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Luxury Villa Rentals in Cape Town
Villas and apartments on the Atlantic Seaboard, between Table Mountain and the sea
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A mountain in the middle of town, and the Atlantic at the bottom of the garden
Few cities sit so close to wild country. Table Mountain rises more than a thousand metres above the city bowl, the Twelve Apostles run south along the coast towards Llandudno, and between the granite and the cold Atlantic lies a strip of beaches and suburbs where most visitors would happily spend the whole holiday. Behind it all, an hour's drive inland, are the vineyards of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.
Our Cape Town collection runs to 150+ properties, most of them on the Atlantic Seaboard. They range from glass-fronted villas above Camps Bay and Bakoven to apartments in Clifton with steps down to the sand, and a few houses further afield in Constantia and Hout Bay.
Here is a guide to the neighbourhoods, the season and the best of the Cape.
Cape Town at a glance
- Villas
- 150+ villas and apartments, with up to 8 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,500 to £10,500 a week, from around £1,800
- Best areas
- Camps Bay, Bakoven, Clifton and Bantry Bay on the Atlantic Seaboard
- Best time
- November to March for long, dry summer days; autumn is quieter and still warm
- Getting there
- Direct flights from London Heathrow take around 11 to 12 hours; Camps Bay is around 30 minutes from the airport
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Rent Villa Saota South Africa6 bedrooms
Villa Levante Llandudno Cape Town: Luxury 6-Bedroom Apartment with Seaviews & Pool – Cape Town6 bedrooms
Rent Villa Constantia South Africa5 bedrooms
Casa Protea Clifton: Luxury 5-Bedroom Apartment with Infinity Pool & Sea Views – Clifton5 bedroomsWhere to stay in Cape Town
Camps Bay for its palm-lined beach and restaurants, Bakoven and Clifton for quieter coves and sea views, Bantry Bay and Sea Point for the promenade and shelter from the wind, and Hout Bay for a harbour and Chapman's Peak.
A palm-lined beach under the Apostles
Camps Bay is where most people picture themselves staying: a wide crescent of white sand, a row of palms, and a strip of restaurants and bars facing the sunset, with the Twelve Apostles rising straight up behind. Villas climb the slopes above, and the higher you go, the better the view.
Bakoven, just to the south, is smaller and quieter, with a scatter of granite boulders, a couple of sheltered coves and no main drag at all. It is a short walk back to Camps Bay for dinner, which suits a great many of our guests.
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Four beaches, and a promenade for the evening
Clifton's four beaches are separated by granite outcrops and reached by steep steps, which keeps them sheltered from the south-easter and a little less crowded than Camps Bay. Apartments here sit right above the sand.
Bantry Bay, round the headland, is built into the cliffs and is one of the more wind-protected corners of the Seaboard. Beyond it, Sea Point and Three Anchor Bay have the promenade, where much of Cape Town walks, runs and cycles at dusk, along with good cafés and an easy run into town and the V&A Waterfront.
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Mountain, vineyards and penguins
The cableway runs up Table Mountain on clear days, and Lion's Head is a popular hike, especially at sunrise. Kirstenbosch, on the mountain's eastern slopes, is one of the great botanical gardens, with concerts on summer evenings. Constantia has Groot Constantia, the oldest wine estate in South Africa.
Chapman's Peak Drive runs from Hout Bay along the cliffs towards Cape Point, and the African penguins of Boulders Beach near Simon's Town make a good stop on the way. Robben Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a ferry ride from the Waterfront.
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Cape Malay spice, Cape wine and a southern summer
Cape Town eats very well. There are serious tasting menus in the city and on the wine estates, but just as much pleasure in Cape Malay cooking from the Bo-Kaap, bobotie and koesisters among it, and in fish grilled on a braai. Wine is never far away.
Summer runs from November to March, which is just when the British winter is at its gloomiest, with long, dry days and the south-easter, the 'Cape Doctor', blowing in the afternoons. Winter is green and wet, and from around June to November southern right whales calve off Hermanus. Our concierge can book restaurants, wine tours and transfers.
Ask our conciergeFeatured villas in Cape Town
Villa Alvorada Bakoven Camps Bay: Luxury 5-Bedroom Apartment with Pool & Sea Views – Camps Bay5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £22,645 a week
Villa Tafelberg Bakoven: Luxury 8-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean Views & Pool – Bakoven8 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £21,623 a week
Casa Protea Cape Town: Luxury 8-Bedroom Apartment with Stunning Seaview & Pool – Cape Town8 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £21,350 a week
Cape Noord South Africa5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £20,672 a week
Casa Protea Bakoven Bakoven: Exclusive 2-Bedroom Penthouse with Sea Views & Private Pool – Bakoven2 bedrooms · sleeps 4From £20,251 a week
Cape Nelius South Africa6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £19,158 a week
Villa Rustigheid South Africa5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £17,148 a week
Rent Villa Springbok South Africa5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £16,604 a weekWhy book your Cape Town villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
On the Atlantic Seaboard a few streets can decide how much wind you get and how far you walk to the beach, and we know which villas are sheltered and which are a stroll from the sand. With 150+ properties in Cape Town, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Restaurant reservations, wine estate tours in Constantia and the winelands, Table Mountain and Robben Island tickets, whale-watching trips, car hire and airport transfers. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best area to stay in Cape Town?
For most visitors, the Atlantic Seaboard. Camps Bay has the beach and restaurants, Bakoven and Clifton are quieter with sea views and coves, and Bantry Bay and Sea Point are sheltered from the wind and closer to the city and the V&A Waterfront.
When is the best time to visit Cape Town?
November to March brings warm, dry summer weather and long evenings. March to May is quieter and still pleasant. June to August is the rainy winter, though it is also when whales start arriving along the coast.
Is the sea warm enough to swim in Cape Town?
The Atlantic beaches at Clifton and Camps Bay are beautiful but cold, even in summer. The water on the False Bay side, at Muizenberg and around Simon's Town, is noticeably warmer, and many villas have their own pools.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Cape Town?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Cape Town cost?
Across our 150+ villas in Cape Town, weekly rates typically range from £2,500 to £10,500, with the most affordable from around £1,800 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Cape Town from the UK?
There are direct overnight flights from London Heathrow, taking around 11 to 12 hours. South Africa is only one or two hours ahead of the UK, so jet lag is mild. Camps Bay is around 30 minutes from Cape Town International Airport, and our concierge can arrange private transfers.
Are there villas in Cape Town for large groups?
Yes. Our Cape Town collection includes properties with up to 8 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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