Cape Town Hotel Guide. Hotels in St. James, Cape Town, South Africa

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St James Guesthouses

St James Guesthouses
5.0 star property
St. James
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (103 reviews)
"The owners and staff have provided a sumptuous oasis on the St. James’s coastline. "
United Kingdom
Julie
The price is €275
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
St James Guesthouses

Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro

Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro
4.0 star property
St. James
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (168 reviews)
"I enjoyed Sonnekus hotel. Very quaint design and details. I’d recommend to other travellers. "
Canada
Michael
The price is €109
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro

Steenberg Hotel & Spa

Steenberg Hotel & Spa
5.5 km from St. James
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (162 reviews)
"The Steenberg Hotel is a fabulous oasis of tranquility, with wonderful, knowledgeable, and courteous staff, great breakfasts and an excellent dinner menu at Tryn. Thank you for the perfect ending to our Cape Town trip."
United Kingdom
Andrew
The price is €476
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Steenberg Hotel & Spa

The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa

The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa
5.0 star property
11.9 km from St. James
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (109 reviews)
"This was an exceptional stay . The hotel is beautiful, luxurious with beautiful spacious rooms in a wonderful location. The service is outstanding. I don’t think I have stayed at a better hotel ."
Australia
Kim
The price is €728
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa

The Last Word Constantia

The Last Word Constantia
Constantia, 10.1 km from St. James
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (29 reviews)
"Superb facilities. Incredible room. Lovely staff"
Australia
Nitin
The Last Word Constantia

The Cellars-Hohenort

The Cellars-Hohenort
Constantia, 13.3 km from St. James
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (161 reviews)
"Beautiful property Good food"
United Kingdom
Kazmer
The Cellars-Hohenort

Southern Sun Newlands

Southern Sun Newlands
4.0 star property
16.1 km from St. James
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (94 reviews)
"Staff were friendly. Rooms and gener"
Canada
Craig
The price is €133
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Southern Sun Newlands

Vineyard Hotel

Vineyard Hotel
4.0 star property
15.8 km from St. James
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (770 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel! Beautiful & clean! "
United Kingdom
Hanish
The price is €291
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Vineyard Hotel

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, (190 reviews)
"Great buffet breakfast and friendly stuff"
United States
Kundai Denise
The price is €107
includes taxes & fees
31 Jan - 1 Feb
The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK

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, (1,004 reviews)
"So convenient after a long flight to check in to a hotel with staff who really care about your comfort. Brilliant breakfast after a good sleep in a very comfortable clean room with great staff."
United Kingdom
Neil
The price is €195
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa

The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa
17.5 km from St. James
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (127 reviews)
"Lovely night away! The service was great and we were upgraded as we’ve stayed here a few years ago. "
South Africa
Carla
The price is €510
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa

The Westin Cape Town

The Westin Cape Town
City Bowl, 22.8 km from St. James
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (886 reviews)
"Lovely hotel in central location, coupled with fabulous service."
United Kingdom
Rebecca
The price is €394
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
The Westin 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, (750 reviews)
"Great location and really nice hotel "
United Kingdom
Michael
The price is €178
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb
Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Taj Cape Town

Taj Cape Town
22 km from St. James
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Spotless room, great service, food and spa top notch "
United States
Tripti
The price is €253
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
Taj Cape Town

DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside
20.5 km from St. James
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (414 reviews)
"Staff was amazing, room was very spacious but lacked amenities like blowdryer. Location of the hotel was perfect for everything we wanted to do (we were in the pick up radius for many tours). Would stay there again"
United States
Eduarda
The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
21 Feb - 22 Feb
DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

Queen Victoria Hotel & Manor House by NEWMARK

Queen Victoria Hotel & Manor House by NEWMARK
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, 24 km from St. James
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (426 reviews)
"Great breakfast, safe parking, beautiful room, shops nearby, great staff. Safe to walk to the waterfront "
United Kingdom
Maeve
The price is €469
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Queen Victoria Hotel & Manor House by NEWMARK

Peninsula All-Suite Hotel by Dream Resorts

Peninsula All-Suite Hotel by Dream Resorts
4.0 star property
Sea Point, 23.1 km from St. James
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (103 reviews)
"Staff were amazing, friendly and couldn't do enough for us. Hotel was great, facilities excellent, everything we could have hoped for and more "
United Kingdom
Lisa
Peninsula All-Suite Hotel by Dream Resorts

Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa

Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa
4.0 star property
25.5 km from St. James
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (794 reviews)
"Loved it, will visit again "
United States
Mzwangendaba
The price is €142
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa

Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel

Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
5.0 star property
Gardens, 21.3 km from St. James
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (52 reviews)
"Accommodating staff, excellent location, and luxurious rooms."
United States
Milad
The price is €843
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel

Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore

Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore
4.0 star property
City Bowl, 22.5 km from St. James
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (999 reviews)
"Great overall hotel"
United States
Kevin
The price is €140
includes taxes & fees
14 Feb - 15 Feb
Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore
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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

Enjoy superb waterfront shopping and dining and exquisite views at South Africa’s most visited destination.

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

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 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.

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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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 Save Our Seas Shark Education Centre 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, Save Our Seas Shark Education Centre 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, 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.