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"great experience; excellent service very personalized." — source Expedia
"I would recommend this hotel." — source Expedia
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"We checked in after room service had just closed and the staff re-opened the kitchen so we could get something to eat." — source Hotels.com
"Service was superb - everyone seemed to know my name and want to ensure I had a great time." — source Hotels.com
"In addition to comfortable and nice room, I had a great service and help from the hotel staff on any question, problem or request immediately and with absolutely sincere desire to help (such a rare thing." — source Expedia
"I found the service to be excellent, the staff were friendly and very helpful." — source Expedia
"you won't be disappointed in the professional service." — source Hotels.com
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"The hotel was truly outstanding and in a great location." — source Hotels.com
"Suites are located across busy street from hotel." — source Hotels.com
"The AMbassador hotel is my favorite hotel in Cape Town d has one of the best locations in the world positioned as it is on the rocks of Bantry Bay, an exclusive Cape Town suburb." — source Expedia
"A beautiful little hotel in a spectacular location (right on the ocean)." — source Expedia
"Very beatiful location,friendly staff,good breakfast." — source Expedia
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"For the price, you get a spacious, beautiful room (I had a seaside view - a must) and a nice breakfast at Salt every morning." — source Hotels.com
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"Since my last visit, the Ambassador has renovated their dining room, and takes reservations from other than guests. During my 3-day stay, we were only able to eat in the dining room for dinner one night, this after much complaining." — source Hotels.com
"Great view of the Atlantic Ocean from your room. Lobby at street level and rooms flow below overlooking the rocky shoreline." — source Hotels.com
More information on Ambassador Hotel
Location. A sea facing hotel in exclusive Bantry Bay, Cape Town, South Africa, the Ambassador Hotel lies within one kilometre of Clifton's four beaches, and six kilometres from the centre of Cape Town. Hotel Features. The hotel's scenic pool area is set metres away from the rocks and sea and offers guests a private spot for sunbathing with a drink from the bar, and for enjoying the sounds of the ocean. The hotel offers a complimentary daily shuttle service to and from the famous Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, renowned for its restaurants, shops and boat cruises around the harbour area. Practical amenities at the hotel include a currency exchange service, a pharmacy, a Mediterranean delicatessen, and high speed Internet connections in public areas. The Ambassador Hotel offers a complimentary full English breakfast. Guests can dine in the ocean facing restaurant, which specialises in fresh seafood and has its own crayfish tank, or enjoy poolside barbecues in the evening. The hotel benefits from its proximity to the Clifton beaches, one kilometre away, where a range of beach and water sports including jet skiing, snorkelling and volleyball are available. Camps Bay, three kilometres away, offers similar activities as well as a number of hiking trails along the mountains. There is a nine hole golf course four kilometres from the hotel. Guestrooms. The 97 sunny guestrooms offer fresh, modern decor with light wood furnishings and crisp cotton linen. All rooms come equipped with satellite television, air conditioning, minibars, tea/coffee making facilities, Internet connections, safes, and bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Some rooms have ocean views; apartments include balconies and kitchenettes.
Check-in Time:
1400Check-out Time:
1100Year Built:
2005Year Renovated:
2005Total Rooms:
97 rooms.97Total Floors:
6 floors.Rooms:
Standard room, One-bedroom suite, Sea Facing Room, DELUXE DOUBLE ROOM, SEA FACING DOUBLE, STANDARD DOUBLE ROOMDirections
From Cape Town International Airport (CPT): Distance to Ambassador Hotel is 23 kilometres, approximately 20 minutes' drive. Getting there. Taxis are readily available outside the airport, and a taxi to central Cape Town costs between 150 and 200 ZAR. The hotel offers an airport shuttle service for a fee. Driving directions. From the airport, follow the signs for the N2 to Cape Town City. Stay on the N2 highway into the city, following the signs for Sea Point. Turn right at the second set of traffic lights after entering the city centre, then left at the roundabout. Turn right into Main Road and keep right when approaching the fork in the road. Turn left at the roundabout, and right into Victoria Road. The Ambassador Hotel is on the right hand side.
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The Hotel Is Situated By The Ocean WithAccess To A BeachDistance From Hotel ToCape Town Intl Airport 20kmTrain Station 05kmCity Center 05kmHarbour 03km Requires Company Name Address In Si Field Corporate Rates Are Non Commissionable
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