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Our top choices for St. James hotels

Front of property
St James Guesthouses

St James Guesthouses

St James Guesthouses
5.0 star property
St. James
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (102)
"Allen and the other staff were great! It is a 1880 Mansion with 8 guest rooms and impeccably restored/maintained filled with antiques, just very relaxing. I would highly recommend for its charm, location and staff. Satori Restaurant 5-10min walk down street is Amazing food and service (ask for Shantell). Highly recommend!"
United States
Brett
The price is RM1,044
RM1,201 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
St James Guesthouses
Front of property
Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro

Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro

Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro
4.0 star property
St. James
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (167)
"I enjoyed Sonnekus hotel. Very quaint design and details. I’d recommend to other travellers. "
Canada
Michael
The price is RM387
RM445 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan
Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro
Exterior detail
Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
4.0 star property
20.5 km from St. James
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1014)
"Excellent hotel great shuttle to airport and back very friendly staff"
United States
Ria
The price is RM731
RM849 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan
Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
Garden
AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
4.0 star property
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, 23.2 km from St. James
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (660)
"This hotel was wonderful, big rooms, great staff and wonderful food"
United States
Sarah
The price is RM767
RM890 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan
AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront

Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront

Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront
4.0 star property
City Bowl, 22.9 km from St. James
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (291)
"Great location and the staff were very concerned about our safety!"
United States
Daniel
The price is RM586
RM674 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Southern Sun Cape Town Waterfront
Exterior
The Commodore Hotel

The Commodore Hotel

The Commodore Hotel
4.0 star property
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, 24 km from St. James
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (923)
"Location and view was amazing "
United States
Werner
The price is RM781
RM898 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan
The Commodore Hotel
3 restaurants, breakfast served
Hotel Sky Cape Town

Hotel Sky Cape Town

Hotel Sky Cape Town
3.5 star property
City Bowl, 22.8 km from St. James
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (347)
"Very clean and restaurant is the best! Great location and closer to cruise terminal and shopping! Staff is great and friendly! I’ll be back!"
United States
Dennis
The price is RM485
RM563 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
Hotel Sky Cape Town
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
3.5 star property
23.7 km from St. James
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (736)
"Great location and really nice hotel "
United Kingdom
Michael
The price is RM677
RM787 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Meeting facility
Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge
3.0 star property
Green Point, 23.9 km from St. James
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (789)
"staff were friendly and the rooms were clean and comfortable. Its a 10 min walk from the waterfront which is so very convenient."
United States
Lauren
The price is RM531
RM617 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan
Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge
Terrace/patio
The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK

The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK

The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK
4.0 star property
City Bowl, 22.2 km from St. James
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (185)
"Great buffet breakfast and friendly stuff"
United States
Kundai Denise
The price is RM433
RM498 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK
Bar (on property)
Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG
3.0 star property
22 km from St. James
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (633)
"Great location, service from everyone we encountered, and delicious breakfast. We would definitely return "
United States
Luceta
The price is RM273
RM355 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG
Bar (on property)
The Capital 15 on Orange Hotel & Spa

The Capital 15 on Orange Hotel & Spa

The Capital 15 on Orange Hotel & Spa
4.0 star property
Gardens, 21.5 km from St. James
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (88)
"Excellent hotel! The service was fantastic and the staff was extremely helpful and knowledgeable! One of the best hotels I have had the pleasure of booking!"
United States
Pamela
The price is RM519
RM597 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan
The Capital 15 on Orange Hotel & Spa
Restaurant
ONOMO Hotel Waterfront

ONOMO Hotel Waterfront

ONOMO Hotel Waterfront
3.5 star property
City Bowl, 23 km from St. James
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (313)
"Proximity to waterfront and they were able to hold our luggage in between our african safari trips. Very responsive with questions online. My family would stay here again. The free breakfast was a plus! Changed our initial preconceptions about traveling to Africa. Cape Town is beautiful and we will be back!"
United States
Christine
ONOMO Hotel Waterfront
Bathroom
Taj Cape Town

Taj Cape Town

Taj Cape Town
5.0 star property
22 km from St. James
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
"Spotless room, great service, food and spa top notch "
United States
Tripti
The price is RM885
RM1,028 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan
Taj Cape Town
Indoor pool
Sunsquare Cape Town City Bowl

Sunsquare Cape Town City Bowl

Sunsquare Cape Town City Bowl
3.5 star property
City Bowl, 22.5 km from St. James
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (220)
"Beautiful decor; clean room; friendly front desk staff"
United States
Enid
The price is RM390
RM453 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Sunsquare Cape Town City Bowl
Lobby
Hyatt Regency Cape Town

Hyatt Regency Cape Town

Hyatt Regency Cape Town
5.0 star property
22.3 km from St. James
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (599)
"Staff are incredibly kind and helpful especially Mark who gave us special attention."
United States
Colin
The price is RM663
RM770 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
Hyatt Regency Cape Town
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
President Hotel

President Hotel

President Hotel
4.0 star property
Sea Point, 22.9 km from St. James
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (702)
"All of the above great hotel best in Cape Town "
Canada
serge
The price is RM1,074
RM1,235 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
President Hotel
Cocktail bar, poolside views, open daily
The Portswood Hotel

The Portswood Hotel

The Portswood Hotel
4.0 star property
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, 24 km from St. James
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (590)
"Lovely hotel, staff , amenities and only a 5 minute walk to the V&A Waterfront . "
United Kingdom
Julie
The price is RM690
RM793 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan
The Portswood Hotel
Daily continental breakfast (ZAR 110 per person)
Kwantu Guesthouses

Kwantu Guesthouses

Kwantu Guesthouses
3.5 star property
30.2 km from St. James
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (27)
"Enjoyed my stay, will definitely go back"
United Kingdom
Nkosinathi
The price is RM258
RM297 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Kwantu Guesthouses
Property amenity
Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Sea Point

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Sea Point

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Sea Point
4.0 star property
Sea Point, 23.4 km from St. James
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (281)
"Very much a “business” hotel but really good for tourists. Good, easy access to the main tourist sites with several local places worth visiting. An enjoyable stay at a really nice hotel"
United Kingdom
Nadim
The price is RM723
RM840 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Sea Point
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Where to stay in St. James

Find the best St. James areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront showing a marina

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

Blending modern buildings with colourful period structures, the architecture at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront reflects its vibrant, cosmopolitan atmosphere.

Camps Bay showing landscape views, mountains and a coastal town
Photo by South African Tourism
Open Photo by South African Tourism

Camps Bay

Stunning sunsets and perfect blue water, scuba diving, mountain scenery and beachfront restaurants all make this one of Cape Town’s most popular beach suburbs.

Sea Point showing cuddly or friendly animals, general coastal views and hiking or walking

Sea Point

Bring the kids to the playgrounds and cafés in this dynamic, rejuvenated coastal area in the shadow of a mossy mountain.

Cape Town City Centre

Known for its majestic mountain landscape and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Cape Town City Centre. Check out top attractions like District Six Museum and Cape Town City Hall, and jump on the metro at Woodstock Station or Esplanade Station to see more of the city.

Cape Town Stadium featuring a city and a sunset

Green Point

Travellers like the cocktail bars in Green Point, and Greenpoint Market is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Top St. James Hotel Reviews

Hotel Sky Cape Town

Hotel Sky Cape Town

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean and restaurant is the best! Great location and closer to cruise terminal and shopping! Staff is great and friendly! I’ll be back!"
Dennis 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hotel Sky Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

What is St. James like?
St. James is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its restaurants. Make sure that you visit Table Mountain National Park and Cape Floral Region Protected Areas as part of your St. James travel plans.
Where is the best place to stay in St. James?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, St James Guesthouses is the highest ranked property in St. James. This guest house offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Another top choice in the area is Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro.
How many hotels can I expect to find in the St. James area?
Expedia has 21 hotels and other accommodation options in St. James to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Cape Town area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in St. James, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer in St. James.
What is there to do in this Cape Town neighbourhood?
Spend some time exploring the natural setting of St. James with a visit to Table Mountain National Park and Cape Floral Region Protected Areas. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Danger Beach and Save Our Seas Shark Education Centre are some other places worth a visit. A few places to visit in the area around St. James include St. James Beach, Kalk Bay Theatre and Rhodes Cottage Museum. While you're out sightseeing, Kalk Bay Beach and Kalk Bay Harbour are a couple of additional sights to visit in Cape Town.
How can I get around St. James and the greater Cape Town area?
Ready to get out and explore the city? St. James Station is the closest metro station.