Camps Bay Retreat Hotel - Cape Town

2 hectare private nature reserve boutique hotel overlooking Camps Bay and the Atlantic Ocean

Location & Setting

Camps Bay Retreat Hotel sits on 2 hectares of private nature reserve nestled against the Twelve Apostles Mountain Range. The property includes natural streams, waterfalls, and a suspension bridge that leads through lush gardens to the guest rooms. Direct access to the beaches of Camps Bay and Glen Beach is within a 10-minute walk, while Table Mountain National Park and Clifton Beaches are also nearby.

Accommodations

Suites and rooms are spread between the historic manor house and modern annexes, with Deck Rooms reached via a swing bridge that features open-plan glass fronts and sea views. The Deluxe King Studio with Hot Tub and other villas offer private wood-fired hot tubs on balconies overlooking the ocean or mountain. All accommodations include private balconies, and selected units have multiple seating areas and free-standing baths.

Dining

Bella's Restaurant serves meals on the veranda using local ingredients from the property's vegetable garden and surrounding farms. Breakfast includes hot options served on a terrace with views of the gardens and ocean, and complimentary afternoon tea with scones is offered daily between 4 and 5 p.m. The bar and room service are available, with special diet menus provided on request.

Wellness & Spa

The Mint Wellness Spa offers treatments including massages and spa packages in private forest spa pods, each with a wood-fired hot tub and views of the ravine. Guests also have access to a steam room, sauna, and open-air bath, plus five outdoor swimming pools with sun loungers. Spa/wellness packages and a relaxation area are available, and the mountain pool provides a quiet spot for swimming.

Activities & Facilities

Camps Bay Retreat provides a private padel court with equipment and tennis gear for guest use, and marked hiking trails wind through the estate's gardens and nature reserve. Five swimming pools, a picnic area, and sun terraces are spread across the grounds, along with a hanging bridge that connects the main house to the villas. Daily housekeeping, 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and airport shuttle transport are provided.

• Location: 2 hectare private nature reserve in Camps Bay, 10 min walk to beach
• Rooms: Historic manor suites and modern villas with wood-fired hot tubs and ocean views
• Dining: Bella's Restaurant with local ingredients and complimentary afternoon tea
• Wellness: Mint Wellness Spa with forest spa pods and five outdoor pools
• Activities: Private padel court, tennis equipment, hiking trails, and suspension bridge
• Pets: Pet-friendly accommodations available on request
• Business: Meeting/banquet facilities and concierge for corporate retreats