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Written with our guest' in mind, our blog offers insights into our hotel, our neighbourhood and the City of Cape Town. This space will also be your one-stop shop for exciting news and updates relating to our hotel, competitions and event announcements, to guide you, our readers, on the path to rediscover fun!

Dec 13, 2023

Village n Life’s Village Bakery Takes Meaningful Strides in Supporting Ignisive and the Camps Bay Community

Aug 10, 2023

2023 Padel Tournament at The Bay Hotel

Unleashing the Padel Spirit: The North vs. South Showdown at The Bay Hotel’s Rotunda In the heart of picturesque scenery at The Bay Hotel’s iconic Rotunda, […]
Jul 4, 2023
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TOP WINTER HOTEL SPECIALS IN 2023

As the winter season approaches, many travellers might find themselves wanting to plan their escape to warmer destinations. However, if you’re looking for a proper winter […]
Mar 3, 2020

A Holiday For The Whole Family

It’s still summer in sunny South Africa, and the March/April school holidays are right around the corner – and as we all know, summer holidays in […]
Feb 18, 2020

The Poetic Beauty of the Western Cape

The Poetic Beauty of the Western Cape “…It was then with quotes (good and bad) running through my mind that I decided to take a trip […]
Jan 24, 2020

A Beach For Everyone: The Best Beaches on the Atlantic Seaboard

A Beach For Everyone: The Best Beaches on the Atlantic Seaboard When it comes to summertime in the Mother City, there really is only one thing […]
Sep 4, 2019

Silwerskermfees 2019: A Peak Behind The Scenes

The 2019 Silwerskermfees is in full swing, and day one seriously brought the heat – literally and figuratively! Camps Bay shone in perfect Springtime weather yesterday […]
Jun 5, 2019

Protecting the Environment: Sustainability and Going Green at The Bay Hotel

Protecting the Environment: Sustainability and Going Green at The Bay Hotel There’s an old, Native American proverb that says: “We don’t inherit the Earth from our […]
Jan 22, 2019
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The Most Beautiful Beaches in the Western Cape

The Most Beautiful Beaches in the Western Cape South Africa is home to dozens upon dozens of beautiful beaches. Some are are big, some are small […]
Jan 17, 2019
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Spa Treatments to Help You Detox After The Festive Season

Spa Treatments to Help You Detox After The Festive Season They certainly don’t call the festive season festive for nothing! Celebrating with friends, eating delicious food […]
Nov 23, 2018

Bountiful Christmas at The Bay

Bountiful Christmas at The Bay Christmas – a time for celebrations amongst friends and family, a time to live and laugh and, of course, to completely […]
Oct 25, 2018

Camps Bay History: Five Fast Facts

Camps Bay History: Five Fast Facts Nowadays, we all know Camps Bay as the glamorous, cosmopolitan seaside suburb of the Mother City. While there is no […]
Oct 5, 2018

Pet Friendly Places: Where To Take Your Furbaby

Pet Friendly Places: Where To Take Your Furbaby “Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened” – Anatole France We couldn’t […]
Sep 12, 2018

Celebrating Spring with Vintage With Love

Celebrating Spring with Vintage With Love On Saturday 1 September, The Bay Hotel welcomed 120 ladies (and two gentlemen!) to a Spring Collection High Tea event […]
Aug 25, 2018

Silwerskermfees 2018: Pierre-Arnold Theron Talks About His Short Film, ‘Grys’

Silwerskermfees 2018: Pierre-Arnold Theron Talks About His Short Film, ‘Grys’ While the sun was setting on a picture perfect day two of Silwerskermfees 2018, we caught […]
Aug 24, 2018

Silwerskermfees 2018: Catching Up With Zander De Beer

Silwerskermfees 2018: Catching Up With Zander De Beer Day two of Silwerskermfees 2018 kicked off with a bang, as the sun decided to show up, illuminating […]
Aug 22, 2018
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It’s Here! Silwerskermfees 2018 Officially Kicks Off

It’s Here! Silwerskermfees 2018 Officially Kicks Off Let’s go to the movies! The 2018 Silwerskermfees has kicked off at The Bay Hotel and it’s safe to […]
Aug 8, 2018
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Studio G Officially Launched at The Bay Hotel

Studio G Officially Launched at The Bay Hotel On 27 July 2018, Studio G, the stunning and expertly curated art gallery at The Bay Hotel hosted its […]
Jul 19, 2018

Celebrated Chefs at The Helm of Village n Life Hotels

Celebrated Chefs at The Helm of Village n Life Hotels There is no denying that South Africa has delivered some of the best and most celebrated […]
Jun 28, 2018
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A Breakfast Buffet at The Bay

A Breakfast Buffet at The Bay Filled with chic bistros, beautiful cafés and cosy restaurants, Cape Town is undoubtedly one of the best places to enjoy […]
May 8, 2018

Biking at The Bay Hotel

Biking at The Bay Hotel One of the best things about Cape Town is the weather. Cape Town summers are beautiful but Cape Town winters are […]
Apr 23, 2018
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Make Magical Memories this Mother’s Day at The Bay Hotel

Make Magical Memories this Mother’s Day at The Bay Hotel     #MomsDayAtTheBay Your mom deserves the best, and at The Bay Hotel, we’re all about […]
Mar 15, 2018
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Meet Caamil, Our Famous Barman

Meet Caamil, Our Famous Barman     You’re famously known as “the Best Barman in Cape Town”, why is this? Caamil: Because I make the best […]
Feb 16, 2018
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Our Top 5 Stops on the Red Bus

Our Top 5 Stops on the Red Bus Tour of Cape Town     The sight of an open top red City Sightseeing bus is an […]
Jan 16, 2018
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Things to do in Camps Bay

Things to do in Camps Bay Cape Town has some amazing tourist attractions, but did you know there is plenty of things to do right here […]