Sea Five Boutique Hotel
A mere 300 metres from the dazzling shores of Camps Bay, Sea Five Boutique Hotel offers seven bespoke en-suite rooms with breath-taking views of both the ocean and South African landmark Table Mountain. The location itself is just one of many impressive elements, with a small but attentive team of staff curating each individual detail for an unforgettable getaway to Cape Town’s coast. Styled through the creative collaboration of top South African interior designer Francois Du Plessis and Italian stylist Nicolò Stortiglione Pudel, the hotel takes stylistic cues from both the surrounding lush South African nature and affords guests with a pristine luxury that makes the hotel feel like an exclusive beach house.
Guests can experience a host of delights during their stay, from the restful nights of sleep in the 100% pure linen sheets to the serene scents of the oasis-like garden. Tranquility is a given with each of Sea Five’s rooms having private terraces to breathe in the sea air, but there’s ample space to socialise in the lounge-bar or on the deck next to the refreshing waters of the hotel’s pool.
Sea Five Boutique Hotel, Central Drive, Camps Bay, Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town has a Mediterranean climate, featuring warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. Average maximum temperatures can range from 18°C/64°F in July to 27°C/81°F in January, with the lowest average minimum occurring in July at 7°C/45°F.
Cape Town experiences about 250 days of sunshine and 788mm of rainfall annually, the latter can be expected between its autumn and winter months of May and August – the best time to visit the Cape Winelands. September marks the start of the spring season and is ideal for whale-watching, while December to March is summer and the hottest time of the year, making it perfect for beachgoers. Cape Town’s weather can go through ‘four seasons in a day’ during spring and autumn, so visitors are advised to keep a light windbreaker or otherwise waterproof clothing on them.
- A beautifully designed boutique hotel with a relaxed beach house feel.
- Includes a delicious full gourmet breakfast. free WiFi, and secretarial and personal concierge services.
- Every room has a terrace, for guests to enjoy the garden, ocean or mountain views.
- Swim in or sunbathe by the decked pool, or enjoy the serene garden oasis.
- Helpful concierge will help book excursions, tours and trips.
- Enjoy delectable light meals or poolside drinks on demand.
- Ideal location for exploring the city or the seaside.
- Minutes from Camps Bay, the cove’s biggest white sand beach.
Sea Five Boutique Hotel is located within the affluent Camps Bay suburb of Cape Town and just 300 metres from the Camps Bay Beach, the largest white sand beach on the bay. Guests can take a 4 minute stroll down to said “Blue Flag” beach, a trademark awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education in 2008 that certifies that the beach reaches their high environmental and quality standards.
The impressive lookout points of Maiden’s Cove, with views of the 12 Apostles Mountain range as well as a host of tide pools to swim in and rocks to climb, is just 11 minutes from Sea Five. Glen Beach, known as Camps Bay’s best surfing spot, is only an 8-minute walk from the hotel as well. The Table Mountain National Park is 20 minutes away on foot and perfect for adventuring if all the swimming and sunbathing gets tiring. Around the bay tourists can find a host of restaurants and shops, as well as part of Kloof Nek Road, one of South Africa’s oldest and steepest.
The hotel is just 30 minutes from the Cape Town international airport. Cape Town itself is the oldest and second largest city in the country and hosts the Parliament of South Africa. It’s a popular destination for international tourists due to its mild climate, natural setting and well-developed infrastructure. Ideal for hikers, Table Mountain and Signal Hill make for great drives or walks to impressive views of the City Bowl. The city’s rich history and thriving cultural hubs makes it ideal for almost any kind of tourist.
The airy and light Garden Double Room, with its own private garden, makes for a perfect restful retreat surrounded by the lush flora of the hotel. The 27sqm room features floor-to-ceiling windows to look out onto the beautifully curated oasis, and tall glass doors leading to the personal garden where guests will have a choice of comfortable outdoor seating. There are floor to ceiling blackout curtains for added privacy and more restful slumbers in the 100% pure linen sheets.
The room has both air conditioning and underfloor heating, prepared for any of Cape Town’s “four-seasons-in-a-day”. The en-suite bathroom’s spacious walk in shower complete with amenities is ideal for rinsing off the ocean spray, before reclining on the choice of plush indoor seating after long days at the beach. The satellite TV, personal bar and free Wi-Fi make for easily accessible entertainment.
The spacious and light Mountain Junior Suites, complete with a private terrace perfect for sunbathing or admiring the sensational mountain vista views, gives guests 46sqm of understated but elegant lodging for their Camps Bay visit. The king-size, extra long bed with 100% pure linen sheets allows for a lavish night of rest with more than enough room to spread out and relax. The air-conditioning and underfloor heating are ready for all climates, and the satellite TV, personal bar and free Wi-Fi are there for whatever you need to unwind.
The generously sized bathroom is fitted with both a deep bathtub and a spacious walk-in shower. The crisp décor with its South African flair and rustic touches makes for a luxurious stay, backdropped by mountain views.
This breezy and pristine suite is awe-inspiring, with its large windows flooding the 38sqm room with light and perfectly framing the sea views outside, that can be seen even closer from the private terrace. An extra long king-size bed fitted with 100% pure linen sheets is waiting to embrace you at the end of the day, making for a peaceful night’s sleep to the soundtrack of the waves lapping against the shore. The air-conditioning and heating, including underfloor heating in the bathroom, makes for a comfortable stay whatever the weather.
The en-suite bathroom with its decadently deep bath and twin vanities is refreshing and stocked with amenities. The private terrace is perfect to sunbathe or enjoy drinks from the personal bar on, or if guests tire of watching the waves from the trendy armchairs inside, there’s the satellite TV and free Wi-Fi.
Sea Five’s penthouse suite is 110sqm of opulence, with its stunning interior harmoniously complimenting the breath-taking panoramic views of Camps Bay and the Table Mountain range. Guests are spoilt for choice of lookout points, with 4 terraces to observe some of South Africa’s finest natural beauty from. Sleeping 4 guests, the penthouse has a majestic extra long king-size bed and two singles, all adorned with smooth 100% pure linen sheets.
The two en-suite bathrooms are underfloor-heated, and the free-standing spa bath adds another element of indulgence to the already lavish suite. Two 52″ plasma satellite TVs are ready to entertain you, and the suite’s private lounge and dining areas make for an exquisite place to recline in front of the floor-to-ceiling glass doors leading out onto the sea-facing terrace.
To elevate evenings of basking in the scenery, the private bar is there to help commemorate the experience. Naturally, there is also air-conditioning, heating and free Wi-Fi throughout the penthouse.
The full gourmet breakfast included with your stay consists of a cold buffet of delicious freshly baked bread and pastries, fresh fruit, juices and “homespun specialities” from the restaurant’s chefs, in addition to the à la carte menu of cooked options.
On request, light meals and drinks can be served, including fresh fruit cocktails or wines sourced from the famous Cape Winelands vineyard. Delectable sandwiches or salads can be prepared in a pinch by the Sea Five Boutique Hotel’s attentive crew, who will spare no expense in satisfying guests. The hotel’s bar makes for an atmospheric place to sip and socialise, or for an even more relaxed experience guests can order poolside.
The dreamily tranquil waters of the hotel’s pool make for a lulling spot to sunbathe, swim a lap or simply enjoy the South African sun rising and setting with a refreshing cocktail in hand. The bar is stocked with a variety of beverages that can be served in the lounge or poolside, including the county’s vineyards’ finest offerings.
Sea Five Boutique Hotel will assist in making restaurant reservations, arranging for spa services, recommending nightclubs or procuring tickets to special events. There are many tours available in the area for guests to partake in, which staff will happily help arrange also.
Children under the age of 8 are not permitted at Sea Five Boutique Hotel, unless the entire hotel is booked for a group. Children from 12 years are considered adults and will have to take their own room at the applicable rate; children between ages 8 and 11 may share with their parents in the Mountain Junior or Penthouse Master Suites.