ACCESS CONTROL
To open the street door, press the button on the hand set, located in the passage between the kitchen and the bathroom.
ACTIVITIES AND TOURS
Cape of Good Hope Full Day Tour
Lion’s Head Sunrise or Sunset Hike
Wine Tour Stellenbosch and Franschhoek
Cape Town Essentials Food Tour
AIRPORT SHUTTLE
We will gladly arrange transport to the airport for you 24 hours prior.
Please Whatsapp message Elize on 083 719 5735.
Should you require a transfer last minute, please call an Uber or book online.
ALARM
Close / lock all the windows and the exterior doors.
Enter the 4 digit code and leave.
On your return punch in the 4 digit code and the alarm will be deactivated.
To activate STAY:
Close / lock all the windows and the exterior doors.
Hold in the top right button. (Stay Arm)
Before opening the exterior doors, punch in the 4 digit code and the alarm will be deactivated.
If you feel in any way unsafe, please feel free to call the armed response, on 021 438 0438.
ALCOHOL
Alcohol is only sold in the restaurants in Camps Bay and not in the supermarkets.
Drinks can be ordered from Uber Eats. Download the app.
Drive to Harley’s Liquor & Wine Specialist on the corner of Buitengracht & Whale Street near the city. Tel: 021 424 112
ANIMALS
Please note that animals are not permitted on the premises.
BABY SITTING
BANKING
Banks and foreign exchange bureaus can be found in the Waterfront or the City Centre
National banking hours are:
Monday – Friday : 09:00 – 15:30
Saturday : 08:00 – 11:00
BEACH
Directions to the beach: Turn right by the stone wall, next to number 12, walk down the stairs and turn right into Camps Bay Drive and walk towards the traffic lights. https://youtube.com/shorts/xILDpurfs0E
Beach Amenities
Camps Bay beach is divided into 6 sections. On each section there is a trader licensed for deck chairs, umbrellas and cushions. They generally close at 6pm on hot days, weather dependant. Note that most of the traders selling sunglasses, wireworks, paintings etc are illegal, unlicensed traders.
CAR GUARDS
While most car guards mean well, understand that they are contravening the law. There is no obligation to give any money to a car guard. If you would like to, we recommend no more than R5 – R20.
CAR RENTAL
We can arrange a car for you at competitive rates. Please e-mail Elize your requirements at info@campsbayapartments.com
You can book online with Budget or Avis
CHECK-OUT
A gentle reminder that guests are required to vacate the house by 10:00 on the day of departure.
If checking out early, please lock all the doors and leave the keys in the garage on the washing machine and exit through the pedestrian door, next to the garage. You can leave all the left-over food for the staff or we can take it to a homeless shelter. Please do not throw it away.
To guarantee an early arrival or late departure we charge 50% of the daily rate and then we block off the night before or after – subject to availability. If you prefer to take a chance and the property is available on the day for an early arrival or late departure we will be more then happy to accommodate you.
If your flight departs later, I can highly recommend https://www.bagdrop.co.za/ or https://usebounce.com/ or we can book a spa treatment for you.
CHEF
A list of recommended chefs. https://www.campsbayapartments.com/chefs/
CURRENCY
The Bureau de Change is situated in the Victoria Wharf on both the ground level and the upper level, as well as in the Alfred Mall.
DELIVERY SERVICE
Visit: https://www.campsbayapartments.com/ordering-in-cape-town/
You will need to give them the address which is No 4, First Crescent, Camps Bay and ask them to buzz the penthouse buzzer on the left of the garage door.
DENTIST
Dr Paolo Brogneri. Tel. 021 438 1710
Camps Bay
DOCTOR
· Dr Darren Levin: Tel. 021 438 1468. Camps Bay (He charges tourists higher rates)
· Cape Town Med-Clinic. Tel. 021 464 5500, 21 Hof Street, Oranjezicht (near the city centre)
· Nedcare Ambulance. Tel. 010 209 8911
ELECTRICITY
The electricity box is in the cupboard behind the fridge.
EMERGENCIES
Please call Elize on 083 719 5735 or Moses on 079 114 4974
Camps Bay Watch: 087 223 2864 (medical, crime, fire etc)
Netcare: 010 209 8911
Flying Squad on 10111.
FIRE
In case of a fire, please call the Fire Brigade on 021 535 1100
or Elize on 083 719 5735
There is a fire extinguisher in the cupboard in the kitchen and in the garage
FOOD
For food or toiletry requirements, please visit:
- Pick & Pay on the promenade in Victoria Road, open from 08:00 – 20:00. Tel. 021 438 2328.
- The grocery store on the corner of Camps Bay Drive and Rottingdean Road, open from 07:00 – 21:00.
- Woolworths in Camps Bay or the V&A Waterfront or C/o St John and Main Road, Seapoint. ww.woolworths.co.za
- For deliveries: https://www.campsbayapartments.com/ordering-in-cape-town
If you have food left over when you check-out, please leave it for the staff or we can take it to a homeless shelter.
GAS
How to change a gas bottle:
GRATUITIES
In South Africa a 10% tip in restaurants is customary.
Tipping for housekeeping and other service staff is both customary and appreciated. Tipping is a way of rewarding good service, please tip at your own discretion.
If you prefer to have a tip distributed between the staff, please let Elize know and she can arrange it for you.
GYM
Fit on Camps Bay: 89 Victoria Road, Camps Bay. https://www.fitoncampsbay.co.za/
Virgin Active: Green Point. 021 434 0750.
Virgin Active: Wembley Square. 021 462 6239
HAIR SALON
Steven Alan Hair Design, 15 The Drive, Camps Bay, Tel. 021 438 5800
HEATING
Operating instructions for the gas fire is next to the fire.
There is a under-floor heating dial in each room.
INTERNET
LOADSHEDDING
South Africa is experiencing power failures at the moment. Kindly download the App EskomSePush for updates. The oven wont work during loadshedding and you need to use matches to light the gas stove.
LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING
There is a washing machine in the bathroom and a clothes horse in the cupboard.
While the utmost care is exercised with the laundry, Lion’s View cannot be held responsible for any damage or losses resulting from the use of the laundry service.
Dry-cleaning: Clean Pro Dry Cleaners, 4 Regent Road in Seapoint, tel: 021 4344014
MAINTENANCE
If you see anything that requires maintenance, please inform us so that we may rectify the inconvenience as quickly as possible.
MEDICAL
Ambulance: 10177
City Park Hospital: 021 480 6111
Cape Town Medi-Clinic: 021 464 5500
PETROL
Camps Bay only has one petrol station, located on the corner of Rontree, just off Camps Bay Drive. The petrol station is open 7 days a week:
Mondays – Saturdays from 7am to 7pm
Sundays and Public Holidays from 8am to 6pm.
PHARMACY
The Promenade, Camps Bay, Telephone: 021 – 438 2088
Late night Pharmacy: Litekem Pharmacy – 24 Darling Street, City Center near the station. Telephone: 021 4618040.
Opening hours: 08:00 – 23:00 (Mon-Fri), 09:00 – 23:00 (Sat, Sun & Public Holidays)
PLACES OF WORSHIP
Camps Bay United: The Drive, Camps Bay, tel. 021 438 9674
Anglican: St Georges Cathedral, tel. 021 424 7360
Jewish: Cape Town Hebrew Congregation, tel. 021 465 1405
Methodist: Metropolitan Church, tel. 021 422 2744
Muslim: Muslim Judicial Council, tel. 021 696 5150
Roman Catholic: St Mary’s Cathedral, tel. 021 461 1167
POLICE
Flying Squad: 10111
Best to call Camps Bay Watch: 087 223 2864
Security / Armed Response – Bay Response: 021 438 0438
Camps Bay Police Station is situated in Victoria Road, near the Primi Piati restaurant towards Bakoven near Link Street. Tel. 021 437 8140
PRINTING / POSTNET
V&A Waterfront, downstairs – near Pick & Pay
RECYCLING /RUBBISH
There is a bin in the garage for recycling and the other can be used to throw your trash.
RESERVATIONS
Should you have any enquiries regarding your reservation or wish to extend your stay, please contact Elize on 083 719 5735.
SALON/SPA
SECURITY
For peace of mind, please lock all doors and set the alarm when leaving the house, please lock all doors before retiring for the night and activate “STAY” on the alarm pad.
Please do not leave valuable items in the car.
Security/Armed Response: Bay Response – 021 438 0438
Camps Bay Police, tel. 021 437 8140
Camps Bay Watch: 087 223 2864
Flying Squad, tel. 10111
SHOPPING
SIM CARD FOR A CELL PHONE
Sim cards can be bought at Pick & Pay in Camps Bay or a MTN, Vodacom or Cell C store in the V&A Waterfront. Please take your passport.
SMOKING
This is a smoke-free house, please smoke outside.
SOCIAL MEDIA
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SPORT
Camps Bay Padel / Pickleball, The Rotunda, Camps Bay, to book: jason@africapadel.com or call: (+27) 63 960 9784
Camps Bay Bowling Club, The Drive, tel. 021 438 140
Camps Bay Squash Club, 5 Meadway Ave, tel. 021 438 1811
Camps Bay Tennis Club, The Drive, tel. 021 438 1414
Fit on Camps Bay: 89 Victoria Road, Camps Bay. https://www.fitoncampsbay.co.za/
Virgin Active, Health & Fitness, Bill Peters Drive, Green Point, tel. 021 434 0750
SWIMMING POOL
The pool is to be used at own risk. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
If you would like the swimming pool cleaned – please call 079 1144974.
Please note that the pool cleaning service is only available Monday – Friday, from 10:30 – 15:30.
TAXI SERVICES
Marine Taxis : 021 434 0434
Excite Taxis : 021 448 4444
Uber
Bolt
WATER
South African tap water meets the world health standards and is safe to drink.
WEATHER
Website: http://iafrica.com/weather/capetown/
TOURIST INFORMATION:
Camps Bay restaurants:
www.campsbayapartments.com/camps-bay-restaurants/
Cape Town restaurants:
www.campsbayapartments.com/cape-town-restaurants/
My favourite restaurants:
www.campsbayapartments.com/my-favourite-restaurants-in-cape-town/
Vegan restaurants:
www.campsbayapartments.com/vegan/
Ordering in:
www.campsbayapartments.com/ordering-in-cape-town/
Tours to book:
www.campsbayapartments.com/tours/
Camps Bay spas:
www.campsbayapartments.com/camps-bay-spas-2/
Kitchen stocking service:
www.campsbayapartments.com/kitchen-stocking-or-grocery-shopping-service/
Things to do with children:
www.campsbayapartments.com/kids-cape-town/
Things to do with teenagers:
www.campsbayapartments.com/activities-for-teenagers-in-cape-town/
Hiking Table Mountain:
www.campsbayapartments.com/hiking-table-mountain/
Rainy day activities:
www.campsbayapartments.com/rainy-day-activities-in-cape-town/
List of chefs:
www.campsbayapartments.com/chefs/
Babysitting:
www.campsbayapartments.com/babysitting-aupairs-camps-bay/
Cape Town things that mostly locals know about:
www.campsbayapartments.com/local-info-in-cape-town/
Co-working spaces in Cape Town:
www.campsbayapartments.com/remote-work-offices-in-cape-town-near-camps-bay/
Markets in and around Cape Town:
www.campsbayapartments.com/markets-in-and-around-cape-town/
South African souvenirs to buy as gifts:
www.campsbayapartments.com/south-african-things-to-buy-as-souvenirs-or-gifts/
The most beautiful wine farms:
www.campsbayapartments.com/the-most-beautiful-wine-farms-in-south-africa/
Wine farms with children’s play areas:
www.campsbayapartments.com/wine-farms-kids-play-area/
Places to go a few hours from Cape Town:
www.campsbayapartments.com/trips-in-around-cape-town-weekends-away-and-roadtripping/
Things to do in Cape Town:
www.campsbayapartments.com/what-to-do-in-cape-town/
www.campsbayapartments.com/wineries-vineyards-in-constantia/