What is St. James like?

St. James is a neighborhood that travelers like for its restaurants. Be sure to check out Table Mountain National Park and Save Our Seas Shark Education Centre as part of your St. James travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in St. James?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, St James Guesthouses is the highest ranked property in St. James. This guesthouse offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Another top choice in the area is Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro .

How many hotels should I expect to find in the St. James area?

With 16 Expedia hotels and other accommodations in St. James to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Cape Town area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in St. James, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals in St. James.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to St. James?

For more details about updating your trip to St. James or cancelling it, click here .

What is there to do in this Cape Town neighborhood?

Spend some time exploring the natural setting of St. James with a visit to Table Mountain National Park and Cape Floral Region Protected Areas. As you're discovering the neighborhood, Save Our Seas Shark Education Centre and Danger Beach are some other places worth a visit. A few places to visit in the area around St. James include St. James Beach, Kalk Bay Theatre, and Rhodes Cottage Museum. While you're out sightseeing, Kalk Bay Beach and Kalk Bay Harbour are a couple of additional sights to visit in Cape Town.

How can I get around St. James and the greater Cape Town area?

Ready to get out and explore the city? St. James Station is the closest metro station.

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Our top choices for St. James hotels

Sonnekus Boutique Hotel & Bistro

St. James

Cyndi

￥11,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 20 - Jul 21

St James Guesthouses

St. James

angela

￥40,732 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 17 - Jul 18

Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

20.9 km from St. James

Corrin

￥10,019 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

Chartfield Guesthouse

0.9 km from St. James

Tania

￥8,241 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 31 - Aug 1

Simon's Town Quayside Hotel

Simon's Town, 8.4 km from St. James

Kirsten

￥13,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 19 - Jul 20

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

20.5 km from St. James

Jeanne

￥25,067 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 21 - Jul 22

City Lodge Pinelands

19.5 km from St. James

Christian

￥11,685 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

Southern Sun Newlands

16.1 km from St. James

kofi

￥16,247 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 17 - Jul 18

ONEHUNDRED on M - Fluent Serviced Apartments

Sea Point, 23.8 km from St. James

Abdinoor

￥10,543 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 27 - Jul 28

DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside

20.5 km from St. James

NATALIA

￥12,481 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 15 - Aug 16

Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Cape Town Lodge Hotel

City Bowl, 22.2 km from St. James

Malcolm

￥6,855 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 17 - Jul 18

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch served

Steenberg Hotel & Spa

5.5 km from St. James

Richard

￥42,619 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 22 - Jul 23

Deluxe Double Crash Pad | Premium bedding, in-room safe, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Mojo Hotel

Sea Point, 23.2 km from St. James

Sherab

￥5,484 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 29 - Jul 30

The Tropicana Hotel

Sea Point, 23.2 km from St. James

Charles

￥10,343 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 21 - Jul 22

The Three Boutique Hotel

20.5 km from St. James

Laurie

￥15,865 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 21 - Jul 22

The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK

City Bowl, 22.2 km from St. James

JERRY EDWARD

￥13,419 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 15 - Aug 16

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

City Lodge Hotel GrandWest

23.9 km from St. James

Nicoleen

￥13,853 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

Century City Hotel Urban Square

Century City, 25.4 km from St. James

Margrette

￥15,475 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 24 - Jul 25

ONOMO Hotel Cape Town - Inn on the Square

22.2 km from St. James

Barry

￥12,197 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 17 - Jul 18

Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG

22 km from St. James

Yollande

￥12,332 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 8 - Aug 9

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Where to stay in St. James

Find the best St. James areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about St. James

A marina with boats docked, a large building with a sign reading "Spirit of Victoria," and a wooden dock with a 'Please Keep' sign.

Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

Explore the oldest working harbour in the Southern Hemisphere, offering shopping, dining, and attractions like Battery Park, the 1882 clock tower, and Zeitz MOCAA contemporary art museum.

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A coastal town with rocky shores, a beach, and mountains in the background.

Camps Bay

Affluent suburb with a picturesque bay, Camps Bay offers a variety of beaches, including the popular Camps Bay Beach and Glen Beach for surfing. Explore the open-air curio market at Koeël Bay and enjoy picnics at Oudekraal, all near hotels, restaurants, and shops.

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A coastal park with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

Sea Point

Bring the kids to the playgrounds and cafés in this dynamic, rejuvenated coastal area in the shadow of a mossy mountain.

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A building with a sign for 'Long Street Hotel' and 'Buena Vista Social Cafe'.

Cape Town City Centre

Known for its majestic mountain landscape and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Cape Town City Centre. Check out top attractions like Houses of Parliament and Castle of Good Hope, and jump on the metro at Woodstock Station or Esplanade Station to see more of the city.

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A stadium with a circular roof and a brick facade.

Green Point

Travelers like the cocktail bars in Green Point, and Greenpoint Market is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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Top St. James Hotel Reviews

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Very conveniently accessible as only around 5 minutes from the airport. Staff were very helpful. Ideal short term place to stay as offers return shuttle to and from the airport. good variety of food for breakfast!"