Dolphin Beach Hotel in Bloubergstrand offers an oceanfront pool, rooftop terrace, and garden. Enjoy beach days, surfing, or the outdoor pool. Free in-room WiFi, spa services, dry cleaning/laundry, and babysitting for families are available.
Located in Bloubergstrand, a neighbourhood in Cape Town, Dolphin Beach Hotel is in the entertainment district and on the beach. Shoppers can check out Long Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Table Mountain and Camps Bay Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider SANCCOB Penguin Rehabilitation Center and Cape Town Science Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours. Visit our Cape Town travel guide
Marine Drive, Table View, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7441
What's nearby
Bloubergstrand Beach
1 min walk - 0.1 km
Dolphin Beach
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Rietvlei Wetland Reserve
6 min walk - 0.6 km
SANCCOB Penguin Rehabilitation Center
3 min drive - 2.4 km
Sunset Beach
6 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
Monte Vista Station
13 min drive
Cape Town Station
26 min drive
Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
35 min drive
Restaurants
Primi Piatti
14 min walk
Ocean Basket
14 min walk
Bootlegger Coffee Company
10 min walk
Blowfish Restaurant
1 min walk
Beanz
2 min drive
About this property
Dolphin Beach Hotel
Upscale family-friendly hotel located in Bloubergstrand
Take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a garden and a playground at Dolphin Beach Hotel. With a beachfront location, beachfront dining and surfing, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant, The Blowfish Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and car hire on-site.
Other perks at this hotel include:
An outdoor pool
Free self-parking
Limo/town car service, English breakfast (surcharge) and extended parking
Babysitting (surcharge), a front desk safe and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and
include amenities, such as free WiFi, safes and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Heating and ceiling fans
Separate baths/showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 50 km
Limo/town car service
Free self parking on site
Secured extended parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 95 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
The Blowfish Restaurant
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Playground
Surfing/bodyboarding
Family friendly
In-room babysitting
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground
Pool gate
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Conference centre (861 square foot of space)
Meeting room
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
On the beach
Picnic area
Rooftop terrace
Spa
In-room massages
Accessibility
No lift
More
1 building
1 floor
Banquet hall
Built in 1993
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
82-cm LCD TV with premium satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Hob
Limited room service
Microwave
Toaster
Toaster oven
More
Ceiling fan
Desk
Electrical adapters
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for English breakfast: from approximately ZAR 95 per person
Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 450 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 3)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
National rating
Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Dolphin Beach Hotel have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Dolphin Beach Hotel?
As of 16 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dolphin Beach Hotel on 19 Apr 2026 start from €109, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Dolphin Beach Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Dolphin Beach Hotel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Dolphin Beach Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Dolphin Beach Hotel?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Does Dolphin Beach Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 450 per vehicle applies.
Where is Dolphin Beach Hotel located?
Located in Bloubergstrand, this beachfront hotel is in the entertainment district, just steps away from Bloubergstrand Beach and Dolphin Beach. Rietvlei Wetland Reserve and SANCCOB Penguin Rehabilitation Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Reviews
Dolphin Beach Hotel Reviews
8.4
Very good
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Wonderful location right on beach with awesome views of Table Mountain, Robben Island, and the Atlantic Ocean - get a seaside view room if possible. Rooms were clean but could use some touchup, wall air conditioners (we kept the 2 sliding glass doors open to cool down the room - it can get very windy since you are on the ocean. Outstanding staff behind the front desk, the room cleaning staff, and the restaurant staff - also, purchase the buffet breakfast as part of your total coast - it’s so good!
While our queen sized bed sagged in the middle, I’m confident that the staff will replace it.
The hotel is 12 km from the City Center and the V&A Waterfront, in Bloubergstrand, an area that is really growing. Plenty of restaurants, free parking, uncrowded beach - though in summer there are lots of paragliders on beach & n the water - lessons are available onsite if needed. If you are ok with driving, go ahead & rent a car at the Airport (roughly a 20 minute drive). The traffic is awful during rush hour, so avoid am & pm rush hours! Recommend take guided tours if possible - many can pick you up at the hotel. Dolphin Beach Hotel also has a truly awesome van driver in Rafi - what a super guy, and makes himself available if you need to get somewhere.
Kudos to Thandie, who I communicated with over six months ago when I had a million questions, and had confusion over the hotel payment. She was very patient with me throughout the process. The dollar was at a good exchange rate with Rand.
Robert
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
jason
11 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel has a beautiful view of table mountain and is set up so everybody can see it, and it is right on the beach.it is a 20 min drive to the waterfront in cape town for shopping and eating, The hotel restaurant blow fish is really good our waitress was very good..
On the downside there were daily power cuts during our visit, due to world wide circumstances,which you can't blame the hotel for, but this property has massive potential for both its own solar panels or a wind turbine combined with electricty storage, this would make this hotel, immune to power cuts, more eco friendly and more profitable, ... surely a no brainer
jason
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Akbar
2 Mar 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Disappointed stay.
Booked weekend stay with my wife. The room is dated with stained smelly burnt holes carpetmust be as old as the hotel The decor is ancient, the furniture looks like 80's second hand bought. The bathroom id not disabled friendly, shower head spouts water in different direction but on the bather, had lukewarm water in the shower for 2 days. Outside stairs to rooms are not disable friendly, rails on one side only hotel needs a twentieth century overall, has the potential to become one of the best resorts in Cape Town.
Min kone og jeg havde et dejligt ophold, det bedste er klart medarbejderne som virkelig var flinke og service minded. Jeg arbejdede selv 14 dage fra hotellet og det var en fornøjelse.
Check in was business like and prompt, not very friendly at all. Rooms need a lot of maintenance, carpets fraying, shower drain was blocked. Rooms are spacious though.
Not the experience I expected based on images advertised.
We had a wonderful stay at Dolphin Beach Hotel over Christmas and New Year. The staff were all very friendly and accommodating.
The Blow Fish Restaurant which is on the hotel complex is great with fresh fish every day. the bar staff were also excellent and introduced us to several new cocktails.
The Beach Cabana accommodation was spacious and provided direct access to the sand dunes and beach
The hotel gardens were immaculately kept
It would be useful to hire a vehicle as the closest other shops and restaurants are approximately 1km away. The larger shopping center is also approximatley 1km away but it is difficult to access by foot due to a busy dual carriageway.
Due to the season it was difficult to find taxis for short distances although Uber was available
The hotel location is excellent for Kite Surfing, access to the wine region and central Cape Town was a 30-60 minute drive
Susan
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Craig
7 Jan 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is perfectly located. Could not be better. Disappointed with check-in although I must add that when I expressed my dissatisfaction, the manager immediate put matters right. I had booked a room based on the pictures on Expedia. It was called a sea view apartment and the pictures clearly show a bedroom and a separate living room, but when we checked-in there was no separate living room, but just the bedroom. I was then given a cabana with a separate living room and an extra bedroom. The pictures on Expedia perfectly matched the cabana, right down to the view and the furniture. The sea view apartment should be relabeled sea view room.
Friendly staff, great location right on the beach with the classic view of Table Mountain. The hotel also has a very good seafood restaurant. Swimming pool is a bit small. More a splash pool really, but, if you can face the cold water, swimming in the sea is always an option. Apartments have a small kitchen, and there are shops nearby, so you can always prepare your own food if you want.