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Alta Bay

4.0 star property
Bayfront guesthouse with outdoor pool, near Table Mountain

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Terrace/patio
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach cabanas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Airport shuttle
  • Cruise ship terminal shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Kitchenette
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Standard Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • 42 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Living room

Studio Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
12 Invermark Crescent, Higgovale, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's nearby

  • Long Street - 3 min drive
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 7 min drive
  • Table Mountain - 8 min drive
  • Camps Bay Beach - 10 min drive
  • Clifton Bay Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 18 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 10 min drive
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 22 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Van Hunks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Asoka - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Eatstanbul Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Tamboers Winkel - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Yindee's - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Alta Bay

At Alta Bay, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cape Town International Convention Centre and Cape Town Stadium. An outdoor pool and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences at this Tuscan guest house include fridges and microwaves.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 3 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests must contact the property for check-in information
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests should notify this property in advance of their anticipated arrival time.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Parking

  • Free off-site parking nearby

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
  • Cruise terminal shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Boat tours nearby

Services

  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1985
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Tuscan architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium satellite channels
  • First-run films

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Dressing gowns
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Selected Comfort mattress
  • Free cot/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette
  • Stovetop
  • Free bottled water
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 450 per room (one way)
  • Cruise ship terminal shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 June and 31 July.

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Alta Bay House Cape Town
Alta Bay House
Alta Bay Cape Town
Alta Bay
Alta Bay Cape Town, South Africa
Alta Bay Hotel Cape Town
Alta Bay Cape Town South Africa
Alta Bay B&B Cape Town
Alta Bay B&B
Alta Bay Guesthouse Cape Town
Alta Bay Guesthouse
Alta Bay Hotel Cape Town
Alta Bay Cape Town
Alta Bay Guesthouse
Alta Bay Guesthouse Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Is Alta Bay currently open?
The property is closed between 1 June and 31 July.
Is there a pool at Alta Bay?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Alta Bay?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Alta Bay?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Alta Bay?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 450 per room one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Alta Bay?
Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Alta Bay?
No, this guest house doesn't have a casino, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (17-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Alta Bay and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as boat tours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the guest house's other amenities, which include beach cabanas and a garden.
Does Alta Bay have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a stovetop, a fridge and a microwave.
Does Alta Bay have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.
What's the area around Alta Bay like?
Alta Bay is a short 14-minute walk from Kloof Street and 5 minutes' walk from Table Mountain National Park.

Alta Bay Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Great location
Convenient for business in the Cape Town "city bowl". Friendly and efficient check-in
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Terrific boutique lodging in Gardens area
This small lodging is perfectly situated in Gardens district of Cape Town. Rooms are nice with good wifi and selection of TV channels. Also equipped with kitchenette. Best of all is owner Stephan who is wonderfu to deal with. He's super prompt with email queries. And will happily provide recommendations re where to eat and what to see and do.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely friendly place to stay.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

You might not want to leave the hotel
The Gardens neighborhood/district is easily the most beautiful place to stay in Cape Town. If you are fit, it's feasible to walk to/from Kloof Street for fine dining. If you're really fit and have plenty of time, you can start your hike to Table Mountain from the hotel as well. The owners and staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating. Our room was spacious and well appointed. The mattress was very comfortable and the window treatments provided almost blackout conditions so we enjoyed very sound sleep during our stay. Parking was also right in front of the hotel.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful oasis
Beautiful oasis escape from the busy cuty
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Private Room Without a View
Very friendly service. No views despite good position. Found out breakfast not included on arrival. Lovely hammock to lie and read. Plenty of greenery.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Alta Bay
Great stay - very smart room (one bed apartment really), very nice helpful staff and owner, great location (gave it 4 on location only because is very high up the hill). Knocked off one mark on comfort and condition because had to use portable heater when chilly, which caused fuse to go. Beds/kitchen etc. all in very good condition. 4/5 overall.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

An unpleasant bed & breakfast stay.
Alta Bay has so few reviews- there has not been a balanced set of perspectives. Firstly, let me say- if you base your review soley on the views of Table Mtn. & the grounds' lush landscaping- than five stars would be justified. However, if you include the tiny, flimsy Bay Suite & its miniscule bathroom; then you might draw another conclusion. Or if you realized your "suite" is situated right underneath the owners' active garage- you might think otherwise. Early mornings, the garage opener would be activated. Lots of audible activity there, as well. The room I asked successfully to move to, was much larger & more liveable. Unfortunately, there was no hot water in the Loft during my stay. The towels smelled unsanitary. But perhaps the worst part of my stay- not including a bedbug on my sheet- was the proprietress herself. She was very nosy- despite having lots of security cameras facing all room entrances, etc. One time, while bringing a pair of slippers to me- I opened my door for her. But instead of just delivering the slippers; she waltzed right into my room, & made a cursory visual evaluation. That was not respecting my privacy. Of course, there's also no DND sign.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

A lovely hotel in a peaceful location.
Our stay at this hotel was excellent - the team were very friendly and helpful and the location, though a bit out of central Cape Town, was very calm and quiet, with lots of good restaurants a short taxi ride away. We subsequently stayed in a more central hotel and missed Alta Bay's location away from all the noise and crowds. The facilities are very good at Alta Bay and we would definitely stay again.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Otimo!!!
O Local é ótimo! Quarto lindo e confortável. Fomos bastante bem atendidos! O local tem uma vista linda, com ótimos restaurantes ao redor. Algo distante do Waterfront, bem próximo da table mountain. Internet funciona intermitentemente no quarto. Ótimo local para ficar!!! Recomendo!!!
Maria Fernanda Silva, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Hotel com cara de casa
Super atendimento do gerente Sthephan, que nos deu todas as dicas de passeios e roteiros de turismo! O lugar é incrível, com jardim, piscina, área de relax e o quarto é bem amplo! Tem tb suíte tipo flat para mais pessoas mas não conheci! A localização é muito boa, próxima da Table Mountain (1km aprox), e a essa mesma distância vc encontra uma rua super badalada a Kloof com restaurantes, cafés, supermercado e tudo o mais que precisar!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

God service på ett mindre hotell med fint läge med gångavstånd till restauranger o shopping. Ibland svårt för taxi att hitta. Tyvärr kraschade Wi-Fi-nätverket de sista dagarna med ett halvdant provisorium. Annars välordnat och bra.
Verified Hotels.com guest review