The Bay HotelvsAlta Bay
Both hotels are recommended by expert writers. On balance, Alta Bay is the choice of most professionals compared to The Bay Hotel. Alta Bay has a TripExpert Score of 77 with praise from 4 sources including Time Out, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
The Bay Hotel
69 Victoria Road, Camps Bay 8040, South Africa
From $86/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
"This old favourite has been a staple of the Camps Bay shoreline for years." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This large hotel has a prime position on Camps Bay’s main drag. The grounds are large, with plenty of activities to keep restless guests happy."
Rough Guide
"Glitzy five-star hotel on the fashionable beachfront strip."
Time Out
"It's impossible not to be seduced by the Copacabana-like views of the beach that's just a hop over the road from this popular hotel." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The fun, hip vibe of this beachside hotel is perfectly captured by its open-air cocktail bar—which doubles as a Harley-Davidson rental spot during the summer months." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Situated across the street from Camps Bay Beach, this four-pearl property offers a wealth of features and chic interiors that attract leisure tourists." Full review
Fodor's
"The only large hotel in Camps Bay, this luxurious yet relaxed property sits across the street from a white-sand beach and is backed by the towering cliffs of the Twelve Apostles." Full review
Alta Bay
12 Invemark Crescent, Higgovale, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $75/night
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Pool
- Multilingual
Frommer's
"This is among the most stylish operations in town, with plenty of thoughtful touches." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Cascading down the hillside, the design delicious Alta Bay is a haven of tranquillity and pampering." Full review
Time Out
"This smart and sophisticated guesthouse is situated in a beautifully renovated home under the slopes of Table Mountain and within easy reach of the buzz of the city." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"A small, stylish and exclusive all-suite four-star guest house with just four rooms, located on the slopes of Table Mountain." Full review