Urban Elephant Hotels, The Rose
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Urban Elephant Hotels, The Rose is worth booking if you want a 4-star base in Bo-Kaap with a pool and gym at well under half the typical Cape Town price in our sample. It is less suited to travellers who want lots of guest feedback to rely on, as it has only 216 reviews and no confirmed breakfast details.
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This 4-star hotel is our Best Value pick for Cape Town. It suits couples and city-break travellers who want a pool, a gym, a terrace and air conditioning without paying luxury rates. The Bo-Kaap location works for people who want to be close to the city sights.
Skip it if you need certainty on breakfast or detailed guest feedback before booking. We have no summary of what guests like or dislike here, and breakfast information is missing from our data. Families should also check room options, as family rooms are not on the listed facilities.
Location and getting around
The address is 117 Strand Street 4th Floor, in Bo-Kaap. Guests rate the location 9.3 out of 10, a strong figure.
The Castle of Good Hope is 1.2 km away, about 15 minutes on foot. Table Mountain National Park is 5.4 km, roughly 68 minutes, and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is 7.8 km, around 98 minutes. Both of those are far, so plan on a taxi or public transport. Walking times are straight-line estimates and real routes may be longer.
What guests say
The score is 8.9 out of 10 from 216 reviews. That is a good score, but on a smaller base than many city hotels, so a handful of new reviews could move it. In our sample of 16 hotels it ranked joint sixth on score.
We do not have a summary of specific likes or dislikes. Before booking, read the latest reviews and look for comments on room size, noise from Strand Street, and how the pool and gym are kept, since none of these has been assessed.
Price and what you get compared with our other two picks
The reference price was €112.36 a night, about €225 for two nights. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates. The sample median was €276.61, so The Rose was about 59% below it.
HAVN Aparthotel by Totalstay, our Budget pick, is a 3-star scoring 8.0 at €49.28 a night. The Glen Boutique Hotel & Spa, our Luxury pick, has 5 stars and scores 9.4 at €351.71. The Rose sits in between, with a higher score than HAVN and a price around a third of The Glen.
Breakfast details are not confirmed. Check whether breakfast is offered and whether your rate includes it.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 16 hotels in Cape Town. The Best Value slot balances guest score, review volume and price, and is not simply the cheapest hotel. The Rose combined a solid 8.9 score, a 9.3 location rating and a price far below the city median, which put it ahead of the rest of the field for this slot.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. The hotel is on a 4th floor address, so check lift access if that matters to you. Confirm pool and gym hours for your dates.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Where is Urban Elephant Hotels, The Rose in Cape Town?
It is at 117 Strand Street 4th Floor, in Bo-Kaap. Guests rate the location 9.3 out of 10.
Can I walk to Table Mountain from The Rose?
Table Mountain National Park is about 5.4 km, roughly 68 minutes on foot. That is far, so plan on a taxi or public transport.
How much does Urban Elephant Hotels, The Rose cost?
The reference price was €112.36 a night for 2 adults on a 2-night stay in November 2026. Check today's price for your dates.
Does Urban Elephant Hotels, The Rose have a pool?
Yes, a swimming pool is listed, along with a fitness centre and a terrace. Check opening hours for your dates.
Is breakfast included at The Rose?
Breakfast details are not confirmed in our data. Check the rate description before you pay.