Scarborough Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Cape Town Trike Tours
Photo by Cape Town Trike Tours
Photo by Giusi Buttitta
Photo by Giusi Buttitta
Photo by Ludwig Wagner
Photo by Ludwig Wagner
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Photo by Rich Rose

Popular places to visit

Table Mountain showing landscape views and mountains

Table Mountain

4.5/5(43 reviews)

The lofty summit of Table Mountain is Cape Town’s crowning glory, offering a coastal panorama that is second to none.

Table Mountain
Camps Bay Beach showing a sandy beach and a coastal town

Camps Bay Beach

4.5/5(36 reviews)

See and be seen, admire beautiful sunsets and go hiking in the famous Twelve Apostles at one of Cape Town’s most stylish beaches.

Camps Bay Beach
Boulders Beach featuring a beach and rugged coastline as well as a small group of people

Boulders Beach

4.5/5(24 reviews)

Sun, sand and spectacular sea life are all available at Boulders Beach, home to an impressive African Penguin colony.

Boulders Beach
Cape of Good Hope featuring general coastal views, landscape views and a beach

Cape of Good Hope

5/5(6 reviews)

Feared by sailors for centuries, the jagged cliffs around the Cape of Good Hope showcase the splendour of South Africa’s native wilderness.

Cape of Good Hope
Clifton Bay Beach featuring rocky coastline, a coastal town and a beach

Clifton Bay Beach

Soft white sand, aquamarine water, striking mountain views and picture-perfect sunsets lure visitors to this collection of four fashionable beaches.

Clifton Bay Beach
Long Street

Long Street

4/5(17 reviews)

Admire the Victorian architecture of the buildings and the quirky atmosphere in the bookstores and museums of this iconic street.

Long Street

Activities

Cape Town: Great African Sea Forest Guided Snorkel

Cape Town: Great African Sea Forest Guided Snorkel

AU$94
per adult
Cape Town: Great African Sea Forest Guided Snorkel
Picture 7 for Activity Cape Town: Shark Cage Dive

Cape Town: Shark Cage Dive

AU$343
per adult
Cape Town: Shark Cage Dive
Cape Town: Guided Kayaking in Hout Bay

Cape Town: Guided Kayaking in Hout Bay

AU$48
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Cape Town: Guided Kayaking in Hout Bay
From Cape Town: Glass-Bottom Boat Seal Watching Tour

From Cape Town: Glass-Bottom Boat Seal Watching Tour

AU$10
per adult
From Cape Town: Glass-Bottom Boat Seal Watching Tour
African Penguins

African Penguins (Boulders Beach) Half Day tour from Cape Town

AU$86
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
African Penguins (Boulders Beach) Half Day tour from Cape Town
Cape Town: Shark Cage Diving with Food and Drinks

Cape Town: Shark Cage Diving with Food and Drinks

AU$283
per adult
Cape Town: Shark Cage Diving with Food and Drinks
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Our pick of the best Scarborough Hotel Deals

Taj Cape Town

Taj Cape Town

5 out of 5
1 Wale Street, corner St Georges Mall, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is AU$303 per night from 25 July to 26 July
AU$303
25 July - 26 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
Home away from home 💙
"The stay at Taj was just amazing. The staff were so friendly, felt like home. The facilities, services, food, ambience, top notch! Really loved the idols (lord idols) at the entrance as the decor😍 The indoor pool was heated, and fun given the rainy condition during the stay. Location is really good, ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Taj Cape Town
The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK

The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK

4 out of 5
12 Christiaan Barnard St, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is AU$101 per night from 25 July to 26 July
AU$101
25 July - 26 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (131 reviews)
"Staff had great hospitality culture. Room was modern and well appointed."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK
Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG

3 out of 5
101 St Georges Mall, Cnr of Church Str. and St George's, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is AU$132 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
AU$132
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (580 reviews)
Great Value for Money
"Great value for money and perfectly located in the centre of Cape Town. Coffee at breakfast could be better"

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City-Centre by IHG
Grand Daddy Boutique Hotel

Grand Daddy Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
38 Long Street, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is AU$118 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$118
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (436 reviews)
"The Grand Daddy has beautiful, well-appointed rooms in the heart of the central business district and offers a unique hotel experience. It's a vibe!"

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Grand Daddy Boutique Hotel
Gorgeous George by Design Hotels

Gorgeous George by Design Hotels

5 out of 5
118 St Georges Mall, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is AU$199 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
AU$199
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (209 reviews)
"Unsafe in the evening."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Gorgeous George by Design Hotels
The Trade Boutique Hotel

The Trade Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
55 Shortmarket St, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is AU$121 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$121
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Long Street and Cape Town Cruise Terminal ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews)
"The room was very cute."

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

The Trade Boutique Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Scarborough

Simon\'s Town

Simon's Town

Seaside views and waterfront views are highlights of Simon's Town. Make a stop by Boulders Beach or Table Mountain National Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Simonstown Station to get around town.

Simon's Town
Hout Bay Beach showing a coastal town, general coastal views and rocky coastline

Hout Bay

Seafood restaurants, seaside views and waterfront views highlight some of the noteworthy features of Hout Bay. Make a stop by Llandudno Beach or Hout Bay Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Hout Bay
Groot Constantia Winery

Constantia

Unique features of Constantia include the wineries and gardens. Make a stop by Groot Constantia Winery or Constantia Village while you're exploring the area.

Constantia
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Bakoven

Bakoven is popular for its beautiful seaside views, and you might make a stop by Table Mountain National Park, a top place to visit in the area.

Bakoven
Camps Bay showing mountains, general coastal views and a coastal town

Camps Bay

The beaches and picture-perfect mountain views are top of the list for many visitors to Camps Bay. A stop by Camps Bay Beach or Table Mountain National Park might round out your trip.

Camps Bay
Clifton Bay Beach showing a beach and a coastal town

Clifton

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Clifton. You might want to make time for a stop at Clifton Bay Beach or Table Mountain National Park.

Clifton

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