69 Victoria Road, Camps Bay, South Africa | (888) 399-9863
In an upscale neighborhood, right across the street from the beach
Chic, large rooms have flat-screen TVs, minibars, and Nespresso machines
Bathrooms feature separate tubs and walk-in showers, plus L'Occitane toiletries
Four outdoor pools surrounded by chic loungers; pool floats provided
Dining options include a poolside bistro, a tapas bar, and poolside bars, plus free breakfast
Full spa and fitness center; massages by the pool
Meeting and event space
Free Wi-Fi throughout
On-site parking is limited and incurs a fee
One of the pools directly overlooks the parking lot
Some features closed in winter
Charge for parking
No kid-friendly amenities (pro for some)
Situated across the street from Camps Bay Beach, this four-pearl property offers a wealth of features and chic interiors that attract leisure tourists. Four outdoor pools provide a refreshing dip or sun soak, plus there are wellness facilities like a spa and fitness center. On-site dining includes a poolside bistro, tapas bar, and a bar, while a free breakfast includes a la carte hot items and is served in a charming sunlit space overlooking the beach. The 78 guest rooms are spacious and stylish, equipped with mod cons like flat-screen TVs, minibars, and Nespresso machines; bathrooms have both tubs and separate walk-in showers. Note that some of the features are closed in the winter months. As an alternative, check out The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa, for the spa with hydrotherapy pools and mountaintop gazebo treatment rooms.
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Scene
Chic property with beach and mountain views
Situated by the beach and backdropped by Table Mountain and Lion's Head, the luxury Bay Hotel is set on lovely grounds. Palm trees flank the white exteriors, while inside, chic and polished decor is inflected with a subtle beachy touch, including vintage-style seaside posters adorning the walls in the lobby and tasteful seashell chandeliers hanging throughout. Soft neutral hues dominate and are paired with attractive wooden furniture. Common spaces throughout are swathed in natural light thanks to large windows, some of which overlook the beach. There are plenty of charming outdoor spaces to relax in as well, including four outdoor pools that offer chic, parasol-shaded loungers on wooden sundecks. Clientele here mainly consists of leisure travelers -- both couples and families with kids (but note that there's not much in terms of kid-friendly amenities here) -- though it makes a good base for business travelers as well.
Location
Across the street from the beach in Camps Bay
The hotel is situated along Victoria Street, directly opposite Camps Bay Beach, the largest white-sand beach in Camps Bay. Many restaurants and cafes line this stretch of beachside road, as well as several shops and other hotels. This area is the main tourist hub of Camps Bay, an affluent suburb of Cape Town bordered by the bay and the mountains. Cape Town's center is about a 15-minute drive away, or about a half-hour by public transportation. The V&A Waterfront is around a 20-minute drive. Table Mountain National Park is about a seven-minute drive from the hotel, while Lion's Head is an eight-minute drive. Cape Town International Airport is about a half-hour drive away.
Rooms
Chic and spacious rooms offer an array of mod cons, including flat-screen TVs, minibars, and Nespresso machines
Rooms feature chic and stylish contemporary decor, pairing soft creamy and white hues with attractive wooden furniture and tasteful accents such as striped pillows. Stylish details include items like wooden boat models, paintings on the walls, and vertical wooden bookshelves decorated with several tomes. All rooms have sitting areas as well as desks. The spaces are equipped with flat-screen TVs, well stocked minibars, electric kettles, Nespresso machines, electronic safes, and free Wi-FI. Bathrooms are sleek and modern, equipped with tubs and separate walk-in showers, plus they come with L'Occitane toiletries.
There are a variety of room categories available, many of which have private patios (some with direct pool access) or balconies. Suites have two balconies and separate living rooms. Other extras in some rooms include spa tubs (some outdoor). Views vary and can include the mountains, beach, or pools.
Features
Four outdoor pools, several dining options and bars, and wellness facilities like a spa and fitness center
The hotel offers an array of amenities for leisure travelers. There are four attractive outdoor pools, all with wooden sundecks and plenty of umbrella-shaded loungers. Pool floats are a nice extra. Note that the infinity-edge Sandy B Pool is basically in the busy parking lot. Wellness features include a chic spa that has a sauna, steam room, and whirlpool tub. The spa offers a wide selection of treatments like massages, facials, and nail services. Two massage beds are placed by the pool. The fitness center presents several cardio and strength-training machines; personal training services are available.
There are several dining options on-site: the poolside Bistro @ The Bay serves casual lunch fare and afternoon cakes and pastries, and there's a chic beach club, a tapas bar, and a lounge-style bar serving various drinks and coffee. There are poolside bars as well. A free breakfast is served in a bright and airy space enveloped in floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the beach. The meal includes a buffet of baked goods, fresh fruit, cereals, cold cuts and cheeses, plus guests can order a la carte hot breakfast items.
The hotel offers meeting and event space, including a boardroom, conference room, and a wedding venue for up to 500 people. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Limited parking is available on-site for a fee.
