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Alta Bay

4.0 star property
Bayside guesthouse in Cape Town with an outdoor pool

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Alta Bay offers a peaceful retreat in Cape Town City Centre. Enjoy afternoons on the sunny terrace or explore the garden. Refresh in the outdoor pool after city explorations. Multilingual staff ensures a comfortable, upscale guesthouse experience.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Standard Room | 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 cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite | 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 cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Studio Suite | Living room | Flat-screen TV, DVD player, first-run movies

Studio Suite

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Kloof Street - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Long Street - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Camps Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Clifton Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Rosebank Station - 9 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 10 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Asoka - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Ashanti Lodge and Travel Centre - Gardens - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cocoa Oola - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Ou meul - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Alta Bay

Upscale guesthouse near Long Street
Alta Bay provides amenities like a terrace and a garden.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and beach towels
  • Multilingual staff and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as first-run movies and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like safes and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels, DVD players, and first-run movies
  • Furnished balconies or patios, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1985
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Tuscan architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • First-run movies
  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should notify this property in advance of their anticipated arrival time.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between June 1 and July 31.

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 450 per room (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Alta Bay have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Alta Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Alta Bay?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Alta Bay?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at Alta Bay?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Alta Bay provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 450 per room applies.

Where is Alta Bay located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Table Mountain National Park, Cape Town Medi Clinic, and Kloof Street. Table Mountain Aerial Cableway and South African Jewish Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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