Foreshore, Cape Town

This stylish, fully furnished 35m2 studio sits on the 12th floor of The Rockefeller in Cape Town — an excellent choice for investors wanting steady, reliable rental income. It also makes a fantastic place to base yourself if you work in the city, complete with views out toward Signal Hill.

Key Features:

>Hotel Pool Membership: Currently enrolled in the Newmark Hotel Group rental pool on a headlease, with the flexibility to change to a variable lease. While in the hotel pool, short lets are done exclusively through Newmark; alternatively, the unit can be pulled out of the pool for a long-term let

>Rental Potential: If pulled out of the hotel pool, the unit could achieve roughly R14,000–R17,000 per month on a long-term let

>Fully Furnished: Turnkey and move-in ready, complete with bed, bar fridge, and generous built-in cupboard space

>Location: Located in the heart of the Foreshore, close proximity to business hubs, major attractions, and some of Cape Town's best dining


Why the Hotel Pool Makes Sense as an Investment Strategy:

This building doesn't allow Airbnb-style letting, but that's far from a dealbreaker. The hotel pool maintains a strong 80–100% occupancy rate, holding up well even in off-peak periods — a sharp contrast to Cape Town's increasingly crowded Airbnb scene, where occupancy is dropping and owners typically hand over around 20% in management fees. In the hotel pool, you're looking at roughly 8% instead — under half what Airbnb operators usually charge.

The hotel pool has been going from strength to strength, and income statements can be shared with interested buyers on request — giving you real visibility into performance before you commit.

On top of that, The Rockefeller pays your monthly levies on your behalf for as long as your unit stays in the pool, and maintenance is covered free of charge. The result is dependable, low-effort income, without the hidden costs and headaches that often trip up Airbnb investors.

More Reasons to Love The Rockefeller:

>High-speed fibre connectivity
>Indoor pool on the top floor
>Technogym-equipped fitness centre
>24-hour concierge and security
>Backup generators for uninterrupted power
>Secure parking (available at an additional cost)
>On-site restaurants and a bar
>Spa facilities, bookable in advance
>Conference rooms available to hire

Whether you're after a smart investment or a stylish city base, this apartment brings together comfort, convenience, and solid returns in one of Cape Town's most central locations. Interested? Get in touch and let's chat about making this slice of Cape Town yours.