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Table Mountain above the Cape Town city bowl

Where to stay near Newlands, Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa

Newlands sits under the back of Table Mountain in the southern suburbs, and it is the ground most visiting supporters want to see. Claremont, Rondebosch and Kenilworth are all within walking or short-taxi distance, and the Atlantic seaboard and the City Bowl are 20 minutes away when there is no match on.

Newlands at a glance

Ground
Newlands (also known as Newlands Cricket Ground), about 25,000 seats
City
Cape Town, Western Cape
Nearest airport
Cape Town International (CPT), about 25 km
Matches
6 matches, 7 Oct 2027 onwards

Matches at Newlands

  • India v Australia

    7 Oct 2027 · Group A

  • South Africa v New Zealand

    9 Oct 2027 · Group B

  • Sri Lanka v England (if both qualify)Super 7 seeds B3 v A4/B4

    2 Nov 2027 · Super 7

  • 7 Nov 2027 · Super 7

  • 12 Nov 2027 · Super 7

  • 17 Nov 2027 · Semi-final 1

Newlands on the map

Where the ground sits, the areas to base yourself in, and every stay listed below.

The ring is 5 km from the ground. Tap a photo for the stay.

Accommodation near Newlands

Within 25 km of the ground, nearest first.

Fynbos biome · English oak

Supports Friends of the Liesbeek and 4 others

From R 1,100 a night

1 km away

Newlands Guest House

Fynbos biome

Supports National Sea Rescue Institute and 2 others

From R 1,390 a night

3 km away

Brooklands House

Fynbos biome · English oak

Supports Friends of the Liesbeek and 5 others

Price on request

3 km away

Mountain View

Fynbos biome

Supports Friends of the Liesbeek and 5 others

From R 2,900 a night

5 km away

Garden Retreat

Fynbos biome · King protea · Sugarbush

From R 4,009 a night

5 km away

Overseers Mountain Cottage

Fynbos biome · English oak

Price on request

5 km away

Glen Avon Lodge

Fynbos biome · English oak

Supports Streetscapes and 5 others

From R 650 a night

5 km away

Tranquil Suite @ The Frank

Fynbos biome · English oak

Supports Cape Leopard Trust

From R 1,100 a night

6 km away

20 Belladonna

Fynbos biome · English oak

Supports Cape Leopard Trust and 5 others

From R 3,500 a night

6 km away

Devonport House

Fynbos biome · English oak

Supports Streetscapes and 4 others

From R 7,440 a night

6 km away

Mountain Retreat Villa - Prime Location

Fynbos biome · English oak

Supports Cape Leopard Trust

From R 1,500 a night

6 km away

LemonTree Apartment

Fynbos biome · English oak

Supports Streetscapes and 6 others

From R 2,200 a night

6 km away

The Three Boutique Hotel

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Where to base yourself

Southern suburbs (Newlands, Claremont, Rondebosch)

Walk to the ground. Guesthouses and garden cottages under the mountain, away from the city-centre traffic.

Constantia

Wine farms and country houses about 15 minutes south. The best choice for a group taking a whole house.

City Bowl and the Atlantic seaboard

Sea Point, Camps Bay and the city centre are 20 to 30 minutes by car, and put the beach and the restaurants on your doorstep.

Getting to the ground

Newlands has its own station on the Southern Line, but most visitors use e-hailing. Allow extra time: the roads around the ground are narrow and close off on match days.

Rest days

The Cape Peninsula, Cape Point and the penguins at Boulders are a day out. Hermanus for whales, the Winelands and the West Coast are all within two hours.

Staying near Newlands: questions

What accommodation is there near Newlands?

The nearest places to stay on Spekboom are Newlands Guest House (1 km), Brooklands House (3 km), Mountain View (3 km), Garden Retreat (5 km), Overseers Mountain Cottage (5 km) and Glen Avon Lodge (5 km). Southern suburbs (Newlands, Claremont, Rondebosch) is the closest area to base yourself.

Where should I stay in Cape Town for the Cricket World Cup matches at Newlands?

Southern suburbs (Newlands, Claremont, Rondebosch), Constantia or City Bowl and the Atlantic seaboard. Walk to the ground. Guesthouses and garden cottages under the mountain, away from the city-centre traffic.

When are the Cricket World Cup matches at Newlands?

Newlands hosts 6 matches: 7 Oct 2027 (India v Australia), 9 Oct 2027 (South Africa v New Zealand), 2 Nov 2027 (Sri Lanka v England (if both qualify)), 7 Nov 2027 (India v Pakistan (if both qualify)), 12 Nov 2027 (South Africa v New Zealand (if both qualify)), 17 Nov 2027 (First v fourth in the Super 7).

How far is Newlands from the airport?

The nearest airport is Cape Town International (CPT), about 25 km. Newlands has its own station on the Southern Line, but most visitors use e-hailing. Allow extra time: the roads around the ground are narrow and close off on match days.

What is there to do near Cape Town between matches?

The Cape Peninsula, Cape Point and the penguins at Boulders are a day out. Hermanus for whales, the Winelands and the West Coast are all within two hours.

Do you sell match tickets?

No. Tickets are sold by the ICC and its appointed partners. Spekboom lists places to stay, and every booking supports a conservation or community cause chosen by the host.

Spekboom is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or a partner of the International Cricket Council. Fixtures, venues and ticketing are published by the ICC. We list places to stay and do not sell match tickets.