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Camps Bay Retreat

4.0 star property

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Wood Fired Hot Tub Nature Studio | Beach/ocean view
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Villa Room
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Manor Knacke Suite | Beach/ocean view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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7 Chilworth Road Camps Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8040
  • Place, Table Mountain National Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Camps Bay Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Clifton Bay Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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Manor Mountain Room

Manor Mountain Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Nature Room | Mountain view

Nature Room

  • Garden view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sky Room

Sky Room

  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa Room | Terrace/patio

Villa Room

  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Wood Fired Hot Tub Nature Studio | Balcony view

Wood Fired Hot Tub Nature Studio

  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Wood Fired Hot Tub Nature Wellness | Garden view

Wood Fired Hot Tub Nature Wellness

  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Manor Ocean Suite

Manor Ocean Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Wood Fired Hot Tub Pool Studio

Wood Fired Hot Tub Pool Studio

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Wood Fired Hot Tub Residence | Garden view

Wood Fired Hot Tub Residence

  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa Ocean Suite | View from room

Villa Ocean Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Manor Knacke Suite | Beach/ocean view

Manor Knacke Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sky Three Bedroom Family Suite | Terrace/patio

Sky Three Bedroom Family Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Wood-Fired Hot Tub Nature Mountain Room

Wood-Fired Hot Tub Nature Mountain Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean Suite | Beach/ocean view

Ocean Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sea Mountain Room

Sea Mountain Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Wood Fired Hot Tub Villa Ocean

Wood Fired Hot Tub Villa Ocean

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
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The price is NZ$465
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Cape Town

With a stay at Camps Bay Retreat in Cape Town (Camps Bay), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Camps Bay Beach and 9 minutes from Cape Town International Convention Centre. .This beach hotel is 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from Bloubergstrand Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Table Mountain National Park.

What's nearby

  • Table Mountain National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Camps Bay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Maiden's Cove - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Clifton 2nd Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Clifton Bay Beach - 15 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Woodstock Station - 11 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 15 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zenzero - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Caprice - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mantra Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe Cape Town - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Camps Bay Retreat

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 hot tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor pools and a sauna. Additional features at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at Himitsu or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Himitsu - Onsite restaurant.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Hot tub
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall
  • Victorian architecture

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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. 72 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 98 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adley

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Emory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very courteous. Room was clean. Convenient location near the beach (10 minute walk). Missing a hair dryer which they brought promptly. No hot water when we arrived but they fixed (by turning off the water supply to the pool!). Breakfast waiter first day very nice, but kept forgetting what members of our family (of 5) had ordered. Some items never arrived. All in all, a nice hotel, almost very nice, and reasonably priced.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Main house is an amazing property, the 4 suites offer great views and well appointed furnishings. This is a unique place to stay, the photos don’t do it justice! The view is stunning and you can hear the waves crashing!
History
Suite
The grounds
The botanical garden walk
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harrison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most beautiful hotel and grounds. Lovely staff, wellness centre is fantastic, rooms are spacious, clean and well decorated. Photos don’t do it justice, the grounds are huge. Thanks for a great stay and for making us so welcome
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a room in the manor house which was really nice, a few gripes was that it's a bit noisy near the tennis and you have to keep all the curtains closed due to the outside lighting, our tv had to be reset a few time and the bed was a bit uncomfortable. However, the actual manor house is beautiful with a glorious view. You can eat outside to enjoy the view, the food is very good also, staff friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shounak

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing! Our family of 4 stayed here and really enjoyed the experience. The views are really unbeatable and staff are super friendly. Beach strip has great eateries
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

Would Definitely Stay Again

Excellent and very relaxed. A mix of old and modern spacious rooms. Grounds to explore as well as a spa.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is my happy place to visit. The views are stunning and the hotel has so much charm and the staff are very helpful and friendly. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Guy

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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
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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled with partner
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
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
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
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