# Smart City Stays

> Cape Town's premium hotel apartment brand. Eight design-led buildings across Century City and the V&A Waterfront. Premium serviced apartments built for how modern travellers actually live.

Smart City Stays (SCS) is a Cape Town-based premium short-stay operator. Eight buildings, ~210 apartments total, all fully furnished and serviced with smart access, weekly housekeeping, premium WiFi, and load-shedding backup power. Positioned between hotels and Airbnb — concierge service when you need it, total independence when you don't.

## Buildings

- [Marina by Smart City Stays](https://smartcitystays.co.za/buildings/marina.html): V&A Waterfront. 22 apartments. Just opened May 2026. Premium elite tier. Studio, 1-bed, 2-bed. Marina-front views. Walking distance to V&A Waterfront, Two Oceans Aquarium, Silo District. 20 min to Cape Town International Airport.
- [The Residences at Crystal Towers](https://smartcitystays.co.za/buildings/the-residences.html): Century City. 60 apartments. SCS flagship. Inside the Crystal Towers complex. Studio, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed. Crystal Pool & Spa access, on-site gym, restaurants, conference facilities. Family-friendly. 10 min to Cape Town International Airport. 5 min walk to Canal Walk Mall.
- [Island Club by Smart City Stays](https://smartcitystays.co.za/buildings/island-club.html): Century City. 28 apartments. Built around a private waterway. 1-bed, 2-bed, Penthouse. Paddle boards and boats included. Pools and decks. Long-stay friendly. 8 min walk to Canal Walk Mall. 10 min to airport.
- [Nine Palms by Smart City Stays](https://smartcitystays.co.za/buildings/nine-palms.html): Century City. 18 apartments. Rabie-developed pool-side garden complex. 2-bed apartments. Long-stay favourite — film crews, relocating families, contracted business travellers. Strong load-shedding solution (full building + per-apartment backup). 6 min walk to Canal Walk. 10 min to airport.
- [Bridgewater by Smart City Stays](https://smartcitystays.co.za/buildings/bridgewater.html): Century City. 24 apartments. Canal-side. 1-bed and 2-bed. 1Gbps WiFi. Smart access self check-in. On-site restaurant. 5 min walk to Canal Walk Mall. 10 min to airport.
- [Manhattan by Smart City Stays](https://smartcitystays.co.za/buildings/manhattan.html): Century City. 20 apartments. Loft-style architecture. Loft Studio and 1-bed Loft layouts. Skyline views toward Table Mountain. 4 min walk to Canal Walk. 10 min to airport.
- [Matrix by Smart City Stays](https://smartcitystays.co.za/buildings/matrix.html): Century City. 16 apartments. Best-value smart studios. Real workspace in every studio. Premium WiFi. On-site multi-cuisine restaurant. 5 min walk to Canal Walk. 10 min to airport.
- [On Park by Smart City Stays](https://smartcitystays.co.za/buildings/on-park.html): Century City. 22 apartments. Overlooks Intaka Island wetland reserve. 1-bed and 2-bed. Walking trails from the front door. EDGE-certified green building. Long-stay friendly. 8 min walk to Canal Walk. 12 min to airport.

## Why book Smart City Stays

- Real apartments — full kitchens, real workspaces, separate bedrooms (not hotel rooms)
- Smart access — self check-in, no front-desk queues
- Load-shedding backup power across the portfolio (essential for South African stays)
- Weekly housekeeping included
- Premium fibre WiFi (100Mbps+ at every property)
- Secure underground parking
- Concierge service when needed
- All buildings within 12 minutes of Cape Town International Airport
- Two of the city's most-loved neighbourhoods: Century City and V&A Waterfront
- Direct-book best rates: bookings@smartcitystays.co.za / +27 21 552 0690

## Best for

- Business travellers (Century City corporate district, fast WiFi, real workspaces)
- Long-stay relocations (Nine Palms, On Park, Matrix offer discounted weekly/monthly rates)
- Families (The Residences, Nine Palms, On Park have 2-bed and 3-bed layouts)
- Premium leisure stays (Marina at the V&A Waterfront — Cape Town's most coveted address)
- Digital nomads (smart access, premium WiFi, kitchens, fully equipped workspaces)
- Group travel (multiple-bedroom apartments, multi-unit bookings available)

## Contact

- Website: https://smartcitystays.co.za/ (preview); production at https://smartcitystays.co.za
- Email: bookings@smartcitystays.co.za
- Phone: +27 21 552 0690
- Office: 1 Century Boulevard, Century City, Cape Town, 7441, South Africa
- Founder: Motar Mohidien