De Waterkant · Cape Town

Thirteen rooms, a rooftop pool and Table Mountain, in the heart of De Waterkant.

An adults-only boutique hotel in a restored 19th-century Victorian house. Book direct and save 10%.

4.3 171 Google reviews

Adults only Guests must be 18 or over

Book direct Always save 10%

24/7 concierge Transfers, tables, tours

The house

A small house with a lot of character.

The Grey is a restored 19th-century Victorian house with thirteen rooms, none alike, arranged around two courtyards. Upstairs, a rooftop pool looks straight at Table Mountain. Outside the door is De Waterkant, one of Cape Town’s most walkable neighbourhoods, with cafés, galleries and restaurants a few minutes away.

  • Small by design

    Thirteen rooms means you are known by name, not by room number.

  • Adults only

    Guests must be 18 or over. The courtyards and the roof stay calm.

  • A roof worth climbing

    Pool, Skybar and Table Mountain, open to guests daily from 9am.

  • Five restaurants downstairs

    African, Italian, plant-based, New York pizza, and dim sum.

  • We handle the rest

    Airport pickup, restaurant bookings, car hire, tickets. No bell boys, no slippers, no flat irons. Just the best of everything else.

The Grey hotel entrance lit up at dusk on Napier Street The cobalt-blue courtyard at The Grey, with its lion-head fountain and Moroccan tiled floor

The stay

Thirteen rooms, four ways to stay.

Every room is shaped by the footprint of the old house, so no two are alike. Pick the setting that suits you.

See all rooms and photos

Guests at the Skybar on the rooftop at dusk, with Table Mountain behind

Skybar and rooftop pool

What steals the show: the pool, the drinks, or Table Mountain?

It is a close call. The rooftop pool and Skybar look over De Waterkant to Table Mountain and the sea. Hotel guests can use the rooftop daily from 9am to 10pm. The bar trades Wednesday to Sunday, 12pm to 9pm, from October to May.

You do not need to be staying with us to come up for a drink. It is walk-in only, no booking, and we keep visitor numbers limited each day, so come early when the bar is busy.

Skybar hours and details

Eat and drink

Five kitchens, one address.

The restaurants downstairs are run by independent chefs and restaurateurs, each with its own kitchen and personality. Your stay is the best table in all of them.

  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner

    Hayani

    African flair, from breakfast through lunch to dinner.

  • Italian

    Libertino

    Handmade pasta and Neapolitan pizzas, with disco vibes and a sunny terrace.

  • Plant-based

    The Conscious Kitchen

    A plant-based juice bar and kitchen with a conscious approach to eating and sourcing.

  • Pizza

    NY Slice Pizza

    New York-style pizza, made fresh since 2013.

  • Dim sum and sushi

    Kung Fu Dim Sum & Sushi Bar

    A small hidden gem for dim sum and sushi.

All facilities

Neon sign reading addicted to paradise on a cobalt-blue wall

Your room is waiting.

Check availability

Book direct, always save 10%.

Beyond the rooftop

See the Cape, planned by people who live here.

Winelands, Cape Point, the city, and whales with wine. Ask us and we will arrange the rest, every day, 24/7.

  • Winelands

    Stellenbosch and Paarl: choose four wine farms from our curated list. A full day out for two to four guests.

  • Cape Point

    The peninsula drive to Cape Point and back, down the Atlantic coast and up the False Bay side. Driven, not guided.

  • Whale & Wine

    Franschhoek and Hermanus in a day — curated wine farms and the whale coast.

Explore experiences

A private terrace with a bistro table and a view toward Table Mountain

What guests say

  • “The location is fantastic, with beautiful views of Table Mountain and a great atmosphere that makes the stay feel special. Stylish and unique character, with lovely outdoor spaces and a relaxed vibe.”

    Sparkle M., September 2026 · Google

  • “Quirky, charming and full of personality — The Grey is anything but ordinary. I loved the atmosphere, the friendly service and all the little details that make the hotel so unique.”

    Nico S., September 2026 · Google

  • “The Grey is truly a gem. The whole vibe is very Mediterranean — you forget you are in the middle of the city. As a solo traveller I felt safe, and it was good value for money.”

    Jessica M., October 2026 · Google

  • “Beautiful hotel in a fantastic part of Cape Town — surrounded by great bars, eateries and colourful buildings, a short walk from the V&A. Possibly the most comfortable bed I have slept in for a long time!”

    Ian N., October 2026 · Google

  • “My sojourn was perfect. The place is darling, well kept, the staff is on the ball. The restaurant is well decorated, good small menu, and the coffee was great.”

    Phil D., November 2026 · Google

  • “We stayed for five nights — a great location in De Waterkant and the staff was top tier. We felt very safe walking at all hours. I would definitely stay here again.”

    Latrice, September 2026 · Google

Book direct, always save 10%

Why book with us, not a booking site.

  • The best available rate

    Your 10% discount is applied automatically at checkout.

  • No booking-site fees

    You deal with the hotel, from the first message to checkout.

  • A real person

    Email or phone, and someone who knows the house answers.

Come and stay in the grey house with the blue courtyard.

Thirteen rooms, a rooftop pool and a team that handles everything.

Check availability

Book direct, always save 10%. Best rate, no booking fees.

Book direct, save 10%