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Rockefeller Hotel
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Cape Town, South Africa

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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.

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Lounge, work, play and stay

Step into a sanctuary that emanates local neighbourhoods with eclectic style. A distinguished property, the Rockefeller offers exceptional full-scale amenities.

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  • Address Rockefeller Hotel & Residences
    12 Christiaan Barnard St
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, 8000
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SERVICES AND FACILITIES

  • Wi-Fi Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.
  • Secure parking Available at an additional cost.
  • Transfers Book with our friendly concierge.
  • Accessible facilities For persons with limited mobility.
  • Meetings and conferencing Half-or full-day packages available.
  • Laundry Laundry and dry-cleaning at an additional cost.
  • Room service Available from 6:30am to 11pm
  • Eco-friendly amenities Rooms feature Ben Sherman products.
  • Concierge Travel consultancy and information service.
  • Gym State-of-the-art training centre. Open 24 hours.
  • All-day dining Restaurant, bar and sushi bar.
  • Pool Rooftop pool and bar open daily from 8am until 8pm

	
	
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Conferencing at

Rockefeller Hotel

Cape Town, South Africa

Host your meeting or event in confidence at our outstanding conference facilities. We offer customised room designs and tailor-made packages.

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Dining at

Rockefeller Hotel

Cape Town, South Africa

Whether 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.

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Gym at

Rockefeller Hotel

Cape Town, South Africa

Offering 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.

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Special Add Ons

Cape Town, South Africa

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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Featured experiences

Cape Town, South Africa

Stellenbosch Wine Tour

Discover the history and passion behind every bottle with the best wine tours in Stellenbosch.

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Cape Town, South Africa

Robben Island tour

Explore the well-known island where Nelson Mandela and others were imprisoned.

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Cape Town, South Africa

Half-day Cape Town City & Table Mountain tour

Including all the ‘must-sees’ of any Cape Town tour, this half-day option is a geographical and cultural extravaganza.

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Helicopter flights over the Mother City

Spot some of Cape Town’s most stunning landmarks from above.

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Contact us

Address
12 Christiaan Barnard St
Western Cape
South Africa
8000
Phone +27 21 054 8448
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FAQs

  • Children of all ages are welcome.
  • Our rooms are designed for two adults, but children under the age of two, sharing with adults, are accommodated on a complimentary basis.
  • Cots are available for children up to the age of two.
  • Children over the age of two will need to be accommodated accordingly. 
  • A child-minding service is available upon request with a minimum of 24 hours’ notice, at an additional cost.

We 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:

  • CTICC (convention centre)
  • V&A Waterfront (shopping, dining, attractions)
  • Table Mountain & cableway
  • City sightseeing bus routes
  • Bree Street & city restaurants
  • Cape Town Stadium
  • Diamon Works
  • We also have an in-house restaurant, bar, indoor pool, gym, spa, concierge and travel desk to assist with tours and bookings.

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:

  • Lights, WiFi, lifts and essential services remain operational
  • Guest rooms and public areas continue to function normally
    There may be a brief switchover period when power transitions to generator supply.

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:

  • Netflix
  • YouTube
  • Streaming capability

  • We are currently reviewing channel options and guest feedback regarding additional live TV channels.

Breakfast: 06h30 – 11h00
Restaurant: 12h00 – 23h00
Bar: Until 23h00
Room Service: 06h30 – 23h00
Pool: 08h00 – 20h00
Gym: 24 hours

What our clients say

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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