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Garden Retreat - Adults Only

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Traditional Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, Tempur-Pedic beds
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Lobby sitting area
Traditional Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, Tempur-Pedic beds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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13 Peak Dr, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7405
  • Place, Vincent Pallotti Hospital
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Mowbray Golf Club
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Cape Town
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, Tempur-Pedic beds

Comfort Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, Tempur-Pedic beds

Traditional Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, Tempur-Pedic beds

Classic Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Garden Retreat - Adults Only

Clothing-optional hotel with spa services and outdoor pool
Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a bar/lounge and a poolside bar. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, spa services and concierge services are on-site.
Garden Retreat - Adults Only offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and a safe. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Tempur-Pedic beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and blackout curtains. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.
During your stay at Garden Retreat - Adults Only, you'll be within walking distance of Vincent Pallotti Hospital. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free manager's reception are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Places for an enjoyable drink include poolside bar and bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • 8 minutes by car from Long Street and 9 minutes from Cape Town International Convention Centre
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Garden Retreat - Adults Only. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Cape Town hotel.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 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 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 400 per room (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Laundry fee: ZAR 300 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
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, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Garden Retreat - Adults Only offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival.
Property Registration Number 2019/326680/07

We should mention

  • Please note that clothing is optional at Garden Retreat - Adults Only.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Garden Retreat
Retreat Adults Only Cape Town
Garden Retreat - Adults Only Hotel
Garden Retreat - Adults Only Cape Town
Garden Retreat - Adults Only Hotel Cape Town

Garden Retreat - Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spectacular in every way. Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey, Los Angeles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place! So peaceful, beautiful and quiet. Mathias was very accommodating and lived playing with the turtles:) Live the food rec which was just a few blocks away.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leon Dennis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 star luxury, thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gunvor, Shamva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magical and peaceful!!

This is really beautiful property! Very quiet and relaxing! Truly a magical spot! We will definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Florian

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023