Hotels Near Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town
Sunday 3 January 2027 Newlands Cricket GroundUpdated Sunday 18 October 2026
The short answer
24 hotels from our mapped pool sit within 8 km of Newlands Cricket Ground, 1 of them within a 40-minute walk. Closest are Thirty On Grace (34 min). Next up at the venue: South Africa vs England on Sunday 3 January 2027. Event-night rates for this window are being sampled and appear here as soon as both suppliers have quoted. Rates sampled 18 Oct 2026.
Newlands Cricket Ground sits in Cape Town, and the closest hotels are a short walk from the gates, with the nearest just 0.41 kilometres away. Of the 24 hotels we list within 8 kilometres, 8 are genuinely walkable, clustered right around the ground. Stay here if you want to roll out of bed and into your seat without much fuss; Neighbourgood Newlands and Southern Sun Newlands both sit within a few hundred metres. Further out, central Cape Town hotels stretch up to 7.69 kilometres away, better suited to travellers combining the match with the wider city and happy to travel in each day. Oranjezicht offers one five-star hotel, 6.27 kilometres out, with no walkable options, so that's for those prioritising a quieter base. South Africa play England at Newlands on 3 January 2027, with further Test Match fixtures also listed on 4, 5, 6 and 7 January 2027, so the handful of walkable rooms near Newlands will be in demand across that stretch.
When to book
South Africa face England in a Test Match at Newlands on 3 January 2027, with further fixtures listed on 4, 5, 6 and 7 January 2027. Only 8 of the 24 hotels listed sit within walking distance of the ground, and the nearest is just 0.41 kilometres away. Book those early if you want to walk to the cricket, and consider paying in weekly instalments to spread the cost if you are staying across several of these match days.
Best areas to stay near Newlands Cricket Ground
Areas are the supplier zones our mapped hotels fall into, ordered by distance to the venue. Prices are the median event-night rate for the hotels we list in that area.
Cape Town
24 hotels · 2.0–7.6 km · 1 walkable
Cape Town itself holds 23 of the hotels near Newlands, ranging from 0.41 to 7.69 kilometres from the ground, with star ratings from three to five. Eight of these are walkable, perfect for match-goers who want an easy stroll to the cricket. Further options suit those keen to explore the wider city between match days.
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- A$340
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3–5 star hotels listed
Hotels near Newlands Cricket Ground, by distance
Event window 2 Jan 2027 → 4 Jan 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adultsPer-night prices are our lowest sampled rate for the event window versus a normal night three weeks out. Walking times assume 4.8 km/h with a 30% detour allowance.
| Hotel | Area | Distance | Stars | Event night | Normal night | Cancellation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Thirty On Grace Guesthouse | Cape Town | 34 min walk 2.0 km | 4 | A$411 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Cape Town | 3.7 km 3.7 km | 3 | A$338 | — | See rates | View rates | |
 Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard A 3-star hotel in Cape Town, 4.84 kilometres from Newlands, for travellers happy to commute to match days. | Cape Town | 4.8 km 4.8 km | 3 | A$259 | — | See rates | View rates |
 Annex Lodge A 3-star guesthouse in Cape Town, 5.15 kilometres from Newlands, a simple base away from the ground. Guesthouse | Cape Town | 5.2 km 5.2 km | 3 | A$58 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 The Mountains Guesthouse | Cape Town | 5.3 km 5.3 km | 3 | A$104 | — | See rates | View rates |
 Ikhaya Lodge And Conference Centre Boutique_and_Design | Cape Town | 6.7 km 6.7 km | 3 | A$178 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 The Rockefeller Hotel by Newmark 9.0/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Cape Town | 6.7 km 6.7 km | 4 | A$343 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Cape Town | 6.8 km 6.8 km | 3 | A$132 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
 Cape Diamond Boutique Hotel 7.5/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Cape Town | 7.0 km 7.0 km | 3 | A$171 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Cape Town Hollow Boutique 9.4/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Cape Town | 7.1 km 7.1 km | 4 | A$436 | — | See rates | View rates |
 Onomo Hotel Cape Town -Inn On The Square A 3-star hotel in central Cape Town, 7.24 kilometres from Newlands, best for exploring the wider city. | Cape Town | 7.2 km 7.2 km | 3 | A$246 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Southern Sun Cape Sun A 4-star hotel in Cape Town, 7.26 kilometres from Newlands, suited to those basing themselves in the city centre. | Cape Town | 7.3 km 7.3 km | 4 | A$522 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Wink Foreshore Apart-hotel | Cape Town | 7.3 km 7.3 km | 3 | A$177 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Hippo Boutique Hotel Boutique_and_Design | Cape Town | 7.3 km 7.3 km | 4 | A$190 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Cape Town | 7.3 km 7.3 km | 5 | A$637 | — | See rates | View rates | |
| Cape Town | 7.4 km 7.4 km | 4 | A$134 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Cape Town | 7.4 km 7.4 km | 4 | A$896 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Cape Town | 7.4 km 7.4 km | 4 | A$395 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Cape Town | 7.5 km 7.5 km | 5 | A$1,012 | — | See rates | View rates | |
| Cape Town | 7.5 km 7.5 km | 4 | A$196 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
 Cape Town Lodge Hotel A 4-star hotel 7.53 kilometres from Newlands, a city-centre option for combining the cricket with Cape Town itself. 6.8/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Cape Town | 7.5 km 7.5 km | 4 | A$372 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Cape Town | 7.6 km 7.6 km | 3 | A$356 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
 Hyatt Regency Cape Town A 5-star hotel in Cape Town, 7.59 kilometres from Newlands, for travellers wanting upmarket comfort over proximity. 8.7/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Cape Town | 7.6 km 7.6 km | 5 | A$934 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Southern Sun The Cullinan A 4-star hotel in Cape Town, 7.59 kilometres from Newlands, among the furthest options in this list. | Cape Town | 7.6 km 7.6 km | 4 | A$756 | — | Free cancellation available | View rates |
Map: Newlands Cricket Ground and the listed hotels
Getting to Newlands Cricket Ground
Newlands railway station is a short walk from the ground
Newlands Cricket Ground is served by Newlands railway station on the Southern Line, described as a two minute walk from the stadium. The station sits on the Metrorail Western Cape network between Rondebosch and Claremont.
Southern Line connects the ground to Cape Town city centre
The Southern Suburbs Metrorail line links Cape Town railway station in the city centre to Newlands station, with buses available into the city centre to connect to this train route. This is often cited as the most direct way to reach the ground.
MyCiTi bus network serves the Newlands area
Newlands is well served by the MyCiTi bus network, with Cape Town's city centre roughly twenty minutes away by road. The nearest well connected bus stops are around Claremont, a short walk from the cricket ground.
Source: freedomdestinations.co.uk, trek.zone
On-site parking is first come, first served and fills early
Parking is available at the stadium on a first come, first served basis and can be accessed from Letterstedt Road. Parking near the ground is limited and tends to fill early on major match days.
Uber and Bolt are recommended for big match days
Because parking is limited and traffic can be heavy, public transport or ride-hailing services such as Uber or Bolt are strongly recommended for big matches at Newlands. Visitors are advised to use the ride-hailing app for wayfinding to the pickup area when leaving busy events.
Drive via the N2 and M3 to reach Newlands
A common driving route to Newlands is to take the N2 to the M3, exiting at junction 8 onto Princess Anne Avenue, which joins Klipper Road before reaching Main Road near the ground. Letterstedt Road, just past the footbridge, leads to a car park beside the stadium.
Cape Town International Airport is around 15 to 16 kilometres away
Cape Town International Airport, the main airport serving the city, is approximately fifteen to sixteen kilometres from Newlands Cricket Ground by road. Private transfers, Uber and taxis operate between the airport and the ground.
Short walk from the station via footbridge or Letterstedt Road
Spectators can walk from Newlands station to the ground either over a footbridge or along Letterstedt Road and down a small street towards the floodlight towers, described as an easy five minute walk. Newlands railway station itself lies within walking distance of the cricket ground and the adjacent rugby stadium.
Source: www.tripadvisor.com, en.wikipedia.org
Upcoming at Newlands Cricket Ground
Frequently asked questions
Which hotels are within walking distance of Newlands Cricket Ground?
1 of the 24 hotels we list are within a 40-minute walk. The closest are Thirty On Grace (34 min, 2.0 km).
How much do hotels near Newlands Cricket Ground cost on the event night?
We sample event-night rates for every listed hotel and publish the median against a normal night once both dates have been quoted. Use the live search for today's exact prices.
When is South Africa vs England at Newlands Cricket Ground?
South Africa vs England is scheduled for Sunday 3 January 2027 at 10:00 local time (Test Match). Suggested hotel dates are the night before and the night of the event (2 Jan 2027 → 4 Jan 2027).
Which area is best to stay in for Newlands Cricket Ground?
Stay as close as your budget allows: 1 listed hotels are walkable, which removes the post-event transport crush. Hotels further into Cape Town are usually cheaper on the event night and still a short ride away. The areas section above lists each zone with its distance band and median event-night price.
Can I book a hotel near Newlands Cricket Ground with free cancellation?
18 of the 24 listed hotels returned at least one free-cancellation rate for the event window. Refundable rates are usually a little higher than the lead rate; the hotel page shows both.
Can I book hotel and event tickets together?
Yes. Event Escapes sells tickets and hotels for Cape Town events, and packages combine the two with pay-weekly instalments where available.
Keep planning
Hotel distances are straight-line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Event-night and normal-night prices are the lowest rates our systems sampled for two adults on the dates shown and include our service fee; live availability and prices at checkout may differ. Event details come from the ticketing feed.