
Waterfront holiday rentals in Cape Town
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1Bed Unit by the Sea with Views!
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The apartment was immaculate and very comfortable. Beautiful views of the promenade and the park. Jayson and his team were helpful and responsive. We also found the security guards in the complex very friendly and helpful.

One Bedroom in Waterfront Marina. Free parking.
As described Close to waterfront and safe within the development. Good communication Perfect size for 2 people for a short stay

V and A Waterfront Gulmarn 004
We had a wonderful holiday in a lovely apartment with all the amenities. we had great communication with Cathy, who was very helpful and friendly. unfortunately we had to cut our vacation short owing to a bereavement at home. However we are keen to return next year and will be happy to book again in the near future, many thanks to Cathy for all her help and assistance

Location, Location, Location
Fantastic stay in Sea Point! The location was unbeatable- right across from the beach and promenade, close to Green Point, shops, and restaurants. The apartment was clean, modern, and well-equipped. Our host was friendly, responsive, and even went out of her way to arrange a cot for our baby, which we really appreciated. The only suggestion would be to add a microwave or air fryer for quick heating. Parking is easy in the evenings and mornings, but can be a bit tricky during peak times. Overall, a secure, peaceful, and thoroughly enjoyable stay. Highly recommended!

Stylish sea-facing apartment - underground parking
This apartment is of a high standard with quality items throughout. The kitchen is well equipped, bedrooms have lots of cupboards and storage space to layout your clothes, the beds are very comfortable and of a high quality and the living/dining room is very comfortable. The terrace is comfortable and overlooks the ocean and promenade. The apartment is bright and offers a pleasant atmosphere to stay. The building Reception is active and secure. There are some homeless characters who hang out at the corner but they rarely bother guests walking down the street. This apartment is so well located, you are very close to everything you could need. This is a high-quality airbnb apartment, well maintained, very clean, with an exceptional host who is very attentive and reliable. I highly recommend this airbnb for a wonderful stay.

Waterfront, canals, CTICC: gorgeous 2-bedrm apart
A Wonderful Stay That Felt Like Home Most often when you book via Airbnb, the actual place can differ from what’s shown in the pictures. That wasn’t the case here. I came with my family, and we instantly felt at home—the kids absolutely loved it! The view from the apartment is stunning. You can clearly see Table Mountain, the port side, the canal, and the overall beautiful surroundings. If we get a chance to come back, we will definitely book this apartment again. Thank you for hosting us and making our stay so memorable!

Canal Quays 704 - One bedroom. Waterfront CT.
We stayed here for more than a week. It was spacious and clean. It had a working kitchen and washer/dryer. The water pressure was strong, and the hot water for the shower worked well. It was located just a stone's throw away from the AC Marriot and a short walk to the V&A. The host was very easy to talk to. They met us in person when we arrived and saw us off when we left. This listing looks better in real life than in their pictures! Will book again when we come back! Thank you for such a wonderful time!

Harbour Bridge Suite 220
we had a great stay, and we had such helpful communication from Glenn. the location is absolutely fantastic and the apartment is a great size with great amenities. We felt so comfortable we could have stayed much longer
Waterfront house rentals

Modern Coastal Lake House | Solar power & hot tub
Wow, what an amazing home and surroundings. Beautiful, modern, clean and uncluttered home, comfy beds and great entertaining areas. The hot tub (with a view) was a firm favourite. Thank you for allowing us to stay.

Luxury Beach Cottage
Beautiful beach house, perfect location. Since we traveled from abroad it would have been helpful to have beach chairs and beach towels and a laundry line. But we had a wonderful time anyway. Thank you

Sunset Apartment, Arum Place Kommetjie Beach House
Very nice Apartment directly at the Ocean with awesome View at sunset on table mountain and chapmans Peak and the whole Bay

Villa Vista Mar
A lovely place offering both homely and luxurious surroundings. The egg chairs on the balcony were a delight on sunny days to watch the world go by. Large smart tv in the lounge was good with huge comfy sofas to relax on. Each bedroom was ensuite which was perfect for our family needs. There is a supermarket 2 minutes walk away with everything you could need, restaurants plentiful also within walking distance. Also around the corner was a Thai massage place which we tried, authentic treatments were offered but not for the feint hearted, they really work your muscles loose! Overall a lovely property in a very safe area, perfectly placed to get to the attractions. We are UK visitors and will definitely go again since our family live nearby.

Glen Beach Penthouse A on Glen Beach in Camps Bay
Mary Louise's place is awesome. It is right on the beach, on a section that is quiet from the rest of Camp's Bay beach. Very nice. The view is great and the sound of the waves is very refreshing! The location is down the hill from the road. ML's instructions were very clear and there was no problem with them. Parking is on the street. As an american driving on the opposite side of the street, it took a little manuvering to get right. There are narrow stairs down the hillside, so this place would not be for the elderly or those that struggle with stairs. The beds were comfortable and the showers worked well. The kitchen is well stocked and amenities were good. There is a small grocery in Camp's Bay which is easy to find. It is on the far end of the main commercial area. About a 10 minute walk, located next to the Starbucks. We really liked the robes provided. The whole area was comfortable and relaxing and we had a great stay!

Luxury beach house an hour from Cape Town
Eva’s house is right on the rocks where you can even hear the local seals calling. The house is decorated to the highest standard by someone with a great love of art. Unfortunately, during our stay it was quite windy and we were not able to utilise the outside areas as much as we wanted, but I do think that this house would be very cosy and beautiful even in winter.

Melkbos ocean-front house
We had an amazing stay in Melkbos. The house was great, with all necessities as well as thoughtful extras. Brilliant location, view and setting. Tina went above and beyond to help out when needed. 10/10 would recommend and stay again!

Luxury townhouse in vibrant De Waterkant
Zebra house exceeded our expectations in every way. This lovely, old and characterful house is beautifully decorated with art pieces; the kitchen was cosy and the beds were wonderfully comfortable with high quality linens. The Bo Kaap neighbourhood is central for many activities and has some great cafes and restaurants. Helet greeted us on arrival and give us lots of information about the area and Cape Town generally. We had a fabulous stay and would love to return.
Waterfront condo accommodation

Bliss on the Bay - Beach Road Condo Surf Spot
Place was super clean, neighbour's were super quiet and everything in the flat worked. bath was super awesome and then falling asleep listening to the ocean was amazing. Even though it is right next to the main road, only really heard traffic in rush hour. Definitely will stay again when needed.

On the Rocks in Bantry Bay
We had a wonderful stay in Bantry Bay, the pictures on the site are an exact match. A great property, with all the amenities, and a great location. Ubers would arrive within 2mins, and were very cheap. £2.50 to Camps Bay and the V&A waterfront. Shaun was very responsive and helpful. We’d highly recommend this property. Cheers Andy & Gemma

Cape Town Beach Accommodation
Lovely accommodation in a fantastic location. Una was super helpful and friendly and made things easy for us. Thank you so much!

A magical home on the Cape Town Waterfront Canals
Don't stay anywhere else in Cape Town! Wonderful, safe location within walking distance of so many great great restaurants and sites at the marina. We got very very cheap Bolt or Ubers everywhere else. It is a wonderful location. lovely outdoor area to relax with little pool to cool off, perfect and comfortable outdoor furniture. inside is spacious, clean, tastefully decorated with everything you need. Bed and bedding are very comfortable. Laurene was so helpful and communicative. Truly a great place to stay and so much better than a hotel room. We wouldn't come back to Cape Town without being able to stay here. Thank you.

(509) Stylish Apartment with Stunning Bay Views
We had an amazing stay at Brett's apartment. The location was perfect, and the apartment was clean, comfortable and with everything you might possibly need to make your stay as comfortable as it can possibly be. We'd highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for a great place to stay in Milnerton. Thanks, Brett, for a wonderful experience!

Sea Point Beach Front Gorgeous Apartment
Marlene was a perfect host, extremely helpful. Location could not be better. Travelled with my three friends for a wedding and we had a wonderful few days in Cape Town. I would highly recommend this place to stay.

Sweeping Ocean Views, Large Deluxe Condo
Our family had a lovely stay at Esta-Marita's gorgeous apartment, directly facing the ocean. The apartment is incredibly conveniently located for the weekend market, for events at the stadium, and for exploring the Waterfront area of Cape Town. The building staff were extremely responsive and helpful, letting us into the parking garage, explaining the kes and apartment amenities to us. The apartment was glorious -- panoramic views of both sunrise and sunset over the ocean!! The kitchen is vast, allowing us to cook meals as a family. There are also a lot of local restaurants and cafés in the neighborhood; but cooking at home is always nice for a family. Everything worked perfectly in the apartment. We are so grateful for such a lovely, gorgeous place to base our family in, as we explored Cape Town! THANK YOU so much, Esta-Marita!

Wake up to the waves. Modern, spacious, ocean view
Wonderful stay with a beautiful view and great location in terms of convenience to attractions. Security was very friendly, helpful and we had peace of mind regarding our safety during our stay. Communication was clear and instructions was easy to follow. Apartment was clean, spacious and we felt like we were home. Bed was comfortable, shower pressure was good. The cool ocean breeze and the fan provided was perfect so no issues with the lack of aircon. Will definitely book again!
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1.3K properties are a good fit for families
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