Top rated
Guests rate it highest for location, service and value.
9.063Reviews- Check-in from 3:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM.
- Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.5 out of 10, at 3 Socrates Way.
Luxurious Amenities
Enjoy garden views, a balcony, and a terrace for ultimate relaxationIndulge in wellness packages and 24-hour front desk serviceCool off in the pool with a view and take advantage of free WiFiFamily-Friendly Facilities
Kids' pool, indoor play area, and outdoor play equipment availableOptions for bicycle and car rentals for exploringSafe and secure environment with full-day securityConvenient Location
Just 12 km from CTICC and close to Robben Island FerryOnly 15 km from V&A Waterfront and Cape Town International AirportMini-market on-site for added convenienceTo make unforgettable memories at The Great Escape, book your stay now.
What this place offers
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Nightclub
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- BBQ facilities
- Lift / Elevator
- Express check-in/check-out
Rooms
9.0
Top rated
Rated 9.0 out of 10 by 63 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness8.5
- Service9.4
- Location9.5
- Rooms7.9
- Amenities8.9
- Value9.4
- Food & drink9.0
Guests mention
Beautiful locationClean and well-maintained
YolandeSouth AfricaFamily
Apartment is family friendly especially with the playground and pool. Apartment you can see have expensive furniture and appliances and is spacious.
At first the apartment appears clean, however the longer you stay you…
HleketaniSouth Africait was great
The area is clean and safe, the security were very helpful and kind
The bed in the main bedroom is old it mst be replaced. not comfortable at all, The fitted sheets in the main bedroom are burned/ teared en had stains,…
PalesaSouth AfricaThe location was perfect and the apartment was clean
The wifi was not working for the whole stay duration.
The beds were very uncomfortable.Its time to buy new beds or mattresses.
FikileSouth AfricaThe location is good.
The cleanliness. The sheets looked like they had not been changed.
Sade'South AfricaAlthough the place looks very nice, a little more attention to detail is required.
The place was very neat and modern
1) They only provided 1 toilet roll per bathroom for the duration of our stay.
2) There were only 3 decent sized towels for 4 people. The other towels were hand towels
3) The WiFi…
TsakaniSouth AfricaBoring
Location and the security
We were a family of 4,we stayed there for 5 nights without Wi-Fi, my kids wanted to watch TV but we had no Wi-Fi.
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated December 2025.
Where you’ll be
3 Socrates Way, Cape Town, South Africa
Guests rate the location 9.5 out of 10 — superb.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 3:00 PM until 08:00 PM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
No children
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No pets
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
What we’d check for you here
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about The Great Escape
What time is check-in and check-out at The Great Escape?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does The Great Escape allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at The Great Escape?
Parking is listed among the property's facilities. Whether it's free and whether a space can be reserved varies, so we check it against your dates rather than promise it here.
Does The Great Escape have a pool?
Yes — a pool is listed among the property's facilities. Seasonal closures are common, so we'll confirm it's open for your dates.
Does The Great Escape have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
How do I book The Great Escape?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is The Great Escape?
3 Socrates Way, Cape Town.
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