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Our top choices for St. James hotels

A stately building with a symmetrical facade, featuring a central entrance with an arched doorway, flanked by two wings with large windows and stone detailing. In front, there is a well-maintained garden with a fountain and benches.

1. St James Guesthouses

St James Guesthouses
5.0 star property
St. James
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (111 reviews)
"The St James Manor House is a beautiful old building in a great location"
United Kingdom
angela
The price is RM1,197
RM1,376 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
St James Guesthouses
A cozy room with a wooden staircase, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a large window with a view of trees.

2. Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro

Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro
4.0 star property
St. James
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (180 reviews)
"Excellent stay - the ideal place to decompress, away from the hustle and bustle of the city! St. James is idyllic, and a holiday destination for those seeking to wind down and take things slower - Sonnekus is also ideally located for everyone looking to unwind, and enjoy local cuisine, and white sand beaches. Will definitely be coming back for more!"
United States
Keith
The price is RM361
RM415 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro
Rooftop pool

3. Colona Castle

Colona Castle
5.0 star property
2.7 km from St. James
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (37 reviews)
"Excellent staff. Service above and beyond."
United States
Richard
The price is RM956
RM1,099 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Colona Castle
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a marina with boats and a mountainous backdrop.

4. Simon's Town Quayside Hotel

Simon's Town Quayside Hotel
3.0 star property
Simon's Town, 8.4 km from St. James
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (343 reviews)
"Perfect location, friendly staff."
Australia
Kirsten
The price is RM441
RM508 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Simon's Town Quayside Hotel
A restaurant interior with a wine rack, seating, and hanging lights.

5. Steenberg Hotel & Spa

Steenberg Hotel & Spa
5.0 star property
5.5 km from St. James
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (176 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel! Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Food was amazing!"
United States
Claudia
The price is RM1,596
RM1,836 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Steenberg Hotel & Spa
A multi-story hotel with a 'HOTEL' sign, a swimming pool, and a garden area with various plants.

6. 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Fantastic staff and convenient hotel."
United Kingdom
Julian
The price is RM802
RM923 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
A spacious cafe with high ceilings, exposed ductwork, and large windows offering views of the city.

7. 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, (851 reviews)
"I enjoied this hotel."
United States
Monteiro
The price is RM763
RM886 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
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.

8. 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, (789 reviews)
"It was an excellent hotel. Very helpful and friendly staff."
Australia
Vajira
The price is RM877
RM1,019 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
A modern bathroom with a large window, a marble sink, and a decorative chair.

9. Taj Cape Town

Taj Cape Town
5.0 star property
22 km from St. James
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Great value and quality"
United States
Joel
The price is RM759
RM882 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Taj Cape Town
An outdoor dining area with a round table, chairs, and a bench.

10. Vineyard Hotel

Vineyard Hotel
4.0 star property
15.8 km from St. James
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (827 reviews)
"Absolutely loved our stay at the Vineyard. The staff were very attentive and polite, the apartment was incredible and the general peaceful nature of the hotel shone through. Will definitely return when we next visit Cape Town. Would highly recommend"
United Kingdom
Matthew
The price is RM1,071
RM1,231 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Vineyard Hotel
A building with a large bay window and a garden with plants in front.

11. Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport
3.0 star property
20.9 km from St. James
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,098 reviews)
"Great spot next to the airport. Staff was super nice and helpful."
United States
Hilary
The price is RM248
RM285 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport
A buffet setup with various food containers, plates, and a coffee machine.

12. 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
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (740 reviews)
"The property was clean and comfortable. The staff was very helpful and I would recommend this stay."
United States
Virginia
The price is RM334
RM388 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG
A lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper floor.

13. The Commodore Hotel

The Commodore Hotel
4.0 star property
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, 24 km from St. James
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Friendly and Helpfull staff. Good selection at Breakfast and excellent service at dinner. Comfortable bed and great view from the balcony."
United Kingdom
Thomas
The price is RM875
RM1,006 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
The Commodore Hotel
A balcony with a table set for breakfast overlooking a beach and mountains.

14. Last Word Long Beach

Last Word Long Beach
5.0 star property
11.7 km from St. James
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (52 reviews)
"Excellent stay, everything was perfect "
United Kingdom
Helen
The price is RM1,151
RM1,324 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Last Word Long Beach
A modern rooftop lounge with a pool, large windows, and city views.

15. 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, (256 reviews)
"Very nice hotel. Beautiful roof top terrace, bar and indoor pool opening to the terrace. Good location:"
United States
Silviu
The price is RM424
RM492 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Sunsquare Cape Town City Bowl
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a staircase.

16. DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside
4.0 star property
20.5 km from St. James
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (438 reviews)
"Excellent time staying at the Double Tree. I had the perfect room as Table Mountain was right in front of me. Lovely attentive staff members and peace environment oh of course delicious food. I'll definitely be staying again perfect location and free bus to the Waterfront V & A."
United Kingdom
Marian
The price is RM354
RM407 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside
A vineyard with rows of grapevines, a large white building with a balcony, and mountains in the background.

17. The Cellars-Hohenort

The Cellars-Hohenort
5.0 star property
Constantia, 13.3 km from St. James
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (171 reviews)
"Great hotel - we travelled as a large family of eleven. Staff were amazing, helping us with local transport and always fast to respond. We organized a late check out and a late lunch before our long flight back to the states. Nice surrounding area - very safe with Constantia village and the botanical gardens"
United States
Chloe
The price is RM1,801
RM2,092 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Cellars-Hohenort
A wooden deck with two hanging chairs facing a beach at sunset.

18. Tintswalo Atlantic

Tintswalo Atlantic
5.0 star property
Hout Bay, 10.1 km from St. James
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (65 reviews)
"Gorgeous hotel, amazing view, lovely staff, immaculate grounds. One of the more special hotels we've stayed at."
United States
Angel H
The price is RM2,954
RM3,497 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Tintswalo Atlantic
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a mirror, and a view of the bathroom and kitchen through a window.

19. City Lodge Hotel GrandWest

City Lodge Hotel GrandWest
3.0 star property
23.9 km from St. James
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (398 reviews)
"Great place for a short stay"
United States
Nicoleen
The price is RM362
RM416 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
City Lodge Hotel GrandWest
A cozy bedroom with a bed, pillows, and a wall mural.

20. Grand Daddy Boutique Hotel

Grand Daddy Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
22.3 km from St. James
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (508 reviews)
"A fabulous made-to-order breakfast to start the day right at the Grand Daddy Hotel is one of the many sweet reasons why this is my go-to boutique hotel in Cape Town's CBD."
United States
Antoinette
The price is RM293
RM337 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Grand Daddy Boutique Hotel
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Where to stay in St. James

Find the best St. James areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.

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

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.

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 Castle of Good Hope, and jump on the metro at Woodstock Station or Esplanade Station to see more of the city.

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.

Top St. James Hotel Reviews

The Commodore Hotel

The Commodore Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The Commodore is a very nice hotel, very close (just a few minutes walk) from the attractions, shops and restaurants of the V&A Waterfront. It is well maintained, exceptionally clean, has great furnishings and tasteful modern decor. The restaurant and food are very good and the staff very polite, friendly, helpful and accommodating. It is not far from the City Centre and is an excellent base from which to explore Table Mountain and the rest of the scenic Cape Peninsula. It has a distinct upmarket ambiance. I have stayed here twice in the last 5 years. Highly recommended!"
David 6-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
The Commodore Hotel

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 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.