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Camps Bay Retreat

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Wood Fired Hot Tub Villa Ocean | Beach/ocean view
Wood Fired Hot Tub Nature Studio | Beach/ocean view
Luxury Room, 1 King Bed | Balcony view
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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7 Chilworth Road Camps Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8040
  • Camps Bay Beach
    6 min walk
  • Clifton Bay Beach
    15 min walk
  • Kloof Street
    6 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    30 min drive

Room options

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Wood Fired Hot Tub Villa Ocean | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Wood Fired Hot Tub Villa Ocean

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sky Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Sky Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa Ocean Suite | View from room

Villa Ocean Suite

  • 323 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Wood Fired Hot Tub Nature Wellness | Garden view

Wood Fired Hot Tub Nature Wellness

  • 323 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Wood Fired Hot Tub Residence | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Wood Fired Hot Tub Residence

  • 323 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Wood Fired Hot Tub Pool Studio | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Wood Fired Hot Tub Pool Studio

  • 323 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Wood-Fired Hot Tub Nature Mountain Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Wood-Fired Hot Tub Nature Mountain Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Nature Room | Mountain view

Nature Room

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Wood Fired Hot Tub Nature Studio | Balcony view

Wood Fired Hot Tub Nature Studio

  • 323 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sky Three Bedroom Family Suite | Balcony view

Sky Three Bedroom Family Suite

  • 323 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Manor Mountain Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Manor Mountain Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sea Mountain Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Sea Mountain Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Manor Ocean Suite | Beach/ocean view

Manor Ocean Suite

  • 323 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Villa Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Manor Knacke Suite | Balcony

Manor Knacke Suite

  • 323 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Ocean Suite

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Camps Bay Retreat

4-star hotel in Camps Bay
Spend the day catching some rays at the nearby beach, relaxing by one of Camps Bay Retreat's 2 outdoor swimming pools, or pampering yourself at the full-service spa. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Camps Bay Retreat offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a seasonal outdoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Mint Wellness. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Camps Bay Retreat features a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, and a seasonal outdoor pool. The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This Victorian hotel also offers spa services, a library, and a terrace. Guests can use the outdoor pool at a partner property. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Camps Bay Retreat has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Himitsu - Onsite restaurant.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Himitsu

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The seasonal pool will be open from September to April
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Bay Retreat
Camps Bay Retreat
Camps Bay Retreat Cape Town
Camps Bay Retreat House
Camps Bay Retreat House Cape Town
Retreat Camps Bay
Camps Bay Retreat Hotel
Camps Bay Retreat Hotel
Camps Bay Retreat Cape Town
Camps Bay Retreat Hotel Cape Town

Camps Bay Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 83 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Guy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful location, the stunning view is the star and the staff are very pleasant and polite too. We had a number of small issues though with our room’s hot water and heating. Meaning we had to move room and had issues with the new room once in it. The staff did their best to help as they always seemed to do and they ended up resolved so it wasn’t the end of the world. We enjoyed the breakfast and found the meals perfectly adequate. We loved the old colonial style of the decorations and the local neighbourhood of Camps bay and the beautiful little pools everywhere and the stunning draw bridge. The padel tennis court was a nice touch. Overall the place feels nearly luxury but not yet quite there. This is not because of lack of effort. The staff are really great. With a few polishes and amendments to the overall standard this place would be of the first class - it was a very good experience just not a great one.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property but breakfast needs attention!
Camps Bay Retreat is beautiful, we loved our stay, especially with having a wood fired hot tub. The breakfast was extremely disappointing with no continental buffet and many options not available on the small menu (avo, english muffin, tomatoes). We were also the last to order a coffee as there wasn't enough milk (this was at 08h30am in the morning). For a 5 star establishment, the breakfast is rated 3/10. Other than that, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

dana

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so super helpful. The property is enormous, there are so many places to explore, and you can use one of many different little pools as well as the main pools. LOVED It!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property and room were nice. Service was very hit and miss.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very close to beaches. Property had many magical gardens & wood-burning hot tubs throughout the gardens that U can reserve… Absolutely magical & very friendly staff. They brought lots of bottled water to my room. The DECOR was stunning!! I took lots of photos of each of the sitting rooms. Beach/ Ocean views throughout the RETREAT… Amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it!
What a cool and unique hotel concept! A beautiful, old building makes up the core of the resort, with several newer houses around it that have been converted to hotel rooms. Multiple pools, nature paths, a pickle ball court... there's something for everyone. Plus, it's a very quick walk down to the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

charles

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked a room at Camps Bay Retreat for NYE - they told me my reservation was at Bay Hotel. That is NOT what I booked, but with it being NYE there were no other options around Cape Town. Bay Hotel is an entirely different property in an entirely different location. Not only did I have to stay at this property that I did not book, they would not provide any compensation for what they admitted was THEIR MISTAKE (a "system issue"). Beware of this bait and switch tactic they are using to show photos/descriptions of the Camps Bay Retreat to sell rooms at different properties. DO NOT RECOMMEND.

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and wonderful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful property with so much character. Staff was extremely friendly and hospitable. The property felt very safe. The food was great - my boys loved the pancakes the best!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zeev

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manor has a Old World charm. Room was clean, large and well thought out. Staff were extremely helpful when called upon. Allowed us to relax and explore Camps Bay easily with a short drive from location. Grounds are well kept and offer quiet. View of water from the grounds is great while enjoying a drink. Enjoyed the stay and wouldn't hesitate to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property, staff and service overall excellent. Not convinced about the Japanese theme going on in the restaurant though.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful retreat on the hill!
This property is stellar! Beautiful views, relaxing grounds and secluded, wooded trails to relax! We had a wonderful stay. The room was comfortable as well. We loved waking up and strolling through the property before enjoying the amazing breakfast overlooking the ocean below!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel, great location but feels like a little escape from the hustle and bustle of Camps Bay as it’s in a lovely garden/ nature reserve. Large room! Lovely and clean. Great service and hotel restaurant was delicious. Andrew was super helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I stayed at The Camps Bay Retreat for the first time, a few years ago, I immediately realized that that I had found somewhere unique, special and breathtaking. It was unlike any other place I have stayed, and I have lived in four countries and have been fortunate enough to travel in the past. Every staff member and the especially the manager, went out of their way to fulfill every need, wish and want. I have stayed at The Camps Bay Retreat three times, and it is impossible to properly explain what is so incredibly special about it. One has to experience it. A wide expanse of ocean is one’s furthest view, and then the trees and plants and flowers and lawn that sweeps down the the gradual hill in front of the the majestic, old Manor house, and then less gradually, eventually down into a forest of naturally growing vegetation. The path down has hidden delights. The privacy and space of the land around and below the property, with tall trees and the abundant plants and flowers, are a perfect experience. The food is delicious and I ate food I had never tried before. I am very glad I did. The beds are very comfortable and each room is perfect in a different way. My love for history and the past made the main house perfect for me. There is a wonderful library and The Camps Bay Retreat, would always be my first choice, anywhere in the world, to stay and spend time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Reinhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Classical Gem on the Beach!
Absolute gem! Breathtaking location, walking distance to beach. Extremely comfortable beds, clean, quiet, very spacious and very friendly and personal service. A little odd is the inclusive breakfast, which only allows one pick off an a la carte menu. So if you have an omelette, but also want some fuits and yoghurt, you get charged extra. Dear Management, something to look into. Otherwise an absolutely wonderful stay and thank you very much for the upgrade!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

jeff, Dallas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful scenery, nice rooms. Good food. Quiet room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Piece of nature
We didn’t really know what to expect, but this was amazing! From the deck house you literally have a view of the ocean, little nature reserve, Lion’s Head and the Twelve Apostles! We went for a walk on the grounds, swam in the mountain pool, played with Bangers the dog, had a massage, they squeezed us in at the restaurant even if it was fully booked and breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay for some time out.
The cabins across the bridge are cosy and private. Leave good out for a minute and there is a trail of ants though. Breakfast is excellent. Gorgeous tennis court that is available to be booked by guests whenever. Excellent location. Incredible views. Really helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Quiete stay
Stay was refreshing nice mountain view and free continental breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent dinners, dreadful cooked breakfast
Lovely sedate main building housing reception,lounge,library,dining room with bedrooms in newer buildings in the grounds. There is a path through the garden taking you to the coast road but quite steep and not brilliant coming back in the dark if you are elderly or not that energetic. Dinner was excellent both nights. Breakfast buffet was good (cereals, yogurt, fruit, meat, cheese etc) but cooked (to order) breakfast was very poor. You would think the fried eggs had been cooked the night before and reheated. If you wanted a simple glass of orange juice tough because they only had weird concoctions of bottled ‘health’ drinks.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view was fantastic and the staff were so lovely and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020