Claremont Area Guide

Claremont hums with energy. Whether it’s the early-morning school run down Palmyra Road, professionals streaming into Grove Exchange, or students meeting over coffee in Cavendish Square, there’s always motion — and always opportunity. Located just 15 minutes from Cape Town CBD, Claremont is one of the most active commercial zones south of the city, blending large-scale office parks, high-traffic retail nodes, and leafy side streets that still feel human-sized.

It’s also remarkably diverse. Entrepreneurs, tech startups, legal practices, NGOs, national retailers — they all operate here, thanks to Claremont’s adaptable infrastructure and cosmopolitan draw. Cavendish Square still anchors the retail scene, but nearby hubs like Belvedere Square, Dreyer Street, and Vineyard Road are growing fast, offering everything from coworking flexibility to long-term corporate leases. The local ecosystem supports both — small operators scale here, while big brands tap into a loyal customer base from across the Southern Suburbs and beyond.

Connectivity and Access

Claremont’s appeal isn’t just cultural — it’s logistical. This suburb is stitched into Cape Town’s public and road transport grid, with the M3 and Main Road providing seamless access north and south. The Claremont train station is active, minibus routes are efficient, and MyCiTi's southern rollout includes Claremont as a strategic node, giving businesses access to a wider workforce.

Offices around MontClare Place or Vineyard Road are walkable from Claremont station, while those in Palmyra Junction or Grove Exchange benefit from ample parking and easy access from suburbs like Newlands, Rosebank, and Rondebosch. And with major clients or suppliers often based in the CBD, Claremont gives you quick reach without needing to be in the middle of the city’s congestion.