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The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · Red Carnation · Core Luxury
Poised dramatically on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, this five-star retreat offers the ultimate Cape Town sunset experience within the majestic shadow of the Twelve Apostles mountain range. It is the only property in the area anchored to a southern Atlantic cliff face, blending historical Cape Dutch charm with unparalleled access to a national park wilderness.
- 70 rooms
- Opened 2002
- Neighborhood: Camps Bay
History
The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa stands on the site of a former 19th-century hunting lodge and a 1929 Cape Dutch homestead, with some structures like the original cellar dating back to 1785. After serving various roles as a private residence and advertising agency, the property was developed into a hotel in the late 1990s and officially joined the Red Carnation Hotel Collection in 2002. Today, it remains the only hotel directly adjacent to the protected Table Mountain National Park, offering an isolated coastal sanctuary between the mountains and the sea.
Restaurants and bars
- The Leopard Bar — Bar · Bar
Experiences
- Esse Spa Escape — 60-minute Swedish Restoration Massage, 60-minute ESSE Facial and spa lunch with a glass of Méthode Cap Classique; includes an ESSE gift bag during August.
- Rejuvenation Radiance Ritual — Rasul Ritual self-guided treatment, 45-minute Hot Stone Massage and herbal tea in the Tranquillity Lounge; gazebo upgrade available.
- Skincare over Breakfast: A Morning with Environ — Breakfast followed by a skincare session with an Environ expert, with prizes and a gift bag.
- Spa Retreat for Two — Rasul Ritual and 60-minute Swedish Massage for two in a gazebo, with spa lunch and a bottle of bubbly in the café grill.
- Environ Decadent Duo — 60-minute Environ Facial followed by a gel pedicure with a complimentary glass of bubbles.
Amenities
- Multi-award-winning spa with hydrotherapy pools and outdoor treatment gazebos
- Private 16-seater cinema with complimentary popcorn and treats
- Fine dining at The Azure Restaurant and casual fare at The Café Grill
- Leopard Bar, a popular local spot for sunset cocktails and live music
- Dual temperature-controlled outdoor pools with ocean and mountain views
- Direct access to Table Mountain National Park trails for hiking and picnics
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