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2023 Travellers' Choice Best of the Best
Cool beyond question is POD Camps Bay. A true Africa original realised in a stunning set of decor elements, POD is both raw yet polished. See naked Africa design timber dropping into stone, shifting into glass, imbuing a sense of seaside sophistication so often attempted but so rarely achieved. 17 modern suites and rooms share the spoils of idyllic mountain and ocean views. Primely located a mere 50 meters from the silky sands of the famous Camps Bay beachfront with its trendy restaurants and bars. POD Camps Bay offers a luxurious 5 star boutique hotel experience. It is little wonder that POD appears on the Condé Nast Hot List 2011, and finds its place among Tatler's 101 Best Hotels in the World.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Beach
Board games / puzzles
Airport transportation
Secured parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Bar / lounge
Breakfast available
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Complimentary Instant Coffee
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Complimentary welcome drink
Special diet menus
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Poolside bar
Taxi service
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Non-smoking hotel
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Grade: 88 out of 100
45Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
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3 Argyle Street, Camps Bay 8005 South Africa
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Two nights at POD hotel were blissful. The room was exceptional and the service and amenities were even better. Breakfast was included and was delicious. The staff, every one of them, was kind and helpful. View from the balcony was gorgeous. One of the best hotels I have ever stayed at. Truly perfect.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Micaela Pritchard, General Manager at POD Camps Bay Boutique Hotel
Responded 1 week ago
Dear sgkaya2, Thank you for choosing POD Camps Bay for your accommodation in Cape Town. I appreciate you taking the time to write such a complimentary review about your stay with us. I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed our amenities, breakfast, the room, view, and the service you experienced from my team. It is so heart-warming to read that our hotel is the best you have ever stayed in as this is exactly what we strive to achieve. We hope to see you again in the not too distant future for yet another memorable stay. Warm regards Micaela Pritchard Operations Manager
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My wife and I have been fortunate to stay at a number of boutique hotels over recent years - their more intimate, private and attentive nature really appeal compared to the bigger and busier hotels. That said, none of the previous boutique hotels we have stayed at have come close to the level of quality and service we have received at POD Camps Bay. Sean, Michaela, Brian and all the team have gone above and beyond to make our stay truly special - from proactively offering to lend us a SatNav for our car journeys to packing us off with water and snacks for our hike, from parking our car for us to putting on breakfast when we arrived late from the airport at midday, and even bringing complimentary popcorn, sweets and hot chocolate to our room for movie night when we were a little jet lagged on our first evening. Every single staff member showcases the same exceptional level of friendliness and attentiveness; they genuinely seem to be happy to help and ensure we have a great stay. On top of that, the hotel itself is beautiful - the location is perfect for accessing Camps Bay, the rooms are modern and clean, the pool is beautiful and the food at breakfast is delicious. We feel incredibly fortunate to stay here and we will be recommending this boutique hotel to all our friends and family visiting South Africa. Thank you all so much, we appreciate you!…
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Micaela Pritchard, General Manager at POD Camps Bay Boutique Hotel
Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear roryl103103, Thank you so much for your heart-warming feedback. It was so lovely having you stay with us recently and getting to know you both. I truly appreciate your kind words. You have perfectly summed up what we strive to achieve in your review. Thank you for your compliments on our location, rooms, cleanliness, facilities, breakfast, valet service, complimentary extras as well as the service and care that you received from every single staff member. I have passed on your high praise to my team. We look forward to welcoming you both back in the near future and appreciate you recommending our hotel to your family and friends. Warm Regards, Micaela Pritchard Operations Manager
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We stayed for two nights here - attention to detail good and overall a really pleasant stay. Breakfast was ok and the room was good, staff were extremely nice and helpful at all times. Nice little touches in the room like the beach towels and treats :)
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Micaela Pritchard, General Manager at POD Camps Bay Boutique Hotel
Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear JAKEParis, Thank you for sharing your positive experience with the Tripadvisor community. I appreciate your compliments on the attention to detail, room, beach towels, treats and the service you received from my team. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again in the near future. Best Regards, Micaela Pritchard Operations Manager
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My stay at POD Camps Bay was incredibly special. From the moment I walked into the very last moment when I checked out, the staff was so thoughtful, warm, kind and made this solo female traveler feel safe and right at home. The property is absolutely gorgeous, clean and located in the perfect spot, steps away from the action but not too close where you're inundating by the noise of the strip. It's super peaceful and calming. The minimal, modern design is gorgeous and the sundowners by the pool at sunset was my favorite. I still cannot get over how wonderful the staff was. They went above and beyond for every guest. The property pay a lot of attention to detail, which I also appreciated. I highly recommend this stay, especially for honeymooners (the rooms are very intimate) and/or solo travelers. Thank you for an amazing stay! …
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Micaela Pritchard, General Manager at POD Camps Bay Boutique Hotel
Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear DameTraveler, Thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful review of your recent stay with us. You have summed up what we strive to achieve in your lovely review, and we appreciate these very kind words. I am elated to hear that you had a memorable experience at our hotel and that the highlights were the staff, location, cleanliness, design, and our attention to detail. We hope to welcome you back to POD when you are next in Cape Town. Warm regards Micaela Pritchard Operations Manager
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My husband and I started our 2.5 week South Africa vacation with four nights at this delightful boutique hotel. We stayed in a Luxury Double Room with Sea View, which was roomy including a large balcony on which the sea could indeed be viewed, albeit between buildings that lie in front of the hotel. The hotel is very well located in easy walking distance to the restaurants, beach, and walking paths along the coast. We walked one day from the hotel to V&A waterfront and enjoyed so many beautiful moments and views. We took an Uber another day to the botanical gardens then hiked up skeleton gorge to the top of Table Rock Mountain and took the gondola down. A wonderful if challenging adventure! It is easy to use Uber and therefore anywhere in Capetown can be easily reached from the hotel. The room was very well appointed with plenty of storage space and luxurious touches, including a mini bar/fridge stocked daily. Excellent breakfast every morning, and the staff could not have been kinder or more welcoming. Highly recommended!…
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Response from Micaela Pritchard, General Manager at POD Camps Bay Boutique Hotel
Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear LindaCSanDiego, Thank you for choosing POD Camps Bay for your accommodation in Cape Town. I appreciate you taking the time to write such a complimentary review about your stay with us. Your compliments on our location, views, rooms, breakfast, and our luxurious extras are valued. Guest interaction and service excellence is what makes us stand out from the crowd and your praise will most certainly be passed on to my team. We hope to welcome you back to POD in the near future for yet another memorable experience. Warm regards from Sunny Camps Bay, Micaela Pritchard Operations Manager
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So good on all fronts, except for being seriously compromised the split level platform in the bedroom area which looks so good in photos, but is totally impractical and a dangerous tripping hazard, even if you are aware of it as you should not have to be looking out for a level change every time you move around in your room. I fell hard, but fortunately not injured.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Micaela Pritchard, General Manager at POD Camps Bay Boutique Hotel
Responded 27 Oct 2023
Dear Pkay, Thank you for your review. I am delighted to hear that overall, you had an exceptional stay with us. I understand that our design may not appeal to everyone, however, upon room orientations, the raised platform is mentioned to our guests along with pointing out the platform light for nighttime use. It is unfortunate to hear of your fall only now, as we would have loved to have personally shown compassion, but I am so relieved that you were not injured. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to POD in the future. Best Regards, Micaela Pritchard Operations Manager
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Hello dear , I want to tell you about my experience with the hotel I booked in for my second visit to lovely city Cape Town after my first visit back in 2008 , it’s always hard when you are going to tourist big cites because it will be hard to select the hotel but this time after I checked the hotels directly I choice the POD for 2 nights and I really got know my selection was perfect from first moment I inter the hotel it’s so lovely and nice and high class in every thing location great , staff amazing and helpful specially in front desk Nick very kind and helpful and professional at his job the breakfast very delicious and diversified the lobby cosy the room very comfortable in total everything at this hotel is perfect
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Micaela Pritchard, Other at POD Camps Bay Boutique Hotel
Responded 24 Oct 2023
Dear Abdulla-almeraikhi, Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review of your recent stay at POD Camps Bay. We are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing time and that the room, location, breakfast, staff and especially Nick made your stay such a memorable one. We hope to welcome you back to POD when you visit Cape Town again. Warm Regards Micaela Pritchard Operations Manager
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Wow, what a wonderful stay at a fantastic hotel. I would not even call it a hotel, it was home away from home. From the time we arrived, the customer oriented assistance was quite obvious. They helped us with all our needs. Nothing was impossible. The room, the food and breakfast was impeccable. The friendly personnel such as Neesha and Sean at the front office and Rennia, who took care of all our needs at breakfast are just a few who made our stay so memorable.Thank you guys and if we come back, we will be staying with you. I would highly recommend the POD to anyone who wants to experience the SA charm, opfimum location and friendly staff.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Micaela Pritchard, Other at POD Camps Bay Boutique Hotel
Responded 22 Oct 2023
Dear 606sumif, Thank you for your sterling review of POD Camps Bay. I was especially glad to hear that the staff are what made your stay exceptional. We are truly fortunate to have an amazing team who take pride and care in ensuring that every guest has a memorable experience. Your praise will be mentioned to them and especially Neesha, Sean and Rennia. We appreciate your additional compliments on our rooms and breakfast. We look forward to welcoming you back to your "home away from home" in the near future. Best Regards, Micaela Pritchard Operations Manager
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We cannot recommend this property enough. Not only is it in a beautifully situated convenient location, but all of the staff was incredibly welcoming, attentive, and extremely nice. When we had an unforeseen medical circumstance arise, they went above and beyond to help us resolve it.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Micaela Pritchard, Other at POD Camps Bay Boutique Hotel
Responded 16 Oct 2023
Dear DayTrip52280370621, Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review of your recent stay at POD Camps Bay. We are fortunate to have a wonderful team at POD and I am thrilled to hear that they made your stay so memorable. Your positive comments on our location and property is also highly appreciated and it was our pleasure assisting you with the unforeseen medical emergency. We hope to welcome you both back very soon! Best Regards, Micaela Pritchard Operations Manager
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The staff here are amazing! So nice and helpful, literally nothing is too much effort. We had one of the larger corner rooms with a sea view, which was beautiful and really well laid out with an all you can use mini bar. And the fact I could have soya milk cappuccinos delivered all morning to the room for free, ahead of breakfast in bed (!), was a lovely touch.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Micaela Pritchard, Other at POD Camps Bay Boutique Hotel
Responded 08 Oct 2023
Dear Sianj2019, Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with the Tripadvisor community. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and appreciate your compliments on our Deluxe Suite, complimentary mini bar and the staff. Your praises have been well received and passed on to my team. I'm glad that you made use of our milk alternatives and it was a great pleasure delivering this to your room each morning. We hope to welcome you back to POD in the near future for another memorable stay with us! Warmest Regards, Micaela Pritchard Operations Manager
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PRICE RANGE
R 6,083 - R 12,129 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
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LOCATION
South AfricaWestern CapeCape TownCamps Bay
NUMBER OF ROOMS
17
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Frequently Asked Questions about POD Camps Bay Boutique Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to POD Camps Bay Boutique Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Camp's Bay Beach (0.4 km), Mountain View Horse Trails (0.4 km), and Cosy Bay Beach (0.07 km).
What are some of the property amenities at POD Camps Bay Boutique Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at POD Camps Bay Boutique Hotel?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at POD Camps Bay Boutique Hotel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, a lounge, and a poolside bar during their stay.
Is parking available at POD Camps Bay Boutique Hotel?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to POD Camps Bay Boutique Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Mantra Cafe, Tiger's Milk Camps Bay, and Paranga.
Are there opportunities to exercise at POD Camps Bay Boutique Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness centre during their stay.
Does POD Camps Bay Boutique Hotel have airport transportation?
Yes, POD Camps Bay Boutique Hotel offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is POD Camps Bay Boutique Hotel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.3 km away from the centre of Camps Bay.
Are any cleaning services offered at POD Camps Bay Boutique Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at POD Camps Bay Boutique Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Afrikaans.