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title: "The Grey Hotel, Cape Town: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Grey Hotel in Cape Town: rated 9.0 by guests, 5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hotel · ★★★★★
# The Grey Hotel

De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa

9.0 ·  Excellent 36 reviews ·  #123 #123 of 344 in Cape Town ·  7.9 Location score
## About The Grey Hotel

The Grey Hotel is a hotel in De Waterkant, Cape Town, South Africa. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 36 reviews. Facilities include bar, free wi-fi. It is 820 m from the centre of Cape Town. The nearest beach is 1.5 km away. The nearest airport, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), is 18 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Rooms:** 13

- **Floors:** 2

- **Opened:** 2016

- **Last renovated:** 2025

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 88

49 Napier Street [thegreyhotel.co.za](http://www.thegreyhotel.co.za/)

## How The Grey Hotel scores

Better rated than 66% of hotels in Cape Town

-   Guest rating **9.0**
-   Location **7.9**
-   Beach access **5.1**
-   Public transport **5.4**

Cape Town average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Concierge
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony
-   Minibar
-   In-room safe

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.9**/10

- **Walk grade:** **90**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **101**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **23**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.5 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">25 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Rovos Rail Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">990 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">16 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cape Town International Airport (CPT)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">18 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">42 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cape Town</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">820 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Portside Tower460 m
-   The Artists Gallery Cape Town470 m
-   Martin Melck House470 m
-   Gold Museum560 m
-   The Blue Train Park590 m
-   Heart of Cape Town Museum640 m

## The Grey Hotel: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at The Grey Hotel. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hotel. Guests can avail parking facilities at the hotel. During your stay at this fantastic hotel, the attentive front desk personnel can provide you with a range of amenities such as concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. Obtaining passes for the town's top entertainments becomes effortless with hotel's tours. During leisurely days and evenings, on-site amenities such as daily housekeeping enable you to fully enjoy your accommodation. For visitors wishing to smoke, designated smoking zones can be found. At The Grey Hotel, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Enhance your experience at hotel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service and air conditioning for your convenience. A few accommodations within The Grey Hotel offer unique design elements such as a balcony or terrace. Certain rooms boast in-room amusement features such as television and cable TV, offering guests an enjoyable stay. In select rooms at the hotel, mini bar is available for those moments when it seems necessary. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer, toiletries and towels for your convenience.

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## Questions about The Grey Hotel

### How do guests rate The Grey Hotel?

The Grey Hotel has a guest rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 36 reviews, which is better than 66% of rated hotels in Cape Town.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Grey Hotel?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Is there parking at The Grey Hotel?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is The Grey Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), is 18 km away in a straight line.

### Is The Grey Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.5 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does The Grey Hotel have?

The Grey Hotel has 13 rooms on 2 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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