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Place on the Bay (The)

Corner of Victoria and Fairway Roads, Cape Town, OH 800, South Africa
Place on the Bay (The)
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Location. The Place On The Bay is located in Cape Town, South Africa, eight kilometres away from Table Mountain. The V&A waterfront is 10 kilometres from the hotel and the Kirstenbosch Gardens are 23 kilometres away. Hotel Features. This hotel offers a swimming pool extending to a terrace area, a 24 hour front desk, and complimentary nearby parking. Laundry facilities are available on site, and further amenities include a porter service and a games room. The onsite restaurant at the Place On The Bay overlooks the beach, and serves an international menu. Guestrooms. This hotel has 21 guestrooms, all with ocean views. Rooms feature kitchenettes with microwaves and tea and coffee makers. Further amenities include direct dial phones, satellite television, wireless Internet, minibars, safes, hair dryers, and complimentary toiletries.

Total Rooms:

21 rooms.21

Total Floors:

3 floors.

Rooms:

Everest Room, Studio Room

Directions

From Cape Town International Airport (CPT): Distance to Place On The Bay is 32 kilometres, approximately 25 minutes' drive. Getting there. Taxis are available from the airport's authorised taxi company, Touch Down. Travellers are advised not to use unauthorised taxis. The fare to the city centre is approximately 200 ZAR. Door to door shuttle buses are available, and can be pre booked at arrivals. Prices are all subject to change. Getting around. Trains and buses run throughout the city, but driving is the best way to get around. Many attractions are clearly signposted, however, parking can be difficult. Taxis are available but can be expensive.

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