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Camps Bay Retreat & Deck House

Location: Camps Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Exterior View at Camps Bay Retreat & Deck House

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Hotel Type: Beach, Leisure

No. of Rooms: 14

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Address
7 Chilworth Road
The Glen
Camps Bay
Western Cape
South Africa

Today's Rate From:
R1910.00

Overview

The Camps Bay Retreat Private Nature Reserve in Cape Town, Western Cape, which features the historical 1929 Earl's Dyke Manor and the modern Deck House is nestled between the mountain ranges of Table Mountain, Lions Head with Signal Hill and the Twelve Apostles in the exclusive Cape Town suburb of Camps Bay.

Magnificent views over the Atlantic Ocean can be enjoyed from this small luxury hotel estate, which is set in the middle of a beautiful garden.

The Earl's Dyke Manor was bought by Mr Thomas Earl Skaife from the Cape Marine Suburbs in the year 1911. This private estate in Camps Bay was then sold in 1920 to a gentlemen by the name of Friedrich Wilhelm Knacke. The original house on the Camps Bay estate was demolished in 1929 when the present manor house, which is designed by William Grant, was built.

Accommodation at the Camps Bay Retreat

Guests staying at the Camps Bay Retreat have a choice of accommodation options ranging from the elegant Earls Dyke Manor, the contemporary Deck House or The Villa. Elegant, yet opulent, and superbly comfortable.

The Manor is a place to sink into and savour, or opt for the natural beauty that surrounds Deck House and The Villa, where trees and mountains give you a perfect excuse to indulge yourself for longer.

Earl's Dyke Manor at Camps Bay Retreat Hotel, Camps Bay (Cape Town)

The historical Earl's Dyke Manor Hotel in Camps Bay, Cape Town, reflects a graceful and elegant atmosphere. Unique art paintings, dark wooden interiors, the beautifully decorated rooms and suites, the cosy fireplace in the lounge area as well as the beautiful staircase provide the Earl's Dyke Manor with a refined and exclusive character.

The so-called owner’s suite provides its private balcony, a large dressing room and lounge with spectacular views of the ocean and the mountain range. The rooms at the Earl's Dyke Manor Hotel in Camps Bay, Cape Town, feature refreshment stations with tea and coffee making facilities, mini bars, satellite televisions, telephones, lap top facilities and DVD players.

Deck House at Camps Bay Retreat Hotel, Camps Bay (Cape Town)

The Deck House at the Camps Bay Retreat Hotel, in contrast to the formal and historical Earl’s Dyke Manor, reflects a very modern and luxurious theme throughout its rooms and suites. Sunlight and large wooden deck spaces from which beautiful views can be enjoyed over Camps Bay, Camps Bay beach and the ocean are dominant at the Deck House at the Camps Bay Retreat Hotel.

The Deck House in Camps Bay features a private outdoor swimming pool and extensive lush gardens. All the rooms and suites at the Deck House in Camps Bay provide wooden outdoor balconies with deck chairs, refreshment stations with tea and coffee making facilities, satellite televisions, telephones and lap top facilities as well as DVD Players.

Room Types

Luxury Room: 2 rooms

These luxuriously decorated and spacious rooms are located in Deck House. Each one has its own private deck overlooking the garden and mountains.  Guests have a choice of either twin beds or a king-size bed.  Bedrooms are open plan with an enclosed WC.

Standard room specifications:

  • Separate bath and shower
  • Heated Towel Rails
  • Hairdryers
  • Air conditioning & heating
  • Wireless internet access
  • Satellite Television (selected channels)
  • DVD players
  • International Plug Points (220v) A/C
  • Electronic safe
  • Tea / Coffee making facilities
  • Mini Bar

Room 7 – The Deck House

Ultra modern and stylish with a leather couch, mosaics in the bathroom, and endless views, this room is a study in luxury. The bedroom features a king size bed which can be converted into twin beds and a private balcony offers sea views.

The contemporary lounge opens up onto a large deck, affording unparalleled views over the gardens and forest, reaching down to the sea.

Room 9 – The Deck House

This beautiful room is truly a welcome escape from reality, situated on the second floor.  The bedroom has a king size bed which can be converted to twin beds and there are twin wardrobes, providing ample storage space. With the appealing feature of a stand alone slipper style bath, one is instantly transported to a relaxing place when staying here.

Other features include modern finishes and an open plan layout, wooden floors and a natural flow out onto the wooden deck with seating, offering sweeping views over the estate, that reach the Twelve Apostles Mountain Range and the sea.

Today's Rate:

Single Room: R2120.00

Double Room: R2120.00

Superior Room: 5 rooms

The Earls Dyke Manor, the Deck House and The Villa at the Camps Bay Retreat in Cape Town feature superior rooms. These beautiful, luxurious and spacious rooms all enjoy spectacular views. Some rooms have large, private decks, and spa baths. Guests have a choice of either twin beds or a king size bed with open plan bath & separate shower. Enclosed WC. All bathrooms feature his & hers basins.

Standard room amenities:

  • Separate bath and shower
  • Heated Towel Rails
  • Hairdryers
  • Air conditioning & heating
  • Wireless internet access
  • Satellite Television (selected channels)
  • DVD players
  • International Plug Points (220v) A/C
  • Electronic safe
  • Tea / Coffee making facilities
  • Mini Bar

Room 4 – Earls Dyke

A dark wooden double size sleigh bed dominates the bedroom, balanced by a dark wooden wardrobe, dressing table and the richness of Turkish rugs.

With the emphasis on luxury, the en-suite bathroom has a marble floor, a double vanity and a free-standing Victorian bath. This superior room boasts expansive views over the gardens and forest, reaching the Twelve Apostles Mountain Range and Table Mountain.

Room 5 – The Deck House

Superior room 5 in the Deck House has fresh and contemporary interiors, a modern bathroom and sitting area.  This first floor room is accented by a leather couch, white linen, wood finishes and reed walls, giving it the chic ‘out of Africa’ appeal that blends perfectly with its surroundings.

The bedroom has a king size bed which can be converted into twin beds, and is equipped with twin wardrobes providing plenty of storage space. The beautifully designed and decorated bathroom has its own private balcony accessed via sliding doors that open up onto the forest and a spa bath. The living area leads out to a terrace, allowing endlessly beautiful views over the estate reaching down to the sea.

Room 11 – The Deck House

This secluded superior room is on the ground floor but is separate from the other rooms.  Beautiful interiors in the bedroom and living area are further drawn together by the modern and chic bathroom which has a double vanity, a free-standing bath and luxurious touches.

The bedroom has a king size bed which can be converted to twin beds and twin wardrobes. Views span over the forest, reaching the Twelve Apostles Mountain Range and the sea.

Room 12 – The Villa

This fresh and modern superior space located on the ground floor, has stunning features such as wooden accents and leather furnishings.

The large bathroom has a wooden encased spa bath and a double volume shower, with a chaise lounge and a double vanity, set in a dark wooden unit. The living area opens up onto a large wooden deck with a small garden and wooden furniture, allowing one to take in the splendid views of the mountains, forest and sea.

Room 15 – The Villa

Ultra modern interiors and an open plan lifestyle make this first floor superior room, stunning and unique.  Beautiful features such as the free-standing bath and modern bathroom are visible through the flowing design, with dark wood and chocolate leather furnishings adding to the chic atmosphere.

Opening up onto a wooden terrace, views from here are breathtaking and stretch as far as the eye can see, over forests and on towards the Twelve Apostles Mountain Range and the sea.

Today's Rate:

Single Room: R2540.00

Double Room: R2540.00

Premier: 2 rooms

These luxuriously decorated and bright rooms are located in Deck House. Each one has its own private deck overlooking the garden and mountains.  Guests have a choice of either twin beds or a king-size bed.  Bedrooms are open plan with an enclosed WC.  Situated on the second floor.

Standard room specifications:

  • Separate bath and shower
  • Heated Towel Rails
  • Hairdryers
  • Air conditioning & heating
  • Wireless internet access
  • Satellite Television (selected channels)
  • DVD players
  • International Plug Points (220v) A/C
  • Electronic safe
  • Tea / Coffee making facilities
  • Mini Bar

Room 8 – Deck House

This luxury room is a very private space on the second floor and is tucked away from reality and in a world of its own.  The bedroom features a king size bed which can be converted into twin beds, with twin wardrobes providing plenty of storage space. The living space opens up onto a deck with private seating and views over the gardens, reaching to the Twelve Apostles Mountain Range and the Atlantic Ocean.

Room 10 – The Deck House

This luxury space on the second floor of the Deck House offers the added feature of sea views from the bedroom, which has a king size bed that can easily be converted to twin beds, with twin wardrobes. Seating on the private deck allow one to soak up the sunshine as well as the views which span over the forest, reaching the Twelve Apostles Mountain Range, Lions Head and the Atlantic Ocean.

Today's Rate:

Single Room: R1910.00

Double Room: R1910.00

Suite: 5 rooms

The Suites at the five star Camps Bay Retreat & Deck House in Camps Bay, South Africa, are spacious rooms with their own private lounges, en-suite bathrooms and luxury comforts. Majority of the suites have fireplaces and televisions in the lounge, beautiful views.

Standard room amenities:

  • Separate bath and shower
  • Heated Towel Rails
  • Hairdryers
  • Air conditioning & heating
  • Wireless internet access
  • Satellite Television (selected channels)
  • DVD players
  • International Plug Points (220v) A/C
  • Electronic safe
  • Tea / Coffee making facilities
  • Mini Bar

Room 1 – Earls Dyke

The original art deco influences in the features of this room have been carefully preserved and create an atmosphere of the decadence of that era.

Features such as a king size four poster bed, an original dressing room, a private lounge and a black and grey marble bathroom, make this room a truly stunning tribute to a previous age. Being the original master suite, with the comfort of its own private fireplace, this space is an inviting and resplendent hideaway.

The room is equipped with twin wardrobes, allowing ample space for storage. Views span over gardens and forest, to reach the ocean and mountain for a constantly changing view over this beautiful estate.

Room 3 – Earls Dyke

Room 3 is simply breathtaking.  With a spread of vintage style windows creating the feeling of being nestled in the trees, they allow views to span over the gardens and forest to reach the Twelve Apostles Mountain Range and the sea. With handsome antique furniture and exquisite detailing, this room transports one to a bygone era.

The bedroom has a king size bed and the en-suite marble bathroom has a Victorian bath and a shower. The lounge has an original fireplace, Turkish rug and cosy furnishings.

Room 6 – The Deck House

This slick suite has the look and feel of a modern apartment and is situated on the ground floor.  Modern dark woods blend well with mosaic detail in the bathroom which has a bath and shower, with the added feature of a guest WC.

The king size bed in the bedroom can easily be converted into twin beds and twin wardrobes allow for plenty of storage space. The sitting area with a flat screen television, fireplace and contemporary dining furniture, leads out to the terrace, offering sweeping views of the forest that lead down to the sea.

Room 14 – The Villa


A spacious suite with a private pool facing the 12 Apostles Mountain Range on the South side and a deck facing Lions Head and the forest on the North side.

Situated on the ground floor the suite boasts a quaint fireplace in the spacious lounge with a flat screen television and runs into the dining area and refreshment station. The open plan bedroom and bathroom includes a king bed which can be converted into two singles and an enclosed toilet. Air-conditioning is available throughout the suite.

Room 16 – The Villa

Room 16 is a spacious suite with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, balconies on both sides of the suite offering spectacular views of Clifton and Camps Bay.

Each bedroom opens up onto a private patio allowing expansive views over the estate and has twin wardrobes. The bedrooms contains the choice between double, queen or king beds. The bathrooms are large, both with vanities, baths and showers.

A large lounge is complemented by a fireplace and a dining room and opens up onto a balcony which presents spectacular views of the forest, Twelve Apostles Mountain Range and the sea. Air-conditioning is available in the three bedrooms, while the main living area have large sliding doors on either side, which allows for the cool sea breeze to invigorate your senses.

Today's Rate:

Single Room: R2910.00

Double Room: R2910.00

Room Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • DVD player
  • Hairdryer
  • Housekeeping
  • Internet Access
  • Mini bar
  • Safe
  • Satellite TV
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone

Restaurants

The Retreat Kitchen at the Camps Bay Retreat

The Camps Bay Retreat in Cape Town offers a fine dining restaurant.  Guests are invited to dine in the old world splendour of the original manor house, where The Retreat Kitchen’s executive chef creates a daily menu of gourmet fare, combining a symphony of fresh ingredients from local markets.

Food is paired exquisitely with celebrated wines from the region, best experienced as part of a candlelit three course affair. From breakfast through to lunch and dinner, small bites and picnic baskets – a delicious experience awaits guests.

There is a wine cellar located at the entrance to the dining room which takes guests down to a temperature controlled cellar. Specially selected wine partners feature on the menu, with wine suggestions to compliment cuisine and desserts.

Meals served at The Retreat Kitchen, Camps Bay Retreat:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Address: 7 Chilworth Road, The Glen, Camps Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Spa

The Spa

Located in a magnificent setting at the Camps Bay Retreat Private Nature Reserve in Cape Town, the spa at the Camps Bay Retreat nestles amongst trees, foliage, bird life and fertile scenery.

Guests are invited to spoil themselves with a choice of massages, treatments and facials at the spa. Spend the day luxuriating in the spa, relaxing in the sauna and being revitalized with a deep massage.

Offset by the depth of the lush valley beneath it, the spa is perched on a verge, with views that capture the essence of a relaxing wellness experience. The centre boasts two indoor treatment rooms, a double outdoor treatment room, a manicure station, sauna and a shower for use before and after treatments.

There is a sparkling blue solar heated pool situated at the spa, as well as a tranquil mountain pool just a short walk away. Guests are welcome to enjoy lunch at the original manor house, during their day of pampering.

Facilities at the Camps Bay Retreat Spa:

  • indoor treatment rooms
  • outdoor treatment room
  • manicure station
  • sauna
  • shower
  • heated swimming pool
  • mountain swimming pool

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Activities

Nature Walks

The Camps Bay Retreat Private Nature Reserve offers a beautiful, non-strenuous walk which takes guests through the Glen Forest, to the historical Round House, and back through the lush gardens of the Camps Bay Retreat.

Pilates at the Fitness Cabin

Pilates is a full-body exercise which emphasizes body alignment and correct breathing. With the help of an instructor, guests perform strength, flexibility and a range of different motion exercises on a special mat.

Classes are held at the Yoga and Fitness Cabin which is surrounded by the lush green gardens of the Camps Bay Retreat in a peaceful and quiet setting under the tuition of a qualified Pilates Instructor.

Tennis

Tennis enthusiasts can extend themselves on Camps Bay Retreat’s beautiful tennis court.  With distant sea views and surrounded by lush vegetation, the tennis court at the Camps Bay Retreat Private Nature Reserve has been described as “out of this world”.

It even boasts competition standard floodlights for evening games.  Guests are welcome to request a lesson or game with the resident tennis coach, whose international experience caters for all levels including the accomplished player.  Tennis racquets and tennis balls are available upon request.

Johnny Loco Bikes

Johnny Loco bikes are available for hire at the reception office of the Camps Bay Retreat & Deck House.  Guests have the opportunity to cruise Camps Bay on one of these, and take in the fresh ocean breeze. 

Swimming

The Camps Bay Retreat 5 Star Boutique Hotel in Cape Town is a true sanctuary for the soul nestling on four acres of lush green nature reserve. With a mountain meditation pool, thickets of trees, waterfalls and streams, it is a peaceful paradise, where meditative moments are waiting to be had.

The Camps Bay Retreat estate features four swimming pools which invite for refreshing swims, relaxation or great excercise.

Guests staying at The Camps Bay Retreat in Cape Town have access to the estate's solar heated pool at the Manor House, a cool swimming pool at the Deck House and the mountain pool which is located in the garden. Deck chairs surround the pools, with parasols for shade and beach towels are provided by the poolside.

The mountain pool on the lower reaches of the gardens were created to appear as natural as possible, as though flowing out of the earth. The main pool is the size of a large swimming pool and has flowing water trickling into it, provided by a run off from The Glen Forest.

Spa treatments

Guests at the Camps Bay Retreat may spoil themselves with a choice of massages, treatments and facials at the spa.  Spend the day luxuriating in the spa, relaxing in the sauna and being revitalized with a deep massage.

Earls Dyke Nature Baths

The spa at the Camps Bay Retreat in Cape Town, Camps Bay, offers a unique spa bath, sauna and steam room. The new design promises the guest privacy and stunning views of the Manor House gardens.

Camps Bay Retreat introduced the unique Earl’s Dyke Nature Baths, an unforgettable outdoor experience. Suspended over the canopy of trees, guests are welcome to enjoy an intimate nature bath together in total privacy, overlooking the lush gardens and sipping on one of the Signature Health Drinks. Packages can include a 30-60min massage.

Conferences / Events

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Facilities

Facilities Available

  • Garden
  • Lounge
  • Nearby Casino
  • Parking
  • Private guest library/ lounge
  • Restaurant
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Steam room
  • Sun deck
  • Swimming Pool
  • Tennis court
  • Travel desk
  • Wine cellar

Services

Check In and Check Out Times

  • Check In: 14:00
  • Check Out: 10:00

Business Services

  • WIFI

General Services

  • Airport transfers
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping service
  • Internet connection
  • Laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Massage treatments
  • Porters
  • Wake-up call
  • Wellness & Beauty treatments

Camps Bay Retreat & Deck House Specials & Packages

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