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Alta Bay

4.0 star property
4-star Tuscan guest house near Table Mountain

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Front of property - evening/night
Terrace/patio
Standard Room | Room amenity
Studio Suite | Terrace/patio
Studio Suite | Living room | Flat-screen TV, DVD player, first-run movies

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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12 Invermark Crescent, Higgovale, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001
  • Place, Table Mountain
  • Place, Long Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Camps Bay Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Standard Room

  • 301 sq ft
  • 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

  • 452 sq ft
  • 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

  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of this Cape Town City Centre guesthouse, you'll find Table Mountain National Park and Cape Town Medi Clinic. Kloof Street and Table Mountain Aerial Cableway are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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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

4-star Tuscan guest house near Table Mountain
As a guest of Alta Bay, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a cruise ship terminal shuttle are available for a fee. Alta Bay also features a garden and pool umbrellas.

This Tuscan-style Cape Town guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1985
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Alta Bay offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. Accommodations at this 4-star guesthouse have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and first-run movies. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

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

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Alta Bay

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Alta Bay to the airport?

Alta Bay is 13.1 mi (18-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Alta Bay have an airport shuttle?

Alta Bay offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 450 per room, one way.

How close is Alta Bay to the beach?

This guesthouse is 3.4 mi (10-min drive) from Camps Bay Beach and 3.8 mi (11-min drive) from Clifton Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Alta Bay offer free breakfast?

Alta Bay does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Alta Bay?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Alta Bay?

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

Is there free parking at Alta Bay?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Alta Bay have a pool?

Alta Bay features an outdoor pool.

Does Alta Bay have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Alta Bay to downtown Cape Town?

Alta Bay is 1.7 mi away from Cape Town.