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Urban Elephant The Rose

4.5 star property
Luxury aparthotel with an outdoor pool, 6-minute walk to Long Street

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Property amenity
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Restaurant

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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117 Strand St, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Place, Bree Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Town International Convention Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Apartment 402

Highlights

Balcony
Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Washing machine
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Apartment 403

Highlights

Balcony
Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Washing machine
  • City view
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Apartment 406

Highlights

Balcony
Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Washing machine
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Apartment 404

Highlights

Balcony
Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Washing machine
  • City view
  • 3 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Apartment 405

Highlights

Balcony
Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Washing machine
  • City view
  • 3 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Apartment 409

Highlights

Balcony
Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Washing machine
  • City view
  • 3 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Apartment 407

Highlights

Balcony
Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Washing machine
  • City view
  • 3 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Apartment 408

Highlights

Balcony
Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Washing machine
  • City view
  • 3 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Apartment 401

Highlights

Balcony
Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Washing machine
  • City view
  • 3 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Apartment 410

Highlights

Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 3 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Cape Town

A luxury stay in Cape Town awaits you at Urban Elephant The Rose. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find popular places like Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre. Highlights at this aparthotel include an outdoor swimming pool, and in-room kitchenettes and private pools. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with digital channels, and each apartment features a washing machine, free WiFi and an espresso maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchenette that comes equipped with a microwave and a stovetop. Nice touches to enhance your stay include bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. Netflix, a safe and a hairdryer are also available. Housekeeping is available on request. .This smoke-free aparthotel offers concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and a communal living room. Added amenities include a lift. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 4.5-property class Cape Town City Centre aparthotel include Cape Town Stadium and Camps Bay Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Bree Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Table Mountain National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Greenmarket Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Long Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Woodstock Station - 3 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 11 min walk
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Manhattan - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Athletic Club & Social - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Platō Coffee - De Waterkant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Pickle - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Halō Coffee - ‬1 min drive

About this property

Urban Elephant The Rose

Luxury aparthotel with an outdoor pool, 6-minute walk to Long Street
As a guest of Urban Elephant The Rose, you'll find an outdoor pool, concierge services, and a communal living room. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This 4.5-star Cape Town aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Towels for the beach
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Urban Elephant The Rose offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with private pools and laptop-compatible safes. Accommodation at this 4.5-star aparthotel has kitchenettes with stovetops, microwaves, kitchenware and utensils and espresso makers. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • White sand beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Family friendly

  • Cot: ZAR 450 per stay

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Communal living room

Entertainment

  • 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor entertainment area

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Area rug in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift (80 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Proposal/romance packages

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 9 units
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 17

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Urban Elephant The Rose

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for ZAR 450 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 450 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Urban Elephant The Rose Cape Town
Urban Elephant The Rose Aparthotel
Urban Elephant The Rose Aparthotel Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Urban Elephant The Rose?

The closest beach to Urban Elephant The Rose is Clifton Bay Beach (4.7 km).

Does Urban Elephant The Rose have a pool?

Urban Elephant The Rose has an outdoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at Urban Elephant The Rose?

This property features an outdoor pool, as well as a private pool and an espresso maker.

What makes Urban Elephant The Rose a romantic place to stay?

Romance packages, plus private pools in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Urban Elephant The Rose.

Is Urban Elephant The Rose family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an outdoor pool, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Urban Elephant The Rose is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Urban Elephant The Rose?

No, but there are private pools in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Urban Elephant The Rose?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Urban Elephant The Rose?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Urban Elephant The Rose?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Urban Elephant The Rose Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Musawenkosi, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was happy overall with the courtesy of the staff, the facilities inside, amenities and the cleanliness of the room. I will definitely book with them again whenever I come to Cape Town - bravo to Kenny and co.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean, the staff was nice. Unfortunately the room was advertised incorrectly - we booked it specifically for a laundry machine - there was none - we also booked it for parking - there was none.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, the manager is really helpful and good at communicating.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camila

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great place, clean, modern, in the centre of Cape Town. Straightforward check in. Smah was lovely, very helpful and cheched throughout the stay if everything was OK. All the staff were lovely. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
very nice and well located room
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulo Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025