Compass House Boutique Hotel - Adults Only

We visited for 3 nights and it was the most amazing stay! Gerard and Cleo, along with all the other staff who work here, go above and beyond to make your visit the best possible. Gerard greeted us personally for our first breakfast and immediately made us feel at home. We chose to book the suite as it was our wedding anniversary and the amenities and view were spectacular! Breakfast is incredible with a delicious spread to include homemade breads, jams, continental goodies plus a hot choice (the eggs Benedict was top!) and even included Mimosa, Bellini or Bloody Mary. You can choose to have a light lunch prepared by the chef, however we were out and about enjoying all the Cape Town sights so never made that or the afternoon cake at 3pm or canapés at 6pm - I’m sure they would have been a real treat! Bed and breakfast is perfect as there are so many restaurants to choose from so it’s worth exploring. Uber Black was extremely easy and cheap to use and very convenient from this location. The pool area is exceptionally clean and comfortable and I would have loved to spend more time enjoying that. I am certain you won’t be disappointed as this place ticks all the boxes. We will definitely return if coming back to Cape Town!

This is one of the best boutique experiences we’ve ever had. From the moment we checked into the moment we checked out everything was perfect. Gerald and the entire team were outstanding. such a beautiful property and stunning views. The rooms were well appointed and very comfortable. Very happy to be in a local neighborhood rather than the busyness of the other areas.

We stayed here on our honeymoon and cant wait to come back and celebrate every anniversary back at Compass House. The view, the service, the rooms and homely but yet elevated atmosphere leaves you speechless. We can not thank Johan & Gerhard enough for making us feel like we are family. We do not often review places but could not help but share this experience. They have great advise for hikes, restaurants and things to do in and around Cape Town. The breakfast is fantastic and fresh. The rooms are spacious and so tastefully decorated with such high end fittings and equipment. You have set the bar very high and hope to enjoy our next two weeks in Africa just as much.

Myself and my husband stayed in the next door property during the week and it was here that we could see a new crane obstructing the sea views of both hotels. This is not the fault of the hotels, but nonetheless not what you are paying for either. We contacted Compass House, explained our situation and that we were due to stay with them when back in Cape Town on Thursday, and enquired about the possibility of a refund as the noise and obstructed view caused by the building was not something we wanted on our honeymoon. Considering the great reviews, We had read, we were surprised by the total inflexibility and expected better. We were told a refund was highly unlikely but to e mail. We did this but the hotel refused to offer a refund saying the owner would not agree, which seems very unfair under the circumstances. It is worth noting the neighbouring hotel emailed every guest to let them know of the crane was affecting the views, yet Compass House have had a very different approach to their guests. (We only knew of the issue as we had by chance stayed next door during the earlier part of our trip) We are not fussy people and in fact this will be the first review we have ever written despite countless trips to numerous places of various types, however such is how strongly we feel about it. My advice would be to avoid this property, certainly while the crane is there, which I overheard will be at least another year. Possibly avoid anyway based on the inflexibility of the owner; it might not bode well for peoples future stays if issues were to arise, and there are so many places we have experienced in South Africa with fantastic levels of hospitality so there’s genuinely no need to stay here. A real shame.

We have just experienced a 6 night stay at this boutique hotel in Bantry Bay. What a find it was! We have stayed in many of the medium to large 5 star hotels in & around Cape Town & this is by far the best! It has a beautiful setting overlooking the Atlantic Ocean with a large pool area more spacious than you might expect for a small boutique hotel. The Managers Gerard & Johan provide exceptional, personal service where nothing is too much trouble & staff like Petty make you feel like you are the only guests in the hotel. Beautiful breakfast on the balcony with lots to choose from (try their special take on baked beans!). We had a lovely spacious room, again with a wonderful balcony with sea view. The hotel is well located to explore Cape Town & Camps Bay with a short taxi ride to both. If you are looking for a personal luxuruous experience & debating to go to a large 5 star hotel or something smaller & more boutique, book Compass House - its guaranteed not to disappoint!

Boutique hotel but the photos don’t really do it justice. That’s because you can’t take a photo of service levels that are higher than you could ever imagine. All staff have clearly been steeped in an ethos of friendly and personalised service, with nothing too much trouble. Gerhard and Johan are tremendous but you can tell that even the room cleaner is working to the highest and most discrete standards. The breakfast (included) is second to none, with lots of personal touches like home made yoghurt and an amazing array of house jams. The pool beds and the pool itself are heaven - tranquil, lovely view and tremendous help-yourself bar for teas, coffees and drinks. They think of everything. Location is great too. high enough for a view of the sea but only 5 minutes down to the sea-front promenade for a great walk or run to remember. All the sights are within a short Uber ride.