Cape Town

Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa

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Part of the family-run Red Carnation Hotel Collection, the award-winning Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa is poised high above the Atlantic Ocean on Cape Town’s most scenic route. Renowned as the city’s leading boutique hotel, it offers easy access to all attractions, including a complimentary shuttle service to Camps Bay and the V&A Waterfront. Guests are spoiled with spectacular ocean or mountain views from the 70 bedrooms and suites, each exquisitely designed to provide the utmost in comfort and style. Other hotel features include a holistic spa, private cinema, the Azure fine dining restaurant, The Café Grill, and The Leopard Bar.

Victoria Road, Camps Bay, 08005 Cape Town, South Africa
Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa

About Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa

Insider tip

Ask for a picnic basket; walk one of the Table Mountain trails that start at the hotel, and eat alfresco, with a view of the ocean. –David Lauwers Chicago, Illinois

In the hotel’s own words

Location The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa stands at the edge of the world. On one side, a line of majestic mountains – The Twelve Apostles – reaches towards the heavens; on the other, the sun sets on breeching whales, playful dolphins, and crashing Atlantic rollers. And all around, you can walk the wilderness trails of the Table Mountain national park. We'll even pack you a picnic. And yet this luxury 5-star boutique hotel is just a few minutes from worldly, cosmopolitan Cape Town. City-centre theatres and art galleries, plus the shops and restaurants of the vibrant Victoria & Alfred Waterfront are only 15 minutes away via our free car transfer service – quicker still if you use our helipad.

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Nearest of all is the elegant town of Camps Bay with its beautiful golden beaches. Or, if you prefer adventure to sun-soaked relaxation, we can arrange sea fishing, shark and scuba diving, or whale watching trips. Further afield are the Cape winelands (private tours by arrangement), notably the town of Hermanus where you can visit one of SA’s leading boutique vineyards, Bouchard Finlayson, see whales from the shore and, beyond that, the ancient tip of Africa where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet.

Accommodation When choosing one of our 55 deluxe guest rooms and 15 luxurious suites, the hardest part is deciding whether to overlook the mountains or the sea. Whichever direction you face, the views are stunning.

Interior decor is just as appealing. Our light, airy, and peaceful rooms are an eclectic mix of contemporary African style, classic European comfort and effortless, up-to-the-minute technology. Cool colors and rich fabrics bring elegance and wilderness serenity. At The Twelve Apostles, you want for nothing: every room includes 24-hour room service, individual air conditioning, entertainment centres with DVD, and plush bathrobes and slippers. A guest preference form will be sent out prior to arrival to ensure every need is anticipated and met.

The Spa

Twelve Apostles is the luxurious get-away-from-it-all location that was recently named Leading Spa Resort in Africa. Here, you can be as active as you like – hiking through the mountain trails, working out in our fitness room, learning to dive – or finding serene peace in our Sanctuary Spa. There's not much you can't do at The Twelve Apostles to increase your fitness, raise your spirits, or soothe away your stress.

If you prefer something a little quieter, our Spa is a magical oasis of tranquility cut into the surrounding rocks. Inside you';ll find hot and cold plunge pools, Cape Town's only Rasul chamber, a sauna and a hydrotherapy bath. In our seven treatment rooms, we can pamper you with a range of treatments including many based on the indigenous fynbos flora. Or you can opt for a secluded open-air treatment in a shady gazebo.

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Rooms and suites

7 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
1Luxury Room
Luxury Rooms offers comfort with larger living spaces, private terraces offering unique views of the natural landscape of the hotel surroundings.
2Deluxe Room
Deluxe Rooms offer a private balcony, full height sliding doors, surrounded by the natural landscapes of Table Mountain National Park
3Milkwood Room
Milkwood Rooms follow the tranquil design of the hotel's natural surroundings, while still maintaining a traditional classic aesthetic. Located in the heart of the hotel, the Milkwood Rooms offer convenient access to the Atlantic Terrace.
Suites
4Junior Sea Facing Suite
Junior Sea Facing Suites have a sunken lounge, with views stretching the endless horizon of the deep blue Atlantic Ocean in the distance. All rooms are open-plan, with luxurious en-suite bathrooms.
5One Bedroom Suite (Non-Sea Facing)
The One Bedroom Suite is isolated and secluded with a spacious, ind lounge and bedroom, perfect for couples who want privacy and intimacy or for the business traveller wishing to have dedicated spacious work and meeting space.
6One Bedroom Sea Facing Suite
One Bedroom Sea Facing Suites offer uninterrupted views of the Atlantic Ocean. With a separate lounge and bedroom, these suites are perfect for families traveling with children under 12 years.
7The Presidential Suite
The ultimate in luxury, the beauti appointed Presidential Suite includes an open-plan eight-seater dining room with bar and lounge area, master bedroom, business ready study as well as 'his' and 'hers' bathrooms.

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Daily breakfast for two plus the hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

What room types does Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa offer?

Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa lists Luxury Room, Deluxe Room, Milkwood Room, Junior Sea Facing Suite, One Bedroom Suite (Non-Sea Facing), One Bedroom Sea Facing Suite and 1 more. Sizes and bed options for each are in the rooms table above.

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