3 Argyle Street, Camps Bay, South Africa | (888) 616-5829
Eco-friendly hotel with modern, Scandinavian-style design and beach and mountain views
Located in an upscale residential area a few minutes' walk from the beach
Guest rooms have a beautiful natural look, as well as great views and minibars stocked with freebies
Suites with private pools and views of both the mountains and ocean available
Sophisticated pool with poolside bar overlooking the ocean
Free breakfast with daily specials cooked to order
Fitness center features a stylish design
Spa treatments available
Running trail to the beach is right outside hotel
Free Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi can be slow in some rooms
Traffic noise heard in some rooms
Pool is small and narrow
The POD Camps Bay is a 15-room luxury hotel with a chic, minimalist style employing natural wood, gray stone, and glass. Set in an upscale residential area a few minutes' walk from Camps Bay Beach, the property is a 10-minute drive from the center of Cape Town. Rooms have a natural aesthetic and views of the beach or mountains; most have balconies, and some have private pools. The rooftop pool has ocean views, and there's a bar offering poolside drink service. Breakfast is free and includes daily specials, and minibars are restocked daily with free goodies. This eco-friendly hotel draws younger couples, and is a more modern alternative to the area's Victorian-style B&Bs.
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Scene
Hip and modern, with minimalist Scandinavian-style design
The hotel was built in 2010, and its modern style is a departure from what guests find at the numerous Victorian B&Bs in the area. The three-story building, made of gray stone and glass, sits on a winding street that leads to the beach. Inside the vibe is cool and minimalist, with a trendy Scandinavian-style aesthetic: gray stone, natural wood, and clean-lined furniture extend from the lobby to the restaurant to the fitness center. The sleek wraparound pool has an elevated wood deck above a gray stone patio, and its simple black lounge chairs provide a lovely spot from which to take in views of Camps Bay Beach. Guests are mainly younger couples, though there are compact rooms suited to single travelers as well.
Location
A short walk from the beach, and a quick drive from central Cape Town
POD Camps Bay offers gorgeous beach and mountain views, and puts guests within close proximity of both. Camps Bay Beach can be reached by foot in a few minutes (umbrellas, towels, and chairs are provided) and Table Mountain National Park is a five-minute drive away. The center of Cape Town is about a 10 minutes' drive. There's a running trail along the beach that begins just outside the hotel. Guests will also find plenty of cafes and bars within walking distance, including beachfront options. The airport is about 25 minutes away by car.
Rooms
Natural minimalist style and minibars stocked with free goodies
Guest rooms are air-conditioned and decorated similarly to the rest of the hotel with natural wood, slate-gray stone, glass partitions, and simple white laminate furnishings. Tree trunk bedside tables, soft gray bed frames, and muted brown and gray pillows are nice touches. Most rooms have balconies with views of either Camps Bay Beach or the mountains; Luxury Rooms overlook both, and three on the first floor have private pools. All rooms have robes and slippers, electric laptop-size safes, flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations, and DVD players. Most have Nespresso machines. Minibar drinks and snacks are free and restocked daily. Bathrooms have black stone walk-in showers with wood ceilings and rain showerheads; Suites have tubs and dual showerheads.
Features
Delicious breakfast and a pool with beach views and poolside drink service are highlights.
The hotel serves a free breakfast with daily specials and cooked-to-order items -- plus fruit, pastries, and fresh juices. Spa treatments and massages are available in the Wellness Room. There's a small fitness center with cardio machines and a sitting area with low-lying tables and shelves lined with curios, all with the same wood and stone decor as the rest of the hotel. The pool wraps around the hotel roof and offers views of the beach. Poolside drink service is available from the adjacent bar and lounge. Eco-friendly features include a tree-planting program. Wi-Fi and parking are free.
