33 Victoria Road, Bakoven, Camps Bay, 8005 Cape Town, South Africa
#70 of 448 B&Bs and inns in Cape Town
Guests' ChoiceBased on 539 hotel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.6
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
9.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 19, 2024
Margaret
United States of AmericaEverything was perfect!
We absolutely loved everything about Ocean View House. We wish we could have stayed here for our entire trip! The hotel is beautiful, clean, comfortable, and chic. The views of the Twelve Apostles from the pool deck are absolutely breathtaking. The location is great - we felt very safe and loved walking to Bootleggers and Beta Beach. Every single staff member we encountered during our stay was incredibly friendly and helpful. Special shoutouts to Marshall, Supreme, and Wilson! We can't say enough wonderful things about OVH!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 11, 2024
Mthembu
South AfricaNothing
Everything and view od Sea and the Mountain we had C4
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 10, 2024
Irina
Germanyn/a
A nice hotel with beautiful gardens in a very convenient location in Camps Bay. Very clean. Great service. Solid breakfast.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 9, 2024
Andrew
United KingdomN/A
Most amazing views overlooking the Atlantic ocean and the 12 apostle mountains behind you. Surrounded by beautiful gardens. Very friendly staff. Good choice at breakfast and honesty bar available. In a good location with bars and restaurants at camps bay near by. About a 15 minute Uber gets you into the town centre/waterfront.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 6, 2024
Charlene
South AfricaEverything was perfect
The view, the food
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 1, 2024
Lucy
United KingdomNothing! The only one small complaint I’d have is the early check out time which is 10.30 am I’m used up a midday check out time.
Beautiful and idyllic spot away from the hustle and bustle. The staff are super friendly and welcoming. It has a very homely feel with amazing gardens and the food is excellent.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 27, 2024
Dominik
Germany-
Excellent located in a paradise like garden in Camps Bay, super nice people, outstanding rooms great hospitality
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 26, 2024
Julie-anne
United KingdomThe instant coffee in the room
Gardens are magnificent Cleaned to a high standard Staff are wonderful Breakfast is absolutely outstanding
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 24, 2024
Frank
United KingdomNothing really. Barman would have been good but I also quite liked the honour system.
Staff were amazing. Guest house was incredibly beautiful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 17, 2024
Jenna
United KingdomNothing I didn’t like. Everything was perfect with our room. Pools were a little colder than expected
Amazing room and views. Helpful staff. Bed was the most comfortable! Absolutely luxury. Rooms had everything you could want/need. Breakfast specials were delicious.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 15, 2024
Margot
FranceToo big pillows.
The View and super comfortable! And the breakfast delicious.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 6, 2024
Paya
BotswanaNothing
Everything really. The location, ocean view, room size and breakfast were all the best
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 29, 2024
Alwatban
United Arab EmiratesQuite room with beautiful views 😍 Good breakfast Friendly staff
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: February 18, 2024
Michelle
United KingdomN/A
Beautiful property in a fantastic location. Staff were superb, breakfast excellent and beds super comfortable. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 2, 2024
Sandra
GermanyWe loved everything about Ocean View House! The views from the breakfast terrace (and from the balcony) are breathtaking. The rooms are spacious, very clean and in great condition. The breakfast itself was fantastic, fresh and of high quality. We had our own car, so the private (and gated) parking space was amazing and free of charge. But most important - the staff was incredibly friendly, knowledgable and super helpful. We almost stayed a week and were more than sad when we had to leave, since we felt super comfortable, welcomed and super relaxed at Ocean View House. On our next trip to SA we'll definetely stay here again :-)
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 29, 2024
Iain
United KingdomNothing!
I was very pleasantly surprised. Great location, beautiful views of Ocean and mountains, and accommodation was spot on!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 29, 2024
Nick
United Arab EmiratesStaff were very sweet and helpful. Rooms were lovely, newly renovated, nice view, perfect location for a walk along the front in the morning with a coffee, takes 2 minutes by Uber to get to Camps Bay beach . Breakfast was 10/10, chef was cute he came out to say hi and have a chat now and then. Couldn't fault the stay at all.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: January 16, 2024
Rhiannon
United KingdomWe found the load shedding situation wasn’t ideal - essentials such overhead lights and WiFi were maintained which was really useful! But wall plugs and the aircon were not so we ended up with a couple of periods of time (2-4 hours) without aircon or access to charging phones / plugs to use for hairdryer and straighteners
Good location, lovely staff, the room and en-suite were always clean and good quality. Great pools and lovely views of sea and table mountain
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 8, 2024
Joeleen
South AfricaThere is nothing I could fault.
We had an excellent view. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. This place is definitely home away from home.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 3, 2024
Lindsay
AustraliaBetter mini bar fridge refreshments would be appreciated
Absolutely loved this hidden gem accomodation. It’s a 5 minute walk to a gorgeous beach in Bakoven, has amazing views and everything you need for your stay.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: December 28, 2023
Joppe
Swedensometimes the room was a bit noisy and people were passing by so you had limited privacy
breakfast was very nice, a lot of options and fresh view was beautiful both from the pool area as well as the room room is comfy, sometimes a bit noisy and people passing by, but all by all very nice interior and comfort staff was very friendly and helpful as well
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 4, 2023
Mapitsi
South AfricaThe location, facilities and staff.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 4, 2023
Nicole
United KingdomThe staff are really friendly & the location is excellent, with perfect sunsets every night & just 10 minute walk from Camps Bay. We felt it was great value for money.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 25, 2023
Sarah
United KingdomNothing really to complain about - other than it wasn’t cheap!
Great views, well appointed rooms, friendly staff, nice touch with the honesty bars.
Stayed in November 2023
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