Cape Town
Africa · South Africa
Best Months
Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Rec. Nights
7 nights
Airports
CPT (Cape Town International)
Avg. Cash
$91 - $765/night
Best Value
Overview
Cape Town sits at the southwestern tip of Africa, where Table Mountain rises dramatically above a city that blends natural wonder with cosmopolitan energy. The Cape Winelands, historic Bo-Kaap neighborhood, and Atlantic Seaboard beaches make it one of the most diverse destinations on the continent.
Marriott Bonvoy properties like the Westin Cape Town offer reliable redemptions, while the Park Hyatt Cape Town is one of the finest Hyatt redemptions on the continent.
You can hike Table Mountain in the morning, wine-taste in Stellenbosch in the afternoon, and the mix of Afrikaner, British colonial, and Cape Malay cultural influences shows up everywhere from architecture to cuisine.
Cash vs Points
Hotels in Cape Town range from $91 to $765 per night. Points redemptions offer 5.28+ cents per point value.
Points Hotel Recommendations
6 properties in Cape Town bookable with points, sorted by value
| Hotel | Program | Check-in | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hyatt Regency Cape Town | Hyatt | 4,813 | $221 | 4.6¢ | ||
The Westin Cape Town | Marriott | 58,000 | $831 | 1.4¢ | May 22 | |
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Cape Town | Marriott | 25,000 | $336 | 1.3¢ | May 22 | |
The Cellars-Hohenort, an SLH Hotel | Hilton | 70,000 | $458 | 0.7¢ | May 26 | |
Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof | Hilton | 60,000 | $341 | 0.6¢ | May 22 | |
InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town | IHG | 127,000 | $657 | 0.5¢ | May 22 |
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Transfer Points Strategy
Find the best transfer path for your credit card points
If you have Points:
Hyatt Regency Cape Town
If you have Marriott Bonvoy Points:
The Westin Cape Town
If you have Hilton Honors Points:
The Cellars-Hohenort, an SLH Hotel
If you have IHG One Rewards Points:
InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town
How to Earn Points for This Trip
The best hotels in Cape Town use World of Hyatt, Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, and IHG One Rewards points. Here’s how to earn them:
IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card
IHG
$99
Annual Fee
140,000 IHG One Rewards points — transfers earns IHG One Rewards points directly
- 140K bonus points — enough for 3-5 free nights at many IHG properties
- Earn 26x total at IHG properties and 5x on travel, dining, and gas
- 4th night free on IHG award stays (saves 25% on 4-night bookings)
Bilt Mastercard®
Bilt
$0
Annual Fee
earns World of Hyatt points directly, earns Marriott Bonvoy points directly — only card that earns points on rent — transfers 1:1 to all major hotels
- Earn 1x points on rent with no transaction fees (up to 100,000 pts/yr)
- Earn 3x on dining and 2x on travel
- Transfer 1:1 to Hyatt, Marriott, IHG, and Hilton
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
Hilton
$150
Annual Fee
130,000 Hilton Honors points — transfers earns Hilton Honors points directly
- Automatic Hilton Honors Gold status
- Earn 12x at Hilton properties, 6x at restaurants and supermarkets
- Free weekend night reward after $15K in calendar year spending
Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card
Hilton
$550
Annual Fee
175,000 Hilton Honors points — transfers earns Hilton Honors points directly
- Automatic Hilton Honors Diamond status (top tier)
- Earn 14x at Hilton properties, 7x on travel and dining
- Free weekend night reward annually + one after $60K spend
Chase Sapphire Preferred®
Chase UR
$95
Annual Fee
75,000 Ultimate Rewards points — transfers earns World of Hyatt points directly, earns Marriott Bonvoy points directly
- Earn 5x on travel through Chase Travel℠
- Earn 3x on dining, select streaming, and online groceries
- 1:1 transfer to Hyatt, Marriott, and IHG
World of Hyatt Credit Card
Hyatt
$95
Annual Fee
60,000 Hyatt points + free night (Cat 1-4) — transfers earns World of Hyatt points directly
- Earn 4x at Hyatt hotels and 2x on dining, travel, and gym memberships
- Free night certificate annually (Cat 1-4) worth up to $300+
- Automatic Discoverist elite status
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Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Getting There
CPT (Cape Town International)
Visa & Entry
Check your country's requirements
Budget
From $91/night
Packing Essentials
Pack for the climate
Cultural Tips
Respect local customs
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