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A spacious lounge with a large sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table, surrounded by potted plants and natural light from arched windows.

A bathroom with a large window, a sink, a mirror, and a potted plant.

A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and several potted plants.

A cozy lounge area with plush seating, a coffee table, and potted plants.

1. Dorp Hotel

1.4 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Daniel Ross

NT$5,785

NT$6,652 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and umbrellas.

A modern living room with a green sofa, red chairs, a dining table, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a red refrigerator.

A living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table with flowers, a kitchen area with wooden cabinets, and a dining table with chairs.

A wine cellar with rows of wooden barrels and tables set up for tasting.

2. Cape Heritage Hotel

City Bowl, 1.7 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Charlott

NT$3,552

NT$5,765 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a geometric-patterned wall.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and ottoman, a decorative partition, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern dining area with tables, chairs, and a decorative partition.

A modern interior with a large potted plant, two framed artworks, and a view of a building outside.

3. Zest Boutique Hotel

Green Point, 1 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Denise

NT$3,984

NT$4,582 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, a small table, and a large mirror.

A modern living room with two beige armchairs, a round coffee table with a magazine, and decorative wall art.

A dining area with a glass door leading to a corridor, a black tiled floor, and a red wall with framed pictures.

A room with a wooden floor, a red wall, a mirror, a chandelier, a table with a vase, a chair, and an exit sign.

4. Rouge on Rose Boutique Hotel

1.5 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Yulien

NT$3,940

NT$4,531 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

A rooftop pool with wooden deck and metal railings, surrounded by urban buildings.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a painting, and a view of city buildings through a large window.

A cityscape with a mix of modern and historic buildings, including a prominent 'LUNO' sign and a 'VILLA 47' building.

A modern room with a large window, a flat-screen TV on a wooden stand, a vase with yellow flowers, and a view of a building outside.

5. Trendy Studio at the Barracks on Bree

City Bowl, 1.5 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Ibrahim

NT$2,440

NT$2,440 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A rooftop garden with various plants and a cityscape view in the background.

A modern living room with a sofa, a red chair, a glass coffee table, and a potted orchid.

A modern high-rise building with a prominent sign reading "16 on Bree."

A modern bedroom with a large window, a bed, a plant, and a door.

6. Urban Elephant 16 on Bree

City Bowl, 1.3 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Xiao

NT$2,233

NT$2,568 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel with a pool area, outdoor seating, and a two-story building with balconies.

A balcony with a view of a marina and buildings, featuring a table and chairs.

A spacious living room with a large window overlooking a marina, a bookshelf, and two armchairs.

A marina with numerous yachts docked, surrounded by modern residential buildings with balconies overlooking the water.

7. Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, 0.4 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Kevin

NT$31,294

NT$36,348 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A bedroom with a large bed, a window with a view of a bridge, a painting on the wall, and a door leading to a staircase.

An outdoor seating area with a table, chairs, and an umbrella.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

A street with a parked silver car, buildings with balconies, and a mountain in the background.

8. Cape Finest Guesthouse

De Waterkant, 1.2 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Jennifer

NT$3,217

NT$3,699 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, wooden dining table, and a large window with a city view.

A rooftop infinity pool with a wooden deck and glass railings, overlooking a cityscape.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wooden partition, a desk, and a view of the outside.

9. The Barracks

City Bowl, 1.5 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Fatma Berrin

NT$1,983

NT$2,281 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A rooftop pool with a view of a colorful town and mountains.

A modern interior with a TV mounted on a wooden wall, green chairs around a small table, and a pink wall.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window offering a city view.

The entrance to The Rose on 117, featuring a modern facade with stone accents and a clear glass entrance.

10. Urban Elephant The Rose

1.4 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

CHINATSU

NT$3,969

NT$4,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and large windows offering a city view.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A rooftop pool area with wooden decking, lounge chairs, and a view of a mountainous landscape.

A modern kitchen with a built-in washing machine, a dining area with a view, and a large window.

11. The Docklands CT

De Waterkant, 0.8 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Brian

NT$2,897

NT$4,581 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a bed with a tray of tea.

A room with a large window, a chandelier, a table with a tablecloth, and a chair with a cushion.

A dining area with a chandelier, wooden chairs, a table with a book, and a large window with a view.

An infinity pool with clear water reflecting the surrounding architecture, a view of a cityscape, and a prominent mountain in the background.

12. The Silo Hotel

0.3 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Mark

NT$49,145

NT$56,517 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern building with a pool area, including lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A modern bedroom with two beds, a large window, and a view of greenery outside.

A lounge area with a pool, a glass table with a smartphone, a glass of wine, and sunglasses.

A large wooden double door with a metal handle, a sign reading "the tree house BOUTIQUE HOTEL" on the wall to the left, and a number "28" on the right.

13. The Tree House Boutique Hotel

Green Point, 1.2 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Diane

NT$4,508

NT$5,184 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A hallway with a chandelier, a white chair, a table with decorative items, and a large window with a view of greenery outside.

A balcony with a wooden bench and a small table, overlooking a street with buildings and a clear sky.

A room with a wooden floor, a bed with a green cover, a wicker chair with a floral cushion, and sheer curtains on the windows.

A gated entrance to a building with a sign reading 'The Greenhouse Guest House.'

14. The Greenhouse Guesthouse

De Waterkant, 0.9 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Omar

NT$1,976

NT$2,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A modern outdoor pool area with a wooden deck, a blue bean bag, and lush greenery.

A modern building with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

A tree-lined pathway leading to a building with a metal railing and a small bridge.

A grand entrance with a white archway, a wooden door, and a patterned rug leading to a tiled floor.

15. Harpers House

Green Point, 1.3 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

REGINA C

NT$4,865

NT$5,595 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

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.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a small dining table.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a view of a mountain.

A modern bar with a long counter, multiple shelves of bottles, and a unique geometric light fixture.

16. AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, 0.8 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Jared

NT$6,062

NT$7,041 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a view of a cityscape at dusk.

A dining area with wooden flooring, white tables, wicker chairs, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a chair, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

A patio area with wicker furniture, a table with breakfast items, and a view of a building with a tower.

17. Dock House Boutique Hotel & Spa by NEWMARK

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, 0.3 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Caroline

NT$16,034

NT$18,440 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a bedside table, and a window.

A clear blue swimming pool surrounded by wooden decking, wicker furniture, and lush greenery.

A staircase with patterned tiles leading up to a building, surrounded by greenery and a palm tree.

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a view of the outdoors, and a blue headboard.

18. THE BIG Luxury Backpackers

Green Point, 1.3 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

GISELE

NT$2,363

NT$2,717 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a central pool, and surrounding greenery.

A balcony with a table set for a meal, overlooking a pool and a mountainous landscape.

A modern living room with a view of a cityscape and mountains.

19. One&Only Cape Town

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, 0.6 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Safanah

NT$30,226

NT$34,760 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A modern indoor swimming pool with a panoramic view of a cityscape at dusk.

A modern hotel room with large windows, a wooden bench, and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

A breakfast buffet with various food items and beverages, a marble countertop, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. A large abstract painting is on the wall, and there's a view of a cityscape and a mountain in the background.

20. The Westin Cape Town

City Bowl, 1.1 km from Nelson Mandela Gateway

Andrea

NT$8,336

NT$9,682 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

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Top Nelson Mandela Gateway Hotel Reviews

Taj Cape Town

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, great place. Nice luxury"

Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was below expectations for the price charged"

The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK

10/10 Excellent

"everything is perfect! recomendable!"

ONOMO Hotel Waterfront

10/10 Excellent

"Location ,great staff"

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge

8/10 Good

"The rooms are small and have no space for suitcases, so you end up having to step Over your suitcase on the floor. The staff both at the front desk and in the restaurant were super friendly and helpful. The property is at a great location and is clean and well maintained."

Victoria and Alfred Hotel by NEWMARK

10/10 Excellent

"My son and I had an amazing stay , the staff are exceptional . Hotel is lovely and close to restaurants / shops etc"

The Portswood Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The location was excellent, the rooms were well maintained and clean, and the staff was very helpful and friendly."

Queen Victoria Hotel & Manor House by NEWMARK

8/10 Good

"Breakfests were fine, but the lunches and dinners in the restaurant were not so good."

Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful, clean, lovely staff. Careful of the seagulls if eating breakfast outside, and the bar closes at 10.30pm so order ahead if you want anything after being out for dinner etc."

Other attractions near Nelson Mandela Gateway

Clock Tower

8.0/10 (14 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Cape Town with a stop at Clock Tower. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

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Cape Town Diamond Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Cape Town Diamond Museum during your trip to Cape Town. Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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The African Dance Theatre

You can make plans for a show at The African Dance Theatre during your stay in Cape Town. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this romantic area.

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Union Castle House

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Union Castle House during your trip to Cape Town. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

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Jetty 1

You can browse the exhibits at Jetty 1, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Cape Town. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the local tours.

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The Forum Conferencing & Banqueting Centre

Learn about the events happening at The Forum Conferencing & Banqueting Centre during your trip to Cape Town. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa

9.6/10 (5 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Cape Town. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the local tours.

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Nobel Square

You can find out about the history of Cape Town with a trip to Nobel Square. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Nelson Mandela Gateway?

Nelson Mandela Gateway is located in a historic area of Cape Town known for its beautiful ocean views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 1003 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Nelson Mandela Gateway?

Adjacent to Nelson Mandela Gateway, Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and 2 bars. Other good options within a short distance include AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront and City Lodge Hotel Victoria And Alfred Waterfront.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Nelson Mandela Gateway?

Expedia has 1003 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Nelson Mandela Gateway.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Nelson Mandela Gateway, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Nelson Mandela Gateway.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Nelson Mandela Gateway?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Nelson Mandela Gateway, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Nelson Mandela Gateway?

Study the collections at Bo Kaap Museum, South African National Gallery, or Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa. Sights like Castle of Good Hope, Grand Parade Square, and Atlantic Rail are landmarks to visit in the area. You can catch a show at Artscape Theatre Centre, The African Dance Theatre, and Homecoming Centre.

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Our top choices for Nelson Mandela Gateway hotels

1. Dorp Hotel

2. Cape Heritage Hotel

3. Zest Boutique Hotel

4. Rouge on Rose Boutique Hotel

5. Trendy Studio at the Barracks on Bree

6. Urban Elephant 16 on Bree

7. Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel

8. Cape Finest Guesthouse

9. The Barracks

10. Urban Elephant The Rose

11. The Docklands CT

12. The Silo Hotel

13. The Tree House Boutique Hotel

14. The Greenhouse Guesthouse

15. Harpers House

16. AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

17. Dock House Boutique Hotel & Spa by NEWMARK

18. THE BIG Luxury Backpackers

19. One&Only Cape Town

20. The Westin Cape Town

Top Nelson Mandela Gateway Hotel Reviews

Taj Cape Town

Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

The Onyx Apartment Hotel by NEWMARK

ONOMO Hotel Waterfront

Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge

Victoria and Alfred Hotel by NEWMARK

The Portswood Hotel

Queen Victoria Hotel & Manor House by NEWMARK

Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town

Other attractions near Nelson Mandela Gateway

Clock Tower

Cape Town Diamond Museum

The African Dance Theatre

Union Castle House

Jetty 1

The Forum Conferencing & Banqueting Centre

Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa

Nobel Square

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