You will instantly feel relaxed when you stay at the Bay Hotel. The hotel is chilled out and contemporary but manages to combine luxury with a relaxed, informal atmosphere, a perfect beachfront retreat. Occupying the coolest location in Cape Town, in the very heart of the trendy suburb of Camps Bay, you can sip on a sundowner whilst overlooking the white sandy beach. In addition to the spectacular view, the hotel is in the middle of the Camps Bay ‘strip’ dotted with bars and restaurants where Cape Town’s ‘in-crowd’ just must be seen. All of this and only a few minutes from the Table Mountain cableway and just 15 minutes from the V&A Waterfront and downtown. Back on site, there are four beautiful pools to lounge by and Bistro at The Bay, serves up a feast of gourmet delights. Afterwards, relax in the sophisticated elegance of Caamil’s Bar and Caamil, the best barman you will find in Cape Town.
Amenities
Wheelchair access
Bar
Fitness Centre/Gym
Restaurant
Room Service
Spa
Swimming Pool
Close to Beach
Close to City Centre
Where is it
On Victoria Road between the bars and restaurants of Camps Bay overlooking the beach. Transfer time from Cape Town Airport: 40 minutes.
Hotel information
72 rooms and 6 suites on 4 floors in 1 building. All with air-conditioning, satellite TV, DVD, complimentary WiFi, telephone, Nespresso™ machine (pods available at additional charge), mini-bar*, safe and hairdryer. Mountain View Rooms offer breathtaking views of Table Mountain and the Twelve Apostles, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.
Classic Rooms are located around the main pool with direct access to the pool from a private patio with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.
Club Classic Rooms are north facing with views of Lions Head with a sitting area and a private entrance lobby, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.
Premier Mountain View Rooms are spacious with private spa baths and expansive balconies, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.
Premier Pool View Rooms overlook the pool area and offer views of Lions Head with partial sea views, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.
Premier Sea View Rooms have a direct view of the Atlantic Ocean, a sitting area and balcony, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.
Cabana Rooms are on the ground floor, have a spacious patio overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and offer direct access to the cabana pools, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.
Luxury Rooms have an expansive balcony with sun loungers overlooking Camps Bay Beach for breathtaking sea views, a spa bath, large sitting area, Nespresso™ machine, mini-bar* and decanters, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.
Suites have 2 balconies with Atlantic Ocean views and maximum sunlight position, spacious separate living areas, Nespresso™ machine, full mini-bar and decanters, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.
Tides (buffet breakfast), Bistro at The Bay (poolside restaurant; afternoon tea and dinner), Sandy B Private Beach Club (light lunches and snacks), Caamil's Bar. 4 swimming pools. Spa* with steam room and sauna. Gym. Tennis and squash courts. 24-hour room service*. Complimentary parking. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Complimentary uncapped WiFi in rooms and public area (fair usage applies).
Wheelchair adapted rooms with partially accessible amenities or facilities available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page
3 nights between 13 Feb-8 Feb and 20 Dec-5 Jan.
* Denotes local charge.
Based on 1787 reviews
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Unreal - a must stay!!!
Jan 23, 2025Laura G
Absolutely gorgeous hotel. So clean (our room was cleaned twice in one day with water topped up etc). The pool area was perfect and the beds are great quality. There are hotel rubber rings in the pool. Everything really is 5 star. The location is absolutely perfect with stunning views of the lions head and the beach. The staff go so out of… Read more
Absolutely gorgeous hotel. So clean (our room was cleaned twice in one day with water topped up etc). The pool area was perfect and the beds are great quality. There are hotel rubber rings in the pool. Everything really is 5 star. The location is absolutely perfect with stunning views of the lions head and the beach. The staff go so out of their way for you. We were served by Nokubonga D and she was soooo lovely. She made our stay so perfect! Thank you Nokubonga. We hope to see you again next time Breakfast is great with good coffee, mimosas, fresh omlettes and waffles etc. the whole lot! Everything you would want. We ate in the restaurant for lunch and by the pool and both times the food was wonderful. I HIGHLY recommend this hotel! Read less
Terrible service and the rooms come with 6am-10pm Padel noise and disturbance
Jan 22, 2025Ggibb46Charing, United Kingdom
We had booked this 5 star hotel for 4 nights at the end of a holiday in Cape Town. What a disappointment. The hotel can best be described as all front and no substance with poor service and staff with poor attitudes and a couldn’t care less demeanor. With the exception of the always helpful security team. Our ‘Mountain View’ room looked into the… Read more
We had booked this 5 star hotel for 4 nights at the end of a holiday in Cape Town. What a disappointment. The hotel can best be described as all front and no substance with poor service and staff with poor attitudes and a couldn’t care less demeanor. With the exception of the always helpful security team. Our ‘Mountain View’ room looked into the air conditioning, a green tin roof and noisy Padel and tennis courts in use from 6am until 10pm, lovely watching half dressed sweaty people grunting and shouting from our minuscule balcony. We complained, twice but were basically told that it was hard luck and also that Padel did not start until 9am. Being lied to and given a poor room and then being treated to a couldn’t care less attitude? Hardly 5 star. Breakfast quality was the worst out of all the hotels we stayed in as well as the poorest service. When I asked for second pot of tea it was as though I was asked for a bottle of champagne and twice the staff member shook the pot to ensure it really was empty which was unbelievable! Hard croissants and poor quality sausages, bacon and eggs were in evidence daily. We tried the bar once. When asking for a red wine they seemed surprised and even more so when asked what they had that was non alcoholic- Heineken 0 was the answer- when asked if there was anything else a rude no was the reply. Surely a decent barman could have a few mocktails to offer- every other hotel did. Except ‘’The Bay’. Service with a sneer. And don’t expect to be offered drinks when sitting by the pool- we were ignored for about 4 hours. A joke. We won’t be returning and suggest you think twice unless all you are after are Instagram photos. Read less
Camps Bay luxury
Jan 14, 2025carlfalckarchitect
I love this place. Location ,staff & service is 5 star. I've been coming here for decades and never has an issue with any of its service
Great hotel. Definitely recommend
Jan 4, 2025Amanda APortsmouth, United Kingdom
Wonderful relaxed vibe hotel. Amazing view over the bay. Staff are fantastic. Service is excellent Great spa and bistro restaurant Lovely room. 4 swimming pools and plenty of comfortable loungers. Definitely recommend this hotel for a wonderful holiday
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Dec 20, 2024NeilO692Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
One of the best hotels I have ever stayed in. We had a sea view room which had everything we needed, including a few free treats in the mini bar. Bathroom spotless and spacious. The staff were friendly and made sure all our needs were met. Breakfast selection was extensive and thoroughly enjoyed the food. For someone coming from the UK, bar and… Read more
One of the best hotels I have ever stayed in. We had a sea view room which had everything we needed, including a few free treats in the mini bar. Bathroom spotless and spacious. The staff were friendly and made sure all our needs were met. Breakfast selection was extensive and thoroughly enjoyed the food. For someone coming from the UK, bar and food prices were very reasonable and quality really good. Didn't make extensive use of but the bar areas were well designed and looked nice places to spend an evening. 4 pools & numerous sunbeds meant plenty of space for everyone. Read less
Unreal - a must stay!!!
