Ocean View House

4.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Panorama Apartment | Balcony view
109-cm Smart TV with satellite channels, TV, Netflix
Superior Room | Beach/ocean view

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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33 Victoria Road - Bakoven, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005
  • Place, Table Mountain National Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Theatre on the Bay
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Camps Bay Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Garden Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Milkwood Suite

  • 764 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Traveller Room : Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Panorama Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room

  • 280 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Panorama Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 883 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Traveller Room : Pool Deck

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Oasis Apartment

  • 2153 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Located in Camps Bay, Ocean View House is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Camps Bay Beach and within a 10-minute drive of other popular attractions like Lions Head. This 30-room, 4-star guesthouse welcomes guests with 2 outdoor pools, free breakfast, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Theatre on the Bay - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Camps Bay Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 9 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens - 19 min drive - 11.8 miles
  • Boulders Beach - 47 min drive - 31.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Zenzero - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mantra Cafe - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bovine - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe Cape Town - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Ocean View House

Suburban guesthouse with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast
Renovated in 2022, Ocean View House offers 2 outdoor pools, a lazy river, and free WiFi in public areas. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 650 per person one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this spa guesthouse include a microwave in a common area, a computer station, and a terrace.
109-cm Smart TVs come with satellite channels and Netflix, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, designer toiletries, slippers, and bathrobes. Minibars, coffee makers, and safes are also available. Change of towels is available on request.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a lazy river.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.

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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
  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Travel crib

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 crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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 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 within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Construction is underway at a neighboring building on weekdays (except December 16, 2025-January 15, 2026). Guests booked in 'Traveler Room: Mountain View' rooms may hear work-related noise.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 800.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the shuttle service to and from the airport (available 24 hours) or the train station (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the guesthouse at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Nearby construction work may cause some noise disturbance.
  • There are no elevators.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Ocean View House?

Ocean View House offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Ocean View House?

As of Nov 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ocean View House on Dec 3, 2025 start from $259.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see around Ocean View House?

This guesthouse is situated in Camps Bay within a short 16-minute walk of Camps Bay Beach. You'll also find Clifton Bay Beach and Table Mountain within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Ocean View House?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Is a spa located at Ocean View House?

Spa services at the guesthouse include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, couples treatments, and reflexology.

Does Ocean View House have a casino at the property?

No, Ocean View House doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Ocean View House?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 2 outdoor pools.

What do couples enjoy most about Ocean View House?

There are many amenities for couples at this guesthouse, including in-room massages as well as 2 outdoor pools and 2 poolside bars.

Are there hot tubs at Ocean View House?

Yes, some accommodations at this guesthouse feature private spa tubs.

Does Ocean View House have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Ocean View House offers free full breakfasts each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Ocean View House allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Ocean View House.

Are there connecting rooms at Ocean View House?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Ocean View House?

The closest major airport to Ocean View House is Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT), which is 16.3 mi away (22 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Ocean View House?

Yes, some accommodations at this guesthouse offer either a furnished balcony or a furnished patio where guests can enjoy ocean or garden views.