Camps Bay Hotels

Compare Camps Bay Hotels staycation hotels by location, Expedia guest reviews and estimated nightly prices.

Choose your Camps Bay staycation

Couples: Boutique@10 Camps Bay · Families: The Crystal Apartments Camps Bay · Value: Camps Bay Village Apartments.

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Compare beachfront hotels, boutique guesthouses and self-catering apartments in Camps Bay by sea views, pools and walking distance to Victoria Road.

Quick picks — Couples: Boutique@10 Camps Bay (adults only, four suites with ocean views) · Families: The Crystal Apartments Camps Bay (apartments with kitchens, laundry and a pool) · Budget: Camps Bay Village Apartments (self-catering units with two pools)

Camps Bay is Cape Town’s best-known beach suburb: a palm-lined strip of restaurants on Victoria Road, a wide white-sand beach and the Twelve Apostles mountains behind. Most stays are boutique hotels, guesthouses and apartments on the slopes above the beach, so the usual trade-off is a bigger view against a longer walk to the sand.

Best areas for a Camps Bay staycation

Victoria Road beachfront puts you across from the beach and the restaurant strip, with more noise and traffic in summer. The slopes above the beach have guesthouses and villas with the best views, but expect steep walks back up. Glen Beach and Bakoven at either end of the bay are quieter, with smaller beaches and rocky coves. Clifton, next door, is known for its sheltered beaches, a short drive or walk away.

Which Camps Bay staycation suits you?

Couples: adults-only guesthouses and boutique hotels with ocean views.
Families: apartments with kitchens and a pool, close to the beach.
Beach weekend: stay on or just above Victoria Road so you can walk everywhere.
Special occasion: five-star beachfront hotels with spas and rooftop pools.
Budget: self-catering apartments usually offer the best value.

When to go and getting around

Summer (December to February) is warm and dry but can be windy; winter (June to August) brings rain, cooler days and lower rates. The Atlantic here is cold all year.

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is roughly 30–40 minutes away by car, longer at peak times. Parking along Victoria Road is tight in summer, so check whether secure parking is included. Prices are in South African rand (ZAR).

How to choose your Camps Bay hotel

Compare the view category you are actually booking, the walk to the beach, parking and whether breakfast is included. Many guesthouses set minimum stays in peak season, and prices rise sharply over the December holidays.

Camps Bay staycation FAQ

Is Camps Bay good for a couples staycation?

Yes. Boutique guesthouses and adults-only stays with ocean views are its strength, with dinner on Victoria Road.

Can you swim at Camps Bay beach?

You can, but the water is cold and currents can be strong, so swim where lifeguards are on duty.

How far is Camps Bay from the V&A Waterfront?

Roughly 15–20 minutes by car, depending on traffic.

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Camps Bay Village Apartments

Expedia guest rating 8.4/10 · 217 reviews · Cape Town, South Africa. Choose an apartment near Camps Bay Beach with pool access and self-catering options.
Royal Boutique Hotel Camps Bay

Expedia guest rating 9.2/10 · 7 reviews · Cape Town, South Africa. A small Camps Bay guesthouse with an outdoor pool and breakfast included.
Diamond House Guest House Camps Bay

Expedia guest rating 10.0/10 · 1 review · Cape Town, South Africa. A hillside guesthouse escape with an outdoor pool and breakfast included.
The Crystal Apartments Camps Bay

Expedia guest rating 9.0/10 · 99 reviews · Cape Town, South Africa. An apartment-style Camps Bay stay with a balcony and an outdoor pool.
Central Beach Villas Camps Bay

Expedia guest rating 9.6/10 · 25 reviews · Cape Town, South Africa. Choose a pool-side boutique base just a short walk from Camps Bay Beach.
Morea House Camps Bay

Expedia guest rating 10.0/10 · 4 reviews · Cape Town, South Africa. Enjoy beachfront dining, a spa and an outdoor pool on the Camps Bay promenade.
Living Hotel Lions Eye Camps Bay

Expedia guest rating 9.4/10 · 96 reviews · Cape Town, South Africa. A sea-view Camps Bay escape with an outdoor pool and rooms overlooking the coast.
3 On Camps Bay

Expedia guest rating 9.6/10 · 116 reviews · Cape Town, South Africa. Choose a relaxed Camps Bay base with an outdoor pool and rooftop terrace.
Boutique@10 Camps Bay

Boutique@10 Camps Bay. Expedia property listing, hotel photo, guest score and nightly price have not been confirmed. The hotel guide links to other Camps Bay stays…
Sea Five Boutique Hotel Camps Bay

Expedia guest rating 9.6/10 · 21 reviews · Cape Town, South Africa. A small boutique escape with a pool and included breakfast a short walk from…
Sea Star Rocks Camps Bay

Expedia guest rating 9.8/10 · 60 reviews · Cape Town, South Africa. A view-led Camps Bay escape with a spa, hot tub and breakfast included.
Atlanticview Boutique Hotel Camps Bay

Expedia guest rating 9.4/10 · 113 reviews · Cape Town, South Africa. Enjoy two outdoor pools and included breakfast above Camps Bay.
The Marly Boutique Hotel & Spa Camps Bay

Expedia guest rating 9.4/10 · 164 reviews · Cape Town, South Africa. Pair Camps Bay beach days with a rooftop pool, spa and restaurants on site.
Sea Castle Hotel Camps Bay

Expedia guest rating 9.0/10 · 198 reviews · Cape Town, South Africa. Stay close to Camps Bay Beach with an outdoor pool and sea-facing rooms.
Sovn Experience+Lifestyle

Expedia guest rating 10.0/10 · 81 reviews · Cape Town, South Africa. Choose it for included breakfast and an outdoor pool near Camps Bay Beach.
Camps Bay Retreat

Expedia guest rating 9.2/10 · 104 reviews · Cape Town, South Africa. Choose a leafy Camps Bay retreat with pools, spa treatments and breakfast included.
POD Camps Bay

Expedia guest rating 9.8/10 · 233 reviews · Cape Town, South Africa. A contemporary boutique escape with a pool and the Camps Bay beach close by.
Ocean View House

Expedia guest rating 9.6/10 · 325 reviews · Cape Town, South Africa. Choose a Camps Bay garden escape with sea views, two pools and included breakfast.
South Beach Camps Bay Boutique Hotel

Expedia guest rating 9.6/10 · 286 reviews · Cape Town, South Africa. Enjoy a beach-side suite with a kitchenette and two outdoor pools.
The Bay Hotel

Expedia guest rating 9.0/10 · 505 reviews · Cape Town, South Africa. Stay beside Camps Bay Beach with pools and restaurants close at hand.