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180m² office to let in 7 West Quay Road, West Quay, V&A Waterfront.
This 180m² premium office space to rent in the V&A Waterfront is located at 7 West Quay Road and is a fantastic rental opportunity, especially for businesses…
Browse buildings with current availability in V&A Waterfront.
Office space to let at the V&A Waterfront ranges from compact fitted suites of around 80 square metres to self-contained floors and buildings of around 1,100 square metres. Browse the current listings below to compare available sizes, monthly rentals, parking allocations, building features and occupation dates.
The V&A Waterfront is Cape Town's premium business address, a privately managed mixed-use precinct where offices sit alongside the harbour, hotels, retail and the marina. Availability is limited at any given time, and well-priced space tends to move quickly.
View the latest office space available at the V&A Waterfront, or contact Brightwave for a building-specific shortlist based on your size, budget, parking and occupation requirements.
The V&A Waterfront operates as a single managed estate between the city and the Atlantic, with its own precinct security, cleaning and infrastructure management. That day-to-day management, together with the harbour setting and the concentration of hotels and retail, is what separates a Waterfront address from every other office node in Cape Town.
The office stock is almost entirely premium and A-grade. Businesses here include investment and asset managers, international firms, technology companies, and tourism and hospitality head offices that want their brand attached to the precinct. The Cape Town CBD and the Foreshore sit directly inland for businesses comparing the wider central-city market, with De Waterkant and Green Point alongside.
The main advantages include:
The premium is real: Waterfront offices carry some of the highest asking rentals in Cape Town. Businesses weigh that against what the address does for their brand, their clients and their staff.
Waterfront offices cluster in distinct pockets. On the Portswood ridge side, Portswood offers established A-grade space in a quieter setting away from the retail crowds. Along Dock Road, Merchant House at 19 Dock Road provides premium suites in the mid-size range, with The Clock Tower precinct across the swing bridge holding premium suites from around 100 square metres.
On the water's edge, West Quay at 7 West Quay Road offers AAA-grade suites, East Pier provides A-grade space near the harbour entrance, and the Cruise Terminal building carries a run of A-grade suites from around 80 to 500 square metres. For larger self-contained requirements, The Ridge and Waterway House offer roughly 1,100 square metre opportunities in the precinct's newer green-certified generation of buildings.
The entire precinct operates under centralised 24-hour security with controlled service access, camera coverage and visible patrols, layered on top of each building's own access control. Estate management maintains the public realm to a standard no ordinary street-front office node matches. For businesses with late-working teams, visiting executives or security-sensitive operations, this is often the deciding factor.
No office node in Cape Town matches the Waterfront's amenity. Staff have the Victoria Wharf shopping centre, gyms, banks and a wide restaurant selection in walking distance, and client entertainment is effortless with the harbour, hotels and the marina on the doorstep. For businesses flying in clients or executives, the concentration of hotels inside the precinct removes the transfer problem entirely.
MyCiTi routes serve the precinct directly and connect it to the city centre, the Atlantic Seaboard and the airport service, and the walk from the CBD edge takes about fifteen minutes. Staff who drive use the precinct's managed parkades and building parking. Covered and basement bays are commonly advertised at around R1,850 to R2,000 per bay per month, with some buildings above that, which is the highest bay pricing in the metro. Confirm:
Waterfront rentals vary with the building, position in the precinct, views, existing fit-out, parking allocation and lease terms.
Advertised rentals may exclude:
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 across the metro, see our live Cape Town commercial rental rates, or browse the current V&A Waterfront listings to compare asking rentals at unit level.
Brightwave covers the Waterfront as part of our central-city portfolio. Because availability in the precinct is limited and turnover is quick, the practical advantage is knowing what is genuinely available now, what is quietly coming to market, and how each landlord structures parking, precinct levies and tenant installation on longer leases. Tell us your staff count, preferred size, budget, parking requirement and occupation date, and we will identify the Waterfront options that are genuinely worth viewing.
Yes, for businesses where address, security and amenity justify a premium. The precinct offers 24-hour estate security, hotels and retail in walking distance and a setting clients remember. Businesses optimising purely for cost per square metre usually compare it with the CBD and Foreshore inland.
Yes, but in limited supply. Fitted suites start at around 80 to 100 square metres in buildings such as the Cruise Terminal and The Clock Tower. Because small premium suites are scarce and sought after, they rarely stay available for long.
The rental carries the whole precinct: 24-hour estate security, managed public spaces, harbour and mountain outlooks, and the hotel and retail amenity around every building. Landlords price that environment, and sustained demand for a limited pool of space supports it.
Yes, backup arrangements are standard across the precinct's premium and A-grade stock, with recoveries charged back to tenants. The newer green-certified buildings add further efficiency and continuity measures. We confirm the exact arrangement per building as part of any shortlist.
Yes. MyCiTi routes serve the precinct directly and link it to the city centre and the Atlantic Seaboard, and the walk from the CBD edge takes about fifteen minutes. Most staff who commute by rail connect through Cape Town Station and complete the trip by MyCiTi or on foot.
Quickly. The precinct holds a small office pool by metro standards and availability is usually tight, so well-priced suites often go between marketing cycles. If the Waterfront is on your shortlist, view early and be ready to move on terms.
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.
If your business belongs at Cape Town's most recognised address, the current availability spans compact premium suites to self-contained 1,100 square metre buildings. Our listings show live rentals, sizes, parking and building features at unit level.
Browse all office space to let at the V&A Waterfront or contact Brightwave to discuss your requirements directly.
| Asking gross rental | R300 - R400 per m² |
|---|---|
| Recommended benchmark | R320 per m² |
| Secondary / older stock | Mostly prime stock |
| Prime / A-grade stock | R320 - R450 per m² |
| Current availability | Very Limited |
| Market outlook | Premium |
| Best fit for | Asset managers, Financial services firms, Legal firms and Management consultants |
Gross asking rentals per m² per month, excluding VAT and utilities. Parking: Managed structured parking and building parking are available, usually at premium Waterfront rates. Figures are indicative and vary by building grade, size and lease terms. Contact us for a current, building-specific quote.
Practical answers about offices in V&A Waterfront
Asking rentals for office space in V&A Waterfront currently sit around R300 - R400 per m² (gross, excluding VAT and utilities), varying by building grade, size and amenities. Contact us for a current, building-specific quote.
Secondary or older stock is limited (mostly prime stock), while prime and A-grade stock is typically R320 - R450 per m². A practical budget benchmark is about R320 per m², before VAT, utilities and parking. Treat these figures as guidance because final rentals move with fit-out, lease term, floor size and parking.
Managed structured parking and building parking are available, usually at premium Waterfront rates. Exact bay ratios and costs vary per building and are shown on each listing.
Key office nodes in V&A Waterfront include Silo District, Portswood Square, Clock Tower precinct, Dock Road and Breakwater Boulevard. Browse the listings above to see current space in each.
In V&A Waterfront, availability is currently very limited. Well-located, well-priced space leases quickly, so we recommend enquiring early on any unit that fits your brief.
V&A Waterfront tenants have access to V&A Waterfront Mall, Two Oceans Aquarium, Zeitz MOCAA and Watershed, alongside the usual banking, dining and fitness options.
V&A Waterfront is attractive because of cape town's strongest prestige office address, constrained premium supply supports pricing and exceptional staff and client amenity. These advantages are strongest in well-managed buildings with suitable parking, access and backup-power provision.
Many premium buildings in V&A Waterfront offer generator or backup-power coverage for common areas and, in some cases, tenant premises. Coverage varies per building, so confirm the generator scope, diesel recovery and tenant plug-load support before signing.
Fitted space with existing partitioning can often be ready two to four weeks after lease signature. White-box space needing a full fit-out typically takes six to twelve weeks depending on scope. Lease commencement and any rent-free period can be structured around your fit-out timeline.
V&A Waterfront is popular with asset managers, financial services firms, legal firms and management consultants, among other occupiers. The tenant mix and building specs make it a strong fit for established and growing teams alike.
Yes. V&A Waterfront is served by MyCiTi bus routes and Waterfront shuttle services. Road access includes N1, N2 and Helen Suzman Boulevard. Check each listing for the nearest stop, station or freeway access point.
No. In most leasing mandates our fee is paid by the landlord, not the tenant. We help compare available options, confirm building-specific costs and arrange viewings so you can make a clean decision.
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