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The Clarendon - Bantry Bay

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.0

Wonderful

Serene luxury with breathtaking bay views

Breathtaking views of Bantry Bay complement the serene ambiance and high-quality furnishings throughout the property. Delight in a lovely breakfast outdoors, savoring a wide range of options while soaking in the stunning scenery.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Sea View

Superior Double Room, Sea View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Penthouse | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Penthouse

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Washer/dryer
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite

Superior Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
158 Kloof Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005

What's nearby

  • Sea Point Promenade - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Clifton 1st Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sea Point Pavillion - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Clifton Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Camps Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Observatory Station - 12 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 13 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brash - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jarryds - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Senate Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bootlegger Coffee Company - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Three Wise Monkeys - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Clarendon - Bantry Bay

Luxury guesthouse near Camps Bay Beach
A free breakfast buffet, an airport shuttle, and a rooftop terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at The Clarendon - Bantry Bay. Indulge in a body scrub, a manicure/pedicure, and a deep-tissue massage at Juliet, the onsite spa. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-in, and a video library
  • Barbecue grills, free newspapers, and books
Room features
All guestrooms at The Clarendon - Bantry Bay offer comforts such as premium bedding and heated floors, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Heated floors, designer toiletries, and separate tubs/showers
  • 40-cm LED TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Heated floors, refrigerators, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Books
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Family friendly

  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open select days

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-cm LED TV with cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heated floor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 1200.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 600 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 1200.0 per stay

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Clarendon Bantry Bay
Clarendon Bantry Bay Cape Town
Clarendon Bantry Bay Hotel
Clarendon Bantry Bay Hotel Cape Town
Clarendon Bantry Bay House
The Clarendon Bantry Bay
Clarendon Bantry Bay Guesthouse
The Clarendon Bantry Cape Town
The Clarendon - Bantry Bay Cape Town
The Clarendon - Bantry Bay Guesthouse
The Clarendon - Bantry Bay Guesthouse Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Does The Clarendon - Bantry Bay have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Clarendon - Bantry Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Clarendon - Bantry Bay?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Clarendon - Bantry Bay?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Clarendon - Bantry Bay?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does The Clarendon - Bantry Bay provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 600 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Clarendon - Bantry Bay located?

Located in Bantry Bay, this luxury guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sea Point Promenade, Clifton 1st Beach, and Sea Point Swimming Pool. Sea Point Pavillion and Clifton 2nd Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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The Clarendon - Bantry Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 37 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is fantastic! Thanks so much for the great time! What a sunset! What a view! What a breakfast!!! Loved it. Looking forward to coming back soon!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thanks for making us to love Cape

Unforgettable experience in Cape Town. Great service at the hotel. Very quiet, safe and secure. Good advises from the staff. From the balcony we watched for 30min.whales in the ocean. Very kind waiters and maides. Room was perfect. Air conditioning 10/10.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel slightly let down by some staff

This is a beautiful hotel with spacious and well appointed public areas and bedrooms. The hotel has an interesting range of art and the furnishings are of the highest quality. There was a very good choice of food at breakfast and it was lovely to sit outside and enjoy the Bantry Bay views. The swimming pool is small but just the ticket to cool off after a busy day out. We were disappointed by our initial reception at the hotel. The receptionist was busy serving drinks to other guests and taking phone calls. We were asked to sit and wait while she busied herself for around 10 minutes and were not offered an apology or any refreshment while we waited. The other receptionist was much more professional and gave us some excellent dining suggestions and was genuinely interested in our day. This inconsistency between staff was also apparent in the waiting staff at breakfast time and is why I haven’t given the Clarendon a full five star review. However, a lovely hotel which I would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bantry bay

My stay was very nice. The property location overlooks the ocean from high atop a mountain
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Delva-Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Excellent hotel service was good breakfast delicious but no lunch or dinner pity xxx beautiful views room was Exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tebogo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10 out of 10

Such an amazing stay. The staff was incredible from arrival to departure. Definitely recommend them
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Suzette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

N

The best hotel in Cape Town with excellent service n
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yaa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best Hotel I’ve visited in Africa

We were welcomed with the most amazing drinks. The hotel is stunning with amazing food and excellent and friendly staff. I can’t wait to come back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good stay, fantastic hospitality and service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

shirley b

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First comes Heaven! Then, Clarendon, Bantry Bay!

My review title says it all — and it's true. Location — breathtaking. Staff — exceptional in their attentions and solicitude. Rooms — so very beautiful. Even their music, playing dreamily in the background settles and calms. This is a place for restoration and delight. To Shirley, Abraham, Klein and their wonderful team — THANK YOU!!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Yeri ve konforu

Yeri ve konforu cok iyiydi

8/10 Good

Magnus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastisk utsikt, och service.

Ett fantastiskt litet hotell med engagerad personal.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an amazing experience and would definitely stay at the Clarendon again.

6/10 Okay

Anon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Be vigilant

Staying at the Clarendon was like staying with family. I got to know fellow guests over breakfast and tea, and walking in always felt like coming home. The staff was very warm, pleasant and willing to help. Unfortunately this lulled me into a sense of comfortability, and when I switched rooms halfway through my stay, I thought that hiding my valuables in my suitcase would be safe. I was wrong. I was robbed $100. The response from the hotel was basically a shrug of the shoulders. I did not expect the hotel owner (Shirley) to apologize since I should have put the money somewhere more safe, but I would have at least expected some sympathy for experiencing something so upsetting while on her property. Also, note that Exedia's room descriptions are incorrect. None of the standard rooms have ocean views.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I would like to preface this review by stating: I travel around the world frequently, and I have stayed in many hotels. The superior suite is exceptional, if you choose this hotel for your stay, the superior suite is a great choice. The suite is exactly how it is shown in the pictures. The view is breathtaking! The service is exceptional. The hotel is a 5 minute cab ride from the beach and a 10 minute cab ride from Table Mountain and the VA Waterfront. I would rate the Superior Suite: Excellent. If you are unable to stay in a suite, I would recommend another hotel. I had a chance to stay in both the suite and the standard room, and I found that the standard room is subpar. The standard room door is a patio door that covered with blinds, I was concerned if someone could see into my room. The standard room in which I stayed, had mildew in the shower, a broken blind (that covered the door), the air conditioner did not work properly, the bathroom does not have a door-it has a partition which is sliding blinds that separates the bedroom from the bathroom. There is also an old couch in the room. I would rate the standard room: Average or a 3 star in the U.S. The service staff at this hotel is impeccable, and they ensure that your needs are met.

10/10 Excellent

David, Stoke on Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful boutique hotel. Relaxing welcoming spacious

2/10 Terrible

iTraveller, London

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Poor staff member wearing bowtie all day long... in a place like Cape Town!?

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel - Amazing Staff

After 10 hectic days in and around Cape Town we wanted to have 4 nights of peace and quiet by a pool. The hotel was great, fantastic views, relaxed environment and small enough to feel homely. Although the rooms are perhaps a little dated, it is a great hotel, the staff were absolutely fantastic, the best i have encountered, willing to help, constantly with a smile and never wavering in enthusiasm ! Would definitely return.

4/10 Poor

malin , stockholm

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Inte värt priset

Fin utsikt men helhetsintrycket efter att ha spenderat tid på massor med andra hotell är lågt. Hotellfrukosten jmf med andra hotell är låg och trots att det är fint i Bantry Bay finns betydligt bättre alternativ.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr nettes, hilfsbereites Personal.

10/10 Excellent

Manfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Schöner Abschluss der Garden Route.

Kleines, schnuckliges Hotel am Ortsrand von Kapstadt. Prima ausgestattete Suite mit Top-Terrasse und Meerblick. Gute Lage, sowohl für Fahrten nach Kapstadt (Waterfront 5-7 Min.) als auch zur Kapregion.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice

Although we thought it was on the beach... It is a cab ride away. No AC in main rooms. View is great

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent staff & amazing breakfast!

The staff are fantastic as is the breakfast offering. The location might not suit all but we enjoyed the short walk down to Seapoint or longer walk to Clifton. I'd certainly consider staying at one of the Clarendon Collection hotels when next in CT.

10/10 Excellent

Ulrik, Addis Ababa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best place ever

Fab place with best service ever.

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