Alta Bay

Tuscan-style guesthouse in Cape Town with an outdoor pool

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October 2025

November 2025

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.

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Popular amenities

Pool
Housekeeping
Air conditioning
Kitchen

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Tomorrow

Oct 1 - Oct 2

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

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

About the area

Located near the beach, Alta Bay is in Cape Town City Centre, a neighbourhood in Cape Town. Shoppers can check out Long Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Camps Bay Beach and Clifton Bay Beach. Iziko South African Museum and Two Oceans Aquarium are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as boat tours.

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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

Upscale guest house near Long Street

Alta Bay provides amenities, such as a terrace and a garden.

Additional perks include:

An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), beach towels and multilingual staff
Luggage storage and smoke-free property

Room features

All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as first-run films and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as safes and bathrobes.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds and free cots/infant beds
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with premium channels, DVD players and first-run films
Furnished balconies or patios, kitchenettes and fridges

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Pool
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Breakfast available

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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

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

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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 organisation.

Property is also known as

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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?

Checkout 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 mile (2 km).

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