Ocean View House
Atlantic sunsets from a family-run pool deck near the City Bowl
About this hotel
The Atlantic view is the reason to book: most rooms open onto sea, garden or mountain outlooks, and the pool deck is where the property's sunsets are best watched, according to the family that runs it. Contemporary finishes and double-basin bathrooms fill most rooms, while the self-catering apartments add kitchen facilities for longer stays. Breakfast is served by a dining area that overlooks both the pool and the ocean, and most rooms carry a private terrace or balcony suited to an evening drink from the bar. The extensive park grounds add space to walk beyond the pool deck, and the whole property sits a short drive from Cape Town's City Bowl, close enough for a day in the centre without living in it.
- Ocean, garden and mountain views
- Self-catering kitchen apartments
- Pool deck with ocean outlook
- Family-run guest house
Our take
This suits couples and self-catering travellers who want an ocean-view stay with genuine family-run character rather than a large hotel. The kitchen-equipped apartments make longer bookings practical. Anyone wanting a big-brand pool complex or nightlife within walking distance should book in the City Bowl itself. Groups wanting a private, home-like base for a multi-generation trip will also find the extra bedrooms and shared kitchen genuinely practical.
- Book a self-catering apartment if staying more than three nights, the kitchen earns its keep
- Take the pool-deck sunset seriously, it's the property's signature moment most evenings
- Ask the family hosts for their City Bowl restaurant picks, they know the short drive well
Why we love it
- Magnificent Atlantic Ocean views
- Self-catering apartments with kitchens
- Sunsets from the pool deck
- Extensive park grounds
Why guests love itOcean View House is a family-run four-star guest house where most rooms look over the Atlantic, the garden or the mountain. The self-catering apartments have kitchens, which helps families keep meals simple, and the pool deck overlooks the ocean. The City Bowl is a short drive away. With a 9.4 score from 573 reviews, I would recommend it to families who want a quieter, personal stay with room to cook.