If you’re heading to Cape Town this Easter long weekend, we have six hotels that make the perfect base for a Western Cape holiday:

City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront: Stylishly reimagined in the region’s iconic fynbos floral theme, with 207 beautifully refurbished rooms (some canal-facing), two vibrant bar experiences including the new chic Atlantic Lounge offering all South African wines, and Atlantic Social restaurant and bar with canal-facing terrace. Rounded off with a sleek co-working space, 12-seater and 6-seater meeting rooms, a splash pool and fitness centre. Best for couples, sightseers, and Waterfront access.

City Lodge Hotel GrandWest: Experience the charm of Cape Dutch–style architecture in the vibrant GrandWest Casino complex. With 176 comfortable rooms, #Café restaurant and Sundowner Bar offering a delicious menu and magnificent mountain views, a 12-seater boardroom, sparkling swimming pool and fitness room, the hotel is a welcoming base for visitors to the Mother City.

City Lodge Hotel Pinelands: Located in the leafy, tranquil suburb of Pinelands, known for its village-like charm, this 133-room hotel offers a relaxed and convenient stay close to where you need to be this, Easter. Enjoy scrumptious cuisine at the #Café restaurant, unwind in the comfortable Sundowner Bar, and make use of the 12-seater boardroom, sparkling swimming pool and fitness room. Ideal for families spending quality time during the short holidays and easy airport access.

Town Lodge Bellville: This 106-room hotel has been refurbished to offer smart and well-appointed accommodation with lovely views across the swimming pool or the picturesque Tygerberg Valley. Designed for convenience and a relaxed stay, the hotel features the refreshed Eat-in restaurant serving satisfying meals, a 12-seater boardroom and a welcoming pool area where guests can unwind after a busy day. Perfect for western suburbs explorers.

Road Lodge N1 City: For affordable, convenient, and comfortable accommodation, this 92-room property with Eat-in restaurant has recently been revamped and is an excellent choice. Its central location provides easy access to key destinations and its price tag per room for up to three people sharing makes it a budget travellers’ dream.

Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport: When being close to the airport is the goal, look no further than this super-convenient and economical 90-room hotel. Rooms accommodate up to three people sharing and the Eat-in restaurant offers delicious light breakfast plus lunch and dinner menu. Make this your base to make early and late flights a breeze during your Easter holiday.

Ideal itinerary: Easter in the Mother City

If you’re wondering where to spend the Easter long weekend, let us make it easy: Cape Town ticks all the boxes. Think warm late-summer days, golden sunsets, and a city buzzing with holiday energy.

What makes Cape Town such a perfect long-weekend destination is the sheer variety on offer. In a single day you can wander along beautiful beaches, hike up a mountain, sip your way through world-class wine estates, browse the markets, explore cultural gems, and still find time for a little retail therapy – there’s something for everyone.

To help you make the most of the long weekend, we’ve put together an ideal Cape Town Easter itinerary to spark a few ideas – mix, match, and make it your own.

Good Friday, 3 April – Arrive & Check into Easy

• Check in, freshen up, enjoy a meal in our restaurant and a cocktail in the bar, take a dip in the hotel pool and relax
• Head to Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden for a laidback Good Friday picnic concert
• Go to V&A Waterfront and experience the Two Oceans Aquarium, Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA), Harbour Seal and Sunset cruises, or ride the Cape Wheel

Saturday, 4 April – Wine & Mountains

• Take a day-trip to some of the stunning wine estates in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Paarl, Durbanville or Constantia and enjoy the unique beauty of the winelands while sampling their delicious wines
• The popular Spier Light Art exhibition returns to the Stellenbosch wine farm until 6 April 2026, giving visitors a chance to see this working farm lit up with artworks at night
• Catch the city’s famous Table Mountain Cable Car for spectacular views (weather dependent)
• Self-drive to Chapman’s Peak for a spectacular marine drive including unforgettable sunsets

Easter Sunday, 5 April – Beaches & Bays

• Boulders Penguin Colony in Simon’s Town is a delightful experience, as you observe these quirky birds in their natural habitat
• Discover the appeal of Camps Bay and Hout Bay and while away a few lazy hours in these charming seaside towns – the Bay Harbour Market is a great place to shop!
• Cape Point Nature Reserve features rugged rocks and sheer cliffs towering more than 200 metres above the sea and cutting deep into the ocean, providing a spectacular background for the park’s rich bio-diversity. Ride the Flying Dutchman funicular or walk up to the lighthouse and lookout points – hold onto your hat as it’s windy up there!

Easter Monday, 6 April – City & Depart

• Hop on board the City Sightseeing Red Bus Tour and view the city and surrounds from a lofty double-decker bus, hopping off at the various stops along the way to explore
• Delight in a Bo-Kaap neighbourhood walk with its colourful Cape Malay heritage – it’s an Instagrammer’s dream!
• Pack your bags and check out, taking a final breath of fresh sea air and a lifetime of Cape Town memories with you – you’ll be back, we promise!

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April specials

Don’t get ‘flatfished’ this April – if your holiday accommodation turns out to be nothing like the photos, there’s an easy escape. City Lodge Hotels’ SOS – Save Our Stay – offer has you covered!

Simply tap the SOS button on Save Our Stay microsite, find your nearest property, and check in with up to 30% off your stay. No misleading photos, no dodgy surprises, just a clean, comfortable, well-located stay that actually looks like the listing.

Book today! Tap SOS and check into easy this April holiday.

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