Camps Bay Retreat

4-star beach hotel near Camps Bay Beach

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Dates

May 2026

June 2026

Wood Fired Hot Tub Nature Studio | Beach/ocean view

2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

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Location
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Wonderful

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Pool
Breakfast included
Spa
Pet friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi

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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
‪18 min walk‬
Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
‪35 min drive‬

Room options

Manor Mountain Room

Exceptional

Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Nature Room

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

Sky Room

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

Villa Room

Mountain view
30 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Wood Fired Hot Tub Nature Studio

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

Wood Fired Hot Tub Nature Wellness

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

Manor Ocean Suite

Exceptional

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

Wood Fired Hot Tub Pool Studio

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

Wood Fired Hot Tub Residence

Mountain view
30 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Villa Ocean Suite

Mountain view
30 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Manor Knacke Suite

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

Sky Three Bedroom Family Suite

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

Wood-Fired Hot Tub Nature Mountain Room

Exceptional

Mountain view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Ocean Suite

Exceptional

Ocean view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Sea Mountain Room

Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Wood Fired Hot Tub Villa Ocean

Ocean view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the area

Cape Town

Oceanside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Camps Bay hotel, you'll find Camps Bay Beach and Table Mountain National Park. Clifton Bay Beach and Clifton 2nd Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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 - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Clifton 2nd Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Clifton Bay Beach - 18 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Cafe Caprice - ‬9 min walk
‪Zenzero - ‬12 min walk
‪The Bungalow - ‬13 min walk
‪Mantra Cafe - ‬9 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Camps Bay Retreat

4-star beach hotel near Camps Bay Beach

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.

1 floor

14 guestrooms or units

3 buildings

Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)

Deli

Poolside lounge chairs

Umbrellas for the pool

Dry cleaning

Self-service laundry

Front desk (limited hours)

Staff is multilingual

Storage area for luggage

Front-desk safe

Tour and ticket information

Concierge

Wedding services available

Library

Terrace

Garden

Outdoor picnic space

Newspapers in lobby (free)

Smoking in designated areas

Bar or lounge

Coffee shop

Dining venue

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.

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.

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Pool
Kitchen
Parking included
Free WiFi

CA $329 total

includes taxes & fees

May 2 - May 3

Property amenities

Family friendly

2 outdoor pools
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli

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

Things to do

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

Accessibility

3 steps to reach entrance
No elevator

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

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 are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

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

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Camps Bay Retreat to the airport?

Camps Bay Retreat is 15.3 mi (32-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Camps Bay Retreat?

As of Apr 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Camps Bay Retreat on May 1, 2026 start from CA $291, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Camps Bay Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Camps Bay Retreat offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Camps Bay Retreat to the beach?

This hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Camps Bay Beach and 0.8 mi (2-min drive) from Clifton Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Camps Bay Retreat offer free breakfast?

Camps Bay Retreat offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Camps Bay Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (21-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Camps Bay Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Camps Bay Retreat?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Camps Bay Retreat have a pool?

Camps Bay Retreat features 2 outdoor pools.

Does Camps Bay Retreat have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Camps Bay Retreat have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Mint Wellness, where you can enjoy aromatherapy, body treatments, and facials.

How close is Camps Bay Retreat to downtown Cape Town?

Camps Bay Retreat is 3 mi away from Cape Town.

Camps Bay Retreat Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Adley

Dec 19, 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Emory

Travelled with family

Dec 2, 2025

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

Sep 19, 2025

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!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harrison

Travelled with partner

Mar 30, 2025

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

Mar 28, 2025

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

Mar 26, 2025

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

Beautiful

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shounak

Travelled with family

Mar 5, 2025

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

Feb 12, 2025

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

Jan 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with partner

Dec 6, 2024

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

Nov 25, 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Guy

Travelled with partner

Sep 2, 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

Jul 8, 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

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner

Dec 20, 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

Dec 7, 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

Feb 14, 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

Feb 3, 2023

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

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Jan 30, 2023

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Travelled with family

Jan 5, 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

Oct 6, 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

Aug 9, 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

Jul 8, 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

Apr 20, 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

Mar 4, 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

Erle D.

Dec 19, 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

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Camps Bay Retreat Reviews

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Wonderful

9.6/10