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The Westin Cape Town
Linked directly to the Cape Town International Convention Centre, The Westin is a large hotel on the Foreshore with 483 rooms, a rooftop pool and harbour views.
At a glance
- Type
- Business and leisure hotel
- Area
- Foreshore, Cape Town, South Africa
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Official site
- marriott.com
Good to know
- 483 rooms and suites
- Rooftop infinity lap pool
- Heavenly Spa
- Direct access to CTICC
- Five restaurants and bars
Why we recommend it
The Westin Cape Town is one of the largest hotels in the city, a glass tower on Convention Square at the lower end of Long Street, on the Foreshore between the city centre and the V&A Waterfront. It has direct access to the Cape Town International Convention Centre, which makes it a natural choice for conference delegates, but its views and facilities also make it a comfortable base for leisure travellers.
The hotel has 483 rooms and suites, and many have views over the V&A Waterfront, Table Bay or Table Mountain, so it is worth asking for a high floor and a view when you book. Guests in eligible room categories can use the Westin Executive Club Lounge, and the hotel follows the Westin brand's focus on wellbeing.
Facilities include the Heavenly Spa, a rooftop infinity lap pool with views over the city, a sauna and jacuzzi, and a WestinWORKOUT fitness studio. There are five restaurants and bars, including Thirty7 Showkitchen and Louis B's, and 19 meeting and banqueting venues for events. Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is at 12:00.
The Westin suits business travellers, conference visitors, families and anyone who values a large, full-service hotel with reliable standards. It is a sensible choice if you want to be within easy reach of both the city centre and the Waterfront, without paying Waterfront prices for a harbourside hotel.
The Foreshore is mainly a business district, so the immediate surroundings are quiet in the evenings, but Long Street, Bree Street, De Waterkant and the V&A Waterfront are all a short taxi or ride-hailing trip away. Cape Town International Airport is about 19 kilometres from the hotel, and an airport shuttle can be booked. The MyCiTi Civic Centre station is nearby, with buses to the Waterfront, the Atlantic Seaboard and the airport.
Large conferences at the convention centre can fill the hotel and push up rates, so check the events calendar if your dates are flexible. On quieter weekends, the Westin can offer good value for a full-service hotel with a pool, spa and views, especially compared with hotels directly on the Waterfront. Ask for a room facing the mountain or the harbour when you book, as the outlook varies a great deal from one side of the tower to the other.
The Westin Cape Town FAQs
How many rooms does The Westin Cape Town have?
483 rooms and suites.
Is it connected to the convention centre?
Yes. It has direct access to the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
Is there a pool?
Yes. A rooftop infinity lap pool.
Is there a spa?
Yes. The Heavenly Spa, with a sauna and jacuzzi.
What are check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is at 12:00.
How far is the airport?
About 19 km.
Which restaurants are there?
Five restaurants and bars, including Thirty7 Showkitchen and Louis B's.
Where is it?
At Convention Square, Lower Long Street, on the Foreshore.