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Compass House Boutique Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury Cape Town guesthouse in Bantry Bay with free parking

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Junior Suite - Sea View | View from room
Suite - Sea View
Cottage - Sea View
Suite - Sea View | View from room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

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Map
154 Kloof Road, Bantry Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005
  • Sea Point Swimming Pool
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Camps Bay Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Clifton Bay Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite - Sea View | View from room

Suite - Sea View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxe - Sea View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
  • 40 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite - Sea View

Junior Suite - Sea View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Free minibar items
  • 50 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Promo - Sea View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Free minibar items
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cottage - Sea View | Living area

Cottage - Sea View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Free minibar items
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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View from room

Standard - Sea View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Free minibar items
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cape Town

A luxury stay in Cape Town awaits you at Compass House Boutique Hotel. You'll be 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Cape Town Stadium and 5.5 km (3.4 mi) from The Watershed. Highlights at this boutique guest house include in-room free WiFi, furnished patios and LED TVs. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with facials, body treatments and reflexology. The guest house's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to free bike hire. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 5-property class Bantry Bay guest house include Greenmarket Square and Two Oceans Aquarium.
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What's nearby

  • Camps Bay Beach - 3 min drive
  • Clifton Bay Beach - 4 min drive
  • Cape Town Stadium - 5 min drive
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 7 min drive
  • Table Mountain - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Woodstock Station - 9 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 13 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Checkers - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Rock - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jarryds - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Andalousse Moroccan Cuisine - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Vagabond Kitchens - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Compass House Boutique Hotel

Luxury Cape Town guesthouse in Bantry Bay with free parking
Compass House Boutique Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

You'll find a business centre on site. Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury Compass House Boutique Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Cape Town guest house.

  • 1 building
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Compass House Boutique Hotel offers 8 accommodations with free minibar items and espresso makers. Rooms open to furnished patios. This individually decorated accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a hydromassage showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

This Cape Town guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage and a carport

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Compass House Boutique Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property from January to December. The rest of the year they are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: ZAR 5000
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: ZAR 5000 (from 14 to 18 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 1200 per vehicle (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 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 16 years old and younger aren't allowed from January to December.
  • 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

What is the cancellation policy at Compass House Boutique Hotel?

Compass House Boutique Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Compass House Boutique Hotel?

Yep, Compass House Boutique Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Compass House Boutique Hotel?

Yep, Compass House Boutique Hotel is a short 19-minute walk from Clifton 2nd Beach. Fun beach activities include waterskiing, windsurfing and body boarding.

Is there a spa on site at Compass House Boutique Hotel?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like facials and body treatments, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Compass House Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Compass House Boutique Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Compass House Boutique Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus Frette Italian sheets in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Compass House Boutique Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Compass House Boutique Hotel?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Compass House Boutique Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Compass House Boutique Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Compass House Boutique Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Compass House Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 32 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
If you’re looking for a full service hotel, in my opinion, I would look elsewhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible
Incredible location and hotel. Staff was amazing too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great boutique hotel
Compass is a well managed boutique hotel. Our suite had a fabulous view and was very comfortable. he service was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kobus Meintjes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceeded my expectations!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

JohnMesserMesse

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with INCREDIBLE staff. We loved being at Compass House. Mark, the general manager, was super helpful in making our stay in Cape Town especially wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is a beautiful property about halfway up the cliffside of Bantry Bay. The view is stunning, and the welcome was warm. There are only a handful of guest rooms. Rooms are on the smallish-side, but well laid out and thoughtfully appointed. The bed side tables have built in universal plug adapters and USB ports for charging. There is a small mini-bar in the room, and a communal pantry with additional items. Breakfast is served every morning (continental, with eggs to order), and they do offer a small number of non-breakfast items as well (didn't try them). You have a Nespresso machine and tea maker in your room, and they have additional selections in the pantry along with afternoon tea snacks and evening canapés. The walk up to the property can be a steep one, but Ubers are readily available for those who would prefer to avoid the climb. It's a 10-15 minute walk down to the actual beach, which is where most stores, restaurants, etc are located. It's also an easy ride over to Camp's Bay or into the downtown Cape Town area for additional choices. Overall, it's a lovely property in a great location. One note for the smell-sensitive, however. The amenities (Bulgari) are intensely perfumed, so you may want to bring your own to avoid opening them.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel with staff and view to match
Compass house was absolutely fantastic. We were greeted with bubbly and a very friendly manager who explained how everything worked and then we enjoyed the brilliant room, deck and infinity pool. The service was really top notch and my only regret is that we just stayed for one night before flying home. Can't recommend highly enough
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Samera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect vacation spot
One of the best ocean views in the world. Mark was great and very accommodating, thanks to all the friendly staff! I will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very small Hotel with great Sea view.
it is very small hotel (Villa) and very limited selection of breakfast. however, the best this is the sea view. So, I'm paying just for sea view.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heaven on earth!
We were met very late by Olivier, the owner, very classy and friendly. He was waiting with champagne for us. Such a nice welcome.The property was gorgeous, our room was amazing. Top notch design, I can’t say enough. Mark,Antonio and all the staff were so friendly and accommodating. I only hope we get to come back to this amazing place. They were great at getting us reservations at the best places. If you have the chance to go, just do it! Steve and Frances, Toronto,Canada

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel
Beautiful views and elegant modern hotel. Rooms are spacious with a magnificent balcony. Nice pool and tremendous sunset views. Staff very nice and Mark was very helpful and professional .

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick stop in Cape Town
We had a short, but memorable stay in Cape Town - Lisa, Noel and the team were consummate professionals and did everything they could to help us. Airport transfers were seamless, dining recommendations spot on. The view to Robben Island was to die for.

8/10 Good

Di Terralontana, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spectacular pool
Great view, great (warm) pool, excellent head of house.

10/10 Excellent

Tom, Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place....better than advertised
great service, great facility, great view, great breakfast. And close enough to Cape Town

10/10 Excellent

Andre, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place in a great city!
We visited Cape Town in feb13 and stayed on and off at Compass House for a total 5 nights. Everything from the initial booking to the extended dates was no problem. We pretty much arranged everything through Compass House, i.e airport pick up and various private Guide activities. Big thank you to Maurice (at Chic Tours) making all the extra Cape Town sight seeing perfect. We will be staying at Compass House for the next visit to Cape Town.

10/10 Excellent

D M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!!!
Home away from home....

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très beau séjour
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

mang, frankfurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Es war wundervoll.
Absolut Schöppke und das Beste in Kapstadt. Oliver, Marc und das gesamte Team sind wundervoll
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastisk lille super beliggende hotel med topklasse service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
AMAZING
Just perfect! Amazing rooms & hosts. Friendly, helpful. Pool & views. Difficult to describe in words. Just book, stay and you will see. Also no kids allowed which ensures you can appreciate everything even more.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017