Lodge
Queen Victoria Hotel
About the lodge
An overview of Queen Victoria Hotel.
Enjoy tranquil luxury at one of Cape Town’s most distinguished boutique hotels, the Queen Victoria. Here, in a historic precinct near to the V&A Waterfront, classic elegance meets contemporary design.
Highlights
- One of Cape Town's most distinguished boutique hotels
- World-class accommodation overlooking the V&A Waterfront
- Facilities include a designer spa with a hot tub and pool
You Should Know
- Children of all ages are welcome.
- Cots are available for children up to the age of two.
- Extra beds cannot be accommodated.
The Detail
Situated in the heart of Cape Town, the Queen Victoria Hotel welcomes guests to experience the very essence of distinguished luxury, where classic elegance meets contemporary design. Its prime location in a quiet, historic precinct near the V&A Waterfront allows for a serene city escape as well as convenient access to a range of outstanding amenities.
The hotel’s regal ambience is felt throughout the property, from its triple-volume foyer with a dramatic spiral staircase and glass lift, crystal chandeliers, and marble finishes, to its spacious rooms and breathtaking suites. This grandeur, combined with the fine touches expected of five-star properties and hospitable service, has earned the Queen Victoria—also referred to as the QV—recognition as one of the top 25 luxury hotels in South Africa. As its name suggests, this hotel truly is fit for royalty.
Price Includes
- Luxury accommodation & breakfast
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 5 Jan 2027
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Queen Victoria Hotel personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
By season
Green season
1 May 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
Bed & Breakfast - Breakfast daily, parking, Wi-Fi and access to Fitness Centre
R 4 050
Peak / migration
1 Sept 2026 – 30 Sept 2026
Bed & Breakfast - Breakfast daily, parking, Wi-Fi and access to Fitness Centre
R 5 090
Shoulder
1 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
Bed & Breakfast - Breakfast daily, parking, Wi-Fi and access to Fitness Centre
R 5 660
Shoulder
1 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026
Bed & Breakfast - Breakfast daily, parking, Wi-Fi and access to Fitness Centre
R 6 220
Festive
25 Dec 2026 – 5 Jan 2027
Bed & Breakfast - Breakfast daily, parking, Wi-Fi and access to Fitness Centre
R 7 430
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Queen Victoria Hotel: minimum ages, activities, family rooms and child rates, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .
Minimum ages
- Stay
- All ages
- Game drives
- All ages
- Walking safari
- All ages
Programmes & care
No dedicated kids' programme.
Babysitting available
Accommodation
Family unit available.
Child rates
Ages 0 to under 2: complimentary stay in a cot (1 cot per room, subject to availability). Extra beds cannot be accommodated. No child rates apply — accommodation is charged per room per night.
Notable exceptions
- City hotel — no game drives or walking safaris. Family access via one set of inter-connecting rooms at Queen Victoria Hotel & Manor House (subject to availability). Extra beds cannot be accommodated in any rooms. No child rates applicable — accommodation is charged per room per night regardless of child occupancy. Only 1 cot per room. Child-minding service available on request at additional cost with minimum 24 hours' notice.
Walking safari
Built for walking.
Documented walking safari options at Queen Victoria Hotel. Distinguishes short bush walks from dedicated walking trails and overnight wilderness journeys.
Half-day walk
Morning Walking Safari
Motswari African Retreat includes a daily morning walking safari starting at sunrise, lasting between 4 to 5 hours. Guests over 65 wishing to participate must provide a medical certificate confirming fitness. This guided walk is included in the full-board nightly rate.
Duration: 4–5 hours, starting at sunrise. Age restriction: guests over 65 require a medical certificate confirming fitness. Included in the full-board rate. No motorcycles permitted inside the Reserve.
- Cost
- complimentary
- Availability
- Included in nightly rate; medical certificate required for guests over 65
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Imagery
A closer look.
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Speak to a safari specialist
Plan your dream safari at Queen Victoria Hotel.
From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at Queen Victoria Hotel: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
Ready when you are
Let's design your stay.
Your specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours with availability, exact pricing, and suggestions for what to combine it with.