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Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG

3.0 star property

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A buffet setup with various food containers, plates, and a coffee machine.
A waterfront marina with illuminated buildings and boats docked.
Exterior
Point of interest
Fitness facility

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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101 St Georges Mall, Cnr of Church Str. and St George's, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Place, Long Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, South Africa Library
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Castle of Good Hope
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Wheelchair)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Wheelchair)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG

Along with a 24-hour fitness centre, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a 24-hour business centre. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, valet parking, a business centre and dry cleaning are on-site.
Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG offers 171 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Long Street. Free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour gym and a bar are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Valet parking and self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute walk from South Africa Library and 10 minutes on foot from Castle of Good Hope
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms. A 24-hour fitness centre, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Cape Town hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured, covered parking on site (ZAR 85 per night)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (ZAR 85 per night)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 14 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 350.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Covered self-parking fee: ZAR 85.00 per night
  • Valet parking fee: ZAR 85.00 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express City Centre
Holiday Inn Express Hotel City Centre
Holiday Inn Express City Centre Hotel
Inn Express City Centre Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 368 out of 719 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 719 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 719 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 719 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 719 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and fresh rooms staff extremely helpful breakfast plentiful and extremely enjoyable venue
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsy Clifton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent selections for breakfast! Staff extremely kind and helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
great location, good breakfast and helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LARRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
breakfast excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yahya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So efficient & friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is well located, modern, well appointed, and provides a good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Orestis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel has an amazing location, super central but not on a busy street, and has on-site car park for a reasonable cost that makes it really convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kenji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is great! Location is very convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jermiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at Holiday Inn was exceptional! The staff was amazing and friendly. The location was centrally located so I was able to get to where I needed to be with ease!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

K G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Value for money, breakfast is very good and location excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

hope

Liked: Staff & service
The room was clean and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Magdaline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was okay highlight breakfast was amazing and the staff during breakfast
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fantastic from the time I got there until the time I left.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
courteous helpful staff , rooms clean, breakfast great meals.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Typical Holiday Inn format. Location is busy with some street noise. Security is good and the staff are good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great amenities, decent breakfast, friendly staff, vendors outside hotel doors. Smart TV, a/c worked well. Late check out option. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luceta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, service from everyone we encountered, and delicious breakfast. We would definitely return
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were all wonderful. Great location for CBD. From be value room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to many restaurants, shops, markets and tour providers. Staff very helpful. Felt safe. A good place to stay in Capetown
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff. Convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul V

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff , including the car Valet guys , very friendly, helpful, rooms clean , breakfast choices really good
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Petra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Employees were very nice, breakfast was good and location is close to many attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dieketseng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pastry was stale
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026