Camissa House
A view-framed pool terrace 4.3km from Table Mountain
About this hotel
Camissa House trades scale for outlook: the pool terrace looks straight across at Table Mountain on one side and out to the sea on the other, and the bar built into the same terrace keeps the pool as the social centre of the stay rather than an afterthought. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and walk-in showers, several with their own mountain or sea view repeating the pool's outlook. Breakfast runs buffet or a la carte with vegetarian and vegan options, and free private parking is included, useful given the 22km run out to Cape Town International. Breakfast runs buffet or a la carte, with full English and vegetarian or vegan plates alongside pastries, cheese and fresh juice served in the same restaurant that anchors the pool terrace.
- View-framed pool terrace
- On-site bar
- 5-star guesthouse rooms
- Free private parking
Our take
This is a pick for travellers who rate a view over pool size, since the terrace here is built for lounging and sundowners rather than swimming laps. Couples get the most from the mountain-and-sea outlook, and the on-site bar means evenings don't require leaving the property. Anyone wanting central nightlife on foot should book closer to the city bowl instead, since Camissa House sits apart from that scene.
- ✓Ask for a room with the mountain view repeated from the pool terrace, not every room gets it
- ✓Book the airport shuttle in advance given the 22km run to Cape Town International
- ✓Have breakfast a la carte rather than buffet if you want it timed to a pool morning
Why we love it
- Pool terrace framed by both mountain and sea
- On-site bar built directly into the pool deck
- Walk-in showers fitted in every bathroom
- Free private parking included on site
Why guests love itCouples booking Camissa House keep coming back to the terrace: the pool sits between the mountain on one side and the sea on the other, and with the bar right there it becomes the default spot for a sundowner rather than a quick stop between sightseeing. It reads more like a lounge deck than a lap pool, which suits the slower pace the property is built around, and the 22km distance from the airport is worth planning a shuttle around ahead of time.