Alta Bay

4.0 star property
Tuscan-style guesthouse in Cape Town with an outdoor pool

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Front of property – evening/night
Terrace/patio
Standard Room | Room amenity
Studio Suite | Terrace/patio
Studio Suite | Living room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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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

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Cape Town

At Alta Bay you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Table Mountain National Park and Cape Town Medi Clinic. Highlights at this Tuscan guest house include an outdoor swimming pool, and in-room kitchenettes and furnished balconies. .This smoke-free guest house offers a terrace, a garden and multilingual staff. Additionally, you'll find luggage storage. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Cape Town City Centre guest house include Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre.

What's nearby

  • Kloof Street - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Long Street - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Camps Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Clifton Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 5 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

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

Tuscan-style guesthouse in Cape Town with an outdoor pool
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 guest house 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 members are 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 features DVD players and a safe. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. Accommodation at this 4-star guest house has kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and first-run films. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room cot
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tuscan architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

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

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 1 June and 31 July.

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 cots (infant beds)!

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 guest house 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 organisation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Alta Bay?

The closest beach to Alta Bay is Camps Bay Beach (2.6 km).

Does Alta Bay have a pool?

Alta Bay has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Alta Bay a romantic place to stay?

Beach cabanas, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Alta Bay.

Is Alta Bay family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an outdoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Alta Bay is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Alta Bay?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Alta Bay?

Check-in begins at 12:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Alta Bay?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.