The Bay Hotel

Cape Town, South Africa

Star 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 Phenomenal stay

Jul 13, 2025 dnaysmith Doha, Qatar

Great location, staff were extremely friendly and helpful, rooms were superb. Linda at check is was outstanding
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Jul 12, 2025 theeladyzee

I am so impressed; everything from the service, to facilities, to views, to safety are exceptional. Not a single flaw. Sammy, Laura and Grant were AMAZING! The place is a well-oiled machine. I do, however, suggest a heated pool, it would be great during Winter.
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Jul 10, 2025 CuriousKat99 Canada

The Bay hotel enjoys a prime location across from Camps Bay beach. It's worth staying here if you can get a room with a view. The hotel is an older property but has been partly renovated over the years. Our stay here was comfortable but various annoyances detracted from the overall experience, e.g. showers are not great (water pressure and… Read more
The Bay hotel enjoys a prime location across from Camps Bay beach. It's worth staying here if you can get a room with a view. The hotel is an older property but has been partly renovated over the years. Our stay here was comfortable but various annoyances detracted from the overall experience, e.g. showers are not great (water pressure and temperature fluctuates a lot), housekeeping is inconsistent and the service in general was just average. We visited in the off-season so it was a nice and peaceful place from which to enjoy the ocean. Read less
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Jun 19, 2025 663wayne Centurion, South Africa

Awesome, picturesque views, cosy and very professional staff. Enjoy the selection of food and drinks
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Idyllic Camps Bay retreat

Jun 15, 2025 rjaneski2025 Delmar, New York

The Bay Hotel provided a wonderful atmosphere for my wife and our adult children. Every staff member was pleasant and attentive to our needs which ensured a relaxing stay after very active days in greater Cape Town. A short walk to high-quality restaurants and ocean views make this place ideal.