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Featuring a pool and a terrace, Balfour Place Guest house offers panoramic views of the Lion’s Head and the Atlantic Ocean. It is located 1969 feet from the beach, and has free Wi-Fi and free parking. Elegantly decorated with classic furniture and sober colors, all the air-conditioned rooms at the Balfour Place feature a balcony with panoramic views. Some of them have a seating area with a sofa, and all units include an LCD TV and a private bathroom. On the central promenade of Camps Bay, just 1640 feet from the property, guests can also find a variety of shops, trendy cafés, and fine restaurants. The 12 Apostle Mountains and Table Mountain are 10 minutes away by car, while the V&A Waterfront is 5 mi away. Cape Town International Airport is 16 mi away and the property offers an airport shuttle upon request.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Cape Town, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
10
High score for Cape Town
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Lisa
    United States of America United States of America
    The location was excellent…it was walkable to Camps Bay Beach. and the views from the balcony were AMAZING!!
  • Chelsea
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Beautiful view. Great location. Comfortable bed and massive bathroom. Clean. Lovely staff. Wish I could’ve stayed longer
  • Erik
    United States of America United States of America
    The view is outstanding of the entire coast from the Twelve Apostles to Lion's Head and Table Mountain. Great to just sit and watch the ocean roll in. Location is 300m from the Promenade in Camps Bay where some of the best dinning is located.

Area info

Amenities of Balfour Place Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Stand-up comedy
    Off-site
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Pool table
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Tour desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

Balfour Place Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Balfour Place Guesthouse accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please advise Balfour Place Guest house your estimated time of arrival in advance by making use of the special request box when making your booking.

A surcharge of ZAR 150 applies for arrivals after 19.00 hrs. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property.

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

FAQs about Balfour Place Guesthouse

  • Check-in at Balfour Place Guesthouse is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The nearest beach is 1,650 feet from Balfour Place Guesthouse. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Balfour Place Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Balfour Place Guesthouse include:

    • Double

  • Balfour Place Guesthouse is 3.1 miles from the center of Cape Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Balfour Place Guesthouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Pool table
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Bike tours
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Horseback riding
    • Swimming pool
    • Walking tours

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.