The Clarendon - Bantry Bay

Hotels
9.1 (315 reviews)
158 Kloof Road , Cape Town , za

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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 315 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
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Poovan • family_with_children • za
8
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
10
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
10
The hotel staff couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful. We had an excellent stay!
Pros:

Gorgeous location. Very comfortable rooms and views.

Cons:

N/a

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Kemsley • couple • ae
5
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Nokwethu • extended_group • za
10
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Earle • couple • us
10
By far the BEST HOTEL in which have had the great experience of visiting. I even extended my stay!
Pros:

A truly incredible hotel. Breakfast was freshly made and the buffet was delicious and plentiful. The view is spectacular. The rooms were super comfortable, clean and well furnished with everything one could wish for. The staff and the Owner of the hotel- Shirley were superb-friendly, caring and nothing was too much for them. I cannot wait to get back there.
Thank you for the best experience and hotel stay ever.

Cons:

Nothing. This experience was the best hotel experience I have ever had in over 40 years of travel.
There was not a single thing I did not like. Everything was superb.
The only thing I didnt like was leaving!

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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jun • solo_traveller • za
8
不错
Pros:

风景一流

Cons:

设施需要完善

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • cd
10
Époustouflant
Pros:

La vue

Cons:

Irréprochable

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • de
10
2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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DAVID • couple • za
8
Best position
Pros:

Home away from
Home

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • gb
9
Fab hotel
Pros:

So happy we found this great boutique hotel, great location, breakfast was delicious and staff truly amazing.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Indiran • solo_traveller • za
10
Excellent accommodation, perfect views and service above expectations
Pros:

The location is magnificent and the breakfast is perfect

Cons:

Difficult to find any criticism

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Lebogang • couple • za
1
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Craig Robert • couple • za
10
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Lewis • couple • au
10
Beautiful property and fantastic staff
Pros:

Absolutely stunning view and beautiful property. If you’re looking to find a peaceful pocket amongst the busyness of Cape Town, then this is definitely the place. The staff were fantastic and went above and beyond to make our stay perfect.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Aden • couple • za
8
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Bart • couple • gb
9
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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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
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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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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