Rockefeller Hotel
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View brochureCape Town, South Africa
The epitome of avant-garde elegance, the Rockefeller Hotel & Residences presents you with urban luxury at its best. Set in Cape Town’s Foreshore region, we invite you to bask in our cosmopolitan atmosphere — a glamorous refuge from the inner-city bustle where you’re free to unwind and be inspired in absolute style. You're exactly where you need to be.
Book nowStep into a sanctuary that emanates local neighbourhoods with eclectic style. A distinguished property, the Rockefeller offers exceptional full-scale amenities.
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View brochureWhether you’re in town for work or pleasure – or a bit of both! The Rockefeller has outstanding facilities to cater for all your needs. With multiple dining options to suit your mood, such as a designer lounge area, all-day dining options, a cocktail bar and dedicated sushi bar, you would be hard-pressed to find a reason to leave.
VIEW MENUOffering state-of-the-art equipment from Technogym, our gym offers our guests a large, underground playground, with modern stationary bikes for the most fervent cyclists, treadmills with beautiful screen displays and a variety of weights, a rowing machine, step machine, circuit equipment and more. The gym is available for guests and residents only.
Celebrate life’s moments at Rockefeller with our tailored hotel add-ons—from romantic setups to birthday surprises and anniversary touches. Thoughtful details, designed just for you.
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Discover the history and passion behind every bottle with the best wine tours in Stellenbosch.
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Explore the well-known island where Nelson Mandela and others were imprisoned.
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Including all the ‘must-sees’ of any Cape Town tour, this half-day option is a geographical and cultural extravaganza.
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Spot some of Cape Town’s most stunning landmarks from above.
Find out moreWe offer a fully functional co-working floor with hot desks, as well as weekly and monthly desk and office rental options on the 2nd floor in our boardrooms. You can work and play at The Rockefeller.
The hotel is located in the Foreshore district, which is a busy commercial area during the day and quieter at night. While many guests do walk short distances during daylight hours, we generally recommend using Uber or hotel-arranged transport after dark for comfort and safety, as is common in most parts of Cape Town.
The CTICC is approximately a 10–15 minute walk and the V&A Waterfront is about a 25–30 minute walk. While the route is straightforward, we recommend using Uber or a pre-arranged transfer, particularly in the evenings or early mornings, for convenience and peace of mind.
The hotel is centrally located with easy access to:
The Rockefeller Hotel is conveniently located near several of Cape Town's top attractions, including the V&A Waterfront, Table Mountain Cableway, and Robben Island Ferry. Our concierge is available to assist with recommendations and reservations.
The Rockefeller Hotel offers a variety of dining options including an all-day dining restaurant, a rooftop bar, and a sushi bar. We also provide room service for your convenience.
Yes, The Rockefeller Hotel offers special packages for local tourists, including seasonal promotions and staycation deals. Please visit our website or contact our reservations team for the latest offers.
The Rockefeller Hotel is approximately a 20-minute drive from Cape Town International Airport. We offer shuttle services upon request, and taxis are readily available at the airport. For those preferring public transport, the MyCiti bus service provides a direct link to the city centre.
The hotel is located in the Foreshore district, which is a busy commercial area during the day and quieter at night. While many guests do walk short distances during daylight hours, we generally recommend using Uber or hotel-arranged transport after dark for comfort and safety, as is common in most parts of Cape Town.
The CTICC is approximately a 10–15 minute walk and the V&A Waterfront is about a 25–30 minute walk. While the route is straightforward, we recommend using Uber or a pre-arranged transfer, particularly in the evenings or early mornings, for convenience and peace of mind.
The Studio Bar & pool area closes at 20h00 to ensure a comfortable and safe environment for all guests, as it is an indoor leisure facility within the building. This also allows for daily cleaning, maintenance and noise consideration for rooms located near the pool level.
Due to the hotel’s central Foreshore location and the availability of reliable transport options, we currently do not operate a complimentary shuttle service. Guests can easily arrange transfers and tours through Marvel Tours via the speed-dial desk phone at reception, or make use of ride-hailing service such as Uber, with travel times typically between 3–7 minutes.
For added convenience, guests may also utilise the pickup point and travel desk at The V&A Hotel at the V&A Waterfront, which serves as a central collection point for many tours and transfers. Our concierge and security teams are always available to assist with arranging safe and efficient transport.
For guest convenience, all airport transfers, private drivers and tours can be arranged through Marvel Tours, which is accessible via the speed-dial desk phone at reception. Our team will gladly assist with making these bookings on your behalf.
In addition, guests may make use of the dedicated pickup point and travel desk at The V&A Hotel at the V&A Waterfront, which serves as a central collection point for many tours and transfer services. This provides added flexibility for guests spending time at the Waterfront before or after their stay.
The hotel has a full backup generator. During load shedding:
Slippers and gowns are standard in selected higher room categories and apartments. To reduce environmental impact and unnecessary laundry, they are provided on request in other room types. Guests are welcome to request these from housekeeping at any time.
Keycards can deactivate if placed near cell phones, magnets or other cards. If this happens, reception can reactivate it immediately. Our team is also reviewing improvements to ensure smoother functionality.
Our restaurant and bar operate in line with guest demand and building operational hours. Last orders are taken at 22h00 to allow guests a relaxed dining experience while ensuring the team can reset for the next service.
While we do not currently offer a full 24-hour room service menu, limited late-evening options are available, and our team can assist with recommendations or nearby options if required. We continue to review this based on guest demand.
Microwaves are available in apartment-style rooms designed for longer stays. In standard hotel rooms, guests are welcome to request for a microwave, we have a limited amount available and will assist depending on availability.
All rooms are equipped with smart TVs offering:
Breakfast: 06h30 – 11h00
Restaurant: 12h00 – 23h00
Bar: Until 23h00
Room Service: 06h30 – 23h00
Pool: 08h00 – 20h00
Gym: 24 hours
Had a marvellous stay, good environment, love the restaurant, great menu and loved the fact that one of the waitresses created a relationship with us throughout our stay.... Made sure we had a great experience.
Vanessa Cane
Amazing service. Clean and well equipped rooms. Love the hotel. Will definitely recommend. Keep up the good work.
Quentin Bornman
What an amazing experience we had, the staff were so friendly and helpful. Beautiful and clean hotel.
Taryn Bell
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