Does Camps Bay Retreat offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Camps Bay Retreat does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Camps Bay Retreat?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.

Is parking offered on site at Camps Bay Retreat?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Camps Bay Retreat?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Camps Bay Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Camps Bay Retreat?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (22-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Camps Bay Retreat and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Camps Bay Retreat also has a seasonal outdoor pool, a sauna, and a steam room, as well as a picnic area, a garden, and access to a nearby outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near Camps Bay Retreat?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Himitsu.

What's the area around Camps Bay Retreat like?

Camps Bay Retreat is a short 6-minute walk from Camps Bay Beach and 4 minutes' walk from Table Mountain National Park.

Camps Bay Retreat, Cape Town: Hotel Reviews, Rooms & Prices

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 5, 2025

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

Shounak, 9-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 6, 2024

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.

Barry, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 8, 2022

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.

Zeev, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 28, 2025

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.

Mary, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 7, 2023

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!!

Mary, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 30, 2025

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

Harrison, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 26, 2025

Beautiful

Michelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 12, 2025

Would Definitely Stay Again

Excellent and very relaxed. A mix of old and modern spacious rooms. Grounds to explore as well as a spa.

Wendy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 2, 2024

Fantastisk oplevelse

kim, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 2, 2024

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.

Guy, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 8, 2024

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.

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 19, 2024

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!

dana, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Dec 20, 2023

Property and room were nice. Service was very hit and miss.

Richard, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 14, 2023

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!

Kyle, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Jan 5, 2023

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 Exceptional

Oct 6, 2022

Beautiful location and wonderful staff.

stephen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 9, 2022

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!

Joanne, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 20, 2022

Property, staff and service overall excellent. Not convinced about the Japanese theme going on in the restaurant though.

Bruno, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 6, 2022

Lisa

Perfekt boende i en fantastiskt miljö med underbar personal. En lugn oas, ett litet paradis, med kort avstånd till Kapstadens centrum. Tog ca 10 min med en Uber in till centrum. Vandrade längs stranden eller i dalen upp mot The Lions head. Restaurangens frukost och övrig mat måste upplevas - makalöst gott. Tack, återkommer gärna om vi får möjlighet att återkomma till Sydafrika.

Elisabet, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 4, 2022

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!

Tim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 4, 2022

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

Gemma, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 19, 2021

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.

Erle D., 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 18, 2021

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!

Reinhard, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 13, 2021

Beautiful scenery, nice rooms. Good food. Quiet room

jeff, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 8, 2021

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!

Benjamin, 1-night trip

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