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

A room with a wooden floor, a red wall, a mirror, a chandelier, a table with a vase, a chair, and an exit sign.

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.

1. Rouge on Rose Boutique Hotel

1.5 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Rodney

₩175,200

₩201,480 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

A cityscape with various buildings including a prominent Luno building, a parking garage, and a building labeled 'Villa 47'.

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.

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

2. Trendy Studio at the Barracks on Bree

City Bowl, 1.5 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Ibrahim

₩129,454

₩129,454 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

A modern dining area with tables, chairs, and a decorative partition.

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.

3. Zest Boutique Hotel

Green Point, 1 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Marcus

₩337,559

₩388,193 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A wine cellar with rows of wooden barrels and tables set up for tasting.

A modern kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and sink. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and a chair.

A rooftop terrace with a hot tub, a large umbrella, and a view of the cityscape.

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

Aime

₩182,362

₩278,489 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A modern living space with a kitchen, dining area, and a TV.

A rooftop infinity pool with a wooden deck and glass railings, overlooking a cityscape.

A compact kitchen with grey cabinets, a microwave, a kettle, and a coffee maker.

A modern apartment with a kitchen, living area, and balcony.

5. The Barracks

City Bowl, 1.5 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Fatma Berrin

₩74,612

₩86,313 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A modern hotel room with a large balcony, a desk, and a bed with blue bedding.

A modern building with a flat roof and a large, flat, white facade.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a view through a sliding door, and a wooden floor.

A swimming pool with a white edge, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

6. Palm Paradise

Green Point, 1.2 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Herve

₩127,020

₩146,073 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel reception area with a modern staircase, a reception desk, and a vase with flowers.

A modern hotel room with a view of a mountain range, a sofa with a textured pillow, a dining area with a chair, and a table with a bottle of champagne and glasses.

A bar area with a large painting, various liquor bottles, and decorative flowers.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, elegant chandeliers, and a central bar.

7. The Manor House at the Queen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARK

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, 0.4 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Anonymous traveler

₩790,346

₩908,898 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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.

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

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

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

8. Cape Finest Guesthouse

De Waterkant, 1.2 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Jennifer

₩166,046

₩190,953 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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 modern building with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

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

9. Harpers House

Green Point, 1.3 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Michelle

₩159,918

₩183,906 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

10. One&Only Cape Town

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, 0.6 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Safanah

₩1,378,772

₩1,585,588 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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 room with two wicker chairs, a small table with a plant, a wall clock, a map, and hanging plants.

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.

11. The Greenhouse Guesthouse

De Waterkant, 0.9 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Christopher

₩92,869

₩106,799 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

A spacious living room with a large window overlooking a marina, a bookshelf, and two armchairs.

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

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

12. Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, 0.4 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

sheida

₩1,348,715

₩1,566,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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

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 modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a view of the city through large windows.

13. The Tree House Boutique Hotel

Green Point, 1.2 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Diane

₩316,473

₩363,944 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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 hotel lobby with a sectional sofa, armchairs, a round coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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

14. AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, 0.8 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

ANTHONY

₩313,997

₩364,708 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A rooftop terrace with a pool, seating areas, and a view of the cityscape.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a large umbrella, and a view of the cityscape.

A dining area with round tables, chairs, and a decorative centerpiece.

15. The Trade Boutique Hotel

1.7 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Clarissa

₩153,515

₩176,542 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

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

A breakfast buffet with various food items and beverages, a marble countertop, and hanging pendant lights.

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.

16. The Westin Cape Town

City Bowl, 1.1 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Bruce

₩391,951

₩455,252 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a view of a cityscape at dusk.

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a chair, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

A patio area with wicker furniture, a table with breakfast items, and a view of a building with a tower.

A large, two-story building with a balcony and multiple windows.

17. Dock House Boutique Hotel & Spa by NEWMARK

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, 0.3 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Caroline

₩878,037

₩1,009,743 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a bedside table, and a window.

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a view of the outdoors, and a blue headboard.

A dining area with a large wooden table, multiple chairs, a mirror, and a cabinet with plants.

A clear blue swimming pool surrounded by wooden decking, wicker furniture, and lush greenery.

18. THE BIG Luxury Backpackers

Green Point, 1.3 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Liv

₩146,269

₩168,209 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

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

A rooftop infinity pool with a glass balustrade, a view of the cityscape, and outdoor seating area.

19. Urban Elephant 16 on Bree

City Bowl, 1.3 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Carlos M

₩109,293

₩125,687 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A cozy bedroom with a bed, pillows, and a wall mural.

A living room with a blue sofa, a chandelier, a brick wall, and a dog statue.

A metallic trailer with a sign reading "Rooftop Safari" on a wooden deck with chairs and a table, surrounded by a wooden fence and greenery.

A coffee bar with a sign reading "Coffee the Vodka of Morning," a menu board above, and a seating area with a blue sofa.

20. Grand Daddy Boutique Hotel

1.7 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Antoinette

₩106,682

₩122,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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Compare popular hotels close to Nelson Mandela Gateway

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Rouge on Rose Boutique Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 346 reviews	View
Trendy Studio at the Barracks on Bree	9.8 Exceptional 9 reviews	View
Zest Boutique Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 214 reviews	View
Cape Heritage Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 310 reviews	View
The Barracks	9.6 Exceptional 8 reviews	View

Top Nelson Mandela Gateway Hotel Reviews

Taj Cape Town

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely service and catering to my families needs. Rooms were amazing. Great checking in and assistance from shameez. Appreciated staffs extra mile"

Hotel Sky Cape Town

8/10 Good

"Great variety breakfast, staff friendly and helpful"

City Lodge Hotel Victoria And Alfred Waterfront

8/10 Good

"Nice hotel with all the basics. Toilet paper was cheap and very hard so recommend bring your own. Staff were great."

Victoria and Alfred Hotel by NEWMARK

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and comfortable and the staff offered Excellent customer care!!!! We will be back!"

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel is in 3 builings, 1 is all hotel, 2 is shared with university 3 is restaurant and rooms. University has ground floor and basement of building 2 hotel has rooms on the higher floors felt a bit strange going to breakfast first day but building is beautiful and the full/ continental breakfast is delicious. Hotel is just across the road from the Waterfront, there is no pool."

The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK

10/10 Excellent

"I and my family had a great experience at this hotel. Madalyne helped us with our airport transfer and answered all our questions even before we arrived. All of the front desk and restaurant staff were amazing. Our 2 room suite was awesome and the terrace on the 4th floor is a great place to relax in the evenings!"

Southern Sun The Cullinan

8/10 Good

"All good"

One&Only Cape Town

10/10 Excellent

"One of the best hotels we’ve stayed at, great views, amenities and food options. The staff were so friendly and made it a great few days for our family."

ONOMO Hotel Waterfront

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were very friendly, helpful and professional. Rooms were very clean. Would stay here again."

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 1001 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 1001 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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Nelson Mandela Gateway?

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What can I see and do near Nelson Mandela Gateway?

Study the collections at Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, Iziko South African Museum, or South African National Gallery. Sights like Castle of Good Hope, Clock Tower, and St. Georges Mall 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. Rouge on Rose Boutique Hotel

2. Trendy Studio at the Barracks on Bree

3. Zest Boutique Hotel

4. Cape Heritage Hotel

5. The Barracks

6. Palm Paradise

7. The Manor House at the Queen Victoria Hotel by NEWMARK

8. Cape Finest Guesthouse

9. Harpers House

10. One&Only Cape Town

11. The Greenhouse Guesthouse

12. Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel

13. The Tree House Boutique Hotel

14. AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

15. The Trade Boutique Hotel

16. The Westin Cape Town

17. Dock House Boutique Hotel & Spa by NEWMARK

18. THE BIG Luxury Backpackers

19. Urban Elephant 16 on Bree

20. Grand Daddy Boutique Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Nelson Mandela Gateway

Top Nelson Mandela Gateway Hotel Reviews

Taj Cape Town

Hotel Sky Cape Town

City Lodge Hotel Victoria And Alfred Waterfront

Victoria and Alfred Hotel by NEWMARK

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge

The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK

Southern Sun The Cullinan

One&Only Cape Town

ONOMO Hotel Waterfront

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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