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Phakalane Retreat

3.0 star property
3-star spa guest house in Hout Bay

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Deluxe Cabin, Garden View | Terrace/patio
Deluxe Cabin, Garden View | Free WiFi
Interior
Free daily self-serve breakfast
Property grounds

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

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, World of Birds
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Camps Bay Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Garden View | Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room, Garden View | Free WiFi

Comfort Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room, Garden View | Free WiFi

Classic Double or Twin Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Cabin, Garden View | Free WiFi

Classic Cabin, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Cabin, Garden View | Free WiFi

Deluxe Cabin, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Double Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Villa

  • 2153 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Cape Town

Hout Bay stay.A stay at this Hout Bay guesthouse places you within half a mile (1 km) of Table Mountain National Park and 3 miles (5 km) of Beau Constantia. Also, Llandudno Beach is within 3 miles (5 km) and Constantia Glen Winery is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Table Mountain National Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • World of Birds - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Llandudno Beach - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Hout Bay Beach - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Camps Bay Beach - 12 min drive - 9.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Clay Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hout Bay Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Colombe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Street Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Papinos - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Phakalane Retreat

3-star spa guest house in Hout Bay
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 guesthouse.

  • 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 guesthouse 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 guesthouse'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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Interior
The Valour | Designer De Waterkant Gem
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Microwave
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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.

Property 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 guesthouse 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

How close is Phakalane Retreat to the airport?

Phakalane Retreat is 18 mi (35-min drive) away from the Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Phakalane Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Phakalane Retreat.

How close is Phakalane Retreat to the beach?

This guesthouse is 9.4 mi (30-min drive) from Camps Bay Beach and 10.5 mi (36-min drive) from Clifton Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Phakalane Retreat offer free breakfast?

Phakalane Retreat offers free self-serve breakfast every day from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Phakalane Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (26-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Phakalane Retreat?

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

Is there free parking at Phakalane Retreat?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Phakalane Retreat have a pool?

Phakalane Retreat features an outdoor pool.

Does Phakalane Retreat have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Phakalane Spa, where you can enjoy deep-tissue massages.

How close is Phakalane Retreat to downtown Cape Town?

Phakalane Retreat is 6.6 mi away from Cape Town.

Phakalane Retreat Reviews

Reviews

6.0
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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Laura

Traveled with group
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