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12 Invermark Crescent | Higgovale, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013
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Paris, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

Me and my wife recently took a holiday in Cape Town, South Africa. We stayed at Alta Bay and we had booked there. The hosts of this place are wonderful and well aware of in and outs of Cape Town. But most of all we loved the place-super.

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Belgium
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

The Alta Bay is a great guest house I would recommend everybody when they travel to Cape Town. Stephan and Beulah are very welcoming, warm, helpful and fun to be with. I had the best time ever. Beautiful rooms and breathtaking garden.

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Antwerp, Belgium
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

Thanks to our charming hosts Stephan and Beulah for giving us such a memorable relaxing stay at your lovely guest house. Your garden is impressively beautiful. It gave us an energy boost to start our hectic life again. The views are breathtakingly beautiful. I strongly recommend this as a quite, beautiful cocoon in nature only 3 km from the city... More

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Cleveland, OH
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

My wife and I chose Alta Bay because of the reviews here at trip advisor. We were not let down. in fact, the hotel exceeded our expectations. The owner was so nice and helpful when we were trying to plan some activities to do in the city. She also made sure that our stay was going well. The hotel is... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

The Alta Bay is a fine, restful, guest house, set in shaded gardens on the lower slopes of Table Mountain. The rooms, in the main building and in annexes at different levels within the grounds, are attractively decorated and furnished. The owners are very welcoming, helpful and efficient. The attractive, quiet, suburban location is about 3km from the city centre... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

Alta bay was a great alternative if you want nice spacious and peacfull accomodation, without the need of hotel amenities such as a restaurant, gym etc. The location was beautifull, and great for running and walking around table mountain and signal hill. Situated between the city and camps bay we also felt that is was fairly easy getting around from... More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

We both do a lot of travelling for both business and pleasure and I'm sorry to say that more often than not, hotels do not live up to expectation. Alta Bay was a wonderful surprise, it sells itself short on the website. Stephan is the perfect host and made us feel as if we were guests in his home, Alta... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

Fantastic, idyllic place on a great location. We've stayed in the garden room in November 2012. A beautiful room, total tranquility and yet so close to the city center and the beaches. The owner is very kind and helpful (before and during our stay), without being 'too present'. Our room was very beautiful, with a perfect bed / mattress, and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

I won a two night stay at Alta Bay through StreetSmart charity organisation and decided to use my voucher to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We stayed in the garden room and the owner Stephan was very helpful and friendly and made us feel very welcome upon our arrival. We loved the peaceful surroundings and the privacy granted during our stay.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Stayed with Stephan and Beulah for four nights at the beginning of March. We rented the Loft suite, and couldn't have been more delighted with both the location and the quality of the accommodation. In a lovely suburb of the city, in the shadow of Table Mountain, beautiful sun terrace and plunge pool. Nothing was too much trouble, the owners... More

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Also Known As:
Alta Bay Cape Town
Alta Bay Hotel Cape Town
Alta Bay Cape Town, South Africa
Address: 12 Invermark Crescent | Higgovale, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
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Region: South Africa > Western Cape > Cape Town > Cape Town Central
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Kitchenette Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#2 Romantic Hotels in Cape Town Central
#36 Family Hotels in Cape Town Central
#41 Business Hotels in Cape Town Central
Price range (per night): RM376 - 686
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Alta Bay, located in Higgovale, the most up-market suburb of the City Bowl, is set high on the slopes of Table Mountain, with beautiful views over Table Bay and the City, yet only 3 km away from most of Cape Town’s attractions including the Waterfront, beaches and within walking distance (1 km) of Kloof Street with its many restaurants and coffee shops. Surrounded by a lush native garden, Alta Bay combines understated luxury and urban chic with a laid-back and retreat atmosphere. Alta Bay, previously a 5-star boutique hotel has recently (Oct 2011) been converted into a 4-star B&B with 3 large luxury units. Each unit has a separate entrance, a fully equipped kitchen (or kitchenette), a private outside terrace and still offers all the 5-star facilities. This Tuscan house is built on separate levels with a great sense of space and light throughout and is designed in a contemporary style with bespoke furniture handcrafted locally. The Loft (70 m) and the Bay Suite (42 m) offer spectacular views of the sea and city while the Garden Room (28 m²) has the benefit of the shaded lush garden. The Loft has a bedroom on the mezzanine floor, a bathroom with bath & shower and a sleeper couch which can accommodate a 3rd adult or 2 children. A continental or French breakfast (served in the room or terrace from 09h00 to 11h00) is available on request at an extra charge. Plenty of restaurants and snack bars are within walking distance (1 km). We suggest our guests to have their own transport during their stay in Cape Town. Alta Bay is located high on the slopes of Table Mountain. Having their own transport car will give them the flexibility to explore the region. Kloof Street with its’ many restaurants is only 1 km away, which is an easy walk downhill. However, to come back is quite an exercise. ... more   less 
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