Mannabay

Top choice in Cape Town


Nothing seems too much bother for the staff at this knockout property, decorated with stunning pieces of contemporary art by local artists. The eight guest rooms are decorated in different themes. Its high hillside location on the edge of the national park provides amazing views. Rates include high tea, which is served in the library lounge.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Cape Town attractions

1. Homestead Park

0.32 MILES

This municipal park occupies a tiny part of the historic 'Oranje Zicht' – the original farm that was established in the Upper Table Valley in 1709. There…

2. Oranjezicht City Farm

0.33 MILES

Local residents and volunteers have created this fantastic nonprofit venture on land where, in 1709, 'Oranje Zigt', the original farm in the Upper Table…

3. De Waal Park

0.66 MILES

This leafy park, named in honour of former Cape Town mayor Christiaan de Waal, is much patronised by local dog owners. Between December and early April…

4. Leeuwenhof

0.78 MILES

This estate is the official residence of the Premier of the Western Cape. It is not generally open to the public.

5. Table Mountain

1.03 MILES

Around 600 million years old, and a canvas painted with the rich diversity of the Cape floral kingdom, Table Mountain is truly iconic. You can admire the…

6. Bertram House

1.11 MILES

The only surviving Georgian-style brick house in Cape Town dates from the 1840s. At the time of research it was closed for maintenance, so you may only be…

7. Cape Town Holocaust Centre

1.12 MILES

This small museum packs a lot in with a considerable emotional punch. The history of anti-Semitism is set in a South African context with parallels drawn…

8. Great Synagogue

1.17 MILES

It's worth making time to see the handsome Great Synagogue consecrated in 1905 and still in very active use. Volunteer guides will point out aspects of…