The Clarendon - Bantry Bay

Hotels
9.1 (301 reviews)
158 Kloof Road , Cape Town , za

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Clean rooms
Excellent breakfast
Cons:
Overpriced for South Africans
Some construction noise
Lack of warm water at times

Categories

Cleanliness
9.24
Most reviews indicate very clean rooms, with daily cleaning noted.
Service
9.71
Staff are repeatedly praised for friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
9.25
The hotel is in an excellent location with great views.
Room Quality
8.7
Rooms are spacious and beautifully decorated, though some mention wear in fittings.
Amenities
8.23
A few reviews mentioned the absence of certain amenities like a spa and hairdresser.
Value for Money
8.69
Some reviews noted the hotel as overpriced, impacting perceived value.
Food and Beverage
9.24
Breakfast options received high praise from several guests.
Overall Experience
9.71
Overall enjoyment and satisfaction highlighted, despite minor drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 13:53

Property Description

Luxurious Boutique Hotel with Breathtaking Ocean Views

Stylish Accommodation with Ocean View Balconies: The Clarendon offers spacious and elegant rooms with expansive balconies or verandas that provide stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Convenient Location: Situated on the slopes of Lions Head, guests are just a stone's throw away from Cape Town's bustling city center, trendy cafes, and the famous Clifton Beach. Additionally, being within walking distance of the V&A Waterfront allows for easy exploration of the city's vibrant atmosphere.

Delightful Dining Experience: Start your day with a delicious breakfast buffet at the hotel's restaurant, offering a variety of options to suit every palate.

Experience luxury and convenience at The Clarendon - book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: CPT

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 12 and older are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 301 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.24
Service: 9.71
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 8.23
Value for Money: 8.69
Food and Beverage: 9.24
Overall Experience: 9.71
A
Andrea couple gb
8
A lot of money for a room that was noisy first thing and needed to be aired before use.
Pros:

Moved mid stay to top floor room. More spacious than lower floor

Cons:

Top floor had an odd smell. Noise from the plumbing first thing in the morning will wake you up. ( didn’t have this problem in first room) no long hanging if you have bought dresses . Outside balcony area beds needed to be cleaned

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
A
Andrea couple gb
8
Excellent location, good breakfast, staff friendly! Quite pricey though fur standard of hotel
Pros:

Great location! Super friendly staff! Lovely view! Choice at breakfast for first few days!

Cons:

Change to more limited breakfast part way through stay!

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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bertrand couple ae
10
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Torsten couple de
10
luxuriöses Wohnen, hoch oben über Bantry Bay und dem Meer, kurze Wege nach überallhin
Pros:

Excellente Lage, phantastisches Frühstück, supernettes Personal, leckere Cocktails am Abend mit Blick aufs Meer und den Sonnenuntergang, sehr schönes, großes Zimmer mit großem BAd und BAlkon mit Blick aufs Meer
sehr sicher mit stets verschlossener Eingangstür, Personal half immer gern beim Einparken und bei allen anderen Fragen

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
H
Hans couple gb
8
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Paul couple ie
9
2026-02-08 via Nuitee
J
Jane couple gb
1
Expensive mistake in what resembles a tart’s boudoir
Pros:

Nice sunset. Not much actually. On our first evening I asked my husband if we could check out the next morning and just bite the bullet on £800 per night for the following 2 nights. Came away feeling completely ripped off. I am only writing this as I stayed next door last year which was stunning. I booked this as it had very good reviews. Think I must have stayed in a different hotel!
I have been coming to RSA for nearly 20 years and stayed in 7-10 hotels each time. This is only the 2nd time I have felt even slightly disappointed. It certainly takes the gold medal for bad value.
There are many lovely statements on line regarding the owner.
The owner ,I believe, is a very clever woman who if you complain about something, she completely agrees with you. In our case she gushed about how well travelled, how helpful we are to her, how knowledgeable, how kind I was. Did try to put her right on that one! Makes you feel you are her new best friend. This would appear to be her method of damage limitation. It works. Usually!
It was only after leaving the hotel that I realised that I felt completely manipulated. I even had red roses sent to the room. I was told she would give me a discount. Won’t be holding my breath!

Cons:

Tasteless and tacky. Cheap and nasty furniture everywhere. The owner has apparently discovered pearlescent cream paint and painted what look like very cheap compressed board tables, dining chairs, pillars etc so badly complete with drips dried in. Silver coloured mirrors and other accessories everywhere giving the feeling of a cheap tart’s boudoir. Our bedroom, which although light and airy carried on in the same theme with cream vinyl covered furniture and a rather gauche silver coloured chandelier.
The bathroom, I found terrifying. Scared of slipping on the floor. Shiny huge tiles on the floor which has a piece of carpet on it but one can’t help but wonder when it was last cleaned properly and are you going to pick up a nasty fungal infection/ veruca etc. likewise the same tiles in shower where there is a plastic mat to stand on. Yuck!
Food
We ordered sandwiches for lunch on arrival. Truly disgusting. Chicken and mayonnaise toasted sandwich and a tuna sandwich took well over an hour to make. Chicken toasted was burnt and complete with plenty of gristle. Tuna was traditional sandwich but the tinned tuna was heated. Why? My husband’s avocado and prawn fashion sandwich (new to this term) was sushi which arrived a further 45 minutes later as they sent out for it. This was very pleasant but so obviously brought in (it takes more skill than the chefs here have to make sushi!) the soy sauce was still left in the plastic containers. This is after all meant to be a 5 star hotel.
Breakfast. Buffet was ok but cooked breakfast was shocking for both of us the 1st morning. 2nd morning my husband gave up but I had avocado on toast with poached eggs which was actually quite good.
At 6pm first day we went to the bar for drinks. I asked for a glass of South African sparkling wine. Only available by the bottle! 5star hotel?
Pool area is cramped and the pool needs some renovation. 72 steps (I think) from pool to our room so if elderly or infirm, be aware.

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
S
sam couple gb
10
Really nice little spot
Pros:

Very slick, lovely staff, lovely pool, great location

2026-01-24 via Nuitee
A
Andrew couple za
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
W
Wisani couple za
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
W
Wambui couple ke
8
A lovely stay
Pros:

Beautiful hotel with stunning views. Rooms were clean and spacious. Staff were nice and helpful especially the manager Juliet.

Cons:

The food wasn’t that great. It didn’t match the prices.

2026-01-14 via Nuitee
C
Christopher couple gb
10
2026-01-13 via Nuitee
M
Manoke couple za
7
Weeekd away
Pros:

The place was clean and staff friendly

Cons:

Parking was limited and on a steep incline. The vehicle was parked overnight in this position, which affected the oil level readings the following morning.

2026-01-11 via Nuitee
P
Precious solo_traveller za
10
2026-01-04 via Nuitee
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Emmanuel couple ch
8
2026-01-02 via Nuitee
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faisal couple sa
10
2026-01-01 via Nuitee
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Philippa couple gb
8
2025-12-27 via Nuitee
M
Monia couple za
8
It was comfortable enough
Pros:

The staff

Cons:

Very overpriced for South Africans for what you get

2025-12-21 via Nuitee
A
Ariane solo_traveller de
10
Jederzeit wieder
Pros:

Tolles Personal und tolle Lage

2025-12-19 via Nuitee
B
Brigitte couple ch
8
2025-12-16 via Nuitee