Camps Bay

Cape Town
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Stunning sunsets and perfect blue water, scuba diving, mountain scenery and beachfront restaurants all make this one of Cape Town’s most popular beach suburbs.

Just a short drive from Cape Town’s city center is the stylish beach suburb of Camps Bay. The white sand and blue water attract sun worshippers and watersports enthusiasts while shoppers and diners come for the craft markets and chic bars and restaurants. Backed by the Twelve Apostles mountain range, it’s also popular with hikers.

The beach at Camps Bay is wide, clean and family-friendly. Rent sunbeds and umbrellas from vendors along the beach. Due to regular rip currents, lifeguards patrol the beach in the summer months and, although cold, the water is nice for cooling off on a hot day. At the southern end of the beach is a tidal pool, which offers safe swimming for children. Bring a picnic and sit on the stretch of lawn that lines the beach. You can also use the barbecues here.

Take the pleasant walk from the beach to neighboring Glen Beach, where you can watch surfers ride big waves.

Running parallel with the beach is the palm-lined Victoria Road, where you’ll to find a variety of cafés and restaurants, pubs and cocktail bars. Sit at a pavement terrace after a day of sunbathing, order a drink and enjoy one of Cape Town’s finest sunsets. Shoppers will enjoy browsing the boutique shops and street stalls for African handicrafts and curios.

Those in the mood for adventure can hike the well-marked trails that lead into the Table Mountain National Park and afford impressive views of the Cape Town peninsula and Twelve Apostles mountain range. A popular walk is to Lion’s Head, from where it’s possible to paraglide back down to Camps Bay or nearby Sea Point. Join a scuba diving tour and explore the various shipwrecks that lie just off the coast. Cage dives with great white sharks and cave dives are popular adrenalin-fueled activities.

Camps Bay is a 10-minute drive from Cape Town’s city center. Public buses stop at the beach, as does a hop-on hop-off tourist bus. If coming by car then you can park on the streets. Parking is free but it’s customary to tip the parking attendants.


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Top hotels in Camps Bay

Ocean View House
Ocean View House
4 out of 5
33 Victoria Road - Bakoven, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is €142 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
€142
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa guesthouse in Cape Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (217 reviews)
"Close to beach, friend staff, courteous, great and clean facilities. I can not tell you enough they go above and beyond"

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

Ocean View House
The Bay Hotel
The Bay Hotel
4.5 out of 5
69 Victoria Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is €192 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
€192
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Camps Bay Beach and Table Mountain ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (361 reviews)
Perfect location
"This hotel is central camps bay. The room was spacious and comfortable. The view was amazing with a balcony that overlooked the pool and the ocean. If you’re looking for a beach vaca spot this is it!!"

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2024

The Bay Hotel
South Beach Camps Bay Boutique Hotel
South Beach Camps Bay Boutique Hotel
5 out of 5
6 Link Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is €192 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
€192
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (208 reviews)
"Outstanding value for money"

Reviewed on 29 May 2024

South Beach Camps Bay Boutique Hotel
POD Camps Bay
POD Camps Bay
5 out of 5
3 Argyle Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is €266 per night from 6 Jun to 7 Jun
€266
per night
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury guesthouse in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Camps Bay Beach and Table Mountain are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (196 reviews)
"Great location and beautiful hotel with pool and lounge/bar area. Amazing staff, definitely recommend the Pod when in Camps Bay Capetown"

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

POD Camps Bay
The Marly Boutique Hotel
The Marly Boutique Hotel
5 out of 5
201 The Promenade, Camps Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape
The price is €486 per night from 19 Jun to 20 Jun
€486
per night
19 Jun - 20 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Camps Bay Beach and Table Mountain ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (134 reviews)
Wonderful, relaxing stay at The Marly
"Loved our stay at The Marly. Quirky hotel with a lovely rooftop pool and bar for guests in a fantastic location central to everything in Camps Bay. Perfect place to watch the sun set. All staff were so friendly and accommodating in the hotel, bar and restaurants. The spa is a must and one of the ..."

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2024

The Marly Boutique Hotel
3 On Camps Bay
3 On Camps Bay
4 out of 5
27 1st Crescent, Camps Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly guesthouse in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Camps Bay Beach and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (104 reviews)
"The most beautiful place I have ever traveled to and stayed at. MacDonald who worked at the residence was kind, soft spoken and informative I can not believe how beautiful 3 On Camps Bay was! I have traveled the world and have never come across a place like this. I traveled with my husband for his ..."

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2024

3 On Camps Bay
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