and clear blue sky in the background
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Pension Marianna

Guesthouse Vredenberg
Neat bedroom with a double bed floral pillows and bedside tables with lamps
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Four Palms Accommodation

Guest house Durbanville
From R1,450
Sunset over a rocky beach with waves gently crashing on the shore
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Lord Nelson Inn

Hotel Simon's Town
Outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal overlooking a harbor

Central Hotel Guest House

Bed and Breakfast Simon's Town
Beachfront house with stone exterior and balcony overlooking the ocean at sunset

Albatross Beach House

Self-catering
Cozy window seat with cushions and plants in a stylish modern room

Boulders Beach Hotel

Hotel Simon's Town
From R1,200

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.