Accommodation in Bantry Bay enables the guest to enjoy close proximity to the city centre while being far enough away from the hustle and bustle to have only the crashing waves lull you to sleep at night.
The bright blue of the sea and the sky tumble in to the vast range of accommodation to be found here. Although Bantry Bay does not have its own sandy beach, the famous white sands of Camps Bay and Clifton are but a moment away. Sheltered in the cove off Sea Point's main road, Bantry Bay is a haven for tourists and travelling business people alike. Take a few moments out of your busy schedule explore the Sea Point area, as a plethora of street cafes and restaurants embody this newly-rejuvenated suburb. Bantry Bay accommodation is at its peak in summer, but the winter season offers excellent bargains and breathtaking ocean vistas.
Who goes there?
Bantry Bay is filled with the elite tourists and business people who wish to experience the Cape Town hustle and bustle but not stay in the city centre.
When to visit Bantry Bay?
During the summer season (September to April), the temperatures rarely peak above 32°C, averaging about 22 - 30°C. The area is cooled by the locally-named “Doctor Wind” which keeps the city free of pollution and fresh year round. During the winter (May to August), the chilly wind and rain arrive, but the Bantry Bay suburb offers cosy accommodation with fireplaces and secluded balconies. The mercury rarely falls below 10°C in these months.
Close By Attractions
Five minutes from your Atlantic Seaboard accommodation is the popular V&A Waterfront, a working harbour and a shopping emporium. If shopping in a mall is not your idea of a Cape Town holiday, why not take a trip up the iconic flat topped Table Mountain or party the night away in one of the many Sea Point, Green Point, or City Bowl nightclubs? For safe and cheap transport, your Bantry Bay accommodation will be able to organise transfers to and from your chosen nightspot.
Things to do near Bantry Bay
* Boutique Spa: The five-star Exquisite Skin Therapy spa is available exclusively by appointment and offers 180 degree views of the bay below. Treatments include Nimue Facials, Marine Mineral Manicures and Pedicures, Depileve Waxing, Eyelash extensions and Eyelash perming.
* Camps Bay: The beaches at Camps Bay are world-renowned for having bronzed bodies languishing in the sun during the summer months and pearly white sand for the children to play in. Come to this classy suburb of Cape Town and see how the other half live. With restaurants, street cafes, and nightclubs open until the early morning, you’re bound to find something to do here which will tickle your fancy.
Shopping in Bantry Bay
Bantry Bay does not have many shopping precincts itself, but the neighbouring suburbs of Sea Point and the nearby V&A Waterfront will satisfy all your needs.
Restaurants and Entertainment
Bantry Bay is right on the edge of Sea Point, which is a suburb overflowing with restaurant choices. From Chinese takeaways to eat-in Thai food, the suburb offers excellent cuisine. The Salt restaurant specialises in global, South African, and vegetarian dishes. Located in the Ambassador Hotel, Salt offers excellent cuisine at affordable prices. Additionally, the Islands Restaurant in the same hotel offers a slightly more relaxed feel for those looking for a simple dinner out on the town.
Getting around
There are ample private taxi companies that operate in the Cape Town area. If you prefer to drive yourself around the city, seeing it on your own terms, many car rental agencies in Cape Town exist, and can be arranged through your Bantry Bay accommodation. Airport and restaurant transfers can be arranged by most accommodation venues in the area.
Further a field
Cape Town is a diverse and vibrant city, but if you want to explore something with a little more finesse, why not take a trip out to the Cape Winelands for a spot of wine tasting? Further on, you can find the Cape Point National Park and view both sides of the Cape Peninsula.
Bantry Bay is an exclusive suburb of Cape Town and is linked to the bustling city centre by the vibrant town of Sea Point. Whether it is an elegant hotel or a little guesthouse you seek, Bantry Bay will have the right Cape Town accommodation for you. Long term and short term rentals are available, most looking out over the azure seas of the Atlantic.
