Balfour Place Guesthouse Cape Town
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Balfour Place Guesthouse Review
Situated at a 3 km distance from Table Mountain, the 3-star Balfour Place Guesthouse Cape Town features Wi Fi throughout the property and a free private car park on site. Boasting a swimming pool, this Cape Town bed & breakfast is nestled at a moderate distance from natural attractions like Camps Bay Beach.
The hotel offers a cooked-to-order breakfast daily. This Cape Town property has a bar with billiards and a TV. It features panoramic views of the sea. PRIMI Camps Bay with Italian cuisine is located a minute's walk from the accommodation.
The property puts you in the very heart of Cape Town, approximately 5 minutes' drive from Lion's Head. The flagship Studio G Gallery is adjacent to the Balfour Place Guesthouse Cape Town, while Wale Rock bus stop is nearly a 5-minute walk away.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Bali Beach, which is less than a 5-minute walk away. Entertainment options in the area feature Theatre On The Bay nearly a 10-minute stroll from Balfour Place Guesthouse.
Some of the air-conditioned rooms comprise a balcony and a lounge area, and are furnished with a sofa set and a work desk. Guests can make use of coffee/tea makers, and relax with complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Providing a bathtub and a separate shower, some bathrooms have a hair dryer and toiletries. Certain units boast panoramic views of the ocean.
This Cape Town hotel offers a sun terrace and an outdoor swimming pool for an additional fee so you could have extra comfort during your stay. Guests can make different arrangements at the Balfour Place Guesthouse, including snorkelling, diving and horse riding or rent cars to explore Cape Town.
Key Features
- outdoor swimming pool
- free parking
- free wifi
- family rooms
- airport shuttle (free)
- non-smoking rooms
- terrace
- daily housekeeping
- laundry
- breakfast
Impressions
Pros
- Luxurious small hotel with scenic views of the beach.
- Good location a 25-minute walk to the prominent Lion's Head Mountain.
- Nestled in a lively area surrounded by the bay and a hill.
- Delicious breakfast with an amazing view and an omelette, to name but a few included.
- Great beachfront restaurant with local cuisine for lunch and dinner.
- Inviting honesty bar.
- Excellent service; amenities are excellent.
- Rates are great.
Cons
- Some may find the bathrooms a bit small.
- Occasional complaints about a few inattentive staff members.
Facilities
Dining facilities
- Outdoor dining area
- Electric kettle
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- CD player
Services
- Airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Welcome drink
Relax
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
- Massage
- Pool with view
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Billiard tables
Rooms
Honeymoon Suite
Honeymoon Room
Location
Landmarks nearby
- The Promenade 260 m (853 ft)
- Beta Beach 640 m (2100 ft)
- Albie Bailey ART Gallery and Clementina Ceramics 530 m (1739 ft)
- Table Mountain National Park 2.19 km (1.36 mi.)
- Camps Bay Beach 510 m (1673 ft)
- DecoDance Night Club 210 m (689 ft)
- Lion's Head 2.44 km (1.52 mi.)
- Donald Greig Gallery & Bronze Foundry 590 m (1936 ft)
- Pipe Track 1.57 km (5151 ft)
Transportation
- Wale Rock 410 m (1345 ft)
- Camps Bay 420 m (1378 ft)
- Barley Bay 590 m (1936 ft)
- Houghton 610 m (2001 ft)
- Dal 1 1.56 km (5118 ft)