• Heritage living
    Heritage living

    city splendour

  • 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 refined stay in the heart of Cape Town, just moments from the V&A Waterfront and the city’s leading attractions. Housed within a beautifully restored Victorian villa, first built in 1888, the lodge blends heritage character with modern comfort.

Originally known as Huis Uitsig, the house was carefully restored in 2007, with every detail considered to honour its history while introducing a fresh, contemporary feel.

Reopened in 2008 as Cape Diem Lodge, the property offers a considered alternative to conventional city hotels - a stay that feels both personal and comfortable.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Explore Rooms

Explore Rooms

Thoughtfully designed and fully equipped, our rooms offer comfort with considered detail. With a selection of rooms available, you’ll find a space that feels just right. Explore our rooms to learn more.

Curated experiences

Curated experiences

Discover thoughtfully curated activities with your stay in mind, our selection of experiences and amenities brings together local highlights and considered comforts.

Let us arrange it for you

Eat & Drink

Eat & Drink

Our in-house offering is thoughtfully curated throughout the day, from breakfast and light poolside bites to complimentary afternoon tea and a selection of wine and gin from our honesty bar.

A Home to South African Art

A Home to South African Art

We showcase and support many local talents as we believe South Africa is still a big treasure chest of creativity. Browse here to see some of the artists we support.

Moments at Cape Diem Lodge

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