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 Main Road 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?

With 17 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in St. James to choose from, this is a good starting point 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, Main Road and Danger Beach are some other places worth a visit. A few places to visit in the area around St. James include St. James Beach, Save Our Seas Shark Education Centre and Kalk Bay Theatre. While you're out sightseeing, Rhodes Cottage Museum and Kalk Bay Beach 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.

Top 10 St. James Hotels of 2026

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Our top choices for St. James hotels

1. St James Guesthouses

St. James

angela

RM883 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

2. Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro

St. James

Keith

RM283 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

3. Steenberg Hotel & Spa

5.5 km from St. James

Carolyn

RM1,098 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

4. Colona Castle

2.7 km from St. James

Richard

RM810 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

5. Simon's Town Quayside Hotel

Simon's Town, 8.4 km from St. James

Kirsten

RM450 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

40-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV, DVD player

6. Last Word Constantia

Constantia, 10.1 km from St. James

Melanie

RM1,071 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

7. Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

20.5 km from St. James

Simon

RM598 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

8. Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

20.9 km from St. James

Corrin

RM282 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Aug - 16 Aug

9. The Cellars-Hohenort

Constantia, 13.3 km from St. James

Jocelin

RM1,790 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served

10. The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa

11.9 km from St. James

Felipe

RM1,766 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Aug - 23 Aug

11. Vineyard Hotel

15.8 km from St. James

Ann

RM943 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

Couples treatment room(s), sauna, body treatments, hydrotherapy

12. The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa

17.5 km from St. James

Keith

RM2,162 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

13. Southern Sun Newlands

16.1 km from St. James

kofi

RM458 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

14. Ocean View House

Bakoven, 18.9 km from St. James

Ryan

RM764 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Aug - 16 Aug

15. City Lodge Pinelands

19.5 km from St. James

Christian

RM373 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Aug - 16 Aug

16. Last Word Long Beach

11.7 km from St. James

Michele

RM1,374 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

17. DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

20.5 km from St. James

NATALIA

RM350 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

18. Sovn Experience+Lifestyle

Camps Bay, 19.8 km from St. James

Andrew

RM649 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

Espresso maker, coffee/tea maker, fridge, electric kettle

19. Atlanticview Cape Town Boutique Hotel

Bakoven, 18.9 km from St. James

Edward

RM1,428 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Aug - 20 Aug

20. POD Camps Bay

Camps Bay, 20.2 km from St. James

Aeshatou

RM1,127 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

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Where to stay in St. James

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A marina with boats docked, a large building with a sign reading "Spirit of Victoria," and a wooden dock with a 'Please Keep' sign.

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

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

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A coastal town with rocky shores, a beach, and mountains in the background.

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.

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A coastal park with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

Sea Point

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

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A building with a sign for 'Long Street Hotel' and 'Buena Vista Social Cafe'.

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 Cape Town City Hall and Houses of Parliament, and jump on the metro at Woodstock Station or Esplanade Station to see more of the city.

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A stadium with a circular roof and a brick facade.

Green Point

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

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Top St. James Hotel Reviews

Canopy By Hilton Cape Town Longkloof

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic stay here. Comfortable and clean. Fantastic buffet menu and marvellous staff. Great decor and very relaxing. Nice to have filtered water taps in the corridors. Parking for disabled was right outside the hotel. Gym was small but useful. Lots of tasty restaurants around the area. So cheap to jump into an UBER to visit Cape Town waterfront"

Taj Cape Town

10/10 Excellent

"I stayed with Taj in Cape Town for one night and it was an excellent experience. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I hiked table mountain my second day and they held my baggage for me after checkout and let me use the facilities to freshen up before my departure. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone traveling to Cape Town!"

Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel sits right on the edge of the water just a 20 minute Uber ride away from the Victoria and Alfred Wharf. The breakfast is delicious, so it was definitely worth the price. The dinning options at the hotel are endless too with 24/7 room service, a bar, and delicious eats all around. Security is 10/10 and Yvonne at the reception desk was very helpful when it came to helping me extend my stay when my flight was delayed. I would book this hotel again."

InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very clean. Our first room was facing a construction site and was noisy. Upon request, they moved us to a different room. It took them the whole day to get the room ready. The breakfast staff was numerous but slow. There were nice juices, but you need to ask for them. Coffee/tea service was very slow. The breakfast overall was amazing."

Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

8/10 Good

"Convenient location. Clean room. The staff was friendly and efficient. Reasonably priced. Only problem was no shuttle service! I have to pay $450 ( both ways) to the transportation company for the mere 7 mins ride. It’s not really safe walking down there at night."

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Our top choices for St. James hotels

1. St James Guesthouses

2. Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro

3. Steenberg Hotel & Spa

4. Colona Castle

5. Simon's Town Quayside Hotel

6. Last Word Constantia

7. Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

8. Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

9. The Cellars-Hohenort

10. The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa

11. Vineyard Hotel

12. The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa

13. Southern Sun Newlands

14. Ocean View House

15. City Lodge Pinelands

16. Last Word Long Beach

17. DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

18. Sovn Experience+Lifestyle

19. Atlanticview Cape Town Boutique Hotel

20. POD Camps Bay

Where to stay in St. James

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

Camps Bay

Sea Point

Cape Town City Centre

Green Point

Top St. James Hotel Reviews

Canopy By Hilton Cape Town Longkloof

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