• Heritage Living
    Heritage Living
  • Unwind in Considered Comfort
  • Relax at your own pace
  • A home Celebrated Through Time
Contemporary Comfort in a Historic Setting

Set at the foot of Signal Hill, Cape Diem Lodge offers a calm and welcoming stay in the heart of Cape Town, just moments from the V&A Waterfront and many of the city’s best-loved attractions.

The lodge is housed in a beautifully restored Victorian villa, first built in 1888. Originally known as Huis Uitsig, the house was carefully restored in 2007, preserving its historic character while introducing a fresh, contemporary sense of comfort.

Reopened in 2008 as Cape Diem Lodge, it offers a more personal alternative to a conventional city hotel - relaxed, thoughtfully designed and quietly connected to its surroundings.

We look forward to welcoming you and making you feel at home in Cape Town.

Explore Rooms

Explore Rooms

All our rooms are thoughtfully designed and comfortably equipped, each of our rooms brings together character, ease and considered detail. With a collection of individually styled spaces, you can choose the room that feels just right for your Cape Town stay.

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Eat & Drink

Eat & Drink

Enjoy our thoughtfully considered offering throughout the day, from leisurely breakfasts and light poolside bites to complimentary afternoon tea. Later, settle in with a carefully selected collection of local wines and gins from our welcoming honesty bar.

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Curated Experiences

Curated Experiences

Discover a considered collection of experiences chosen to complement your stay. From local highlights to memorable outings, each recommendation is carefully selected to help you explore Cape Town with ease and enjoy the city at a pace that feels entirely your own.

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A Closer Look at Your Stay

Guest Reviews

  • We had 2 amazing days in Cape Town and our stay at Cape Diem Lodge was beyond all our expectations. We were warmly welcomed and we got a lot of travel and hiking tips from the host. Breakfast was amazing. Calm and relaxing lodge and area of town. Still close enough for walks down to Waterfront or other parts of town.

    Christer Økland

  • Great spot, modern clean room with a lovely garden and views of the mountains. Fantastic breakfast and very friendly staff. Bianca was very helpful and made us feel at home. Location is perfect, quick walk to V&A; waterfront and lots of restaurants within 2 minutes. Safe surroundings.

    Róise Nic Ghráinne

  • Friendly and welcoming staff! I had a lovely room with doors leading to the pool side. They did a great job with renovations and small details since I've been here couple years ago.

    Lionel Heiner