CRESTA GRANDE CAPE TOWN, Cape Town
About the Hotel
Cresta Grande Cape Town - A 4-star City Bowl hotel with a rooftop pool, Table Mountain views, family-friendly dining, and business facilities
With a Booking.com rating of 8.2/10, this 4-star hotel in the City Bowl district offers a rooftop pool with city views, a fitness center on the 17th and 18th floors overlooking Table Mountain, and a dedicated family policy allowing up to four children under 12 to eat free at the restaurant. The air-conditioned rooms feature 32-inch TVs, mini-bars, laptop safes, and spacious bathrooms with separate tubs and showers; superior twin rooms and deluxe king rooms are available, with corner units providing dual-aspect views of Table Mountain and the city skyline. Dining includes a full English breakfast buffet with live cooking stations for eggs and omelets, and an à la carte dinner menu featuring calamari, steaks, and prawns. The outdoor rooftop pool is open year-round with a pool bar, sun loungers, and sun umbrellas. Leisure facilities include a fitness center with cardio and free weights, plus bicycle rental and live music performances. Located on Strand Street, the hotel is within a 5-minute walk to Long Street and a 15-20 minute walk to the V&A Waterfront; it is also 5 km from Table Bay Harbor and a 13-minute drive from the airport. Business amenities include a business centre, meeting/banquet facilities for up to 250 guests, express check-in/check-out, and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout. Family services include babysitting, kid-friendly buffet, and family rooms. Laundry, dry cleaning, and luggage storage are available. Cresta Grande Cape Town also offers airport shuttle and car hire services.
Pros
Complimentary Wi-Fi and in-room safes are provided in all rooms.
The rooftop pool offers unique city views with a pool bar.
Live cooking stations at breakfast give guests a personalized dining experience.
Staff consistently noted for friendliness and helpfulness, with special mentions of Elson, Sia, Divine, and Bradley.
Free parking is available on-site.
Cons
The surrounding area can feel unsafe at night; guests are advised to take taxis instead of walking.
Late-night noise from nearby bars and nightclubs may be audible on lower floors.
Must-do experiences
- Visit the Zeitz MOCAA for contemporary African art.
- Taste boerewors rolls at the Old Biscuit Mill market on weekends.
- Hike up Lion's Head for stunning sunrise views of the city.
- Explore the vibrant colors of Bo-Kaap and its historical museums.
- Savor a traditional braai experience at Mzoli's Place in Gugulethu.
Select your room type
- Superior Twin Room2 persons25 sq. feet2 Single bedsAir conditioningBathtubroom details
- Family Room Bathroom2 persons27 sq. feet2 Double bedsAir conditioningBathtubroom details
- Universal Accessible Room2 persons25 sq. feet2 Single bedsAir conditioningBathtubroom details
Prices and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Private parking is possible on site at true.
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Rooftop pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Pool with view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Dining Onsite
Location
Reviews and Ratings
Guest reviews