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South Africa has been chosen to host the Mr Gay World™ 2023 contest.
Mr. Gay World™ returns in October 2023, welcoming delegates from around the world and giving them a platform in Cape Town to showcase their diversity, compassion, and their philanthropy.
- Visiting Cape Town? Stay in the Rockefeller Hotel, rated “Fabulous” by guests in a great location featuring fresh modern rooms and a superb fitness centre.
The Competition
- Awaiting dates and venue confirmation for the 2023 event.
- The annual Mr. Gay World™ competition aims to find an ambassador for the international LGBTQ+ community from a diverse range of delegates who represent the spirit of their nation and embody qualities such as confidence, self-assurance, charisma and natural leadership.
- The Grand Finale will be staged at the city’s sumptuous Artscape Opera House on the 15th of October 2022.
- Artscape Theatre Centre is the main performing arts centre in Cape Town, South Africa, close to the world famous V&A Waterfront and is a 7-minute drive from the bars in De Waterkant.
- Stay close to the venue at The Onyx Apartment Hotel, rated “Fabulous” by guests with spacious rooms, high end amenities, stunning pool area and modern fitness centre.
Where to stay in Cape Town
- De Waterkant is home to most of Cape Town’s gay bars and gay-friendly restaurants, shops and galleries.
- The following hotels are popular with our visitors to Cape Town and are close to the pride parade and activities. They are also gay-friendly.
Icon Luxury Apartments, Harbouredge Apartments, The Westin Cape Town, DysArt Boutique Hotel The Cape Royale
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
The Glenn Hotel in Cape Town’s Seapoint.
Stylish, great pool and gay operated.
For further information and advice on
International Mr. Gay World Website
Geneva Drive Villa Offers air conditioned accommodation with 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, a living room, a dining area and a well-appointed kitchen with a dishwasher, and washing machine. An outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi & free private parking
Merridew Villa is a stylish 6-bedroom villa, five of the six bedrooms are en suite and some of them have a balcony with ocean views, a fully equipped kitchen and separate lounge areas for guests to relax in. as well as an outdoor pool.
This secure and luxurious mansion includes a maid and bulter service. It is equipped with a heated pool, private gym, home cinema and 6 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a drink at the bar and there is a pool table and 3 lounges for relaxation.
Clifton Private Beach Villa featuring an outdoor swimming pool and a bar, a full kitchen with a dishwasher, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 3 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms This villa has a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking.
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We have chosen hotels in Cape Town that keep you close to all the shops,restaurants & bars
The Table Bay Hotel is a 5-star luxury hotel situated at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. It boasts beautiful views of the working harbor, Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean. It features a pool and a spa. Each air-conditioned room comes equipped with a minibar, flat-screen satellite TV and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. The private bathroom includes a bath and shower with free toiletries.
The Westin Cape Town’s airy rooms have deluxe bedding and floor-to-ceiling windows with views over Cape Town. Selected rooms have a spacious lounge area, all rooms with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. Guests can enjoy a vigorous work-out in the well-equipped gym which boasts panoramic city views. The outdoor pool is drenched in sunshine
Offering a rooftop bar and restaurant, The Capital Mirage Hotel is conveniently situated between Cape Town’s city centre and trendy De Waterkant. Free WiFi and parking are available. The spacious suites and apartments offer a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, kitchen facilities and bathrooms with bath and shower. Air-conditioned and fitted with a hairdryer
Situated just opposite the V&A Waterfront’s timeball tower, with panoramic views of the harbour and its surroundings. Enjoy breakfast in the morning room, followed by a swim in the outdoor pool. Classic décor and a spacious layout make the guest rooms and suites at Dock House a welcome retreat after a busy day. With stunning views of the waterfront from your balcony.