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Ocean View House

Property class: 4

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Located close to Camps Bay Beach and Table Mountain, Ocean View House provides free full breakfast, 2 poolside bars and a terrace. Active travellers can enjoy cycling at this guest house. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure, a body treatment or aromatherapy. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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A garden with two lounge chairs, a table, and a large umbrella.

Garden Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a pink sofa, and a bedside table with lamps.

Milkwood Suite

  • Sea view
  • 71 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Traveller Room : Mountain View

A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a window with a view, and a balcony with outdoor furniture.

Traveller Room : Mountain View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a bench, and a view of the ocean.

Panorama Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a glass table, a bench, a chair, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Classic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial sea view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A balcony with a view of the ocean and mountains, featuring lounge chairs with towels.

Panorama Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 82 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Traveller Room : Pool Deck

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

Traveller Room : Pool Deck

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A rectangular pool with a geometric tile pattern, surrounded by stone walls and potted plants, overlooking a calm sea.

Oasis Apartment

  • Sea view
  • 200 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Panorama Apartment

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a dining area, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the ocean.

Panorama Apartment

  • 82 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Located in Camps Bay, a neighbourhood in Cape Town, Ocean View House is in the suburbs and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Camps Bay Beach and Chapmans Peak can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Beau Constantia. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with ziplining, mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Cape Town travel guide
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33 Victoria Road - Bakoven, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005

What's nearby

  • A mountainous landscape with a city at its base, a coastline, and a sunset.
    Table Mountain National Park
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • A coastal town with a rocky mountain range in the background, calm water reflecting the scenery, and a sandy beach with people and buildings.
    Camps Bay Beach
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • A building with a sign for 'Long Street Hotel' and 'Buena Vista Social Cafe'.
    Long Street
    13 min drive - 7.1 km
  • A cityscape with modern buildings, a large stadium, and mountains in the background.
    Cape Town International Convention Centre
    19 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Theatre on the Bay
    17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Observatory Station
    14 min drive
  • Cape Town Station
    17 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe Caprice
    2 min drive
  • Zenzero
    19 min walk
  • The Hussar Grill
    11 min walk
  • Mantra Cafe
    2 min drive
  • Hard Rock Cafe Cape Town
    19 min walk

About this property

Ocean View House

  • Upscale family-friendly guest house renovated in 2022 and located near Camps Bay Beach
  • Located close to Table Mountain and Lions Head, Ocean View House provides free full breakfast, 2 poolside bars and a terrace. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this guest house. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure, a body treatment or aromatherapy. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • 2 outdoor pools along with a lazy river, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self-parking
    • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
    • Luggage storage, a computer station and tour/ticket information
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Highchairs, baby baths and childcare services
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cots/infant beds
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
    • 109-cm Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services and satellite channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, travel cots and free tea bags/instant coffee

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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
  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 poolside bars
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Lazy river

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Baby bath
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1994
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - September 2022

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 109-cm smart TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

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

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 within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property enforces quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 9:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building on weekdays (except December 16, 2025-January 15, 2026). Guests booked in 'Traveller Room: Mountain View' rooms may hear work-related noise.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 800.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 650 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 100 (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 800.0 per night

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, 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 credit cards, debit cards and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Ocean View House have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Ocean View House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ocean View House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean View House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ocean View House?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Does Ocean View House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 650 per person applies.

Where is Ocean View House located?

This family-friendly Cape Town guesthouse is located near the airport, 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Camps Bay Beach, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Cape Town International Convention Centre and Chapmans Peak. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens and Beau Constantia are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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