The Bay Hotel

Hotels
Village & Life
8.8 (1275 reviews)
69 Victoria Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8040 , Cape Town , ZA

Facilities

Full-service spa
Fitness facilities
Parasailing nearby
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Sauna
Concierge service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent staff service
Beautiful location and views
Cons:
Breakfast service chaos
Some maintenance issues in rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.38
Some concerns about cleanliness in the cabana room with drain issues, impacting overall experience.
Service
9.35
Staff were attentive, friendly and provided exceptional service.
Location
9.39
Fantastic location right in front of the beach with beautiful views.
Room Quality
8.84
Rooms were luxurious, but some were dated and had maintenance issues.
Amenities
8.87
Excellent amenities including the spa, sauna, and swimming pool.
Value for Money
8.33
Perceived as a bit pricey for the experience.
Food and Beverage
8.38
Food quality varied; breakfast service was chaotic, impacting overall satisfaction.
Overall Experience
8.85
Overall enjoyed the stay despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 20:49

Property Description

Welcome to The Bay Hotel, your luxurious retreat nestled in the stunning Camps Bay area of Cape Town.

Relaxation and Wellness
Indulge in our full-service spa, where rejuvenating massages, body treatments, and facials await you. After your treatment, take a dip in one of our four outdoor swimming pools or unwind in our sauna for the ultimate relaxation experience.

Dining and Entertainment
Savor delectable meals at our two on-site restaurants or enjoy 24-hour room service for a cozy night in. Quench your thirst at one of our vibrant bars, including a beach bar and poolside bar, while soaking up the beautiful surroundings.

Convenient Amenities
Our hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, and business facilities to ensure a seamless stay. With comfortable guestrooms featuring Smart TVs and spacious sitting areas, you’ll find a perfect blend of comfort and luxury.

Don’t miss out on your dream getaway; book your stay at The Bay Hotel today!

Important information:

  • This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CPT

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-in is available

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1275 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.38
Service: 9.35
Location: 9.39
Room Quality: 8.84
Amenities: 8.87
Value for Money: 8.33
Food and Beverage: 8.38
Overall Experience: 8.85
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han-brownn Couples
10
Can’t wait to return
Pros:

We had an absolutely unbelievable stay at The Bay Hotel and cannot recommend it highly enough.

From the moment we arrived, the service was exceptional. A special thank you to Rosemary, the manager, who very kindly upgraded us to a sea-view room. It was such a thoughtful gesture and made our stay even more memorable. When we shared the news of our engagement during our trip to South Africa, she also arranged for champagne and chocolates to be sent to our room, which was a lovely surprise and a really special touch.

The location of the hotel is incredible. Situated directly opposite the beach in Camps Bay, the views are simply stunning. The hotel itself is beautiful, with excellent facilities and a relaxed, luxurious atmosphere.

Breakfast was included in our stay and was always enjoyable, with plenty of options to start the day. The hotel is also within easy walking distance of many fantastic bars, restaurants, and cafés, making it the perfect base for exploring Camps Bay.

Our room was kept impeccably clean throughout our stay, and we particularly appreciated the evening turndown service. On colder nights, the housekeeping team placed hot water bottles in the bed while we were out, which was such a thoughtful and unexpected touch.

Every aspect of our stay exceeded expectations, and the attention to detail from the staff made us feel incredibly welcome. We are already looking forward to returning and would not hesitate to stay at The Bay Hotel again.

2026-05-30 via Tripadvisor
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Keff7 NONE
10
Excellent Hotel & Team
Pros:

Our stay was awesome and the staff are always courteous. Ginja (not sure spelt correctly) was very helpful and went the extra mile to ensure we had a good time during our stay.

2026-05-28 via Tripadvisor
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Mahmoud solo_traveller kw
10
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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WM Moyahi couple za
6
Overall not bad.
Pros:

great location

Cons:

television (dst) kept losing signal and the hotel could do with a wider range of breakfast options.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Hope family_with_children za
10
It was amazing, would definitely recommend.
Pros:

They offer exceptional service.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Anna Dorothea couple za
10
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Mandeep extended_group gb
9
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Danielle couple us
10
We can’t wait to come back
Pros:

Return to this property. If we ever stay in Cape Town again, the Bay hotel is where we will go. Everything was perfect. The staff was so professional, helpful, and friendly. The property itself is absolutely beautiful and has more amenities than we even realized location is perfect.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Nathalie couple de
10
Pros:

Sehr schönes Hotel in perfekter Lage mitten in Camps Bay! Tolle Aussicht, schöne Pools mit Meerblick und hervorragendes Frühstück mit guter Auswahl (Buffet & a la carte)
Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit und vor allem der Braai Abend hat uns gut gefallen! :)
Wir kommen gerne wieder!

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Henry solo_traveller de
10
2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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T1156CMmark Business
10
Best place to stay in Cape Town
Pros:

The Bay Hotel is a world class hotel, in the best position in Camps Bay. The staff are extremely friendly, the hotel is exceptional. Highly recommended

2026-05-19 via Tripadvisor
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Tadiwanashe Kimberly family_with_children zw
9
Lack
Pros:

Cleanliness, close to the beach , friendly black staff

Cons:

2 racist ladies by the reception , one elderly and the otger younger. Just because we were black they did not listen or attend to our requests on time.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Ian family_with_children us
10
Pros:

The African dinner was absolutely exceptional! The quality of the food was spectacular; the chefs did a fabulous job at the braai! This is my son's first visit to Southern African, so for him to have a taste of a signature meal was very meaningful to me and he loved it. The location of course speaks for itself, just stunning. One can never get tired of that amazing view.

Cons:

Leaving!

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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nhendy330664 NONE Southampton, Hampshire, England
10
Fantastic Hotel ❤️
Pros:

The Bay hotel is simply amazing, stayed here 3 years in a row and it never disappoints. Staff are always helpful and friendly and location is perfect..We were given a free room upgrade as an appreciation of being loyal guests and the Reception manager kindly approved a very late check out of 7:30pm free of charge as my parents came to visit and needed to use our room to rest. Nothing was an issue staying here and our experience was as always fantastic. Beautiful pools, rooms, staff and views! We will be back! til next time, bestest of regards Nicola & Mark ❤️

2026-05-18 via Tripadvisor
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Nicola couple gb
10
Amazing ❤️
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Ruan couple za
10
One of the best places to stay in Cape Town!
Pros:

Everything! We’ve stayed here a few times and everything is always perfect. The staff really makes you feel so at home and cared for from the moment you arrive.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Colin solo_traveller gb
10
Simply perfect
Pros:

Perfect location

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Dangerous18 Family Canterbury, Kent, England
10
Fab
Pros:

A great hotel with superb staff. Fab location

2026-05-17 via Tripadvisor
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Daniel family_with_children ch
9
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Julie solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-15 via Nuitee