Much like a ‘home from home’, holiday rentals usually come in the form of villas, apartments or houses. These are designed to be rented on a short-term basis especially for holidays or business trips. Every establishment is equipped with all you need for your stay, from beds to towels, kitchen equipment and televisions.
Facilities and basic services such as housekeeping are included in a daily/weekly/monthly booking rate, with a returnable deposit required to cover any potential damage over the course of your stay.
Holiday villas and apartments are rented on a self-catered basis, comprising a free-standing house or an apartment that is fully furnished and equipped. If you are seeking privacy, space and a home-like environment, this option is ideal.
Hotels on the other hand are rented on a per room basis. This means that you may have shared facilities such as swimming pools and relaxation areas, with set meal times and room service. The main difference besides the self-catering aspect is that hotel rooms are less private and flexible.
For the most part, rentals are charged on a daily/nightly basis for the entire venue rather than a per person per night basis. If you stay longer than a month, you may often be able to get discounted rate. Most establishments include facilities, basic cleaning and sometimes WiFi into the rate, with added services offered at varying prices depending on the establishment. Ask your chosen establishment what services are offered before you make your booking so that you have all the information you need upfront.
Here at ComeToCapeTown.com, you will find a range of hand-selected rentals on offer across Cape Town. You can search by specific suburb to see what properties are available in each area – you can also refine your search by selecting the accommodation type you prefer (for instance villas, or apartments). If you have something specific in mind that you can’t find on the website, you are also more than welcome to give us a shout. We will do our very best to help you find the perfect place for your stay in Cape Town.
The website is updated on a daily basis, we try to make sure that the information is as accurate as humanly possible. However, sometimes a small detail may slip through the cracks. If you have a specific need, or expectation from your chosen property, please confirm that the specific feature is available, directly with your reservations consultant.
We will not be held responsible for any inaccuracies in the information provided herein, nor for any delays or failure to remove content that may be inaccurate.
It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3 when booking with us. Here is how it works:
From there, all you need to do is complete a quick booking form, make your deposit and then get on with the rest of your travel planning. As an added bonus, we can also help you with car rentals, tour bookings and even tips on what to see and do after arriving in Cape Town.
Your booking will be confirmed by email after your deposit has been made. You will be given contact details so that you can tell us your estimated arrival time, and additional information that may be required will also be provided.
We adhere to South African laws on smoking indoors. This means that all villas and apartments have a no smoking policy. Most accommodation establishments have ashtrays, and you will be able to smoke outdoors.
Some do allow pets, most don’t. As every establishment is owned individually, rules such as these are entirely dependent on each specific property. Ask before you make your booking to be 100% sure about policies in advance. Please be aware that 90% of our properties will not allow pets.
We know that you are on holiday, and fully understand your desire to let loose and have fun. With that said, many of our rentals are situated in residential suburbs. Locals in neighbouring buildings have to work, and some may have small children too. You will need to keep the noise levels down to an acceptable rate after 21h00 during the week and after 23h00 on the weekend. If you do have a party and things get too noisy, you may end up with a fine levied against you by the property owners or governing body of the establishment. In exceptional cases, police have gotten involved, and guests have been asked to leave the establishment.
Villas and houses are free-standing, which means that you have exclusive use of the entire property during your stay. Apartments are situated in complexes however, and some may have shared facilities such as pools, fitness centres, laundry rooms and tennis courts. In that case, you will only share such communal facilities – your apartment or villa however will be enjoyed purely by you and your travel companions.
It can happen at times that bookings are under-estimated in terms of the number of people staying in each establishment. As each establishment can only accommodate a certain number of people however, it is best to find alternative accommodation if your group has gotten larger. Generally the guideline is 2 guests per room, but please enquire based on your specific party makeup.
Once you have a set time of arrival, you will need to get in touch to let us know when you are estimated to arrive at your chosen accommodation. Generally will then be met and welcomed at the property on your arrival, to be handed the keys along with a list of important contacts and a map of the area.
You may check-in at any time from 14h00 on your arrival day. Ideally, we need to know what time you expect to arrive to ensure that your room is ready and that we can meet you at your chosen accommodation.
Generally you will need to check-out by 10h00 on your final day. This can be negotiated if you notify the booking consultant in advance – late check-outs may however be subject to additional costs.
Depending on the time of year, most bookings have a minimum stay of 2 to 3 nights. During the high season between December and February, a stay of 10 nights is the standard minimum, with some owners requiring a minimum of 14 nights.
We have 3 forms of payment depending on where in the world you are paying from. Generally you can make payment into your local bank account, or otherwise we also accept all major credit cards. For more information and payment instructions, see here
Kindly note that dynamic rates advertised online are standard, starting from rates and generally advertised at the winter rates. The rates advertised are indicative rates of what you can expect to pay, but they depend on demand, length of stay and the time of year you travel to Cape Town.
Our holiday rentals are provided on a self-catering basis unless listed differently. This means that you will need to provide your own food for meals. There are shops close to all of our properties however, along with restaurants, food deliveries and even online grocery shopping options provided by major stores such as Woolworths and Pick ‘n Pay.
Typically, towels, bedding and basic toiletries are provided for the stated maximum number of people staying in each establishment.
You will be given a list of important contacts when you arrive to check-in – these numbers include fire, safety and medical emergency numbers as well as contact numbers for our bookings team. This means that you will always know who to call if any problem arises during your stay.
For those travelling with kids (or those in need of added cleaning), you can let the booking team know when you make your booking. Housekeeping services will be notified of your added needs, which may come at extra cost.
All establishments are fully cleaned after guests have departed. With that said, you will need to ensure that the accommodation is left in a decent state – trash will need to be taken out and a basic tidy-up should be made.
Deposits are returned within seven working days, after an exit inspection has been made. In the event of there being any missing items, damages or excessive mess, in extreme cases, only in extreme cases, will your deposit not be returned in full.
Still have questions that haven’t been covered above? Please contact us today, and we will assist with your holiday accommodation rental queries in any way that we can.
