500 m² Office to let in 31 Lower Long Street

Office space to let in the Foreshore ranges from fitted suites of around 90 square metres to whole floors and linked floors of more than 6,000 square metres. Browse the current listings below to compare available sizes, monthly rentals, parking allocations, building features and occupation dates.

The Foreshore is Cape Town's corporate gateway, the strip of reclaimed land between the historic city grid and the working harbour. It concentrates the city's premium towers, the Cape Town International Convention Centre and the fastest freeway access in the central city, which is why banks, insurers, shipping and trading businesses and professional firms keep their head offices here.

View the latest office space available in the Foreshore, or contact Brightwave for a building-specific shortlist based on your size, budget, parking and occupation requirements.

The Foreshore: Cape Town's Corporate Gateway

The Foreshore runs from the lower end of the city grid to the harbour edge, bounded roughly by Buitengracht Street, Hertzog Boulevard and the port. It was reclaimed from Table Bay in the 1930s and 1940s, which is why the precinct has wide boulevards, large regular blocks and buildings with floor plates that the older city grid cannot match.

The precinct connects directly to the N1 and N2, so staff driving from the northern suburbs, the southern suburbs or the Winelands get in and out without crossing the city centre. Cape Town CBD sits immediately to the south, with De Waterkant and the V&A Waterfront to the north west.

Why Businesses Choose Office Space in the Foreshore

Businesses shortlist the Foreshore when presence and practicality both matter. The main advantages include:

• Direct N1 and N2 freeway access at the harbour edge
• The largest floor plates in the central city
• Premium towers with harbour and mountain views
• Walking distance to Cape Town Station and MyCiTi trunk routes
• The Cape Town International Convention Centre on the doorstep
• Structured basement parking in most major buildings
• Backup power and fibre as standard in the better towers

The trade-off is that the Foreshore is a working corporate district rather than a lifestyle precinct. Businesses wanting coffee-shop energy around the office often compare it with Bree Street in the city centre or the V&A Waterfront next door.

Towers and Large Floor Plates

The Foreshore holds much of the city's premium stock. The Towers on Hertzog Boulevard offers fitted suites and full floors from around 165 to more than 1,200 square metres. Convention Tower beside the CTICC provides premium space with some of the best harbour views in the city. 35 Lower Long Street combines a prominent address with suites from under 100 square metres to about 1,000 square metres, and The Halyard offers modern space from around 155 to more than 1,600 square metres.

For businesses that need serious scale, the Foreshore is one of the few central nodes that can deliver. Oceana House at 25 Jan Smuts Street carries floors from about 2,000 up to 6,000 square metres, Roggebaai Place at 4 Jetty Street offers 2,000 to 4,000 square metre floors, and 10 Christiaan Barnard provides A-grade floors from around 900 to 3,600 square metres. Smaller teams are equally well served: ONE THIBAULT has fitted suites from under 90 square metres, and the Louis Gradner Building covers the middle of the range.

Conference Precinct and the CTICC

The Cape Town International Convention Centre anchors the precinct's business ecosystem. Companies whose calendars revolve around conferences, exhibitions and international visitors locate here for the walk-to-venue convenience, and the surrounding hotels give visiting clients and executives somewhere practical to stay. The CTICC's expansion has strengthened the case for the surrounding blocks, and hospitality, travel and events businesses sit alongside the corporate occupiers.

Public Transport and Road Access

The Foreshore has the best road access in the central city. The N1 and N2 start and end at the precinct's edge, and the one-way boulevard system moves peak traffic in and out faster than the inner grid. Staff who drive typically rate the Foreshore commute as the easiest central-city option.

Public transport is equally practical. Cape Town Station is a short walk across the Heerengracht, bringing Metrorail and the main taxi and bus interchanges within reach, and MyCiTi trunk routes serve the Civic Centre stops beside the precinct. Staff commuting from the Atlantic Seaboard, the West Coast corridor and the inner city can reach Foreshore offices without a car.

Parking in Foreshore Buildings

Most major Foreshore towers offer structured basement or podium parking. Covered and basement bays are commonly advertised at around R1,500 to R1,800 per bay per month, which is generally below comparable bays in the V&A Waterfront and the better city-centre towers. Bay ratios vary by tower, so confirm:

• The number of allocated bays for your suite
• The type of parking bays offered
• The monthly cost per bay
• Visitor parking arrangements
• Nearby parkade options for overflow parking

Backup Power, Fibre and Business Continuity

Premium and A-grade Foreshore towers typically run full generator backup for common areas and tenant space, with diesel or generator recoveries charged back to tenants. Fibre is standard in the major buildings, usually with a choice of providers. If continuity is critical for your business, we confirm the exact backup arrangements, recovery charges and redundancy per building before you shortlist.

What Does Office Space in the Foreshore Cost?

Foreshore rentals vary with the building, floor height, views, existing fit-out, parking allocation and lease terms.

Advertised rentals may exclude:

• VAT
• Parking
• Electricity and water
• Generator recoveries
• After-hours air-conditioning
• Municipal or operating recoveries
• Cleaning or refuse charges
• Fit-out expenses

Ask for a complete monthly cost breakdown before comparing properties. The meaning of "gross rental" can differ between landlords, so confirm exactly which operating costs are included.

For current rental evidence and area-specific trends, read the Foreshore commercial property market guide.

Local Foreshore Office Leasing Experience

Brightwave works the Foreshore daily as part of our central-city coverage. We track asking and achieved rentals across the towers, know which buildings have genuine backup power and which recover heavy diesel costs, and understand how landlords in the precinct approach tenant installation allowances on longer leases. Tell us your staff count, preferred size, budget, parking requirement and occupation date, and we will identify the Foreshore offices that are genuinely worth viewing.

Frequently Asked Questions About Foreshore Offices

Is the Foreshore a good location for an office?

Yes, particularly for corporate occupiers. The Foreshore offers the central city's best freeway access, its largest floor plates and its highest concentration of premium towers, with Cape Town Station and MyCiTi routes in walking distance. It suits head offices, financial and professional firms, and any business hosting clients at the CTICC.

Are there small offices to rent in the Foreshore?

Yes. Fitted suites start at around 90 square metres in buildings such as ONE THIBAULT and 35 Lower Long Street, and several towers subdivide floors into suites in the 100 to 300 square metre range. Smaller suites in premium towers move quickly, so an early viewing helps.

Can I find a whole floor or a headquarters in the Foreshore?

Yes. The Foreshore is the strongest central node for scale. Oceana House offers floors from about 2,000 to 6,000 square metres, Roggebaai Place up to about 4,000 square metres, and 10 Christiaan Barnard up to about 3,600 square metres, alongside full floors in the premium towers.

Do Foreshore offices have backup power?

Most premium and A-grade towers run full generator backup with recoveries charged to tenants. The exact arrangement, and what it costs per month, differs by building, so we confirm backup coverage and recovery charges as part of any shortlist.

How do staff commute to the Foreshore?

Drivers use the N1 and N2, which meet the city at the precinct's edge. Cape Town Station, the main bus and taxi interchanges and MyCiTi trunk stops are all within walking distance, which makes the Foreshore one of the most transport-accessible office nodes in the metro.

What does parking cost in Foreshore buildings?

Covered and basement bays are commonly advertised at around R1,500 to R1,800 per bay per month, depending on the building. Bay ratios are generally better than the inner city grid because the towers were built with structured parking.

Does Brightwave charge tenants to find office space?

No. In most leasing mandates our fee is paid by the landlord, not the tenant. We help compare available options, arrange viewings and negotiate terms at no cost to your business.

Find Office Space to Rent in the Foreshore

Whether you need a fitted suite for a small professional team or a multi-floor headquarters with harbour views, the Foreshore's current availability covers the full spectrum. Our listings show live rentals, sizes, parking and building features at unit level.

Browse all office space to let in the Foreshore or contact Brightwave to discuss your requirements directly.