Shopping Malls In Cape Town
Here you will find all the major Cape Town shopping malls from the glossy hallways of shopping centers like Cavendish to smaller older shopping malls like Gardens Shopping Centre…
With a great variety, from large mega malls like Canal Walk & Cavendish Square to popping in and out of quaint boutiques snuggled up tightly next to one another in the city centre like Loop Street, Bree Street, Kloof Street and Albert Road in Woodstock, Cape Town has something for everybody.
Whether you’re interested in an opulent spending spree at the V&A Waterfront, or simply stocking up the cupboards at Pick & Pay, you’ll find what you are looking for in ShowMe’s comprehensive Shopping Mall directory.
Shopping centers and contact numbers listed below are:
Bayside Mall in Table View | Blue Route mall | Canal Walk | Cape Gate Mall | Cape Quarter in Greenpoint | Cavendish Square in Claremont | Constantia Village in Constantia | Gardens Shopping Centre – CBD | High Street Shopping Village | N1 City Mall in Goodwood | Tygervalley Shopping Centre | V&A Waterfront | Wembley Square | Willowbridge Shopping Centre.
With the Mother City’s random, sudden and unpredictable mood swings that she expresses by means of the weather, the various shopping malls like Canal Walk in Century City, Cavendish Square in Claremont or the tranquil High Street Shopping Village in Bellville, (just to name a few), become the more popular option for a quick bite, a quick buy or even the occasional day out for a sensational movie or a scrumptious meal.
Not forgetting the extensive outdoor shopping experiences & markets where you get a real feel for Cape Town’s heart while walking down her streets through Woodstock among the various boutique clothing stores, super cool second hand shops and extremely creative art and craft shops that surprise you around every bend and corner.
The shopping experience in Cape Town is definitely worth scheduling into your itinerary while visiting Cape Town, and even as a local, the discovery of a new shop in a well-known street is but a delight; Check out late night shopping on Bree Street and explore the advantages of a cosmopolitan city’s creative spheres of sales.
Bayside Mall in Table View
What to expect
Bayside Mall includes most of South Africa’s major retailers, as well as a number of quality specialty stores. The centre offers a variety of eateries and coffee shops too. The cinema is situated in the heart of the food court and offers 8 screens and the latest sound technology. The mall is located near to the seaside and lots of other home stores in this area if you are looking for specialist items.
What makes it unique
Being situated only a 8 minutes walk away from the beach the centre is great for parties wanting to split the shopping slash beach trips.
Trading Hours
Monday – Friday: 09h00-21h00, Saturday & Sunday: 09h00 – 17h00
How to get there
From the R102 Voortrekker Road , intersectiongo over the N1 freeway passing Summer Greens and Montague Gardens Light Industrial on your left. Take the M14 Plattekloof offramp and turn left at the robots at the top of the off ramp, onto Plattekloof Road and travel in a westerly direction until you reach the M5 Koeberg Road robots. Turn right into Koeberg Road and travel North and turn left into M14 Blaauwberg Road. Travel all the way down Blaauwberg Road (M14) passing the Table View Mall (on left) and Bayside Shopping Centre will now come into view.
Blue Route mall
What to expect
The types of shops which you can expect offer a wide variety of clothing to restaurants. There is a very popular movie cinema which adds to the high number of visitors who frequent this mall.
What makes it unique
Shops at the Blue Route Mall range from current fashion to groceries, jewellery, a Ster Kinekor cinema and restaurants. Blue Route Mall provides handicapped-friendly facilities and convenient baby room facilities. There is plenty of free parking.
Hours of trade
Mondays to Thursdays: 07h00-19:30h0, Friday: 07h00-18h00
How to get there
Coming to Tokai from Cape Town,take the M3 heading towards Simons Town.Take the Tokai Road off-ramp. Turn left into Tokai Road and Blue Route Mall will be on your left hand side.
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Canal Walk
What to expect
Canal Walk has everything you need under one roof. All the main high-street clothing stores, food courts, coffee shops, cinemas, Home stores, electric stores, book stores; the variety is sensational and the modern centre leaves nothing to be desired.
What makes it unique
In size it is the largest in Cape Town and and for that matter, the third largest shopping centre in Africa. As you can imagine this makes it extremely popular. Close by you will also see Ratanga Junction which will get the children screaming with delight.
Hours of trade
Mon – Sat 09h00-21h00, Sundays 09h00-21h00, Public Holidays 09h00-21h00
How to get there
Take the N1 out of town towards Paarl. After approximately 7 km’s from town, take Sable road off-ramp. At the fork, go left and at the robot, turn left. Once you turned left, the Cobra is on your right. Continue with this road, as it makes a sharp bend to your right. At the robots, take a right into Century City & Century Boulevard. Go straight over the circle. You will pass Canal Walk on your left and old Facets building & Ratanga Junction on your right
Cape Gate Mall
What to expect
The types of shops which you will find includes but is not limited to: Edgars, Woolworths, Game, Checkers, Pick ‘n Pay, Fruit & Veg City, Builders Warehouse, Virgin Active and SuperSpar.
What makes it unique
Having opened on 17 March 2005 , CapeGate Regional Shopping Centre lies at the heart of the 60ha mixed-use CapeGate Shopping Precinct, which includes a 19,000m² Lifestyle Centre, (anchored by Builders Warehouse, Super Spar and Virgin Active), a 5,157m² Value Centre (anchored by Meltz and Builders Warehouse Tile & Floor) a 7,059m² Décor Centre (anchored by Tafelberg Furnishers and Furniture City), a Trade Centre as well as an Engen filling station and a Steers and KFC drive-thru.
Hours of trade
Mon – Thurs: 09h00- 19h00 ,Friday:09h00- 19h00, Saturday: 09h00 – 19h00, Sunday:09h00 – 17h00
How to get there
Directions from Somerset West
Take the R44 via Stellenbosch straight thru to the N1. Turn towards Cape Town, then take the Okavango Road exit just after Kraaifontein. Go over the N1 on the bridge. Cape Gate is just on your right (it’s actually next to the N1 as well).
Cape Quarter in Greenpoint
What to expect
The Cape Quarter offers a quirky alternative to most shopping centres. Those into art, design and those renowned to being labelled as fashion victims will come here firstly to look good and secondly to feel good. Al fresco coffee shops, fine dining and trendy cocktail bars in the central square offer a calm elegance away from the hustle and bustle of the surrounding CBD.
What makes it unique
Being in the Cape Quarter which is known as one of the artiest areas in the CBD, this shopping centre really offers everything for those looking for fashion stores, art-work, beautiful interior and gift shops and everything that is different.
Hours of trade
Mon-Fri: 09h00-18h00; Sat ,09h00am – 16h00; Sun: 10h00-14h00.
How to get there
Coming into town, follow the signs to the Waterfront, Sea Point and CTCC to the end of the raised highway. The Cape Town Conference Centre will be on your left at the traffic lights. Take the right turn at 3rd set of traffic lights (Somerset Road) and follow Somerset Road into Green Point.
Cavendish Square in Claremont
What to expect
This mall offers a huge variety (over 200) of upmarket stores. There is a large selection of restaurants offering everything from fast food to fine dining. You will find the likes of the very popular Primi Piatti for Italian flair and the delicious mouth-watering Gourmet Burger and of course a multitude of coffee shops. If that isn’t enough, why not enjoy the 15 – 20 cinema screens at either of the 2 Ster Kinekor cinema houses.
What makes it unique
Cavendish is an award-winning and premier fashion and leisure destination. The shops are elite and offer a fantastic range of merchandise all under one roof.
Hours of trade
Monday – Saturday: 09h00- 17h00,Sundays: 10h00 – 17h00
How to get there
Cavendish is located on Main Road in Claremont. Take the N2 towards out of the city and take the M3 turn off towards Newlands.
Constantia Village in Constantia
What to expect
As their web site brags….“The Finest in every sense”….come here for up-market village boutiques, for style and cosmopolitan glamour surrounded by picturesque vineyards. It’s a place to browse, drink cappuccinos and absorb the peaceful setting. The centre offers many speciality stores, restaurants and fashion boutiques with a delightful ambience.
What makes it unique
The backdrop of vineyards and mountains, the style, the elegance and the calm making it one of the most desirable places to shop in the Southern Suburbs.
Hours of trade
Mondays – Fridays: 08h00 -19h00 ,Saturdays: 09h00 -17h00
How to get there
Take the M3 out of Cape Town and follow the Muizenberg route. At the Constantia signpost, turn off onto the M41 and head into Constantia where the village lies adjacent to Main Road.
Gardens Shopping Centre – CBD
What to expect
Gardens Shopping centre is located in the centre of town making it very accessible for a quick shop in the centre of town. You will find everything from copying & printing, travel and flight bookings, Forex & banks to optometrists, a carwash, Internet Cafés, pharmacies and hair salons. You will also find Pick n’ Pay here for all your groceries. It has some 85 different specialist shops and a wi-fi hot spot.
What makes it unique
It is well known for its convenience factor as it is situated near between the heart of Table Mountain and the city bowl and large Pick n’ Pay is very popular amongst local Cape Town folk. It’s the perfect spot for daily necessities.
Trading hours
Weekdays: 09h00 – 19h00, Saturdays: 09h00- 17h00, Sundays and public holidays: 09h00 -14h00
How to get there
If coming into Cape Town on the N2 take the left fork, which is De Waal Drive. Once on De Waal Drive, take the Mill Street offramp to your left (which takes you over a bridge). Once in Mill Street Gardens Shopping Centre is on your left hand side.
High Street Shopping Village
What to Expect
Highstreet Shopping Village is well known for its exclusive and specialist outlets for rare finds in fashion or decor. You will also find the usual supermarkets to stock up with life’s necessities.
What makes it unique
High Street Shopping Village is worlds apart from the usual humdrum of ordinary shopping malls with its sun-dappled piazza-style ambience, coffee shops, restaurants and outdoor play area for the children.
Trading hours
Mondays – Fridays: 09:00 – 17:00, Saturdays: 09:00 – 14:00, Sundays: 09:00 – 13:00
How to get there
C/o Door de Kraal and Durban Road, Tygervalley
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N1 City Mall in Goodwood
What to expect
N1 City is less smart than Canal Walk but has a similar extenive variety of shops including everything from clothing to food stores to games. The Wonderland games arcade, pool bar and Lets Go Bowling alley are very popular. For more information on what Lets Go Bowling has to offer click here.
What makes it unique
N1 City is known for its entertainment. It is especially popular for the Wonderland arcade area, the Lets Go Bowling ten pin bowling alley as well as the pool hall and movie cinemas.
Hours of trade
Mon – Fri 09h00 – 2100, Sat & Sun:09h00 – 17h00
Public Holidays: 09h00 – 17h00
How to get there
Take N2 Cape town International Airport/Somerset and then take exit 9A to merge onto M5 toward N1.Take the exit on the right onto N1 Rd toward Paarl and take exit 15 for M26 (450 m). Turn right onto Monte Vista Blvd/Vasco Blvd and continue to follow Vasco Blvd. Turn left onto Frans Conradie Dr/M25 and then turn left onto Manus Gerber St. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louwtjie Rothman St.
Tygervalley Shopping Centre
What to expect
You will find some unique shops such as technology and luggage stores and this is besides every type of clothing shop which you can imagine. This centre offers a wonderful combination of entertainment ranging from a games arcade, a pool area and a Lets Go Bowling arena.
What makes it unique
Tygervalley is a brilliant centre not only for shopping purposes but also for entertainment purposes. There is a wonderful food court as well as a games arcade, pool and a bar as well as a Lets Go Bowling arena. In order to find out more about Lets Go Bowling , click here.
Hours of trade
09h00-19h00 on Mondays to Saturdays, 09h00 -17h00 on Sundays and public holidays.
How to get there
Directions from the N1
From the N1 (direction Paarl) take the Durban Road / Willie van Schoor off ramp. At the traffic light intersection, turn left into Willie van Schoor Avenue (Durban Road). Continue with Willie van Schoor towards Tygervalley Shopping Centre.
V&A Waterfront
What to expect
With over 450 retail outlets selling everything from fashion, home-ware, African curios, to jewellery, leather goods and audio-visual equipment. The V&A Waterfront is South Africa’s most popular shopping destination.
What makes it unique
The waterfront has a huge variety of shops, some of which cannot be found in other places like the exclusive Waterfront market for example and The Red & Blue Sheds. It is the ideal tourist attraction to suit the whole family offering the 2 Oceans Aquarium, boat trips, sunset cruises and seemingly endless varieties of restaurants to choose from.
For more information on what is hot and happening at the V&A Waterfront, click here.
Hours of trade
09h00-21h00 daily except: Red Shed craft workshop – 10h00 -21h00 on Sundays and Public Holidays, V&A craft market and wellness centre – 9.30h -18h00
How to get there
Enter the V&A via the main entrance (Hans Strydom Ave). Pass the Aquarium on your right hand side until you reach the traffic circle. After the traffic circle you will see the Waterfront where there ire ample covered parking facilities at on average R10 an hour.
Wembley Square
What to expect
Wembley Square is a very trendy little gem for exclusive shopping located in the suburb of Gardens in central Cape Town. It contains a flagship Virgin Active, several delightful cafes as well as a collection of 9 stylish fashion boutiques. You will also find a hairdresser, a Vida E cafe, “Crush” to indulge in fresh fruit and smoothies and “Knead”, a dynamic bread house offering pastries and breads to die for. There is also a Sinns Restaurant offering elegant dining at affordable prices and with a friendly service.
What makes it unique
The exclusivity is unique to this little shopping centre which offers a completely different experience to the large shopping malls. You will find that the fashion boutiques are all at the forefront of the latest trends.
Hours of trade
09h00 -21h00
How to get there
To get to Wembley Square from Buitenkant Street, look out for a little sign on the right hand side if you are going down the hill. The turn off to Wembley Square is before the Shell garage as you come down the hill.
Willowbridge Shopping centre
What to expect
There is a wide variety of both shops and restaurants. They offer some top of the range exclusive places as well as being home to The Barnyard open air theatre.
What makes it unique
It is well known for all the up market shops in the centre as well as the up market lifestyle and ambiance which the centre provides. The Barnyard open air theatre is what makes this centre extremely unique and is a popular source of entertainment for everyone.
Hours of trade
Monday – Saturday 09h00- 18h00,Sundays 09h00- 17h00
How to get there
Follow the N1 to Paarl. Take the Exit 23 and turn left at the traffic lights into Willie van Schoor Avenue (R302). At the third set of traffic lights turn left into Bill Bezuidenhout Avenue. At the next traffic lights turn right into Carl Cronje Drive. Willowbridge is on the left, directly opposite Tygervalley Centre.