Cape Town

Compass House

Name: Compass House
Address: Cape Town, South Africa
Price range: From US$180 per person, per night

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Compass House

About Compass House

Thumbs up for the views and service at this stylish beachfront hotel

Compass House, situated in Cape Town's sheltered Bantry Bay, is a stunning boutique hotel. And it's safe to say that it lies in one of South Africa's most beautiful beachfront locations. Not only does the hotel have gorgeous ocean views, a warm atmosphere and five-star accommodation – it's also just 10 minutes from the buzzing CBD. The interiors are intimate, with the blue ocean and sky visible from every room, and guests are made to feel especially well looked after. Topping it all is a 20-metre swimming pool, and plenty of comfortable seating to watch the sunset, cocktail in hand...

Bantry Bay & Surrounds , Cape Town , South Africa

From $170 per person/per night

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The property

The spacious yet cosy living area and large sea-facing terrace are the ideal spot for some well-deserved ocean-side relaxation, with seating arrangements for both couples and larger groups. Breakfast is a feast – served on the terrace. The hotel has all the amenities you'd expect from an establishment of this calibre, including the 20-metre pool, should you long to see more water. Of course, the Atlantic's waters are chilly, so that pool really comes into its own on hot days.

The rooms

Accommodation is in four beautifully finished rooms and a private-entrance cottage. The decor is perfect – it couldn't be bettered. All the rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows offering 180-degree views of the Atlantic and shimmering pool. Although they vary in degrees of luxury, each room offers a plush, king-sized bed and elegant en-suite bathroom with top-brand toiletries, and something unique and pleasurable to enjoy, such as a music docking station. The best part of all? Enjoying exquisite sea views from bed!

Activities

The ocean is the focus here, clearly. You wake to its shimmering in the morning, and breakfast on the terrace overlooking the play of light on water, and the ships on the horizon. Venture into the city for some unique Cape Town experiences and really good restaurants. Stroll along the Sea Point Promenade or drive to the V&A Waterfront and shop till you drop, before heading back home to the cosy comfort of Compass House and its fabulous sundowners.

Trips

Cape Town Tours & Trips

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South Africa + Zimbabwe

All the highlights: Cape Town, Kruger and Victoria Falls

9 nights from $4.9K per person

Cape Town Kruger National Park and surrounds Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe + South Africa + Mauritius

The highlights of Southern Africa

13 nights from $5.7K per person

Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe Kruger National Park and surrounds Cape Town

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The Garden Route and a spot of safari in South Africa

11 nights from $7.1K per person

Cape Town Overberg Knysna

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South Africa in a nutshell

10 nights from $5.8K per person

Cape Town The Franschhoek Valley Cape Winelands

Zambia + South Africa

Vic Falls and Kruger with Wine and Waves in the Cape

12 nights from $6.8K per person

Victoria Falls in Zambia (Livingstone) Kruger National Park and surrounds Cape Winelands

South Africa

The road less travelled in the Western Cape

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Cape Town Cape Winelands Cederberg Mountains

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How to book Compass House

How do I book Compass House?

Compass House can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made South Africa trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended South Africa trips featuring Compass House or get advice and suggestions from one of our South Africa specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Compass House?

Stays at Compass House start from around $170 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

South Africa

Cape Town

Beach, culture, mountains, wine and bright lights, this stylish city has everything, and a bit more.