Compass House

Compass House, a boutique hotel facing the Atlantic in Bantry Bay

Compass House is a five-star boutique hotel located in Bantry Bay, Cape Town, on the heights of Kloof Road and along the Atlantic Seaboard coastline. The property presents itself as an accommodation alternative that combines the standard of a luxury boutique hotel with the relaxed intimacy of a well-attended private home. Its offering is built around nine sea-facing rooms, a 20-metre pool and personalised service.

Rooms and categories

The accommodation has nine rooms with ocean views, divided into five categories according to the company's website:

• Suite: the hotel's premier category, with contemporary interiors and a private terrace.
• Junior Suite: a pool-side suite, with large double sliding doors opening onto a private veranda.
• Luxe: a room with a large private balcony, super king size bed and marble-tiled bathroom with deep soaking tub.
• Standard: a room with double doors that open onto a private veranda overlooking the hotel swimming pool and Bantry Bay.
• Cottage: accommodation conceived as an exclusive seaside retreat, with a four-poster bed and private patio with designer furniture that makes the most of a 180-degree vista over the pool and the bay.

Interiors and atmosphere

The company describes its interiors as a contemporary fusion of African, Asian and Mediterranean designs, with a warm and unobtrusive atmosphere. The property includes a spacious living area and a patio overlooking the Atlantic, spaces the hotel presents as ideal for daytime relaxation and for watching the sunsets over Bantry Bay.

Surroundings and access

The hotel is located in Bantry Bay, a residential suburb of Cape Town known for its panoramic views, the ocean and the sunsets over the Atlantic Seaboard. The company notes that its location, on the heights of Kloof Road, provides access within minutes to the white-sanded Atlantic beaches, Cape Town's city centre and the celebrated suburban winelands.

Reservations and guest services

Compass House offers direct booking through its own website, which it presents as the way to obtain the best rates. For those not yet ready to confirm a stay, the hotel provides a traveller enquiry form, handled by its team. The company also mentions the possibility of contacting by phone or email, and of downloading directions.

Awards and editorial coverage

The website includes mentions in the media and specialist publications. Condé Nast Traveller describes it as an option for those who would rather stay in a private villa than a hotel, noting that it combines the best of both formats. The Louis Vuitton city guide to Cape Town included the property in its 2014 edition. Other reviews cited highlight its suitability for couples and romantic stays, as well as the combination of five-star boutique hotel standards with the intimacy and personal service of a private house.

Location and contact

154 Kloof Road, Bantry Bay, Cape Town, 8005 · Tel: +27 (0)21 430 3330 · Email: info@compasshouse.co.za