Family-Friendly Accommodation in Cape Town – 78 Properties
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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.
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.
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.
CUBE Guest House
CUBE Guest House
Modern villa-style accommodation in Hout Bay with five individually furnished rooms, mountain and ocean views, included breakfast, and award-winning recognition from TripAdvisor.
Hyde Luxury All-Suite Hotel
Hyde Luxury All-Suite Hotel
Hyde Luxury All-Suite Hotel is an independently owned all-suite accommodation in Sea Point, Cape Town, with 36 luxury suites catering to production crews, conferencing clients, and business and leisure travelers.
Villa Montebello
Villa Montebello
Villa Montebello is a four-star bed and breakfast accommodation on the heights of Mount Rhodes in Hout Bay, offering four luxury suites with private entrances and panoramic views of the Twelve Apostles, Constantia Mountains, and ocean.
O'Two Hotel
O'Two Hotel
4-star accommodation in Cape Town's Mouille Point offering eight room types ranging from Standard Queen to Penthouse Suite, each with ocean views and elegant design.
Hout Bay Lodge
Hout Bay Lodge
Hout Bay Lodge is a guest house offering comfortable accommodation in Hout Bay, about 20 minutes from Cape Town, with views of the ocean, bay, and Chapman's Peak Drive.
Chapman's Peak B&B
Chapman's Peak B&B
Chapman's Peak Bed & Breakfast is family-run accommodation in Hout Bay, offering self-catering and bed & breakfast options across three units for couples, families, and small groups.
Bluebottle Guesthouse
Bluebottle Guesthouse
Bluebottle Guesthouse is a seven-bedroom sea-side accommodation on the slopes of a mountain overlooking False Bay and Muizenberg. It caters for fitness and wellness retreats, with spacious rooms, sea views, and full breakfast service.
Bella Ev
Bella Ev
Bella Ev is a national monument guesthouse offering self-catering accommodation in the heart of historic Muizenberg, Cape Town, with individually handcrafted bedrooms and an Ottoman Restaurant.
Surferscorner
Surferscorner
Apartment accommodation in Muizenberg with four options: a 1-bedroom, a 2-bedroom sea-facing unit, a 3-bedroom, and a split-level penthouse, suited to couples, families, solo travellers, or business stopovers on the southern peninsula.
Pooh Corner
Pooh Corner
House Pooh Corner offers self-catering accommodation on an acre plot in Noordhoek valley, with three suites and a separate three-bedroom family cottage available.
Atlantic Waves Guest House
Atlantic Waves Guest House
Atlantic Waves Guest House is a 5-star bed and breakfast accommodation at Sunset Beach, Cape Town, a kitesurfing and windsurfing beach. Open since 2004, it offers spacious rooms and competitive rates.
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.
Best Areas for Families in Cape Town
Bloubergstrand and Bloubergrant sit on the Atlantic coast north of the city, with long, flat beaches that work well for younger children. The area is calmer than Camps Bay and properties tend to cost less. Camps Bay has the famous beach and mountain backdrop, but it's more exposed to Cape Town's summer southeaster wind and properties carry a premium for the address. For families who want city access without the noise, Claremont in the Southern Suburbs offers a residential feel, reliable shopping at Cavendish Square, and reasonable driving distance to Cape Point and Kalk Bay. Chapman's Peak puts you close to Noordhoek Beach — one of the longest, flattest beaches in the Western Cape and safe for children to move around on freely.
What to Expect from Family-Friendly Properties
Properties listed in this category accommodate children rather than just tolerating them. In practice that means fenced or walled gardens, private pools (common across guesthouses and houses at most price points), self-catering kitchens, and off-street parking. At the lower end of the range (from R800/night) you're typically looking at a compact apartment or a room in a guesthouse. Around the R2,383 average, you get more space, a private garden, and usually a pool. The upper end — up to R18,800/night — covers large private villas with multiple bedrooms, suited to extended family or multi-family groups. At any price point, confirm cots and highchairs directly with the property if you have an infant.
Cape Town-Specific Tips for Families
Book well ahead for December and January. Cape Town's peak season aligns with South African school holidays, and family-suitable properties are the first to fill. The summer southeaster wind hits hardest on the Atlantic seaboard from November to February — Bloubergstrand gets full exposure while Hout Bay and the False Bay side are noticeably more sheltered. For swimming with children, Muizenberg and Fish Hoek on the False Bay coast are safer than Clifton or Camps Bay: warmer water and gentler currents. Cape Town is built for cars — you'll need a vehicle to reach most attractions, so factor in parking when evaluating accommodation in the City Centre or Bo Kaap.
How to Choose the Right Property
Decide first whether you need self-catering. Families with toddlers almost always benefit from a full kitchen — restaurant meals three times a day are expensive, and having breakfast and early supper at the property reduces logistical pressure considerably. Then weigh beach proximity against a private pool. A house with a pool in Claremont or Bellville often costs less than a beach-facing apartment in Bloubergstrand, and for young children a fenced private pool is frequently more practical than a public beach. With 78 properties across 10 distinct areas, there's enough genuine range to find a fit for most budgets and family types.