Compass House Boutique Hotel

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

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Suite - Sea View  | View from room
Suite - Sea View  | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe
Cottage - Sea View | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe
Junior 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

Room options

Suite - Sea View

Highlights

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

Luxe - Sea View

Highlights

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

Junior Suite - Sea View

Highlights

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

Promo - Sea View

Highlights

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

Cottage - Sea View

Highlights

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

Standard - Sea View

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
8005, Western Cape, Cape Town, 154 Kloof Road, Bantry Bay

What's nearby

  • Clifton Bay Beach - 4 min drive
  • Cape Town Stadium - 5 min drive
  • Camps Bay Beach - 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 Intl. Airport (CPT) - 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 boutique guesthouse near Cape Town Stadium
Located close to South African National Gallery and Greenmarket Square, Compass House Boutique Hotel provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a hot stone massage, reflexology, or a body treatment. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and barbecue grills
  • A 24-hour front desk, helicopter/airplane tours, and free newspapers
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as premium bedding and furnished patios, in addition to perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Frette Italian sheets
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and designer toiletries
  • LED TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and electric kettles

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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/airplane 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 center

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 elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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 available

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

No pets or service animals allowed

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1200 per vehicle (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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 16 years old and younger are not permitted from January to December
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

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Compass House Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Compass House Boutique Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Compass House Boutique Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Compass House Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Compass House Boutique Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Compass House Boutique Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 1200 per vehicle applies.

Where is Compass House Boutique Hotel located?

Located in Bantry Bay, this luxury guesthouse is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Cape Town Stadium and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Watershed and Two Oceans Aquarium. Greenmarket Square and Table Mountain are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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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

10/10 Excellent

Sven

Incredible
Incredible location and hotel. Staff was amazing too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth

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

Michel

Très beau séjour
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 traveler

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kobus Meintjes

Exceeded my expectations!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

JohnMesserMesse

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 traveler

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

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

James

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

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 traveler

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

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

mang, frankfurt

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

Fantastisk lille super beliggende hotel med topklasse service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

WOW umschreibt Alles
Sehr zuvorkommendes Personal. Organisiert alles wahrend des Aufenthaltes auch Ausflüge, Tischreservierungen, Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Das Personal ist immer präsent und doch angenehm zurückhaltend. Die Zimmer und Bäder sind großzügig und meist frisch renoviert. Die Betten waren sehr bequem. Der Ausblick ist umwerfend. Der Pool ist aufgrund seiner extremen Länge sogar zum "schwimmen" geeignet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christiane, Tecklenburg

Perfekt!
Es bleiben keine Wünsche offen! Traumhafter Blick vom Zimmer auf den Pool und dahinter das Meer. Wundervolles Service Team rund um den Besitzer, bei voller Privatsphäre. Jeglicher Wunsch wurde uns direkt erfüllt, wir wären gerne länger geblieben. Wenn in Kapstadt, dann nur im Compass House.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 .
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ventilationsproblem
Inte roligt, hemsk lukt på rummet som ej åtgärdades.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ana

perfecto para unos días en Ciudad del Cabo
entorno perfecto para ir en pareja, y volver a descansar después de largos días de excursiones y turismo y sentirse como en casa.