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Urban Elephant 16 on Bree

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Gym

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16 Bree St, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000
  • Place, Bree Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Town International Convention Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬
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About this property

Urban Elephant 16 on Bree

An outdoor pool, a fitness centre and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a poolside bar, a coffee shop/cafe and self parking. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Comforts include a pillowtop bed and premium bedding, and guests will also find conveniences, such as a sitting area and a coffee/tea maker. Housekeeping is available on request.
Urban Elephant 16 on Bree offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and a safe. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desks. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 4-star aparthotel has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, slippers and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

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

During your stay at Urban Elephant 16 on Bree, you're just a quick walk from Long Street. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a gym. Built in 2021, this upmarket aparthotel has 26 apartments. Each apartment offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Each apartment offers a kitchen, a furnished balcony/patio and a pillowtop bed
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • The coffee shop/cafe, poolside bar and bar/lounge offer choices for drinking and dining
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Long Street and 7 minutes on foot from Cape Town International Convention Centre
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Urban Elephant 16 on Bree offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a meeting room, coworking spaces, and limo/town car service. The business-friendly Urban Elephant 16 on Bree also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Cape Town aparthotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car recommended
  • Secured, covered parking on site (ZAR 50 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • Highchair
  • Pool gate

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Dining

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Bedrooms

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate sitting area

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Coworking space
  • Laptop workspace
  • Meeting room

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Area rug in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Safe
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a business district
  • In the city centre

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surf lessons nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 26 units
  • Built in 2021
  • Electric car charging station
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Urban Elephant 16 on Bree

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for ZAR 450.0 per stay.

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 1000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Covered self-parking fee: ZAR 50 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 450.0 per stay

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, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Urban Elephant 16 on Bree offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and lockbox information. 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

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Urban Elephant 16 on Bree Cape Town
Urban Elephant 16 on Bree Aparthotel
Urban Elephant 16 on Bree Aparthotel Cape Town

Urban Elephant 16 on Bree Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 83 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have just returned from the most amazing stay at Urban Elephant 16 on Bree. The apartment exceeded all expectations, more spacious than the photos inferred, fully equipped and located centrally. The staff were great, in particular Laz the Guest Relations Manager, he was available for any queries or booking enquiries we had, nothing was a problem, a truly conscientious person who generally cares about his job and the satisfaction of guests.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This was one of our favorite Hotels.com stays. The apartment was spotless & elegant and yet comfortable & cozy at the same time, with a fantastic view. Laz welcomed us warmly on arrival and ensured we knew how the building security worked, and offered tips for the local area. Will definitely keep it in mind for our next Cape Town visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andrei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Overall good impression, pool was often not accessible due to cleaning, everything else worked out fine
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alanor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Unbelievable view
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Professor

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

The room was clean and it was big with best view

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for a short stay, really enjoyed having our own little apartment in a super convenient area, staff were great and came with way more amenities than expected!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was amazing. I felt very safe. They use facial recognition to let you in and out of the building. All the employees were very nice and helpful. Having my own kitchen was great. I will be staying here again if I find myself in Cape Town
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vonsherika Monique Mack

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, safe neighborhoods, would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stella

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty awesome place for the price. Clean afforble. And the employees are really nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Neo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location downtown. Beautiful view! Very clean and comfortable for our family of four. Nice pool deck and bar. Very good security in the lobby. Fast elevator!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

To be recommended

Extremely well equipped and very comfortable, friendly staff, bad was fantastic, and price was very good Convenient location Improvements needed: Lighting over working desk is a problem
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elena

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Overpriced and the description is not accurate

Booked last minute with 30% or so off. Would be disappointed if had to pay the full price. The premium bedding is not that premium. For me premium is at least 300 thread and not polycotton. Bed was noisy, shower door leaking, so by the time I finished the shower, the floormat was already soaking. There were no slippers and no paper towels in the kitchen as advertised. Towels are with holes.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Refugio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This apartment was beautiful with a stunning city view of Cape Town. It felt like home immediately and has a washing machine in the apartment which was greatly appreciated as someone who had been traveling for 2 months through Africa! Loves everything about my stay. Would very much recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice find in central

Great find in Central Cape Town. Efficient check in, comms and facilities. Nice view too. Secure, safe and would return
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anitya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great stay. Location awesome walking distance to lots of things and very central. Easy check in and safe surroundings with lots of security Improvements would need to be communication. Organised in advance airport shuttle only to be told they “missed the messages” and didn’t send anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

calisia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place great location
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property in a perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Moshibudi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
We had a wonderful stay.. thanks.. The apartment was beyond our expectation..
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025