Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa

The luxurious Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa lies where earth, sea and sky meet, poised above Atlantic rollers and flanked by the majestic Table Mountain and The Twelve Apostles Mountain Range in glorious Cape Town, South Africa.

This intimate five star hotel fully lives up to its stunning location, with exceptional standards of service and relaxed Cape hospitality providing the perfect counterpoint to its dramatic backdrop.

Deluxe guest rooms and spacious suites, two breathtaking heated pools magically perched above the ocean, the glorious Azure Restaurant accompanying exquisite cuisine, wonderful friendly service with endlessly seductive sea views, all barely ten minutes from the bustling heart of Cape Town, with nearby attractions including prime diving spots, nature trails, and seals, dolphins, whales and penguins.

The resort was awarded the prestigious honor of being named Southern Africa’s only ‘Leading Spa 2005’ by The Leading Hotels of the World for providing guests with a truly luxurious and exceptional spa experience.

The 55 deluxe guestrooms and 15 luxurious suites at the Twelve Apostles are set in four secluded and individual wings linked to the public areas via airy walkways, all decorated with understated elegance and feature as standard a wide range of amenities, including 24 hour room service, individual air-conditioning, entertainment centres with DVD, and plush bathrobes and slippers. Rooms are either mountain or sea-facing. Additionally, Business Ready Rooms are designed to help you tear yourself away from the view, with a carefully thought out range of extra features that make working a pleasure including generous desk space, internet access and special lighting.

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Facilities

Spa

Our award-winning family run hotel is nestled between the majestic mountains and the azure Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by a tranquil National Park, yet close to Cape Town’s best beaches. Guests feel indulged and cared for with splendid luxury, passionate service, generous hospitality and exquisite cuisine. We offer the ideal escape where harmony and tranquillity gently restore body, mind and soul.

We are dedicated to restoring beauty and balance through individual treatments and Spa journeys, personalised for each of our guests by exceptionally skilled therapists. Our commitment to wellbeing focuses on holistic principles, combining ancient wisdom with modern expertise.

Our day Spa menu offers an extensive variety of health and beauty enhancing treatments to ensure that our guests are nurtured, purified, pampered and relaxed.

Nature brings with it life and beauty and at The Spa at The Twelve Apostles, one of only three Leading Spas in South Africa, we have embraced the healing energies of earth, air and water to rejuvenate the mind, body and soul.

Sublime treatment packages which use the exclusive B|Africa range of professional spa products are available and why not experience our Rasul chamber and hydrotherapy bath, for something a little different.

Other facilities include seven superbly equipped treatment rooms for dual and single treatments with rain showers, manicure and pedicure salon, two private outdoor mountain gazebos, a tranquillity lounge, health bar, plunge pools and a floatation pool.

OPERATING HOURS

Winter (1 Jun – 30 Sep): 09h00 to 20h00, including public holidays.
Summer (1 Oct – 31 May): 08h00 to 20h00, including public holidays.

We have a number of treatments available. Our discreet and professional staff is always on hand to tailor make a programme suited to your needs. To avoid disappointment we recommend that spa bookings are made at time of reservation.

Pools and Gardens

Set in nature’s paradise, between the Atlantic Ocean and The Twelve Apostles Mountain Range, the hotel is surrounded by breath-taking views of the Table Mountain National Park, a World Heritage Site, as well as views of the protected marine park where whales, dolphins and other marine life can be spotted playing in the azure waters.

Relax in the heated infinity pool overlooking the Atlantic Ocean or gaze at the mountain from the rock pool and heated Jacuzzi behind the hotel. A fully serviced tanning deck and 10 hammocks in the Fynbos gardens are ideal for lazy days soaking up the sun. One of the hotel’s many unique attributes is our indigenous garden which blends into the mountainside. Both pools have a special menu which is serviced by The Café Grill, for delicious light meals and café-style fare. Guests are encouraged to use the complimentary sun block that is provided at the pools, along with refreshment stations of fruit ,water and a selection of magazines for your reading pleasure.

Mountain Walks And Picnic Sites

Hotel guests are able to stroll straight from their rooms onto the mountainside to take in some fresh air and spectacular sea and mountain views. The Table Mountain National Park, a World Heritage Site, offers uninterrupted views and the hotel has created several packages for unforgettable outdoor experiences.

Have a delicious picnic on a specially laid out picnic site, toast romance while the sun sets into the Atlantic Ocean or simply let the kids run wild in the open space. And while you feast your tastebuds on the food and your eyes on the stunning natural environment, know that you’re giving back to society, as all picnic baskets have been purchased from the Cape Town Society for the Blind. Hotel guests are free to explore the various mountain trails – from 10 minutes to 45 minutes in duration – with a map from our Concierge desk, or enquire about our complimentary Sports Buddies, programme which allows for a staff member to join you as you hike through the Fynbos.

Business Center

Our state of the art, 24-hour complimentary Business Centre, located off the lobby, is available to all hotel guests. There are two desks, each with a computer, printer and a refreshment station offering thoughtful details such as dried fruit and mineral water, as well as tea and coffee on request. The Business Centre offers complimentary internet and the entire hotel has complimentary wireless Internet if you prefer to work from your room. The Business Centre also has a fax, black and white photocopier and secretarial services as available on request. Shipping and packaging, laminating and binding can be arranged directly with our concierge deck at an additional cost.

Cinema

The Twelve Apostles operates an intimate, 16-seater cinema/screening room available to both guests and non-guests, with it also being available for exclusive private hire. Each month a new schedule of movies is set, running five times a day and may be accompanied with breakfast (10h00), lunch (15h00) and dinner (17h30/20h30/22h30).

Our unique Dinner and a Movie package allows motion picture lovers to enjoy an evening of wining and dining in the award-winning Azure Restaurant with a specially-created movie menu, followed by a screening of a film in the private cinema. For those who would like to choose their own movie, we have a varied selection of classics, comedy, adventure, drama and foreign films. Sink into plush red leather seats with state-of-the-art flat screen Dolby surround sound, and a lavish assortment of goodies, including popcorn, ice cream, hot chocolate, milkshakes and candy.

Meetings and Events

Renowned for its ethos of excellence and personal service, The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa, is the perfect choice for a special occasion, whether it is a company’s conference meeting, an incentive program or the romance and intimacy of a wedding. The tranquil settings, in-tune with the beautiful surroundings, are sure to motivate and inspire any event.

Offering a selection of fully air-conditioned, state-of-the-art meeting rooms, the dedication of a team of professional event organizers, as well as the excellence of our creative chefs and discreet and unobtrusive staff, it is our aim and objective to fulfill every request to ensure your event is a memorable one.

Weddings

For arguably the most romantic and memorable wedding you simply cannot overlook The Twelve Apostles. Our professional and friendly staff are here to help organise the big day and make sure all goes without a hitch. From the magnificence of our Bridal suite the bride-to-be can dress in space and comfort with all the trimmings before the stunning ceremony itself, which can be conducted against the backdrop of the mountains or the ocean in our beautiful gardens. You will be spoilt for photo opportunities to keep your memories of your special day fresh for a lifetime together. Customised menus are easily arranged as well as a choice of wines and floral decor throughout, our dedicated Wedding Coordinator is only too happy to help and advise from start to finish.

The Twelve Apostles also makes one of the top honeymoon destinations, with numerous activities on offer as well as the exclusive Spa facilities at your disposal you can begin married life feeling your best with the support of our first class service, healthy cuisine and romantic touches all around. Finally, our very own in-house cinema is perfect for a private viewing of the wedding video after the event so you can relive the magic together!

Accommodation

When choosing one of our 55 deluxe guest rooms and 15 luxurious suites, the hardest part is deciding whether to overlook the mountains or the sea. Whichever direction you face, the views are stunning.

Interior decor is just as appealing. Our light, airy, and peaceful rooms are an eclectic mix of contemporary African style, classic European comfort and effortless, up-to-the-minute technology. Cool colours and rich fabrics bring elegance and wilderness serenity. At The Twelve Apostles, you want for nothing: every room includes 24-hour room service, individual air conditioning, entertainment centres with DVD, and plush bathrobes and slippers.

Rooms

Rest assured that at The Twelve Apostles you will relax in splendid luxury, surrounded by thoughtful touches and generous hospitality which we are renowned for. All our rooms are individually designed, some have private patios or balconies from which to appreciate nature’s beauty.

Classic Rooms

Classic Rooms are elegantly decorated in colours inspired by the hotel’s natural surroundings and boast world class amenities with a balcony and full height sliding doors.

Amenities include:

Breakfast included
Choice of king bed or twin beds
Maximum occupancy two persons
Average room size: 33 sq meters / 355 sq foot
24 hour room service
Individually controlled heating/cooling system
Bottled mineral water
All rooms are non smoking with an option to have an ashtray on the patio or balcony
B | AFRICA natural in-room amenities
Digital telephone system with voice mail
Entertainment centres with DVD and access to movie library
Evening turndown service
Hairdryers
Diginet line for internet access
Plush bathrobes and Ladies and Gents slippers
In room electronic safe
Tea and coffee making facilities

Mountain Facing Rooms

Mountain Facing Rooms have a private balcony and full-height sliding windows, with sweeping views of the majestic Twelve Apostles mountain range, while the ground floor rooms offer views of the Fynbos gardens and it’s natural surroundings.

Amenities include:

Luxury Rooms

The Luxury Rooms offer the ideal escape to take in the magnificent scenery of the Atlantic Ocean or the Table Mountain National Park.

Amenities include:

Breakfast included
Choice of king bed or twin beds
Maximum occupancy two persons
Average room size: 40 sq meters / 430 sq foot
24 hour room service
Individually controlled heating/cooling system
Bottled mineral water
All rooms are non smoking with an option to have an ashtray on the patio or balcony
B | AFRICA natural in-room amenities
Digital telephone system with voice mail
Entertainment centres with DVD and access to movie library
Evening turndown service
Hairdryers
Diginet line for internet access
Plush bathrobes and Ladies and Gents slippers
In room electronic safe
Tea and coffee making facilities

Superior Sea-Facing Rooms

Superior Sea-Facing Rooms have a sunken lounge, with views stretching over the winding coastal road below and the endless horizon of the deep blue Atlantic Ocean in the distance. All rooms are open-plan, with luxurious en-suite bathrooms. By day, watch the whales and dolphins in the surf below or take in the magnificent sunset over cocktails in the evening, from your own private balcony.

Amenities include:

Breakfast included
Choice of king bed or twin beds
Maximum occupancy two adults and two children
Average room size: 55 sq meters / 592 sq foot
24 hour room service
Individually controlled heating/cooling system
Bottled mineral water
All rooms are non smoking with an option to have an ashtray on the patio or balcony
B | AFRICA natural in-room amenities
Digital telephone system with voice mail
Entertainment centres with DVD and access to movie library
Evening turndown service
Hairdryers
Diginet line for internet access
Plush bathrobes and Ladies and Gents slippers
In room electronic safe
Tea and coffee making facilities

Suites

Give yourself room to spread out with fine fabrics and even finer views. Staying in a suite is like having your very own residence in Cape Town.

Garden Suites

The Garden Suites are isolated and secluded with a spacious, independent lounge and bedroom. Relax in quiet comfort on the expansive garden patio to the sounds of birds and the ocean in the distance.

The Garden Suites are perfectly suited for guests travelling with small pets and children under 12 years.

King size bed
Evening treat
Fresh flowers
Luxurious fixtures and fittings
Mini bar
AT&T direct access facility
24 hour room service
Bottled mineral water
Cable TV, movies on demand
Evening turndown service
All rooms are non smoking with an option to have an ashtray on the patio or balcony
B | AFRICA natural in-room amenities
Hairdryers
Individually controlled air conditioning
Iron/ironing boards
Plush bathrobes and Ladies and Gents slippers
In-room electronic safe (suitable for laptops)
Selection of business and leisure magazines
Tea and coffee making facilities
Diginet line for internet access
I-pod docking station in all suites
Bathrooms with halogen spotlights and vanity mirrors

One Bedroom Mountain & Sea Facing Suites

These lavish One Bedroom Suites offer the best of both worlds. Luxuriate in uninterrupted views of the Table Mountain National Park or soak up ocean views from nine of the Sea Facing Suites. With a separate lounge and bedroom, these Suites are perfect for families travelling with children under 12 years.

Breakfast included
Choice of king bed or twin beds
Maximum occupancy two adults and two children
Average room size: 70 sq meters / 753 sq foot
24 hour room service
Fresh Flowers
Mini Bar
AT&T direct access facility
Extensive selection of magazines and books
Signature Vine Therapy Toiletries to enhance your enjoyment of the cape’s natural beauty
Turndown gifting daily
Individually controlled heating/cooling system
Bottled mineral water
All rooms are non smoking with an option to have an ashtray on the patio or balcony
B | AFRICA natural in-room amenities
Digital telephone system with voice mail
Entertainment centres with DVD and access to movie library
Evening turndown service
Hairdryers
Diginet line for internet access
Plush bathrobes and Ladies and Gents slippers
In room electronic safe
Tea and coffee making facilities

Presidential Suite

The Presidential Suite

The magnificently appointed Presidential Suite of 151 square meters offers a private lounge and 8-seater dining room with every conceivable luxury. The principal bathroom and bedroom afford sweeping uninterrupted views of the Atlantic Ocean, Lions Head and the Twelve Apostles Mountains. A wood panelled study or dressing room and second bathroom add to the luxury of the suite.

The private and tranquil wraparound terrace offers a perfect setting for cocktails or a private dinner. The recently re-decorated suite encompasses a free standing antique marble bath, cool white marble floors throughout with under floor heating. Chandeliers are imported from Italy and walls are adorned with antique mirrors and a fabulous collection of South African Masters works of art. Mosaics and finely carved panels adorn the floors, walls and ceilings.

King size bed in Master bedroom
Fresh flowers in room upon arrival
Full English breakfast daily
Canapés every evening at sunset
Suite butler service, including valet parking, food service and all personal unique requests
Nightly turndown gifts including: Unique local mementoes, surprise snacks and mineral water
Express check-in with refreshing fynbos iced tea on arrival
Snack gift basket on arrival
Daily bar setup with a selection of nuts, curried popcorn, cheese straws and crisps
Local and international newspapers on request
Complimentary transfers to and from the V & A Waterfront
Complimentary use of The Spa hydrotherapy facilities
A collection of herbal teas
Nespresso machine
In room library
DVD players and DVD collection
Two individual telephone lines
Flat screen TVs in every room
Electronic safe
Magnifying and lit make up mirrors
Hairdryers
Complimentary internet and WIFI
Built in international adaptors
Individual air-conditioning units and overhead fans
IPod Docking Station in all rooms with Bosse Sound System in the lounge
Under floor heating
B | AFRICA natural in-room amenities

The Garden Master Suite

The Presidential Suite can easily be extended into a luxury sea facing two bedroomed suite for parties of 4. For parties of up to 10 guests it may also be combined to form part of the Grand Master Suite which offers a total of 5 interleading rooms and suites on its own private floor in the Lions Head upper floor of the hotel.

These interleading rooms and suites consist the following;

The Presidential Suite (151m²)
One Bedroom Sea Facing Suite (73m²)
One Bedroom Mountain Facing Suite (49m²)
Luxury Room (31m²)
Mountain Facing Room (30m²)

Offering the option of 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 bedrooms en Suite as required, accommodating 10 guests in total
Fresh flowers in room upon arrival
Full English Breakfast daily
Canapés every evening at sunset
Suite Butler Service, including Valet Parking, food service and all personal unique requests
Nightly turndown gifts including : Unique local mementoes, surprise snacks and mineral water
Express Check in with refreshing fynbos iced tea on arrival
Snack gift basket on arrival
Daily bar setup with a selection of Nuts, curried popcorn, cheese straws and crisps
Local and International Newspapers on request
Complimentary transfers to and from the V & A Waterfront
Complimentary use of The Spa hot and cold plunge pools and flotation pool
A collection of herbal teas
Nespresso Machine
In Room Book library
DVD players and DVD collection
Two Individual Telephone lines
Flat Screen TVs in every room
Electronic Safe
Magnifying and lit make up mirrors
Hairdryers
Complimentary Internet and WiFi
Built in international adaptors
Individual air-conditioning units and overhead fans
Portable phones
IPod Docking Station in all rooms with Bosse Sound System in the Lounge
Under floor Heating
B | AFRICA natural in-room amenities

Gastronomy & Bar

If ever a location and its 5-star cuisine were in harmony, it’s here at The Twelve Apostles. With stunning national park scenery and inventive Cape fusion cuisine, The Twelve Apostles Hotels invites diners to immerse themselves in the Cape experience.

You can choose to dine in the Azure restaurant with its magnificent sea views of the Atlantic Ocean. Our Executive Chef, Henrico Grobbelaar and his team will infuse your taste buds with organic ingredients chosen daily from our own herb garden and the local markets, depending on the season.

For lighter fare try The Café Grill which is open 24 hours a day, and has a choice of delicious fresh salads, light snacks, grilled meat and fish. If you have your own personal favourite dish, all you have to do is ask!

For breathtaking sundowners head to the Leopard Bar. Our head barman keeps a wide range of vodkas and ports, and will create cocktails using your own favourite ingredients, or you can have Tea by the Sea with all the trimmings, an event of such magnificence that it’s become a local tradition.

For a really unique experience, join us for a Dinner and Movie evening. Dine in our stunning Azure Restaurant followed by an intimate viewing of a classic film at our private cinema.

Azure Restaurant

Savour the finest indigenous and international cuisine on offer in our extremely popular Azure Restaurant. Henrico Grobbelaar, our Executive Chef, is on hand to create a variety of exquisite dishes including meat, seafood and vegetarian options. From our delightful entree seletion or the delicate fresh oysters to main, your taste buds will be infused by the finest of organic ingredients. Round off the perfect meal with a delightfully sweet dessert, Bea’s double baked cheesecake, taken on our stunning terrace overlooking the ocean will truly allow you to experience the magic of Azure!

The restaurant is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You may also care to sample from a selection of wines through dinner to assist you in your choice with your meal.

The Cafe Grill

Our al fresco styled eaterie offers a casual and relaxed dining experience and enjoys fabulous sweeping views of the mountain range framed by the natural beauty of the indigenous flora.

Its flexible menu and 24 hour access means you can enjoy a California styled menu at any hour, including a breakfast if you are still functioning in a different time zone. Enjoy anything from tasty salads and sandwiches to the most honest hamburger in Cape Town or a piece of grilled fish caught fresh on the day. During summer we offer an extensive ice cream menu and fresh fruits and in winter an equally appealing potjie selection.

The Leopard Bar

The perfect place to relax with friends, family and colleagues whilst enjoying live entertainment from Monday to Saturday evenings. Proven to be an extremely popular place to be for locals as well as guests, we offer a fully stocked bar featuring many different cocktails. A fine selection of cognacs and an impressive collection of ports are available, as is a wide selection of cocktails including the fashionable “Cosmo” and Vanilla Chocatini; a martini made with Stolichnaya vanilla vodka and white crème de cacao, garnished with a chocolate flake and maraschino cherry. Our professional bar tenders are on hand to take your order and will even create a cocktail using your favourite ingredients!

The Leopard Bar is also a great spot to enjoy “Tea by the Sea”, a delicious afternoon tea with all the trimmings including chocolate brownies, cream scones, finger sandwiches and a selection of the best teas and coffee made something of an institution with the locals.

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