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March 2025

April 2025

2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Wood Fired Hot Tub Villa Ocean | Beach/ocean view

Wood Fired Hot Tub Nature Studio | Beach/ocean view

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Bar
Spa
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Pool
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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
Clifton 2nd Beach
‪15 min walk‬
Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Wood Fired Hot Tub Villa Ocean

Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Sky Room

30 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Villa Ocean Suite

30 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Wood Fired Hot Tub Nature Wellness

30 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Wood Fired Hot Tub Residence

30 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Wood Fired Hot Tub Pool Studio

30 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Wood-Fired Hot Tub Nature Mountain Room

Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Nature Room

55 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Wood Fired Hot Tub Nature Studio

30 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Sky Three Bedroom Family Suite

30 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 6
1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Manor Mountain Room

Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Sea Mountain Room

Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Manor Ocean Suite

30 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Villa Room

30 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Manor Knacke Suite

30 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Ocean Suite

Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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Pool
Spa
Free WiFi
Restaurant

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

18 Mar - 19 Mar

About this property

Elegant beach hotel and 2 outdoor pools

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 a safe and complimentary bathrobes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis 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 hot tub and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

During your stay at Camps Bay Retreat, you're just a quick walk from Camps Bay Beach. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.

Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
Indulge with deep-tissue massages, body wraps or aromatherapy at Mint Wellness
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
On-site recreation includes a steam room, a sauna and hiking/biking trails
6 minutes by foot from Camps Bay Beach and a 2-minute drive from Clifton Bay Beach
Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Pets welcome free of charge

Camps Bay Retreat offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Camps Bay Retreat. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Cape Town hotel.

Guests are served a free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Himitsu – On-site restaurant.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

Return 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

3 steps to reach entrance
No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

Egyptian cotton sheets
Pillow menu

Bathroom

Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Slippers
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Minibar

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 and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

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 are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 11 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
The seasonal pool will open in September and close in April.
Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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 Cape Town

Camps Bay Retreat Hotel Cape Town

Camps Bay Retreat Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Casey

25 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Guy

Travelled with partner

2 Sept 2024

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 traveller

Travelled with family

8 Jul 2024

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

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner

19 Mar 2024

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

Travelled with partner

20 Dec 2023

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

7 Dec 2023

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

14 Feb 2023

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 traveller

3 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francis

30 Jan 2023

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Travelled with family

5 Jan 2023

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

Travelled with partner

6 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful location and wonderful staff.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with family and small children

9 Aug 2022

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

Travelled with partner

8 Jul 2022

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

Travelled with partner

20 Apr 2022

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

4 Mar 2022

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

Travelled with partner

4 Mar 2022

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.

19 Dec 2021

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

18 Dec 2021

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

Travelled with family

13 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Beautiful scenery, nice rooms. Good food. Quiet room

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

8 Nov 2021

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 traveller

Business traveller

14 Apr 2021

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

23 Feb 2021

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 traveller

Business traveller

17 Feb 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Mary

18 Feb 2020

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 traveller

14 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

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About this property

Camps Bay Retreat

Languages

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Outdoors

Full-service spa

Accessibility

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

You need to know

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Camps Bay Retreat Reviews

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Wonderful

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