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Garden Retreat - Adults Only

4.0 star property
Clothing-optional hotel with spa services and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Property grounds
Traditional Room
Lobby sitting area
Traditional Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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13 Peak Dr, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7405
  • Place, Vincent Pallotti Hospital
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Cape Town
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, South African Astronomical Observatory
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Room

Comfort Room

Highlights

Garden
Porch/lanai
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Room

Traditional Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room

Classic Room

Highlights

Garden
Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Cape Town

At Garden Retreat - Adults Only you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Vincent Pallotti Hospital and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from University of Cape Town. Highlights at this hotel include an outdoor swimming pool, free self-parking and a poolside bar. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Pinelands hotel include Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre.

What's nearby

  • Vincent Pallotti Hospital - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mowbray Golf Club - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Cape Town - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • South African Astronomical Observatory - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Camps Bay Beach - 13 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • Pinelands Station - 5 min walk
  • Cape Town Station - 12 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Platō coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hoghouse Brewery, Bakery & Barbeque - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ou Meul Bakery And Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Novo Pizza + Wine - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cincinnati Spur Steak Ranch - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Garden Retreat - Adults Only

Clothing-optional hotel with spa services and outdoor pool
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.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
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.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

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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 self 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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Garden Retreat - Adults Only?

Garden Retreat - Adults Only offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Garden Retreat - Adults Only?

Yep, Garden Retreat - Adults Only has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Garden Retreat - Adults Only?

The closest beach to Garden Retreat - Adults Only is Camps Bay Beach (10.7 km).

Is there a spa on site at Garden Retreat - Adults Only?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does Garden Retreat - Adults Only have a pool?

Garden Retreat - Adults Only has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Garden Retreat - Adults Only a romantic place to stay?

A champagne service and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads and comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Garden Retreat - Adults Only.

Is Garden Retreat - Adults Only family-friendly?

No, Garden Retreat - Adults Only is an adults-only property.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Garden Retreat - Adults Only?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Garden Retreat - Adults Only?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Garden Retreat - Adults Only?

No, pets are not allowed.

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