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Camps Bay Retreat

4.0 star property
Elegant beach hotel and 2 outdoor pools
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Luxury Room, 1 King Bed | Balcony view
Wood Fired Hot Tub Nature Studio | Beach/ocean view
Wood Fired Hot Tub Villa Ocean | Beach/ocean view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The price is AU$572
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec

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Wood Fired Hot Tub Villa Ocean

Wood Fired Hot Tub Villa Ocean

Highlights

Fireplace
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sky Room

Sky Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa Ocean Suite | View from room

Villa Ocean Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Wood Fired Hot Tub Nature Wellness | Garden view

Wood Fired Hot Tub Nature Wellness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Separate bath and shower
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Wood Fired Hot Tub Residence

Wood Fired Hot Tub Residence

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Wood Fired Hot Tub Pool Studio

Wood Fired Hot Tub Pool Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Separate bath and shower
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Wood-Fired Hot Tub Nature Mountain Room

Wood-Fired Hot Tub Nature Mountain Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Nature Room | Mountain view

Nature Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Wood Fired Hot Tub Nature Studio | Balcony view

Wood Fired Hot Tub Nature Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Separate bath and shower
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sky Three Bedroom Family Suite | Balcony view

Sky Three Bedroom Family Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Manor Mountain Room

Manor Mountain Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Separate bath and shower
Deep-soaking bath
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sea Mountain Room

Sea Mountain Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Manor Ocean Suite | Beach/ocean view

Manor Ocean Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Separate bath and shower
Deep-soaking bath
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa Room

Villa Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Manor Knacke Suite | Balcony

Manor Knacke Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Separate bath and shower
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean Suite

Ocean Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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The Bay Hotel

Pool
Spa
Free WiFi
Restaurant
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (395)
The price is AU$617
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
The Bay Hotel
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About the area

Map
7 Chilworth Road Camps Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8040

What's nearby

  • Camps Bay Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Clifton Bay Beach - 15 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lions Head - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Long Street - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Table Mountain - 8 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Station - 14 min drive
  • Observatory Station - 14 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks Cavendish - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Caprice - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mantra Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Zenzero - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Camps Bay Retreat

Luxury upscale hotel near Camps Bay Beach
Take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe at Camps Bay Retreat. Indulge in a body wrap, a sports massage and aromatherapy at Mint Wellness, the on-site spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Himitsu, the on-site restaurant. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • 2 outdoor pools with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), concierge services and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket information and wedding services
Room features
All guest rooms at Camps Bay Retreat boast comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks, such as air conditioning and dressing gowns.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and phones

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return 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

Restaurants on site

  • Himitsu

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
The seasonal pool will be open from September to April
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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 Hotel
Camps Bay Retreat Cape Town
Camps Bay Retreat Hotel Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Camps Bay Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

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

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Camps Bay Retreat on 25 Dec 2024 start from AU$571.56, including 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.

Is Camps Bay Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Camps Bay Retreat?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Camps Bay Retreat?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Camps Bay Retreat provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Camps Bay Retreat located?

Located in Camps Bay, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Camps Bay Beach. Clifton Bay Beach and Clifton 2nd Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 83 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Guy

Travelled with partner
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
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

10/10 Excellent

dana

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner
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

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

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
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Travelled with family
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
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
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
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
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

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

Gemma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erle D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Reinhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

jeff, Dallas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful scenery, nice rooms. Good food. Quiet room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay for some time out.
The cabins across the bridge are cosy and private. Leave good out for a minute and there is a trail of ants though. Breakfast is excellent. Gorgeous tennis court that is available to be booked by guests whenever. Excellent location. Incredible views. Really helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Quiete stay
Stay was refreshing nice mountain view and free continental breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent dinners, dreadful cooked breakfast
Lovely sedate main building housing reception,lounge,library,dining room with bedrooms in newer buildings in the grounds. There is a path through the garden taking you to the coast road but quite steep and not brilliant coming back in the dark if you are elderly or not that energetic. Dinner was excellent both nights. Breakfast buffet was good (cereals, yogurt, fruit, meat, cheese etc) but cooked (to order) breakfast was very poor. You would think the fried eggs had been cooked the night before and reheated. If you wanted a simple glass of orange juice tough because they only had weird concoctions of bottled ‘health’ drinks.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020