The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa

Cape Town, South Africa

Virgin rating

Superior Sea Facing Room
The Leopard Bar
The Leopard Bar
Azure Restaurant
Azure Restaurant
Azure Restaurant
Sea Facing Suite
Superior Sea Facing Room
The Leopard Bar
The Leopard Bar
Azure Restaurant
Azure Restaurant
Azure Restaurant
Sea Facing Suite

The hotel

The luxurious Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa is built in the shadow of the awesome Twelve Apostles that extends down the Cape from Table Mountain. Just a few minutes from Camps Bay it enjoys one of the world's most beautiful settings and boasts uninterrupted views of the Atlantic Ocean. You may even spot a few whales! Admire the vistas from the Leopard Bar - the perfect place to unwind before dinner at the Azure Restaurant, which serves delicious international fare with a South African slant! The hotel also has a small cinema, an amazing spa (including an outdoor mountain gazebo!) - or you can enjoy the local fauna and flora with hiking trails.

Amenities

  • Golf
  • Kayaking
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Babysitting service
  • Kids Club
  • Wheelchair access
  • Honeymoon
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service

Where is it

Around 5-minutes drive along the coast road from Camps Bay, with fantastic golden beaches close by. Transfer time from Cape Town Airport: 30 minutes.

Hotel information

55 rooms and 15 suites. All with air-conditioning, balcony/terrace with sea or mountain views, satellite TV, coffee/tea making facilities, complimentary WiFi access, safe, bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer, and luxury toiletries. 

Classic Rooms feature a private patio overlooking the gardens, with either 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Milkwood Rooms are located at the heart of the hotel featuring easy access to the pool, with either 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Mountain Facing Rooms offer sweeping views of the Twelve Apostles mountain range, with either 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Luxury Rooms are larger in size and feature views of either the Atlantic Ocean or the Table Mountain National Park, with either 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Superior Sea Facing Rooms feature a sunken lounge area, with either 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

One Bedroom Suites feature a separate lounge, and bedroom with either 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

Sea Facing Suites feature a large bathroom with separate shower and bathtub, separate lounge, and bedroom with either 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child.

Complimentary shuttle service to Camps Bay and V&A Waterfront. Complimentary parking. 

Azure Restaurant (fine dining restaurant with sea views, serving Cape cuisine). The Cafe Grill (relaxed all-day dining, serving cafe-style fare). The Leopard Bar (with regular live music, ocean views, and creative cocktails). Picnic hampers available to take out. 

2 outdoor swimming pools. Spa* featuring a Rasul Chamber as well as outdoor treatment gazebos on the mountain slopes. Fitness centre. Walking trails. 16-seater cinema. Kids club (seasonal). 

Complimentary WiFi access. Laundry service*. Babysitting service*. Concierge. 24-hour room service*. 

Wheelchair adapted rooms with partially accessible amenities or facilities available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

* Denotes local charge.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (1865)
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Nov 22, 2024 Jacques V

Restaurant meal. Service terrible, they forgot about our food for 1.5 h and then brought overcooked food. I think this once icon have been reduced to mediocrity. I am sad as I really thought that we booked in a good place. Sadly we were kept hostage for over 2 hours in an empty restaurant. I hope this can be changed in the future, beautiful… Read more
Restaurant meal. Service terrible, they forgot about our food for 1.5 h and then brought overcooked food. I think this once icon have been reduced to mediocrity. I am sad as I really thought that we booked in a good place. Sadly we were kept hostage for over 2 hours in an empty restaurant. I hope this can be changed in the future, beautiful setting. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating WORLD FAMOUS PROPERTY WITH EXCEPTIONAL VIEW!

Nov 13, 2024 cyndi828 Portland, Oregon

Absolutely love this property. My third stay, two with groups from the US. The location is spectacular with amazing views. The DJ in the bar one of our nights was so fun and talented! Cocktails are very good and our wine pairing meal was wonderful great on one trip and challenging on another. We did have a few hiccups with some of the rooms with… Read more
Absolutely love this property. My third stay, two with groups from the US. The location is spectacular with amazing views. The DJ in the bar one of our nights was so fun and talented! Cocktails are very good and our wine pairing meal was wonderful great on one trip and challenging on another. We did have a few hiccups with some of the rooms with my groups, but they were addressed swiftly. The spa facility is very unique with its cave pools and the massage was good, but not great. I felt a bit of a disconnect with staff on a few interactions which was disappointing. BUT, will not hesitate to return and book for clients whenever they are booking Cape Town. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great Service but poor main course

Oct 23, 2024 BuB007

The Azure Restaurant for evening dinner. Out waitress Rebecca was absolutely first class. She was very knowledgeable about the South African wines and helped us choose a lovely SA bubbly to go with our oysters. Unfortunately, my husbands main course The King clip was just enough for a six year old! It was tasteless and greasy, pan fried and oily.… Read more
The Azure Restaurant for evening dinner. Out waitress Rebecca was absolutely first class. She was very knowledgeable about the South African wines and helped us choose a lovely SA bubbly to go with our oysters. Unfortunately, my husbands main course The King clip was just enough for a six year old! It was tasteless and greasy, pan fried and oily. The dessert of rice pudding was lovely. When Rebecca asked us about the meal, my husband, who never complains, mentioned his tasteless but expensive King clip, no one from the kitchen came out and apologised or offered to reduce the bill! We always like to leave a 10 % in cash to our server. However, we noticed on the bill, that a 12.5% service charge had already been added. Rebecca who looked after us should get this and not the hotel. Customers should not be expected to pay for a service twice! Poor show from The 12 Apostles management. Don't rip off your customers. Finally, we we're waiting for our Ubber, when Pippa the night's manager asked us about our evening. My husband informed her about our experience. She said she would make sure that Rebecca would get the 12.5% service charge and look into the poor fish main course. I don't think we would go there again, since Cape Town has some fantastic restaurants, who offer value for money. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best 5 star hotel in SA

Oct 20, 2024 Wanderer62623978087

My favourite hotel in SA. The attention to detail. The great view. Excellent staff. Super suites with all the comforts. Love the cinema and pool. Love the treats and leopard bar. So thoughtful and stylish. Brough my small dog and she was treated like a queen.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Anniversary Getaway at the 12 Apostles Hotel

Oct 9, 2024 Shaun A Western Cape, South Africa

Our stay at the 12 Apostles Hotel for our 3rd anniversary was a mix of highs and lows. The highlight of our trip was the amazing picnic with an unbeatable view—truly one of the most breathtaking experiences we’ve had. We also had a fantastic dinner, with delicious food that met all our expectations. A special shoutout to Godwin, who went above… Read more
Our stay at the 12 Apostles Hotel for our 3rd anniversary was a mix of highs and lows. The highlight of our trip was the amazing picnic with an unbeatable view—truly one of the most breathtaking experiences we’ve had. We also had a fantastic dinner, with delicious food that met all our expectations. A special shoutout to Godwin, who went above and beyond to make sure we were well taken care of. His service was exceptional, and we felt valued throughout our stay. However, we were disappointed by a few things. The hotel decor felt outdated and didn't quite match the luxury vibe we were expecting. Another letdown was the paid private cinema experience. We were expecting something special but ended up just watching Netflix, which felt like a waste, as we could have done that in our room. Overall, the views and the service were wonderful, but the decor and cinema experience left something to be desired. Read less