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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Gret staff, great hotel, great locaion

Nov 20, 2024 B9693EKpeters Woking, United Kingdom

Could not be better. Great staff and service, although the shower temperture was a bit hit or miss. Would deifinitely recommend.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating R12 000 per night for little to no sleep.

Nov 19, 2024 638jonathan

I have been coming to The Bay for over 20 years. I am also a Village n Life Leisure Club Member. I was placed in a sea facing room for R12 000 per night. The room was at the edge of the hotel which backs onto restaurants and clubs. My wife and I did not get to sleep for a single minute of the evening because of the loud base coming through the… Read more
I have been coming to The Bay for over 20 years. I am also a Village n Life Leisure Club Member. I was placed in a sea facing room for R12 000 per night. The room was at the edge of the hotel which backs onto restaurants and clubs. My wife and I did not get to sleep for a single minute of the evening because of the loud base coming through the walls. The DSTV was not working in the room, the phone was also not working, so we couldn't see how to phone reception or room service. There was no menu in the room so we didn't know what we could order. I walked to the reception to ask for a technician to fix the DSTV, all for a menu and order room service. When the two cheeseburgers arrived the patties were completely raw. When I approached management in the morning, I insisted on being moved to another room, which was done. The fact that management never even asks if they could give us a complimentary night is unacceptable. This is not what you would expect from a 5 star hotel. I can only imagine what international guests are saying about the hotel. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great place

Nov 11, 2024 TerriS727 Bellingham, Washington

We loved our visit and stay at The Bay hotel. The food was very good. They were very helpful when I had health issues that needed attention. The staff were friendly and informative. When we come back to Camps Bay, they will be our preferred hotel.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great location in Camps Bay with great views and nice rooms

Nov 6, 2024 mudhuts2024

Great rooms very clean and good facilities. Great reception staff who are helpful in booking trips. Best location in Cape Town with lots of restaurants close by and handy having open top bus for city tours stop right outside. Great breakfast room but service a little haphazard at breakfast. Ordered eggs twice which didn't arrive so next time we… Read more
Great rooms very clean and good facilities. Great reception staff who are helpful in booking trips. Best location in Cape Town with lots of restaurants close by and handy having open top bus for city tours stop right outside. Great breakfast room but service a little haphazard at breakfast. Ordered eggs twice which didn't arrive so next time we were asked how we would like our eggs we were tempted to say "today!". Could do with evening restaurant upstairs within the complex to avoid having to go out, and a larger bar area. But overall a great stay. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Hard Mattress & Inaccurate Receptionists

Oct 29, 2024 neshamy atlanta,georgia

The mattresses are hard as rocks. The receptionists refuse to give you more than one towel per person. The check-in and checkout associates do not read your ledger in it’s entirety and state you owe money in items you have already paid.