You can’t get much closer to Table Mountain than this… A truly extraordinary luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Cape Town, MannaBay is a gateway to the table-topped landmark and its natural mystique. Quite literally.
A gate leads directly from MannaBay’s grounds to the Table Mountain National Park.
From this prime setting, becoming of Persian Princes, Orchid Hunters and Heroic Explorers alike, you can look out over the Mother City, across her cityscape to the Atlantic Ocean.
The views are dazzling whether you’re breakfasting at The MannaBay Café, with its floor-to-ceiling glass windows; taking a dip in Pom Pom’s private plunge pool; or admiring the Black & White Room’s uninterrupted panorama of the harbour.
The Mountain is never far from sight either. She watches over MannaBay from above, eyeing guests clinking champagne flutes at the rooftop Atlas Bar and the koi spyhopping like whales out of the pond of fairy moss.
From MannaBay, you can experience the Mother City in comfort and privacy, with a team of friendly staff dedicated to making every guest’s experience as special as possible. MannaBay is a work of art that inspires, enlivens and delights.
MannaBay is a three-time World Travel Awards Nominee in the category, South Africa`s LeadingBoutique Hotel.
TripAdvisor has awarded MannaBay with a 2014 Certificate of Excellence. This prestigious award recognises businesses that consistently earn top ratings from TripAdvisor travellers.
MannaBay has one suite – the Versailles Suite – and seven luxury rooms, including Black & White, Orchid, Flamingo, Explorer, Persian, Pom Pom and Oriental.
The hotel sleeps a maximum of only 16 guests to ensure a more exclusive and intimate stay. Each room is individually designed and decorated.
All rooms have extra-length, king-size beds that can be made into twins, with the exception of the suite, as well as en-suite bathrooms with spacious, walk-in showers.
The Versailles Suite and the Flamingo Room have free-standing bath tubs as well as showers.
Try and find a bed more well-appointed than the day bed on Versailles’ private balcony. Overlooking the city and harbour beyond, Versailles is the premier suite, inspired by the regal splendour of the Palace of Versailles and the Ancien Régime in France. This suite would have made Louis XIV cerise pink with envy.
Sure, the four-poster day bed is fit for happy honeymooners who wish to slumber beneath the stars, but there’s no need to wait for wedding bells to enjoy it.
Luxury like this comes with a “Because I’m worth it” disclaimer. Inside, the four-poster mirror bed, framed by royal blue and silver fleur-de-lis wall paper, is just as special.
Relax with a drink from the mini bar, whether Bombay Sapphire gin, wine or whisky, or a caffeine fix from the George Clooney-approved Nespresso machine – rusks provided.
You’ll have your own private sitting room, a dressing room and an en-suite bathroom big enough for a few juggling and cartwheeling court jesters.
Oh and there’s also a shower and a deep, opulent free-standing bath for the royal couple, with a throne chair for the lady-in-waiting.
Is there anything more beautiful and entrancing than a flamingo? Of all of nature’s animals, she is without doubt the one that beguiles even the weariest sightseer. Lay your head to rest here in the warmth of her pretty plumage.
Do the Andean flamingo mating dance or watch the faces of Table Mountain transform above you, through the glass sliding doors.
Enjoy a pink drink or three on the Flamingo’s grand balcony – it’s private, so no one will see you stretch out those wings a little.
Take a long bubble bath in the free-standing tub in the en-suite bathroom or write a love letter to someone dear at the personal writing desk.
The clue is in the name. One of MannaBay’s more contemporary rooms, Black & White has a private balcony tucked away to the side.
Unwind on the outdoor furniture and let your body clock re-set to African time. Beautiful framed zebra hide prints decorate the wall, alongside dramatic black and white photographs.
Even the orchids match the theme.
Here on MannaBay’s top floor, you can look out over the Mother City and the harbour beyond right from the comfort of your extra-length king-size bed.
Were they still alive today, the great explorers of yesteryear would have laid down their compasses and sea-weary heads here in MannaBay’s Explorer Room during a sojourn in the Cape.
Pioneering explorers like Bartholemeu Dias, who discovered the Cape of Good Hope, for instance.
To rediscover the adventurer in you, follow the hotel stairs to the middle floor, where views of Signal Hill and the city shine in through floor-to-ceiling windows.
You can even glimpse the outdoors (as far as the Atlantic Ocean) as you bathe in the en-suite’s marble walk-in shower.
Sailing ships adorn the walls, nguni cattle rugs the floors. You’ll find a writing desk, complete with magnifying glass, a typewriter atop a sea-faring war chest, and a luxurious king-size bed to unwind into after a day of exploring the urban jungles of the Mother City.
Orchid hunters need look no further. You’re bound to breathe a little easier as you enter this Garden of Orchid Eden.
Varietals of the unique and fragile plants decorate the walls of this luxury bedroom and its en-suite bathroom. Their deep purple hues compliment the crisp white linen of the twin beds, the white marble floors and the white shutters.
Here on the upper level, large sliding doors open onto an earthy wooden balcony with cushy outdoor sofas and a front row seat to Table Mountain.
Sip freshly-brewed herbal teas or chilled champers beneath the garden umbrella, with interruptions only from the sounds of resident swallows and the smells of orchids in bloom.
Relax among the cherry blossom wallpaper in this contemporary room, right under the mountain, overlooking the koi pond. After a hot shower, turn in to the cosiness of your king-size bed.
Gazing up at the hanging bird cage, you’ll be dreaming of Geishas in no time. Traditional Japanese men in kimonos adorn the walls, watching over you as you sleep.
Like us, they want to ensure that you have as special a time as possible.
Recreate a scene from the Mikado, give the Buddha’s tummy a rub for good luck or laze back on your private outdoor balcony after a day in the Winelands.
Inspired by the luxuriousness of the fine eponymous carpets and style of the Persian Empire, the Persian Room features opulent chocolate walls, a king-size bed (or alternatively twin beds) with white linen, and of course that handsome Persian prince hanging on the wall.
Pull back the white shutters and look out over the swimming pool and Table Mountain, which peers down at you from above.
Enjoy a G&T on the outdoor sofas on your private patio or walk out into the garden to explore your kingdom.
Let the staff treat you like a Prince(ss) as you unwind in the splendid comfort of MannaBay.
Pom Pom shares its private courtyard garden with a rather spectacular porcupine who keeps watch over the plunge pool reserved for Pom Pom’s own mermaids and men.
Tucked away on the lower level of the three-tiered MannaBay, Pom Pom is a natural paradise fluttering with indigenous fauna and flora.
On the walls inside you’ll find pom poms, the flower theme continuing on through to the secret garden outside where wild plants frame the Mother City in the distance.
Floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors let you glimpse all from the comfort of your extra length king-size bed, as little sunbirds sing to you from their framed nests on the walls.
Breakfast is served daily from 07h00 – 10h00. It includes a delicious array of cereals, fruits and pastries from The MannaBay Café and a choice of hot breakfasts to order, from the perfect Eggs Benedict to an oven-baked omelette.
During your stay, enjoy complimentary teas and coffees, as well as local beverages and house wines. Relax by the pool or at the rooftop bar with a glass of one of the fine South African vintages from the cellar.
High tea is served every afternoon from 15h30 – 17h30, and is open to the public. Outside visitors can make a reservation with Management by ringing us.
After dinner, delight in the whisky and sherry served on the high tea table, along with nougat and chocolates, should your sweet tooth strike.
For lunch and dinner, they can recommend some great restaurants and cafés in Cape Town. Feel free to ask us for advice or consult the list of Recommended Restaurants in your guest directory. They will gladly make a booking for you.
MannaBay offers complimentary dinner transfers.
Alternatively they can arrange in-house dining for you so you can order in and enjoy a meal in the comfort of the dining room.
Whether you fancy yourself as a bit of a wine connoisseur or you’re just starting out, guests are welcome to join in on one of the wine tasting evenings where you’ll get to learn about and taste some of SA’s finest varietals.
Chefs create and prepare the high tea daily to offer guests a daily variety, with decadent sweet and savoury treats, a glass of Graham Beck rose, Methodé Cap Classique, tea and coffee and juices on offer.
High tea is open to the public, subject to availability, for R195 a person.
Outside guests not staying at the hotel are welcome to enjoy the eclectic design, contemporary art and spectacular views.
For private functions, they accommodate a maximum of 16 people during the week and 6 over weekends.
15.30h – 17.30h
By the pool and at the rooftop bar
Breakfast includes a delicious array of cereals, fruits and pastries.
During your stay, enjoy complimentary teas and coffees, as well as local beverages and house wines.
Relax by the pool or at the rooftop bar with a glass of one of the fine South African vintages from the cellar.
07.00h – 10.00h
SWIMMING POOL
Please feel free to enjoy a dip in the pool. Towels are provided in the pool area.
SPA FACILITIES
Keen for some pampering? They recommend the Librisa Spa at the Mount Nelson Hotel, close to MannaBay premises.
They can also arrange for a therapist to give you treatments in the privacy of your room.
GYM
They have a well-equipped gym with a steam room and bathroom. Get your Schwarzenegger on with free weights or pump up that heart rate on the cross trainer or treadmill, while looking out over the swimming pool.
MannaBay has a well-equipped gym with a steam room and bathroom.
MannaBay recommends the Librisa Spa at the Mount Nelson Hotel.
Please feel free to enjoy a dip in the pool.
ART
At MannaBay, they are all about celebrating South African artists.
As a country, they have been blessed with a wealth of creativity and talent. MannaBay is the springboard to showcase it all.
They are passionate about promoting up and coming South African artists so you can be sure that all the art in the luxury boutique hotel are creations of the country’s well-established artists.
DAY TOURS
Diving with sharks or supping a cheeky pinot… The dedicated travel team at MannaBay can organise a unique day trip for you during your time in the Mother City.
They are known to organise some of the best adventures around! You’ll have to try them for yourself.
Make the most of your time in the Mother City- whether you fancy a lazy afternoon in the Cape Winelands or an adventure-filled day diving with Great White Sharks on the garden Route.
Here are just a few of the trips on offer, but there are many more – all you have to do is ask.
BOMA
They have a boma area below the bar, with a fire pit that makes for a great place to do some campfire storytelling on chilly nights. Guests are welcome to use it during their stay.
BOOKS
Throughout the hotel They have over 3 000 books, in the rooms and on the floor-to-ceiling bookshelf in the lounge.
All books are second-hand and have been purchased from charity shops, namely TEARS (The Emma Animal Rescue Society) and Help the Rural Child.
MEDIA CENTRE
The lounge is equipped with a flat-screen TV and full entertainment centre – including several satellite channels, a selection of movies and music and an Xbox. Great for rainy days or relaxing after a day of exploring the city!
At MannaBay, the are all about celebrating South African artists.
MannaBay has a boma area below the bar, with a fire pit.
Throughout the hotel MannaBay has over 3 000 books, in the rooms and on the floor-to-ceiling bookshelf in the lounge.
The dedicated travel team at MannaBay can organise a unique day trip for you during your time in the Mother City.
The lounge is equipped with a flat-screen TV and full entertainment centre.
MANNABAY
8 Bridle RoadOranjezicht, 8001Cape Town, South Africa