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Ocean View House

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star guest house near Camps Bay Beach

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Oasis Apartment | Private pool
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Panorama Suite
Free daily full breakfast
Reception
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Spa
    SpaSpa
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking includedParking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi

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33 Victoria Road - Bakoven, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005
  • Popular LocationCamps Bay Beach16 min walk
  • Popular LocationTable Mountain8 min drive
  • AirportCape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)22 min drive
  • Popular LocationKirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens23 min drive

Room options

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Traveller Room : Mountain View

Traveller Room : Mountain View

  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Oasis Apartment | Private pool

Oasis Apartment

  • 200 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Traveller Room : Pool Deck

Traveller Room : Pool Deck

  • 22 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Room

Classic Room

  • 26 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Panorama Apartment | Balcony

Panorama Apartment

  • 82 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Panorama Suite

Panorama Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Garden Suite | Beach/ocean view

Garden Suite

  • 45 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Milkwood Suite

Milkwood Suite

  • 71 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Cape Town

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Camps Bay guesthouse, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Camps Bay Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Lions Head. Table Mountain and Cape Town International Convention Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Camps Bay Beach - 16 min walk
  • Lions Head - 5 min drive
  • Clifton Bay Beach - 8 min drive
  • Table Mountain - 8 min drive
  • Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 8 min drive
  • Woodstock Station - 11 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks Cavendish - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Codfather - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chinchilla Rooftop Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪La Belle Bistro & Bakery - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Ocean View House

Family-friendly 4-star guest house near Camps Bay Beach
Ocean View House offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a lazy river. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 poolside bars and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Ocean View House. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours), a train station pick-up service, and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Art Deco Cape Town guesthouse.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • 2 bars by the pool
  • Built in 1994
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
Ocean View House offers 30 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 109-cm Smart televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Cape Town guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Baby bath
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Highchair
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Travel crib

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • 24-hour roundtrip train station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 poolside bars and 1 bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 109-cm Smart TV
  • Netflix
  • Satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Ocean View House

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 800.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

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 600 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 100 (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 800.0 per night

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information on the 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 organization.

Property is also known as

House Ocean View
Ocean View Cape Town
Ocean View House Cape Town
Ocean View House Guesthouse Cape Town
Ocean View House Guesthouse
Ocean View Guest House Hotel Bakoven
Ocean View House Camps Bay
Ocean View House Cape Town
Ocean View House Guesthouse
Ocean View House Guesthouse Cape Town

Ocean View House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 228 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 228 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 228 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 228 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 228 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel, loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had high expectations of Ocean View House based on previous reviews, and even then my expectations were exceeded. What an incredible place! My husband and I stayed there for a week with our 10 month old baby in February and we could have easily stayed another week. The setting, the service, the location - just everything - amazing. After just one day, the staff would automatically get our baby a high chair ready and waiting before we even arrived for breakfast, they paid such attention to our little boy, and on the occasions that we were ourselves with him would to anything to help. Something not mentioned in previous reviews, but a huge bonus for us, was that it was a 10km stunning and flat walk to the V&A. We walked this a few times to give our baby time to nap in his buggy and loved all the stops on the way. Easy enough to get an Uber home. We were also lucky enough to attend one of the dinners that the owners (lovely people!) but on for their guests every fortnight, it was a communal table, and truly one of the best meals we have ever eaten. Again, everyone made our baby feel so welcome. As well as breakfast, we had lunch their a couple of times, which was delicious. I could go on and on, but don’t hesitate to book this gem. Thank you for the memories OVH, we can’t wait to return one day ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the views and the sound of the ocean. Staff is absolutely great. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeryld

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in was so easy and we were given a tour so we felt right at home.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting. Very interesting design on the hillside. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ritesh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay at ocean view house We booked the panoramic room which provides a view of the mountains and ocean. Rooms were very spacious. Beds were comfy. Breakfast was amazing with lots of fresh and locally sourced fruits , omelettes and bakery. The staffs were amazing and out very few concerns and inquiries were promptly resolved/ answered. Damian was superb and gave us some tips for sightseeing and even booked us a table at a restaurant suggested by him. Supreme and patience were so helpful to us as well in allowing us to check out late and then keeping our luggage safe until out departure later at night . A memorable stay for us
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sangeet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and the views are amazing. Breakfast was made to order and delicious. All the staff were very pleasant. There was a problem with our hot water on check out day and they let us use an empty room for a hot shower and to check out late.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, amazing breakfast spread, beautiful views, clean & trendy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were spoiled by the views from our room and the staff at the hotel. We had a panorama view from our room and it was simply stunning. The staff went out of their way to care for us, bringing food to the room when I wasn't feeling well and constantly checking on us. They helped us make dinner reservations and give us recommendations for activities. Wilson at the bar was a true delight and brought us a lot of joy on our trip. The sunsets were gorgeous from our room, we saw whales of the coast, and we loved the beaches here and the walk to Camps Bay was beyond stunning. Will think of this place often!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clint

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
OVH has a beautiful property with great views of the ocean. The staff is fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful guest house with stunning views of the ocean and Table Mountain. Wonderful staff!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was absolutely lovely, with wonderful ocean views! The staff was amazing. I don’t think we could have chosen a better place to stay in Cape Town.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacobi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the Panorama Apartment and was impressed every step of the way. A ton of value at a reasonable price. If you’re American, you’re dollar will go far.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Everything was great, from the room at the deck of the pool, the breakfast and the excellent barman Wilson, who does really great cocktail!! And obviously, the view and the sunset
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

jenny

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Excellent, very friendly team always willing to help and advise. Great views both from Front and back of hotel, super location for camps bay whilst being quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leora

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ocean View House was amazing. Gorgeous prosperity, beautiful views, super friendly and helpful staff, breakfast included. Highly recommended. Will be back! Mark, the reservations manager was exceptional through our trip planning process.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great gated hotel in an exclusive part of Cape Town, it's coastal location is spectacular with outstanding views. The rooms are modern and exceptionally clean, the surrounding gardens are beautiful. Breakfast is great, served by friendly, helpful staff, although the hotel does lack lunch and evening food service, nevertheless, there are numerous excellent restaurants nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022