The Bay Hotel

Cape Town, South Africa

Virgin rating

Suite
Main Pool
Mountain Room
Classic Room
Premier Room
Sandy B
Sandy B Bar
Caamil's Bar
Bistro @ The Bay
Cabana Room
Luxury Room
Luxury Room
Suite
Main Pool
Mint Wellness Spa
Suite
Main Pool
Mountain Room
Classic Room
Premier Room
Sandy B
Sandy B Bar
Caamil's Bar
Bistro @ The Bay
Cabana Room
Luxury Room
Luxury Room
Suite
Main Pool
Mint Wellness Spa

The hotel

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.

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely hotel -choose top floor room

Nov 24, 2023 pmarti161780

Hotel is gorgeous in great location. Mountain View is amazing but lower rooms on that side are affected by noisy padel tennis starting early till late. Also lack of privacy as look straight into some of the rooms.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Friendly helpful staff

Nov 23, 2023 hannahlondon1 London, United Kingdom

Beautiful hotel positioned in the middle of camps bay on the beach front. The staff were lovely and attentive at all times. Rooms were modern, bright and airy with lovely balconies overlooking the pool and out to the beach. Wide variety of choice at breakfast. Would recommend to anyone looking to stay in Camps Bay you won’t be disappointed.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A Hotel at a great location.

Nov 14, 2023 Max M Triptis, Germany

The Hotel has a great location next to Camps Bay Beach. The staff were extremely freindly and helpful. But the Hotel has come into the years and desperately needs a renovation. Thus the price was too high for what we got.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wedding Anniversary trip to Cape Town for the first time

Nov 12, 2023 KeithBuet Weybread, United Kingdom

Lovely hotel, great greeting and check in. Room was great with balcony out to the swimming pools. We had an Al fresco lunch by the pool, lovely salads and wrap filled with whipped goats cheese. Great service around the pool, gave us a few special extras for our anniversary. Swimming pools great temperature and lay in the sun all afternoon… Read more
Lovely hotel, great greeting and check in. Room was great with balcony out to the swimming pools. We had an Al fresco lunch by the pool, lovely salads and wrap filled with whipped goats cheese. Great service around the pool, gave us a few special extras for our anniversary. Swimming pools great temperature and lay in the sun all afternoon listening to African singers outside by the beach. Thank You for looking after us Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great Hotel, Amazing Location

Nov 5, 2023 Globaltourist52 Christchurch, United Kingdom

The setting for this hotel is majestic, the Lions Head Mountain on one side and the 12 Apostles mountain range behind and maybe the most picturesque bay in South Africa in front of it. With views of the bay from the restaurant, a beautiful pool in front and plenty of sun beds to enjoy. The staff were friendly, welcoming and efficient. The room and… Read more
The setting for this hotel is majestic, the Lions Head Mountain on one side and the 12 Apostles mountain range behind and maybe the most picturesque bay in South Africa in front of it. With views of the bay from the restaurant, a beautiful pool in front and plenty of sun beds to enjoy. The staff were friendly, welcoming and efficient. The room and en-suite were of a good size and there was a good sized balcony with table and chairs. We had 2 grumbles: first the shower which had no door and didn’t drain properly so that we flooded the bathroom. Secondly the so called free mini bar, which only consisted of 2 bottles of water and 2 bottles of coke and even these were not replenished. I’d far rather have a proper mini bar where I can have a beer if I want one without calling room service. Read less