Event Dates
From: Friday, October 31, 2025
To: Friday, October 31, 2025
Cape Town Halloween Party 2025
Halloween marks the start of the gay Spring/Summer Season in Cape Town.
Cape Town Halloween Party Dress to impress, costumes are essential 2025
Halloween marks the start of the gay Spring/Summer Season in Cape Town as the city enters Spring and the costume become more daring each year.
- Visiting for Cape Town Pride? Stay in the Rockefeller Hotel, rated “Fabulous” by guests in a great location featuring fresh modern rooms and a superb fitness centre.
Halloween in Cape Town
- Located between the CBD and Green Point, DeWaterkant is the gayborhood of Cape Town.
- The colorful streets of are lined with LGBTQ-friendly cafes, bars, and boutique shops.
- It’s alive, it’s vibrant, and it’s very, very fabulous and even more so during the Halloween festivities.
- The following gay bars and clubs host events during the Halloween celebrations, especially on the Saturday night before Halloween.
- Check out the top hotels closest to the gay bars in De Waterkant.
Bars & Clubs hosting Halloween Events
- Cafe Manhattan – Long running popular gay bar and cafe with impressive cocktail menu and live shows with special theme parties.
- Zer021 Rooftop – Hosts a busy cocktail hour, drag acts and live shows. Very busy during live show nights.
- Pink Candy Night Club – Spacious night time club, perfect for dancing with live DJ. Open Turs to Sat.
- Club Stargayzers – Large dance hall with superb music, drink specials and guest DJs.
- Shaft Cruise Zone – Gay cruise club with busy “underwear night” and very popular Halloween theme parties.
Where to stay in Cape Town
The following hotels are close to the city’s top attractions:
The Capital Mirage, The Westin Cape Town, DysArt Boutique Hotel The Cape Royale
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DeWaterkant, is next to the gay bars
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Where we stay!
The Glenn Hotel in Cape Town’s Seapoint
Stylish, great pool and gay operated.
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Gay Map of Cape Town
Most of the gay bars are located in the De Waterkant area, surrounded by some lovely restaurants and only a short walk to the shopping streets, we have chosen some hotels and apartment that keep you in the hard of all the action.
Quay, 6 W Quay Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
The Table Bay Hotel is a 5-star luxury hotel situated at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. It boasts beautiful views of the working harbor, Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean. It features a pool and a spa. Each air-conditioned room comes equipped with a minibar, flat-screen satellite TV and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. The private bathroom includes a bath and shower with free toiletries.
Convention Square, Lower Long St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
The Westin Cape Town’s airy rooms have deluxe bedding and floor-to-ceiling windows with views over Cape Town. Selected rooms have a spacious lounge area, all rooms with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. Guests can enjoy a vigorous work-out in the well-equipped gym which boasts panoramic city views. The outdoor pool is drenched in sunshine
40 Chiappini St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Offering a rooftop bar and restaurant, The Capital Mirage Hotel is conveniently situated between Cape Town’s city centre and trendy De Waterkant. Free WiFi and parking are available. The spacious suites and apartments offer a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, kitchen facilities and bathrooms with bath and shower. Air-conditioned and fitted with a hairdryer
Moorings 5 & Portswood Ridge, 5 Portswood Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Situated just opposite the V&A Waterfront’s timeball tower, Dock House impresses with personalized service and panoramic views of the harbour and its surroundings. Enjoy breakfast in the elegantly furnished morning room, followed by a swim in the stylish outdoor pool.Classic décor and a spacious layout make each of the guest rooms and suites at Dock House a welcome retreat after a busy day. Marvel at stunning views of the waterfront from your balcony.
10 Hospital StreetCape Town, 8001, South Africa
Set between the V&A Waterfront and Signal Hill, Harbouredge offers modern apartments with over ’s skyline or . It features a gym and is provided.
The apartments are elegantly furnished, and come equipped with a fully leading into an open-plan lounge and dining room. The bathrooms include bathtubs and a separate shower.
32 Prestwich StreetCape Town, 8001, South Africa
The The Rockwell Luxury Suites offers self-catering accommodation with scenic views of Table Mountain, Signal Hill or the harbour. It features a health club with indoor swimming pool, gym and massage treatments.
Opening out onto panoramic patios, the spacious apartments are fitted with designer furnishings. Each includes a stainless steel kitchen with dining area and a large lounge with Smart TV.
23 Jarvis StreetGreen Point, Cape Town, 8051, South Africa
Purple House Accommodations offers a B&B and seven self-catering units situated in De Waterkant district, just 2 km from Cape Town City Center. An additional self-catering apartment is located within the City Centre, a 20 minutes’ drive from the Cape Town International Airport.
The modern furnished units offer different configurations and facilities. All of the units include a seating area and a kitchen. The en-suite bathroom contains free toiletries.
137 Waterkant StreetCape Town, 8001,South Africa
This charming guest house with Georgian-style façade is situated in the heart of De Waterkant Village. It offers views over Cape Town landmarks Table Mountain and V & A Waterfront from its rooftop terrace.
The Charles is comprised of 3 historic Georgian houses connected together. Rooms feature African art work and original Cape cottage furniture. Each room offers amenities including free WiFi, a ceiling fan and tea-coffee maker. Some rooms offer an open-plan bathroom.
Victoria Rd, Clifton, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
Clifton Private Beach Villa featuring an outdoor swimming pool and a bar, a full kitchen with a dishwasher, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 3 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms This villa has a private pool, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking.
Fulham Rd, Camps Bay, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
This secure and luxurious mansion includes a maid and bulter service. It is equipped with a heated pool, private gym, home cinema and 6 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a drink at the bar and there is a pool table and 3 lounges for relaxation.
84 Camps Bay Dr, Camps Bay, Cape Town, 8040, South Africa
Merridew Villa is a stylish 6-bedroom villa, five of the six bedrooms are en suite and some of them have a balcony with ocean views, a fully equipped kitchen and separate lounge areas for guests to relax in. as well as an outdoor pool.
23 Geneva Dr, Camps Bay, Cape Town, 8040, South Africa
Geneva Drive Villa Offers air conditioned accommodation with 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, a living room, a dining area and a well-appointed kitchen with a dishwasher, and washing machine. An outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi
74 Waterkant Street,Cape Town, 8001,South Africa
This iconic gay eating, meeting and chilling spot is the longest standing venue in the heart of de Waterkant village and has been a firm favourite with locals and tourists alike.
Whether your intention is a quick bite to eat, a cheeky afternoon cocktail on the terrace, or a late night rendezvous in the bar, at this welcoming venue anything could happen.
120 Strand St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Spacious night time club, perfect for dancing with live DJ. Open Turs to Sat
55 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Conveniently located on Prestwich Street in the well-known De Waterkant area of Cape Town, Honey & Dora is a mix of a café style offering serving Breakfast and Lunch with a more relaxed bar vibe for after work drinks and a great Friends Catch-up spot.
Link Rd, Bothasig, Cape Town, 7441, South Africa
The Gat Party Milnerton is a newly-established dance venue that offers a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for individuals who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTIA). At our establishment, patrons are encouraged to bring their own refreshments, ice and snacks, as no cash bar is provided.
46 Canterbury St, District Six, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa
Hosts a busy cocktail hour, drag acts and live shows. Very busy during live show nights
30 Napier StreetCape Town, 8001,South Africa
Gay bar, restaurant & nightclub in Cape Town with hunky barmen, sexy go-go dancers, great music, two dancefloors, weekly themed nights and wild antics. Join us and get ready for something rather extraordinary every night of the week.
299 Lower Main Rd, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa
Gay cruise club with busy “underwear night” and very popular theme parties
Recommended Apartments and villas in Cape Town
Geneva Drive Villa
7 Bedrooms
- Air conditioned accommodation
- 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms
- Living room, a dining area
- An outdoor swimming pool.
- Free WiFi & free private parking
Merridew Villa
6 Bedrooms
- Stylish 6-bedroom villa,
- Six Bedroom (5 ensuite)
- Balcony with ocean views
- A fully equipped kitchen
- An outdoor pool.
Hollywood Mansion
6 Bedrooms
- Secure and luxurious mansion
- A maid and butler service
- Heated pool, gym, home cinema
- 6 bedrooms
- 3 different lounges
Clifton Private Beach
3 Bedrooms
- Located on Clifton Beach
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Bar and full kitchen
- 3 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms
- Garden with barbecue facilities
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The Table Bay
5 Star, Luxury
- 5-Star, V&A Waterfront Location, Harbor Views
- Close to the gay district
- Minibar, flat-screen satellite TV
- Situated at V&A Waterfront, offers luxurious rooms with beautiful harbor and mountain views
The Westin
5 Star, Stylish
- 5-Star, Deluxe Bedding, Panoramic City Views
- Close to the gay district
- Floor-to-ceiling windows, free Wi-Fi
- Airy rooms with city views, features a gym with city views and a sun-drenched outdoor pool
The Capital Mirage
5 Star, Readers Choice
- 5-Star, Rooftop Bar, Between City Centre and De Waterkant
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Flat-screen TV, kitchen facilities
- Offers spacious suites and apartments with modern amenities, ideal for convenience and luxury
Dock House Boutique
5 Star, Modern Classic
- 5-Star, Opposite Timeball Tower, Waterfront Views
- Close to the gay district
- Classic décor, balcony
- Located near V&A Waterfront, provides classic, spacious rooms with stunning waterfront views
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