Ambassador Hotel Cape Town travel guide

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.

<BR> 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.