154 Kloof Road, Bantry Bay, 8005 Cape Town, South Africa
#49 of 205 hotels in Cape Town
Guests' ChoiceBased on 83 hotel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.6
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 29 March 2024
Maura
United KingdomNot one single complaint!
This hotel is absolutely fabulous. Firstly, the staff are exceptional. Attentive, professional and lovely to be around. Gerhard and Johan are fantastic and made our stay one we will never forget. We were sad to say goodbye to them! Everything from the stunning view and super comfortable sun loungers, to the clean and relaxing rooms with lovely extras and amenities, to the delicious honesty bar and gorgeous breakfast… I could go on and on about how lovely each detail was.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Jacqueline
United KingdomAbsolutely nothing. Loved the whole experience from the moment we arrived until we sadly had to leave.
Only had 1 night here before leaving SA just wish it could have been longer. Stunning views from the terrace with a fabulous infinity pool. We were kindly upgraded to a junior suite which was incredible and very well designed and thought out. On this trip my main issue with rooms has been lighting in bathrooms! No worries at all here. Excellent lighting and mirrors to get ready for that night out! Johan, Felix and all staff so welcoming at this perfectly located hotel. Very peaceful and relaxing stay with a delicious breakfast before our journey home. Would definitely recommend and we’re already planning our return trip.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Janine
United KingdomNothing
Wonderful view, location great & very secure. The staff headed by Johann are exceptional.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Kate
United KingdomGreat service
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 22 January 2024
Kate
United KingdomNothing.
The property is beautiful, perfectly laid out. The rooms are very stylish and spacious. Everything was spotlessly clean. The staff and the level of hospitality were by far the best we have ever experienced. Everything was wonderful
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 10 January 2024
Tino
GermanyNothing
Everything, Truly amazing boutique hotel.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 10 January 2024
Eric
United KingdomThe absence of being able to dine at the hotel in the evening was a minor inconvenience, but it did force us to go out in the evenings, which was also a pleasure.
The buffet breakfast was very good, with the option of choosing a cooked breakfast from the menu. Staff were very helpful and pleasant and made our stay very relaxing and a pleasure. The view from the hotel is superb, you simply cannot ask for better.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 28 December 2023
Charles
United KingdomThe staff are exceptionally attentive without being over the top.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 20 December 2023
Silvia
BrazilThe distance
The place is beautiful and the staff wonderful
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 19 December 2023
Julie
AustraliaNothing…loved it all.
Magnificent location and views
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 17 December 2023
Mateusz
United KingdomAttentiveness, personal touch, the whole team make you feel like you're an old friend. They turned a minor logistical nightmare (we missed our flight to kruger) into a net boon, by going the extra mile to make sure we can extend our stay (they even upgraded us to a suite!) The views and the location are fantastic. We'll definitely be back (and bring our friends!). A really awesome place.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 November 2023
Colin
United KingdomFor me, the only thing missing was a gym.
Stunning views. Fantastic pool where you can swim lengths. Staff were awesome. Walking distance to town.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 29 November 2023
Adam
United KingdomThe owner had his 50th birthday party during our stay. He has made it a great place and thoroughly deserved to throw his party. We would have perhaps appreciated being warned about this when we booked or on arrival. But a very minor quibble
Great location. Amazing view and very comfortable room. Staff very helpful and attentive.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 20 September 2023
Gavin
United KingdomAll staff were extremely helpful, the location was perfect and the room was excellent
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 8 September 2023
Kameel
South AfricaN/A.
Lovely venue, private, secluded.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 25 August 2023
Pietro
South AfricaCompass House itself is amazing. The view is breathtaking, felt like staring at a paint . The rooms are spacious, very clean and with a luxurious feel. All the staff were fantastic, welcoming and helpful; probably the best breakfast I've had at any hotel. Heartfelt hospitality!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 23 August 2023
Fabrice
South AfricaCompass House Boutique hotel is a truly gem with a spectacular view over the ocean. The infinity pool is grandiose . I really enjoyu the wide choice they are supplying for breakfast, freshly squeeze orange juice, fresh fruits, the best scramble eggs ever. The speed of the wifi was amazing. If you need to book somewhere in Cape Town, your should book at this boutique hotel, you wont be disapointed.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Michiel
GermanyNeeded more time here!
Incredible Service, Great Wi-Fi, The inverters they have covers the main things needed during the daily black outs South Africa is experiencing. They also advise you of daily outages ahead of time so you can plan the day better! Safe and secure boutique Hotel and the age limit for guests keeps the environment tranquil and peaceful! NO BETTER VIEW !
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 15 August 2023
Sapphire
South AfricaNothing ! Everything was great!
Truly the best of Boutique Hotels - Feels like your own private Mansion on the Coast of the Atlantic Ocean. Attentive & Knowledgeable but not overbearing staff - Truly made us feel special. Loadshedding was barely noticeable and prefer the inverters over the noisy generators at other Hotels - yes you give up the TV & Aircon during the black outs but no one should visit this Hotel to watch TV.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 5 August 2023
Jyotiraditya
IndiaBest room , international plugs in every corner, best WIFI ever,incredible infinity pool,very professional and hospitable staff and undoubtedly it’s a little gem in the crown of cape town
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 5 August 2023
Olivier
South AfricaDiscreet and efficient to the mas Great Staff Best Wi-Fi ever in Africa
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 18 June 2023
Jacquelyn
United Statesload shedding sucked, please get a generator. for the price we paid one shouldn’t be without electricity couple hours a day.
beautiful, great location, great attentive staff, Clean well maintained.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 25 May 2023
Rozalia
United KingdomWe stayed in the standard double, and found the decor and furnishings a little bit too minimalistic. I wish the interior of the room was a little bit more special / luxurious - but perhaps my expectations were just a bit too high as we were on our honeymoon so I hoped for the room to have more of a cozy / romantic vibe.
Exceptional staff, beautiful views, tasty breakfast, gorgeous pool & sun deck. The bed was huge and very comfortable. The bathroom was great size, with a lovely waterfall shower.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 6 May 2023
Vanessa
United Kingdomthey need a generator backup for the load shedding(code for energy blackouts)
view
Stayed in April 2023
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