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The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · Virtuoso · 2026 benefits

The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa

Location The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa stands at the edge of the world. On one side, a line of majestic mountains – The Twelve Apostles – reaches towards the heavens; on the other, the sun sets on breeching whales, playful dolphins, and crashing Atlantic rollers. And all around, you can walk the wilderness trails of the Table Mountain national park. We'll even pack you a picnic. And yet this luxury 5-star boutique hotel is just a few minutes from worldly, cosmopolitan Cape Town. City-centre theatres and art galleries, plus the shops and restaurants of the vibrant Victoria & Alfred Waterfront are only 15 minutes away via our free car transfer service – quicker still if you use our…

Part of the family-run Red Carnation Hotel Collection, the award-winning Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa is poised high above the Atlantic Ocean on Cape Town’s most scenic route. Renowned as the city’s leading boutique hotel, it offers easy access to all attractions, including a complimentary shuttle service to Camps Bay and the V&A Waterfront. Guests are spoiled with spectacular ocean or mountain views from the 70 bedrooms and suites, each exquisitely designed to provide the utmost in comfort and style. Other hotel features include a holistic spa, private cinema, the Azure fine dining restaurant, The Café Grill, and The Leopard Bar.

What you get booking it through us (2026 benefits)

  • Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
  • Daily Full breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant
  • $100 USD equivalent Resort or Hotel credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
  • Stays of 4+ nights in our Junior Sea Facing Suites or higher categories will also receive a complimentary Scheduled Helicopter Ride from the hotel to the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront for up to two guests, once per stay
  • Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability

These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.

In the know

Ask for a picnic basket; walk one of the Table Mountain trails that start at the hotel, and eat alfresco, with a view of the ocean. –David Lauwers Chicago, Illinois

The property, in facts

The facts, as the supplier files them
WhereVictoria Road, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
CategorySpa / Wellness Resort
Property typeHotel or Resort
Hotel groupRed Carnation Hotel Collection
Rooms70
Room types7
Nearest airportCape Town International (CPT) · 10 miles
Advisor programmeVirtuoso
StyleSophisticated
Known forEcotourism, Seclusion, Wellness
SustainabilityEarthCheck

Rooms and suites

  • The Presidential Suite — https://12apostleshotel.com/presidential-suites/presidential-suite The ultimate in luxury, the beauti appointed Presidential Suite includes an open-plan…
  • One Bedroom Suite (Non-Sea Facing) — https://12apostleshotel.com/suites/one-bedroom-suite The One Bedroom Suite is isolated and secluded with a spacious, ind lounge and bedroom, perfect for…
  • One Bedroom Sea Facing Suite — https://12apostleshotel.com/suites/sea-facing-suite One Bedroom Sea Facing Suites offer uninterrupted views of the Atlantic Ocean. With a separate lounge and…
  • Junior Sea Facing Suite — https://12apostleshotel.com/suites/junior-sea-facing-suite Junior Sea Facing Suites have a sunken lounge, with views stretching the endless horizon of the deep…
  • Deluxe Room — https://12apostleshotel.com/rooms/deluxe-room Deluxe Rooms offer a private balcony, full height sliding doors, surrounded by the natural landscapes of Table…
  • Luxury Room — https://12apostleshotel.com/rooms/luxury-room Luxury Rooms offers comfort with larger living spaces, private terraces offering unique views of the natural…

In the room

Non-Smoking

What advisors say

100% of the 1 Virtuoso advisors who have filed a review of this property recommend it. Those reviews are collected by Virtuoso from advisors who have stayed, not by us and not from the public.

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