The Best Hotels Closest to Nelson Mandela Gateway in Cape Town for 2026

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A spacious lounge with a large sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table, surrounded by potted plants and natural light from arched windows.

A bathroom with a large window, a sink, a mirror, and a potted plant.

A white building with a balcony, a pool, and potted plants.

A cozy lounge area with plush seating, a coffee table, and potted plants.

1. Dorp Hotel

1.4 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Daniel Ross

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, a small table, and a large mirror.

A dining area with a glass door leading to a corridor, a black tiled floor, and a red wall with framed pictures.

A modern living room with two beige armchairs, a round coffee table with a magazine, and decorative wall art.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a flat-screen TV, a fan, and a view of the city.

2. Rouge on Rose Boutique Hotel

1.5 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Yulien

A rooftop pool with wooden deck and metal railings, surrounded by urban buildings.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a wardrobe.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a painting, and a view of city buildings through a large window.

A modern room with a large window, a flat-screen TV on a wooden stand, a vase with yellow flowers, and a view of a building outside.

3. Trendy Studio at the Barracks on Bree

City Bowl, 1.5 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Ibrahim

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and umbrellas.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a TV.

A living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table with flowers, a kitchen area with wooden cabinets, and a dining table with chairs.

A modern living room with a green sofa, red chairs, a dining table, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a red refrigerator.

4. Cape Heritage Hotel

City Bowl, 1.7 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Charlott

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a geometric-patterned wall.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and ottoman, a decorative partition, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern interior with a large potted plant, two framed artworks, and a view of a building outside.

A modern pool area with lounge chairs and a small deck.

5. Zest Boutique Hotel

Green Point, 1 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Denise

A rooftop garden with various plants and a cityscape view in the background.

A modern bedroom with a large window, a bed, a plant, and a door.

A modern high-rise building with a prominent sign reading "16 on Bree."

A modern high-rise building with a prominent '16 on BREEZE' sign on the lower facade.

6. Urban Elephant 16 on Bree

City Bowl, 1.3 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Xiao

A bedroom with a large bed, a window with a view of a bridge, a painting on the wall, and a door leading to a staircase.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

A street with a parked silver car, buildings with balconies, and a mountain in the background.

An outdoor seating area with a table, chairs, and an umbrella.

7. Cape Finest Guesthouse

De Waterkant, 1.2 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Jennifer

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wooden partition, a desk, and a view of the outside.

A modern building with a flat roof and multiple floors, surrounded by other buildings and a hilly landscape in the background.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, wooden dining table, and a large window with a city view.

8. The Barracks

City Bowl, 1.5 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Fatma Berrin

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and large windows offering a city view.

A rooftop pool area with wooden decking, lounge chairs, and a view of a mountainous landscape.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A modern apartment with a kitchen, dining area, and living room with a sofa and coffee table.

9. The Docklands CT

De Waterkant, 0.8 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Brian

A hotel with a pool area, outdoor seating, and a two-story building with balconies.

A restaurant with a bar area, seating, and a view of the marina.

A balcony with a view of a marina and buildings, featuring a table and chairs.

A marina with numerous yachts docked, surrounded by modern residential buildings with balconies overlooking the water.

10. Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, 0.4 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Kevin

A modern outdoor pool area with a wooden deck, a blue bean bag, and lush greenery.

A dark brown leather sofa in front of wooden shelves with books and decorative bottles.

A tree-lined pathway leading to a building with a metal railing and a small bridge.

A grand entrance with a white archway, a wooden door, and a patterned rug leading to a tiled floor.

11. Harpers House

Green Point, 1.3 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

REGINA C

A hallway with a chandelier, a white chair, a table with decorative items, and a large window with a view of greenery outside.

A gated entrance to a building with a sign reading 'The Greenhouse Guest House.'

A balcony with a wooden bench and a small table, overlooking a street with buildings and a clear sky.

A room with a wooden floor, a bed with a green cover, a wicker chair with a floral cushion, and sheer curtains on the windows.

12. The Greenhouse Guesthouse

De Waterkant, 0.9 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Omar

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a bed with a tray of tea.

A bedroom with a large bed, a view of a cityscape and mountains through large windows, a chandelier, and a balcony with chairs and a table.

An infinity pool with clear water reflecting the surrounding architecture, a view of a cityscape, and a prominent mountain in the background.

A dining area with a chandelier, wooden chairs, a table with a book, and a large window with a view.

13. The Silo Hotel

0.3 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Mark

A hotel lobby with a central pool, lounge chairs, and tables with umbrellas.

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, large columns, and a seating area with a coffee table and chairs.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a pizza oven, and a large window overlooking a building.

A large hotel with a central courtyard, a swimming pool, and outdoor seating areas.

14. Southern Sun The Cullinan

City Bowl, 1.1 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Alok

A modern building with a pool area, including lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A modern bedroom with two beds, a large window, and a view of greenery outside.

A large wooden double door with a metal handle, a sign reading "the tree house BOUTIQUE HOTEL" on the wall to the left, and a number "28" on the right.

A lounge area with a pool, a glass table with a smartphone, a glass of wine, and sunglasses.

15. The Tree House Boutique Hotel

Green Point, 1.2 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Diane

A multi-story hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance with glass doors and a well-lit outdoor area with steps leading to the entrance.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a small dining table.

A modern bar with a long counter, multiple shelves of bottles, and a unique geometric light fixture.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a view of a mountain.

16. AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, 0.8 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Jared

A modern indoor swimming pool with a panoramic view of a cityscape at dusk.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. A large abstract painting is on the wall, and there's a view of a cityscape and a mountain in the background.

A modern Westin hotel with a glass facade, located near a waterfront with visible infrastructure.

A modern hotel room with large windows, a wooden bench, and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

17. The Westin Cape Town

City Bowl, 1.1 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Andrea

A spacious cafe with high ceilings, exposed ductwork, and large windows offering views of the city.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a red cabinet, a window with a city view, and a patterned wall.

A modern hallway with red accents, a motivational quote, and a hashtag sign.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a mural.

18. Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

0.3 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Monteiro

An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a central pool, and surrounding greenery.

A balcony with a table set for a meal, overlooking a pool and a mountainous landscape.

A pool area with lounge chairs, palm trees, and stone architecture.

A modern living room with a view of a cityscape and mountains.

19. One&Only Cape Town

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, 0.6 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Safanah

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a balcony view, and a chandelier.

A cobblestone courtyard with potted plants, a palm tree, and a stone building with a signboard.

A modern lobby with a spiral staircase, plush seating, and large chandeliers.

A modern bar area with a grand piano, bar stools, and a seating area with a white sofa and decorative pillows.

20. Queen Victoria Hotel & Manor House by NEWMARK

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, 0.4 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Christopher Donald

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Top Nelson Mandela Gateway Hotel Reviews

Hotel Sky Cape Town

8/10 Good

"Centrally located with easy walking access to the V & A waterfront area, and across the street from the confernce centre. The rooms are considerably smaller than they appear in the photos, but the linens, pilllows and towels are all very good. The restaurant food is very good, and the breakfast buffet is excellent. For the price, the Hotel Sky is great value."

Taj Cape Town

10/10 Excellent

"A top class experience all round, I have stayed at the Taj Cape Town on a couple of occasions and they always manage to exceed my expectations. All of the staff are both attentive and friendly and the facilities are excellent. Breakfast is a joy with a huge amount of choice and the Spa is lovely."

The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK

10/10 Excellent

"everything is perfect! recomendable!"

ONOMO Hotel Waterfront

10/10 Excellent

"Location ,great staff"

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge

8/10 Good

"The rooms are small and have no space for suitcases, so you end up having to step Over your suitcase on the floor. The staff both at the front desk and in the restaurant were super friendly and helpful. The property is at a great location and is clean and well maintained."

Victoria and Alfred Hotel by NEWMARK

10/10 Excellent

"My son and I had an amazing stay , the staff are exceptional . Hotel is lovely and close to restaurants / shops etc"

Queen Victoria Hotel & Manor House by NEWMARK

8/10 Good

"Breakfests were fine, but the lunches and dinners in the restaurant were not so good."

Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful, clean, lovely staff. Careful of the seagulls if eating breakfast outside, and the bar closes at 10.30pm so order ahead if you want anything after being out for dinner etc."

InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Location was unbeatable. The hotel is directly connected to the mall and also within walking distance of the Oranjezicht City Farm Market, which made getting around incredibly convenient. The whole surrounding vicinity felt safe, and the views from the hotel were stunning. With Table Mountain in the background, we even caught a rainbow while having breakfast by the window overlooking the wharf — such a memorable way to start the morning. If I were to nitpick, I would suggest going down earlier for breakfast if you want to enjoy the spread at its freshest. Perhaps because we were there on weekdays and turnover was lower, some items felt like they had been sitting out for a little while when we went later in the morning. Nothing major, but worth keeping in mind. The room itself was comfortable and well appointed, and we particularly appreciated how easy the hotel made our stay. Between the waterfront location, the views and the convenience of having the mall right next door, it was a very easy base for exploring Cape Town without feeling removed from the city. Overall, I would happily stay here again, particularly for a first visit to Cape Town. The location really is the standout — convenient, scenic and in an area where we felt comfortable walking around."

Other attractions near Nelson Mandela Gateway

Clock Tower

8.0/10 (14 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Cape Town with a stop at Clock Tower. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

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Cape Town Diamond Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Cape Town Diamond Museum during your trip to Cape Town. Amble around this romantic area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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The African Dance Theatre

You can make plans for a show at The African Dance Theatre during your stay in Cape Town. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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Union Castle House

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Union Castle House during your trip to Cape Town. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Jetty 1

You can browse the exhibits at Jetty 1, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Cape Town. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the local tours.

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The Forum Conferencing & Banqueting Centre

Learn about the events happening at The Forum Conferencing & Banqueting Centre during your trip to Cape Town. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in this romantic area.

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Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa

9.6/10 (5 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Cape Town. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the local tours.

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Nobel Square

You can find out about the history of Cape Town with a trip to Nobel Square. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Nelson Mandela Gateway?

Nelson Mandela Gateway is located in a historic area of Cape Town known for its beautiful ocean views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 1006 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Nelson Mandela Gateway?

Adjacent to Nelson Mandela Gateway, Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and 2 bars. Other good options within a short distance include ONOMO Hotel Waterfront and AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Nelson Mandela Gateway?

Expedia has 1006 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Nelson Mandela Gateway.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Nelson Mandela Gateway, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Nelson Mandela Gateway.

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What can I see and do near Nelson Mandela Gateway?

Study the collections at Bo Kaap Museum, Iziko South African Museum, or South African National Gallery. Sights like Castle of Good Hope, Grand Parade Square, and Green Point Lighthouse are landmarks to visit in the area. You can catch a show at Artscape Theatre Centre, The African Dance Theatre, and Homecoming Centre.

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Our top choices for Nelson Mandela Gateway hotels

1. Dorp Hotel

2. Rouge on Rose Boutique Hotel

3. Trendy Studio at the Barracks on Bree

4. Cape Heritage Hotel

5. Zest Boutique Hotel

6. Urban Elephant 16 on Bree

7. Cape Finest Guesthouse

8. The Barracks

9. The Docklands CT

10. Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel

11. Harpers House

12. The Greenhouse Guesthouse

13. The Silo Hotel

14. Southern Sun The Cullinan

15. The Tree House Boutique Hotel

16. AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

17. The Westin Cape Town

18. Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

19. One&Only Cape Town

20. Queen Victoria Hotel & Manor House by NEWMARK

Top Nelson Mandela Gateway Hotel Reviews

Hotel Sky Cape Town

Taj Cape Town

The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK

ONOMO Hotel Waterfront

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge

Victoria and Alfred Hotel by NEWMARK

Queen Victoria Hotel & Manor House by NEWMARK

Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town

InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town by IHG

Other attractions near Nelson Mandela Gateway

Clock Tower

Cape Town Diamond Museum

The African Dance Theatre

Union Castle House

Jetty 1

The Forum Conferencing & Banqueting Centre

Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa

Nobel Square

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