Description
The Bay Hotel, perfectly positioned between the majestic backdrop of the Twelve Apostles and the white sands of Camps Bay Beach, The Bay was the first beachfront hotel in Cape Town, a status that it still holds today. The Bay has proven over the years that 5 star elegance and sophistication can be achieved in an informal atmosphere.
Boutique-style personal service combines extremely well with a friendly relaxed charm. Every one of the 72 bedrooms and 6 suites look onto Camps Bay. Most rooms have spacious balconies and all have a private entrance lobby, en-suite bathroom with separate shower, mini bar, tea & coffee making facilities & built-in electronic safes. Rooms are fitted with either twin or king size beds.
The Penthouse is directly sea facing with it’s own balcony, marble staircase, entrance lobby, separate dining room & lounge, bedroom, dressing room, en-suite bathroom with separate shower and a large oval bath.
There are a number of bars and restaurants within the hotel providing a wide range of refreshments and cuisines.
Accommodation
Accommodation comprises 78 bedrooms, most rooms have spacious balconies and all have a private entrance lobby, en-suite bathroom with separate shower, mini bar, tea & coffee making facilities & built-in electronic safes. Rooms are fitted with either twin or king size beds.
The Penthouse is directly sea facing with it’s own balcony, marble staircase, entrance lobby, separate dining room & lounge, bedroom, dressing room, en-suite bathroom with separate shower and a large oval bath – a total of 160 square metres.
Childcare
There are no specific child care facilities and there is a minimum age of 12 years.
Facilities
Facilities include 2 swimming pools - one having direct beach access, a spa, hair salon and beauty therapies, day rooms and a DVD library. Guests have a choice of restaurant and there is a great cocktail bar, cigar bar & wine cellar.
Activities
The Bay staff are friendly and experienced and will assist with organising a range of different activities for all guests. Cape Town has a host of options from the numerous sandy beaches to enjoy or hiking up Table Mountain to a round of golf or wine tasting and tours of the many local vineyards.
Services
The hotel offers 24 hour room service, there is a travel desk & Information Service to assist in arranging activities whilst in Cape Town or onward travel plans. The Bay offers also offers a Foreign Exchange facility, secure parking and secretarial and business services.
When to travel
Year-round destination. The summers are generally warm and dry, while winters tend to be wet and cool, the rains brought on by fierce north westerly gales. Neither season experiences extremes of temperature, thanks to prevailing winds. Summer (Nov-Mar) is the hottest with temperatures 20-40°C. Mid season (Apr, May, Sep, Oct) temps between 10-30°C. Winter (from June- Aug) is the low season with temps 0-25°C.
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Location and directions
Camps Bay, Cape Town, South Africa
The Bay Hotel is located on Camps Bay's Victoria Road, directly opposite Camps Bay Beach, approximately 25km from Cape Town International Airport. Camps Bay, an opulent residential and vacation spot, nestled between the Twelve Apostles Mountain Range and a beautiful palm-fringed beach, is Cape Town’s jet-setting capital.
How to get there
11-hours 50-minute British Airways flight from London Heathrow to Cape Town International Airport. The airport is a 30-minute drive from the hotel.
