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Phakalane Retreat

Property class: 3

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A rustic cabin surrounded by dense foliage, with a wooden deck and seating area.
A secluded wooden cabin surrounded by dense greenery.
A breakfast buffet with various spreads, fruits, and pastries on a wooden counter.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden walls, and a view of greenery outside.
A cozy living room with a wood-burning stove, comfortable seating, a bookshelf, and a large window with a view of greenery.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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12 Hunters Way, Hout Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8051
  • Place, Table Mountain National Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hout Bay Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Camps Bay Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden bench, and a view of a garden.

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, Garden View

A bedroom with a large bed, two wall-mounted lamps, and two framed artworks.

Comfort Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room, Garden View

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, two side tables, a bench, and a wardrobe.

Classic Double or Twin Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Cabin, Garden View

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, two nightstands, a window, and a skylight.

Classic Cabin, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Cabin, Garden View

A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with white linens, and a view of trees through large windows.

Deluxe Cabin, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Cape Town

At Phakalane Retreat you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Table Mountain National Park and 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Beau Constantia. Highlights at this guest house include a full-service spa, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-service breakfast. .A relaxing visit to Phakalane Spa can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with access to the sauna. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a sauna. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Hout Bay guest house include Cape Town International Convention Centre and Camps Bay Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Table Mountain National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hout Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Llandudno Beach - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Camps Bay Beach - 19 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 34 min drive - 28.8 km

Getting around

  • Wittebome Station - 11 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 31 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe Caprice
  • Table Mountain Café
  • Zenzero
  • Tiger’s Milk
  • KAUAI

About this property

Phakalane Retreat

Phakalane Retreat offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is served daily. Spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Phakalane Retreat. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Cape Town guest house.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Phakalane Retreat offers 8 accommodations. This Cape Town guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the guest house's full-service spa, Phakalane Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Designer stores
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guest house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Phakalane Retreat Cape Town
Phakalane Retreat Guesthouse
Phakalane Retreat Guesthouse Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Phakalane Retreat?

Yep, Phakalane Retreat has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Phakalane Retreat?

The closest beach to Phakalane Retreat is Camps Bay Beach (6.8 km).

Is there a spa on site at Phakalane Retreat?

Yep, Phakalane Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy services like deep-tissue massages.

Does Phakalane Retreat have a pool?

Phakalane Retreat has an outdoor pool.

Does Phakalane Retreat serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary self-service brekkie is served daily between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Phakalane Retreat?

No, Phakalane Retreat does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Phakalane Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Phakalane Retreat?

No, pets are not allowed.

Phakalane Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Be aware the outdoor pool is a pond you can’t swim in
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Taulant

Stayed 3 nights in May 2026