Cape Town’s coolest new address: Mama Shelter Residences

Branded apartments meet playful luxury in Bree Street’s revival

• Prime Location: Set in Time Out’s ‘coolest street in the world’ – Bree Street, Cape Town
• Branded Living: Stylish serviced residences from R2.9m, backed by global hotel group Mama Shelter
• Lifestyle First: Access to hotel-style amenities, rooftop pool, concierge, and on-demand services

Introduction: A Global Brand Meets Cape Town’s Urban Cool

‍Mama Shelter Residences Cape Town marks the bold South African debut of the global lifestyle brand Mama Shelter, known for its fun, vibrant design and community-first spirit. Located in the heart of Bree Street, this development transforms the former City Park Hospital into a stylish branded residence that redefines inner-city living.

Backed by hospitality-focused private equity firm Kasada and Cape-based developer Ingenuity, the Mama Shelter project breathes new life into a key site in Cape Town’s CBD, seamlessly merging urban heritage with contemporary flair.

Investment Snapshot

• Development: Mama Shelter Residences Cape Town
• Developers: Kasada and Ingenuity Property Investments
• Architects: TBC (modern conversion of historic hospital site)
• Location: 111 Bree Street, Cape Town CBD
• Type: Branded serviced residences and hotel
• Size: 62 apartments | 127-key Mama Shelter Hotel
• Units: Studio, 1-bed, 2-bed, and 3-bed apartments
• Pricing: From R2.9 million (incl. VAT) – up to R23.3 million for the Grand Mama Penthouse
• Completion: Q3 2026
• Amenities:
  • Rooftop pool & deck with panoramic city and mountain views
  • Residential concierge
  • Co-working space & fitness centre
  • Three restaurants, including rooftop bar & Il Bambini Club
  • 3,500sqm retail space
  • Mama Magic services: pet care, nanny, music curation, party planning, yoga & even a tattoo artist
  • Gold Status with Accor Owner Benefits perks at over 5,700 global hotels

Why Invest?

‍Mama Shelter Residences offers an unbeatable blend of brand appeal, location, lifestyle, and long-term investment value:

• Global brand power: Backed by Ennismore & Accor, providing professional management and international exposure
• Turnkey luxury: Fully serviced apartments, ideal for lock-up-and-go lifestyle or short-term rental investors
• Rising market: Savills reports 6–7.9% capital growth forecast for Cape Town’s prime residential sector in 2025
• World-class location: Bree Street is Cape Town’s trendiest destination, with unmatched access to restaurants, galleries, nightlife and business hubs
• Lifestyle-led living: Buyers get more than just a home – they get a lifestyle, a community, and a bold brand promise

Contact Details

For more information or to secure your unit:
📞 Pam Golding Properties
🌐 mamashelterresidencescapetown.com

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