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Foreshore Hotel

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Bar (on property)
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar

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9 Ryk Tulbagh Square, Hans Strydom Ave, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Place, Long Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Town International Convention Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Greenmarket Square
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Located in Cape Town City Centre, Hollow on the Square City Hotel is within a 5-minute walk of St. Georges Mall and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Cape Town International Convention Centre. This 50-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Long Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bree Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Greenmarket Square - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Africa Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Woodstock Station - 4 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 8 min walk
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks Foreshore Cape Town - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Col'Cacchio - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪vida e caffè - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Foreshore Hotel

Guests of Hollow on the Square City Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities. If you drive, self parking is ZAR 200 per day, or you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available on request) for ZAR 900 per room roundtrip. The front desk has multilingual staff standing by 24 hours a day to assist with dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage.
32-inch LCD TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other amenities include coffee makers, laptop-compatible safes, and phones.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (ZAR 200 per night); discounts available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 10:30 PM on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 1 km
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Uncovered self parking on site (ZAR 200 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 200 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Eighty Ate Squared

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2000
  • Renovated entire property - March 2019
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 200 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 900 per room (roundtrip)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: ZAR 200 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: ZAR 200 per night (164 ft away)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers limited parking, along with discounted offsite parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Hollow Square Cape Town
Hollow Square Hotel
Hollow Square Hotel Cape Town
Hollow On The Square Cape Town City Hotel South Africa
Hollow on the Square
Hollow On The Square City
Hollow on the Square City Hotel Hotel
Hollow on the Square City Hotel Cape Town
Hollow on the Square City Hotel Hotel Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to Hollow on the Square City Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Cape Town City Centre, just steps from Long Street, and within a 10-minute walk of Africa Centre and Greenmarket Square. You'll also find Cape Town Stadium and Camps Bay Beach within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Hollow on the Square City Hotel?

Yes, uncovered parking is offered for ZAR 200 per day.

Does Hollow on the Square City Hotel feature a casino at the property?

No, Hollow on the Square City Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hollow on the Square City Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Hollow on the Square City Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a rainfall showerhead as well as a restaurant and a bar/lounge.

Are there hot tubs at Hollow on the Square City Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hollow on the Square City Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hollow on the Square City Hotel serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Eighty Ate Squared.

Does Hollow on the Square City Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hollow on the Square City Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Hollow on the Square City Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Hollow on the Square City Hotel?

The closest major airport to Hollow on the Square City Hotel is Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT), which is 12.6 mi away (19 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hollow on the Square City Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Hollow on the Square City Hotel.

Hollow on the Square City Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 141 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff comfortable bed
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good stay - thoroughly enjoyed!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff, clean, spacious rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rakesh

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Smashing stay

Really nice hotel with amazing room spaces. The staff are all very friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claus R.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Conveniently located for Exhebition Centre

Good location, waterfrontveasy accessiblebby foot
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Takeshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
friendly staff and good hospitality. wifi is not good enough, and noisy outside especially early morning.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room nice; bathroom floor grout was grubby and nasty looking. Street beside hotel was noisy in the mornings. People asking for a quiet room should not be placed on the "tree side" of the hotel. Also, staff should not leave the window open; it was only after the first morning that we discovered it was open and let in more noise early. The receptionist was misleading when we asked how to see the penguins; the tour he recommended and bought was a miserable trip through housing developments and traffic. The driver was a horrible tour guide, angry and ill-tempered. The receptionist should advise guests that ride-shares have trouble finding the hotel and inform them where to tell drivers to pick them up and deliver them back to.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was in Cape Town for a few days for a conference. This was a great option at a lower price point than the official conference hotels. The room and bed were comfortable and the staff were all friendly. Breakfast was included and was a nice selection of hot and cold items. I didn't try the restaurant for other meals. They provide water and tea/coffee in the room. It is convenient to the convention center and other touristy locales and is bustling during the day. However, many locals strongly advised that you do not walk around the area after dark. So even though my colleagues were at another hotel around the corner, I used Uber after dark. It seemed silly but the local prices for Uber are very affordable and worth it. I would recommend this hotel and would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ange Frederic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Confortable and nice place to stay in Cape Town

Magnifique équipe ! C’est mon quatrième séjour à Hollow on the Square, et j’y reviendrai !
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was ideal with a great bonus of a complimentary shuttle to and from the Waterfront (at set times). Room was spacious with generous supply of tea, coffee, toffee and cookies! Staff were very polite and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff were very friendly and helpful. It was easy to get around the city from this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Agréable séjour

Nous avions pris un hôtel à la dernière minute et nous ne regrettons absolument pas. L’hôtel est très bien mais surtout TRÈS BIEN SITUÉ, tout était à peut près à 15min en voiture. Enorment de restaurant à 900m donc ça nous faisait des petites balades.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

TIAGO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gostei da experiência no hotel, os quartos são amplos, camas boas e chuveiro excelente. Eles dispõe de água na geladeira, cafeteira nespresso e chaleira elétrica nos quartos, inclusive algumas cápsula de café e sachês de chá como cortesia. O único ponto negativo é o sinal de Wifi nos quartos, fiquei no 3º andar e simplesmente não pegava, já no saguão do hotel o sinal e a velocidade da conexão são bons. Outro ponto positivo é a localização, fica ao lado da Long Street, da pra ir caminhando até a Kloof Street, ao Castelo da Boa Esperança e ao Waterfront.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

JB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean / friendly staff / good breakfast Aging / rooms need renovation / poor noise isolation
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
It does not really look like in the pictures. Rooms and lobby are renovated and are nice and clean. But the inside of the building is missing bits and pieces here and there that makes it look and feel less than what it could be, such as the inside of the elevator missing some stuff. Breakfast was quite unimpressive and service was slow in general, both restaurant and reception. The surrounding areas are not nice to look at during daytime and quite intimidating after dark but nothing happened.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel for decent rate. The area is not that great at night so taxis are recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

All fine

There was a shower issue but it was fixed promptly. Breakfast/bar are basic but adequate. Parking was on-street but in a square with good security and extremely convenient being right at the hotel entrance.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room is spacious and comfortable. The location is good for a hub to see Cape town. Streets around the plavebid dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Göran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ett bra hotell som ligger bra till för att gå till VF samt att city bussarna stannade nära hotellet rent o snyggt trots hissrenovering trevlig personal
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast. Location was ideal for accessing V&A Waterfront and the City Bus tour.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Staff & service

Good

A fine hotel at a good price.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good quality for the price. Great location for conferences at the convention center.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Urs

Lage ist nicht so toll, da abends etwas "unsicher" - es gibt aber gratis Shuttle zur Waterfront ! Hilfsbereite und freundliche Reception ! Wlan funktionierte nicht wirklich !
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay in Cape Town

Good location. Helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018