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V&A Waterfront

The V&A Waterfront: Cape Town’s premier 123‑ha harbourfront hub—shops, restaurants, hotels, attractions, docks, and Ocean meets Table Mountain views in a vibrant historic setting.

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Waterway House, 3 Dock Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

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Waterway House, 3 Dock Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

The V&A (Victoria & Alfred) Waterfront is Cape Town’s iconic mixed‑use destination nestled in the Southern Hemisphere’s oldest working harbour, framed by Table Mountain and Signal Hill. Built on a 123‑hectare site, it welcomes around 24 million visitors annually.

Key highlights include:

  • Retail & Markets: Over 450 shops, local artisan markets at Watershed, and designer boutiques.
  • Dining & Drinks: 80+ eateries from casual cafes to upscale waterfront restaurants—with live music, ocean views, and Table Mountain vistas.
  • Attractions & Culture: Visiting art lovers can explore Zeitz MOCAA, Two Oceans Aquarium, Cape Wheel, museums, buskers, and the Nobel Square memorial.
  • Leisure & Entertainment: Harbour cruises, seal sightings, paddle cruises, family-friendly play zones, and seasonal events fill the waterfront’s lively calendar.
  • Accommodation & Office: Includes 13 hotels like The Victoria & Alfred Hotel and the Cape Grace, premium office spaces, apartments, coworking hubs like Workshop17, and conference venues.
  • Accessibility & Infrastructure: Full-scale amenities with secure parking, harbour bus, MyCiTi links, 24‑hour security, and backup power.

📍 Address & Contact

Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Dock Rd, Cape Town 8001

📞 General enquiries: +27 21 408 7600 | 📧 enquiries@waterfront.co.za


✔️ Why Visit?

  • One-stop destination: Shop, dine, play, stay, work—in one vibrant hub.
  • Iconic scenery: Stunning mountain and harbour backdrops at every turn.
  • Family & culture-friendly: From aquariums to art galleries and live buskers.
  • World-class amenities: Hotels, offices, fitness, parking, transport links.

Whether you're browsing boutiques, catching a sunset via harbour cruise, or savoring fresh seafood by the water, the V&A Waterfront is a lively, scenic anchor of Cape Town’s urban soul.

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