Camps Bay Cape Town, South Africa
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
Red Carnation HotelsCoastal mountainside bolthole
A white coastal retreat wedged between the Atlantic surf and craggy mountain peaks, where ocean sunsets lead straight into evening live music.
“No two rooms are the same, neither in size nor how they’re laid-out, which gives 12A its distinct boutique feel.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Maximalist interiors filled with pattern-matched wallpaper, rich fabrics, ornate mirrors, and dramatic ocean-facing glass.
Notable
Attentive service paired with custom botanical bath amenities, deep soaking tubs, and morning oyster breakfasts.
Notable
A subterranean grotto spa with hydrotherapy pools, a saltwater flotation tank, and outdoor mountain gazebos.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Eastern and Southern Africa
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in AFAR.
The hotel is just two stories high, low along the rocky coast, and many rooms have nearly an entire wall made of glass — so the view is simply blue sky and blue sea.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Direct trails climb into Table Mountain National Park behind the hotel, while Camps Bay beaches sit a short drive along the coast.
The rooms
Individually arranged layouts feature vibrant Tollman family styling, original art, marble bathrooms, and private terraces facing either the ocean or fynbos slopes.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Two outdoor pools include an illuminated oceanfront deck and a heated rock plunge pool tucked into the mountain fynbos.
The spa
Thatched outdoor gazebos host massages on the mountainside overlooking the Atlantic, complemented by quiet indoor treatment suites.
The hydrotherapy grotto
Subterranean stone walls enclose illuminated hydrotherapy plunge pools and a saltwater flotation tank beneath the mountain slopes.
Dogs stay too.
The Leopard Bar
Cocktails and afternoon tea are served beneath banana-leaf wallpaper or out on the balcony as the sun sets.
Flamboyant, old-school glamour best describes the Twelve Apostles’ luxuriously appointed rooms, designed and decorated by the owners, the Tollmans.
At the table
Azure serves fresh seafood on an oceanfront terrace, while The Café Grill handles casual dining under mirrored lattice ceilings.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.