Alta
Bay
12
Invermark Crescent
Higgovale
Cape
Town, 8001
Western
Cape
South
Africa
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Alta Bay,
located in Higgovale, the most up-market suburb of the City Bowl, is set
high on the slopes of Table Mountain, with beautiful views over Table Bay
and the City, yet only 3 kms
away from
most of Cape Town’s attractions including the Waterfront, Clifton and Camps
Bay beaches.
Surrounded
by a lush native garden, Alta Bay combines understated luxury and urban
chic with a laid-back and retreat atmosphere.
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Bay, previously a 5-star boutique hotel has been converted into a 4 star
guest house with 3 large luxury units.
This
Tuscan house is built on separate levels with a great sense of space and
light throughout.
Each
unit has a separate entrance, fully equipped kitchen (or kitchenette),
and a private terrace / deck.
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The
Bay Suite (42 m’) offer spectacular vistas of the sea and city while the
Garden Room (28 m’) below has the benefit of the shaded lush garden.
The
Loft (70 m’ with partial sea views) has a bedroom on the mezzanine floor,
a bathroom with bath & shower and a sleeper couch which can accommodate
a 3rd adult or 2 children.
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Continental or French breakfast (served in the room or terrace from 09h00
to 11h00) is available on request at an extra charge. Should guests prefer
to have their breakfast earlier, there is a large variety of restaurants
and coffee shops (open from 07h00) at walking distance (1 km).
All
3 luxurious units were designed in a contemporary style with bespoke furniture
handcrafted locally. Each room offers extra-length king/twin beds, air-con,
heaters, flat screen TV’s with incorporated DVD/CD player, satellite TV,
electronic safes and unlimited wireless PC connection. |
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Alta
Bay is located high on the slopes of Table Mountain. Guests are therefore
advised to have their own transport during their stay. A car will give
them flexibility to explore the region.
Kloof
Street with its’ many restaurants is only 1 km away, which is an easy walk
downhill. However, the uphill back is harder.
Alta
Bay is not just accommodation for a night of sleep during your stay in
Cape Town. It is a serene sanctuary of sun-drenched spaciousness, where
you can enjoy the relaxed and laid back atmosphere throughout the day.
Extra
information: plunge pool (2.5 m x 3 m) with sun loungers & sea
views, large collection of DVD’s, tourism information. and extra bathroom
available for early arrivals / late departures.
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In Jan
2005, ‘House & Leisure’ magazine chose Alta Bay in their top 20 places
to stay in SA.
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In their
Sep 2005 issue, ‘Wallpaper’ magazine featured Alta Bay as one of the selected
places to stay.
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In 2006,
Tripadvisor named Alta Bay its Travelers’ Choice and one of the ‘10 Best
Hidden Gems of Africa’
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Smoking
inside the rooms is prohibited.
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French,
German and Dutch (Flemish) is also spoken.
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4 Stars
- Tourism Grading Council of South Africa.
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GPS: Latitude:
-33’56"34.02` (-33.942783) / Longitude: 18’24"20.75` (18.405764)
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Extra
information: plunge pool (2.5 m x 3 m) with sun loungers & sea
views, large collection of DVD’s, tourism information. and extra bathroom
available for early arrivals / late departures.
Activities
& Attractions in the Area:
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Mountain
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Beaches
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Scuba
Diving
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Golf
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Hang Gliding
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Health
& Fitness
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Horse
Riding
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Paragliding
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Sailing
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Surfing
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Kite Surfing
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Walking
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Hiking
/ Backpacking
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Contact:
Alta
Bay
12 Invermark Crescent
Higgovale
Cape Town, 8001
Western Cape
South Africa
Higgovale
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