This is certainly the place to stay in Cape! From the first moment you feel yourself warmly welcome, safe and relaxed. The Swiss owner (nice young fellow) has truly succeeded in making Compass House an oases of calm. This place is not too big so all the guests can enjoy the calmness and quiet atmosphare. And what the best: NO... More

Anybody who doesn't agree that Compass House way exceeds the norm for service, style, comfort and that unquantifiable special atmosphere that few achieve obviously have way bigger problems in their lives other than a label on a light. What a special three nights we had. Rudolph and Oliver are the perfect foil for each other, then there's the lovely women... More

This is the most relaxing place we have ever stayed! Everything was perfect from the moment we arrived, the view, service, room, pool area, staff, exceeded our expectations. We stayed for two weeks and by the time we left we felt part of the family. We stayed in room 7 which has its own entrance from the outside which suited... More

this was the last place we stayed on our journey through part of south africa and we have no regrets. we had a confirmation email requesting our arrival time and were met by the owner for our off street parking, tour and welcome drinks. we were given a room upgrade (thanks!) and our night was off to a fabulous start.... More

We regret that the anyway short time planned for Cape Town was further shortened by a 12 hours delayed arrival. The remaining two nights at Compass House where just enough to decide, that we will have to come back one day. It is ideally located, a little outside the center and hence off the hustle and bustle (which anyway in... More

Compass House, its location, accomodation and staff are simply out of this world. I really don't understand the comments by KatieDuncs. All the signs , in my opinion, are simply to guarantee that everybody is able to enjoy Compass House at its best. After all I wouldn't like to use the computer after somebody had been droppîng crumbs on the... More

What kind of a place has an HONESTY bar with a large yellow sign warning you are being monitored by CCTV in it? What kind of a place assumes you're out to steal the toiletries and frames, on the bathroom wall, a patronising request for you not to pinch the goodies when you can purchase them at reception? What kind... More

For the first time we did not want to return home from a holiday. Not that we haven't experienced lovely hotels and holidays, but Compass House was "something else". The rooms were immaculate, with a stunning view over a gorgeous infinity pool out to the Atlantic Ocean. The relaxing pool area was the perfect place to chill in the afternoon... More

Compass House is a very special place to say the least. The very first night, the warm greeting we were given by Rudolph and Ethel set the tone for what was to be a truly unique "hotel" experience. The accommodations, much like the scenery, are divine and incomparable. From the turn down service to the delicious breakfasts, the remarkable staff... More