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Camps Bay Retreat is a smart hotel which feels rather like a very good upmarket guesthouse. Set on the slopes of Lion’s Head, it is spread out over a small private reserve, which covers 1.6 hectares (four acres) of lush woodlands, streams and waterfalls above Camps Bay, with beautiful views of the sea. The hotel is within a 300m walk of the seafront with its beaches, restaurants and nightlife.

"very special place"

Ms EfromRichmond

Arrived 17 Oct 2017, 4 nights

Camps Bay Retreat combines a peaceful setting and some old-world charm with high-quality contemporary creature comforts. Despite its quiet situation, it is only a short walk from Camps Bay Beach, and the buzzing restaurants and bars on its palm-fringed promenade. We loved its location and views! See our full report on Camps Bay Retreat

East of Clanwilliam, between the Cedarberg Mountains and the vast plains of the Great Karoo, stand – to use its full title – the luxurious Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Wellness Retreat. The focus here is on this luxury, which combined with fine dining, service and a range of fairly gentle activities adds up to somewhere that attracts people who might not normally head for a mountain retreat.

"Excellent guiding."

Mr&Mrs SfromArni CH

Arrived 5 Nov 2024, 2 nights

Bushmans Kloof is a beautiful place; the service, food and ambience are first-class; it's a very smart, luxurious place to stay. It can be a great place to do absolutely nothing, or a very comfortable base for a few days of gentle hiking and exploring of the Cedarberg Mountains. That said, some will find the levels of luxury, the formality of the dining, or even the price tag a bit too much for them. See our full report on Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve

Babylonstoren is a stylish hotel located on a working wine farm on the lower slopes of the scenic Simonsberg Mountains. It is located mid way between Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Paarl, surrounded by vineyards and orchards and less than an hour’s drive from Cape Town and the airport.

"The gardens are magnificent, and the food could not have been better..."

Ms D.fromFalmouth

Arrived 25 Aug 2022, 4 nights

We have visited Babylonstoren a few times over the years and have always enjoyed our time here, whether its just for a garden tour or an overnight stay. The property oozes the Cape Dutch heritage, but with a touch of modern and contemporary design. You could quite easily spend your whole time here without leaving the property. There is so much to do from exploring the fruit and vegetable gardens to enjoying their top-quality food and wine. See our full report on Babylonstoren

The thatched Garden Lodge at Grootbos overlooks the Atlantic coast, just a short drive east of Hermanus. It’s set within the beautiful Grootbos Private Natural Reserve, which covers about 2,500ha (2.5km²) of natural coastal fynbos. It promises high-quality family-friendly accommodation, service and food, plus lots of activities focused on its natural environment.

"What a lovely view from the lodge!"

Mrs D Newport PfromUK

Arrived 7 Jan 2020, 2 nights

Grootbos Garden Lodge is a fairly contemporary and quite luxurious lodge, in a lovely spot overlooking the ocean. It does achieve high standards thanks to the passion of the owners and a very professional team. Nature is the real draw here though, especially guided activities around the reserve, and beside the ocean at Walker Bay. We’d recommend this lodge generally – but it’s especially good for families with children. See our full report on Grootbos Garden Lodge