Elliot Basin Accommodation
5 Camp Street
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Cape Town
3.9 km from Elliot Basin
5 Camp Street provides self catering accommodation in Gardens, Cape Town City Bowl. Ideally situated in the central, trendy and historic suburb of Gardens, on the lower slopes of Table Mountain. Within easy walking distance of Kloof Street... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Liberty Lodge
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Cape Town City Bowl
4.2 km from Elliot Basin
Liberty Lodge provides guests with bed and breakfast accommodation in Tamboerskloof, Gardens, Cape Town City Bowl. Over the years, this classic Cape Town bed & breakfast has earned an enviable reputation for relaxed and genuine hospitality. Originally a V …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Green Point Self Catering Studio
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Green Point
4.6 km from Elliot Basin
Green Point Self Catering Studio provides visitors with self catering accommodation in Green Point, Cape Town City Bowl. We offer 2 self catering studios. Green Point Self Catering Studio 1 (sleeps max two) is a tastefully renovated self-catering studio.. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Thatchwood Cottage
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Pinelands
5.4 km from Elliot Basin
Thatchwood Cottage is situated in Pinelands which offers a self contained cottage with its own entrance and secure off street parking. There is a swimming pool and tranquil garden where guests can relax. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Barry Hall Apartments
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Fresnaye
5.5 km from Elliot Basin
Barry Hall is located in the leafy suburb of Fresnaye on the Atlantic Seaboard. The 4 large apartments and garden cottage are offer free Wi-Fi as well as friendly daily service, weekdays leaves you free to enjoy Cape Town and all its beauty. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Sandown Lodge
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Rondebosch
6 km from Elliot Basin
Sandown Lodge is a charming 19th Century Georgian Guest House, centrally situated in picturesque surroundings in Rondebosch, Cape Town. Close to Newlands Cricket ground and the University of Cape Town which are within walking distance... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Fernwood Manor
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Newlands, Cape Town
6.9 km from Elliot Basin
Fernwood Manor is an elegant colonial style home in the leafy suburb of Newlands surrounded by lush greenery with wonderful mountain views. Our exclusive guest house, catering for no more than 16 guests, ensures warm friendly personal service... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
The Annexe Cottage
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Newlands, Cape Town
7 km from Elliot Basin
The Annexe Cottage is a charming recently renovated and refurbished 1 bedroom self catering cottage (with sofa bed in lounge) in the heart of Newlands, Cape Town. Close to Cavendish Square, but insulated from the hustle and bustle. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Mayfield Cottages
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Rondebosch
7.1 km from Elliot Basin
Mayfield Cottages - 2 upmarket (spacious, sunny and comfortable) self-catering suites (each sleep 2 people) conveniently located in the leafy, historic suburb of Rondebosch, Cape Town. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
203 The Crystal, Camps Bay
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Camps Bay
7.2 km from Elliot Basin
203 The Crystal in Camps Bay offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and convenience. Discover a spacious and elegant 2-bedroom self-catering apartment, perfectly designed to accommodate your family or friends. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Glencoy
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Claremont
7.4 km from Elliot Basin
Glencoy provides self catering accommodation in Claremont, Cape Town. Glencoy is an upmarket, private self-catering apartment and en-suite guest room. It is situated in the quiet residential area of Upper Claremont. With a striking view of Table Mountain. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Aview
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Camps Bay
7.5 km from Elliot Basin
This striking luxury villa offers unobstructed views of both the mountain & Camps Bay. It is close to the beach, restaurants, clubs, bars, Cape Town, V&A Waterfront, Golf courses & wine routes. The pool, Jacuzzi & gamesroom are big hits with guests! …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Sunset Beach Villa
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Sunset Beach
8.1 km from Elliot Basin
Sunset Beach Villa provides luxury beachfront self catering accommodation with spectacular uninterrupted views of Cape Town and Table Mountain. This exquisite 5 bedroom villa is a perfect base for exploring Cape Town. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Gift Guest House - Goodwood
Guest House Accommodation in Goodwood
8.6 km from Elliot Basin
Gift Guest House on Stewart Street in Goodwood offers a comfortable and practical home away from home with flexible accommodation options with attractive weekly and monthly rates. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Valley Heights B&B / Guest House
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Kenilworth
8.8 km from Elliot Basin
Valley Heights Guest House provides bed and breakfast and self catering accommodation in Kenilworth, Cape Town. Situated in the peaceful, safe and leafy suburb of Upper Kenilworth in Cape Town's Southern Suburbs and has easy access to major tourist... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Casa Mia Guest House
Guest House Accommodation in Table View
10.5 km from Elliot Basin
Casa Mia Guest House provides luxury B&B Accommodation in Cape Town. The guest house is situated on the border of the Rietvlei Nature Reserve with its abundant bird life where you will be able to watch flocks of flamingos, pelicans and a myriad of... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Blue Flamingo B&B
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Table View
10.7 km from Elliot Basin
Blue Flamingo Bed & Breakfast offers peaceful, comfortable accommodation in the quiet, safe northern coastal suburb of Table View, in Cape Town, the mother city of South Africa. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Bel Ombre Cottages
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Constantia
10.7 km from Elliot Basin
Bel Ombre Cottages provide self catering cottage accommodation in Constantia, Cape Town. Bel Ombre Cottages are luxuriously furnished and fully equipped self catering cottages in the beautiful Constantia Valley, the ideal base from which to explore... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Witsand 103
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Bloubergrant
11.1 km from Elliot Basin
This spacious two-bedroom apartment accommodates four persons and is situated on the first floor of a nine-floor apartment block with easy access by elevator or stairs. It offers un-obstructed and superb views of Table Bay, Table Mountain and... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Elliot Basin
Elliot Basin is a working corner of the Port of Cape Town, tucked into the harbour just beyond the Foreshore and away from the polished waterfront attractions that draw most visitors. Surrounded by working quays, ship-repair facilities and vessels coming and going, it offers a glimpse of Cape Town’s enduring maritime character.
The basin forms part of the modern harbour complex that developed after the construction of the breakwater and docks began in the 19th century. Cape Town’s harbour was created largely because the exposed anchorage of Table Bay was notoriously dangerous in stormy weather, with ships vulnerable to strong winds and heavy seas. The protected docks transformed Cape Town into an increasingly important port.
The origin of the name Elliot Basin is less certain than the history of the harbour itself, and it appears to be a later harbour name rather than one connected to a settlement or natural feature. Today, it is primarily associated with fishing, boating, vessel lay-up and maritime engineering.
For those with an interest in ships and harbour life, Elliot Basin is particularly intriguing. It has been used by fishing vessels, small craft and service boats, while the surrounding port contains major ship-repair facilities. The basin has also had connections with the Royal Cape Yacht Club and maritime rescue operations, reflecting its importance to Cape Town’s boating community.
Although access to working port areas is restricted, visitors can appreciate the basin and its surroundings from permitted public viewpoints around the harbour and nearby Foreshore. The V&A Waterfront is close by, providing restaurants, museums, boat trips and other attractions, while the nearby Cape Town Cruise Terminal offers another perspective on the city's modern maritime activity.
Elliot Basin lies in the Cape Town region, where one of Africa’s great natural harbours meets a city shaped profoundly by the sea. For travellers, it may not be a conventional sightseeing destination, but it provides an interesting glimpse behind the scenes of Cape Town’s busy working harbour and its long maritime history.
- Cape Town (2.00km)
- Cape Town City Bowl (3.31km)
- Green Point (4.03km)
- Oranjezicht (4.08km)
- Gardens (4.13km)
- Tamboerskloof (4.66km)
- Three Anchor Bay (5.15km)
- Rondebosch (5.52km)
- Sea Point (5.92km)
- Newlands, Cape Town (6.06km)
- Fresnaye (6.08km)
- Pinelands (6.26km)
- Claremont (6.92km)
- Camps Bay (7.65km)
- Sunset Beach (7.79km)
- Neighbourgoods Market, Woodstock, Cape Town (1.49km)
- Cape Town Cycle Tour - Cape Town (1.72km)
- Cape Town International Convention Centre (1.80km)
- Cape Town International Jazz Festival (1.80km)
- Port of Cape Town - Western Cape (1.84km)
- Cape Gourmet Festival - Cape Town (1.99km)
- Cape Town Minstrel Carnival (Kaapse Klopse) - Cape Town (2.01km)
- Castle of Good Hope - Cape Town (2.04km)
- Cape Town City Hall & Grande Parade - Cape Town (2.28km)
- The Fugard Theatre - District Six, Cape Town (2.36km)
- Battery Park @ V&A Waterfront - Cape Town (2.38km)
- The Fringe Handmade Creative Goods Market - Cape Town (2.39km)
- Silo District - V&A Waterfront, Cape Town (2.43km)
- Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa - Cape Town (2.43km)
- Two Oceans Marathon - Cape Town (2.50km)
- District Six Museum - Cape Town (2.50km)
- Cape Town Diamond Museum - V&A Waterfront, Cape Town (2.52km)
- The Old Slave Tree Memorial - Cape Town (2.56km)
- Greenmarket Square, Cape Town (2.57km)
- Slave Lodge Museum (Iziko) - Cape Town (2.61km)
- Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village - Green Point (2.69km)
- Heritage Square - Cape Town City Centre (2.70km)
- De Waterkant Village, Cape Town (2.78km)
- National Library of South Africa - Cape Town Campus (2.79km)
- Cape Town Carnival - Cape Town City Centre (2.80km)
- Cape Town Science Centre - Observatory, Cape Town (2.85km)
- Watershed - V&A Waterfront, Cape Town (2.86km)
- The Company's Garden - Cape Town (2.87km)
- Two Oceans Aquarium - Cape Town (2.91km)
- Cape Town International Film Market & Festival (CTIFMF) (2.92km)
