Camps Bay Retreat
Luxury hotel and private nature reserve in Cape Town
A hidden gem between mountain, forest and ocean, Camps Bay Retreat is both a luxury hotel and a private sanctuary. Just minutes from Cape Town yet worlds apart, it is where heritage meets nature and every detail is shaped to bring comfort, connection and a sense of place. From the historic Earl’s Dyke Manor to the Deck House, along with rooms set within villas across the estate and playful Forest Pods, each space is designed to inspire through its setting, reward with comfort and spoil with thoughtful touches, leaving guests deeply connected to this remarkable place.
The estate is alive with experiences. Bellas Restaurant serves seasonal menus that celebrate local flavour and its afternoon tea and scones is a signature ritual. Mint Spa offers rejuvenating treatments in a serene setting, while the Forest Spa Pods invite quiet moments in wood-fired hot tubs among the trees. The padel court bring movement with mountain and ocean views, and the gardens, nursery and clivia walks open a window to nature. Day retreats, available at select times for a limited number of non-residents, provide a rare opportunity to step inside this exclusive estate.
From manor rooms to playful pods
Stay where heritage meets nature
Choose from Manor House rooms, villas with fireplaces and hot tubs, nature rooms and studios, family suites or adventure pods. Each stay carries its own character while keeping you connected to the forest, mountain and ocean.
Cocktails, seasonal menus and evenings to remember
Dining at Bella’s
Long afternoons flow into cocktails on the terrace, followed by dinners that celebrate the season’s best produce. Alongside our daily menu, Taste of Spice brings an extra layer of flavour on select evenings, creating nights that feel special and memorable. Reserved mainly for resident guests, Bella’s keeps dining intimate, personal and full of summer ease.
Restoration shaped by forest and ocean
Wellness & spa in nature
Unwind at Mint Spa with treatments rooted in nature, slip into the warmth of the Forest Pods, or enjoy wood-fired rituals in the sauna and steam rooms. For something more active, play on a private padel court with sweeping views of mountain and ocean. Every element is designed to restore balance and leave you refreshed in this rare setting.
Explore
Estate Map
Camps Bay Retreat is filled with winding pathways, secret gardens and places that take time to find. Our hand-drawn map captures it all - from the forest spa pods and mountain pools to the villas, lawns and hidden decks. Collect your copy from reception and let it guide you on gentle walks beneath the trees, past streams and waterfalls, with the ocean always just beyond. It’s more than directions - it’s an invitation to slow down and uncover the rhythm of the estate, one path at a time.
Stroll
Camps Bay Beach
Just minutes from the estate, Camps Bay Beach waits with its wide stretch of white sand and rolling surf. The Twelve Apostles rise behind you, the Atlantic stretches ahead, and the rhythm of waves sets the pace. Wander down for a swim, linger for a sunset, or simply breathe in the sea air - the shoreline is always close, yet your retreat above remains your quiet haven.