The Grey Hotel

Property class: 4

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Located close to Two Oceans Aquarium and Cape Town International Convention Centre, The Grey Hotel provides a swim-up bar, a poolside bar and a free manager's reception. In-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a rooftop terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is €86
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct

Room options

View all photos for Business Double Room (1)

A four-poster bed with white linens, a nightstand with a radio, and a poster on the wall.

Business Double Room (1)

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a television mounted on the wall, and a painting above the bed.

Room (2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room (3)

A rooftop terrace with a table, chairs, and potted plants.

Room (3)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room (4)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer and lamp, a TV, a window with blinds, and a mirror.

Room (4)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room (5)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a painting, and a bathroom with a stone wall.

Room (5)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room (6)

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a desk with a chair, a fruit bowl, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Room (6)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room (7)

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a picture on the wall.

Room (7)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room (8)

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a desk with a chair, a hanging coat rack, and a window with blinds.

Room (8)

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room (9)

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a flat-screen TV, a poster on the wall, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Room (9)

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed (10)

A four-poster bed with a white duvet, a wooden floor, and a small bedside table with a lamp.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed (10)

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There are two lamps on the desk and a picture frame on the wall.

Room (11)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room (12)

A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a wall with pictures.

Room (12)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Comfort Room

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and various wall decorations.

Comfort Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in Cape Town City Centre, a neighbourhood in Cape Town, The Grey Hotel is in the entertainment district. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Table Mountain and Camps Bay Beach, while Two Oceans Aquarium and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens are popular local attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Cape Town Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Cape Town travel guide
Map
49 Napier Street, De Waterkant, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's nearby

  • A mountainous landscape with a city at its base, a coastline, and a sunset.
    Table Mountain National Park
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A building with a sign for 'Long Street Hotel' and 'Buena Vista Social Cafe'.
    Long Street
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A cityscape with modern buildings, a large stadium, and mountains in the background.
    Cape Town International Convention Centre
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • An aquarium with various fish and sea plants.
    Two Oceans Aquarium
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • A stadium surrounded by residential buildings and a coastal area.
    Cape Town Stadium
    18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Observatory Station
    7 min drive
  • Cape Town Station
    14 min walk
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Espressolab De Waterkant
    2 min walk
  • Ala Turca
    4 min walk
  • Café Manhattan
    4 min walk
  • Sushi Box
    1 min walk
  • Le Pickle
    2 min walk

About this property

The Grey Hotel

  • Upscale hotel near Cape Town International Convention Centre
  • Located close to Two Oceans Aquarium and Castle of Good Hope, The Grey Hotel provides a swim-up bar, a poolside bar and a free manager's reception. In-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a rooftop terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • A seasonal outdoor pool, along with a swim-up bar
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and multilingual staff
    • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and concierge services
    • Tour/ticket information and a front desk safe
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches such as minibars and WiFi.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Frette Italian sheets, memory foam beds and down duvets
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
    • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Grey Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Grey Hotel?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Grey Hotel on 30 Oct 2026 start from €86, 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 The Grey Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Grey Hotel?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Grey Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Grey Hotel?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does The Grey Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 450 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Grey Hotel located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town Stadium and Castle of Good Hope. Two Oceans Aquarium and Table Mountain are also within 6 mi (10 km). Cape Town Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Grey Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 209 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We loved staying at The Grey! Everyone was so welcoming and made it a really fun few days. Beautiful hotel, lovely room and brilliant cafe attached too. Excellent location. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great room with private terrace. Very helpful staff. Appealing boutique hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Always a great stay. Lovely friendly staff and very comfortable rooms in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved our stay at the Grey Hotel, it was clean and lovely with excellent staff. The location is convenient to a lot of food and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely stay in great location. The hotel was spotless, the staff were all fantastic. Would highly recommend and would definitely come back
View from the upstairs hallway
View of reception
View of the street
View of the street
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

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Fantastic location, funky hotel with roof bar on weekends. Room was tiny but functional
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Was an amazing place to stay. Very central and lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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I had a fantastic stay at the Grey. Everyone was just lovely and friendly, the location was perfect on the room was beautiful. Would 100% recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were warm and friendly and very accommodating. I feel like I made some new friends. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, excellent parking, helpful staff, nice roof area
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff are super friendly and go out of the way to facilitate any easy and comfortable stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great property in a great location with great people
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great boutique hotel, lovely roof top pool and bar area, and all the staff were incredible I entered as a guest and left as family.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved it great rooms, amazing staff, tasty breakfast roof bar, easy walk to the Waterfront, would happily stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Always our go-to in Cape Town. Great value rooms, amazing area and lovely staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great Boutique Hotel

Another great stay in the lovely boutique hotel. Excellent helpful friendly staff and very clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Cozy hotel in a perfect position

We found the Grey the best place where to stay while visiting Cape Town and sorrundings
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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I loved the staff, the decor, and the overall vibe as well as walking around the neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

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Really lovely and warm staff.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel clean modern rooms bed very comfy! Staff all friendly and breakfast was nice. Good location for walking to Long Street and 20 min to V&A waterfront or Uber is very reasonable. Really nice restaurants in Cape Quarter minute walk away, also has good supermarket, Clicks and used Sorbet nail bar all excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely lovely boutique hotel. Central, safe lovely room and all staff! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The Grey and its staff were great: incredibly helpful and so nice. When/if we go back to Cape Town, we will stay there again, and will also recommend to all our friends.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic boutique hotel in the trendy De Waterkant area. 15 mins walk to V&A. Lovely room (4) had fourposter bed and a huge private terrace with Table Mountain view. The staff were beyond helpful and very friendly. Excellent breakfast and great value for money. I highly recommend. I also used the offered shuttle to and from the airport which was safe and reliable. I will be back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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AMAZING ...GOOD LOCATION. NEAR CAR RENTAL... AND SITES
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

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Excellent service

Very happy with the stay. The place was very clean and staff were very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024