Who goes there?
Mouille Point is frequented by tourists looking for an easy Cape Town holiday, businessmen who want to be within walking distance to the conference venues and locals who love to stroll along the promenade on early summer evenings.
When to visit Mouille Point?
The best time to visit Mouille Point is undoubtedly during the summer. The temperatures here rarely reach higher than 30°C and the evenings are late and warm, with the sun staying high in the sky till at least eight in the evening. The water off Mouille Point is always chilly, with winter lows getting to around 5°C. The winter in Mouille Point, although blustery and wet, is a sight to behold waves crash over the promenade and the clouds become an ominous black and purple. No matter which season you choose to visit in, Mouille Point will hold something for everyone.
Close By Attractions
* Green Point stadium: The nearly-complete stadium towers over the entire Green Point area. If soccer is your thing, ensure you reserve your place in Mouille Point well before the 2010 kick off! Mouille Point is literally a two minute walk from the stadium, ideal for any football fan.
* Robben Island: For a sobering glimpse into South Africa's history, take the ferry from the V&A Waterfront harbour just five minutes from Mouille Point.
Things to do near Mouille Point
The city centre of Cape Town is less than two kilometres from Mouille Point, which makes this the ideal suburb for business people and tourists alike. Explore the inner city and all of its vibrant inhabitants, from Greenmarket Square to the bustling area of Long Street. Ensure you pack your camera and have enough travelling money - the markets and antique shops tend to eat into your holiday funds!
Just five minutes away is the popular tourist destination, the V&A Waterfront, a hub of shops and entertainment areas. From the Two Oceans Aquarium to a plethora of restaurants and cinema houses, the Waterfront will entertain and entice you.
If you are travelling with children, take the afternoon to play putt-putt or mini-golf on the promenade. The lighthouse offers a landmark for the area and the course is situated just beyond the original lighthouse.
Shopping in Mouille Point
Experience the plethora of shops a few moments away from Mouille Point in the V&A Waterfront here you can find anything from boutique shops to street cafes. Anything you want to take home with you, you will probably be able to find here.
The bustling suburb of Sea Point is perfect for a more local shopping experience, with little malls and restaurants which spill onto the main road. Shopping is only a moment away when you stay in Mouille Point.
Getting around
The red Hop-on-hop-off buses stop regularly outside of Mouille Point accommodation. With a cheap and cheerful attitude and a regular service, the bus is one of the easiest methods to get around the city.
If you want a more personalised tour of the area, why not let us assist you to hire a car, from luxury vehicles to everyday cars, private transport is the most convenient way to get you from A to B? Your Mouille Point accommodation will be able to give you a list of telephone numbers and contacts for taxi services.
Further afield
Explore the Cape with a trip out to the winelands, sampling the wines as you go along. If you require a more in depth glance into the winery process, why not book a personalised tour with one of the many tour operators?
At less than two hours from the city centre, Aquila game reserve offers the biggest range of animals in range for a day trip from your Cape Town accommodation. Sit with the kings of the savannah as you spend the day languishing in the sun and in the silence of the Karoo.
