Camissa House

Friendly. Great breakfast. Free bar.

Loved our stay and can't wait to go back! We stayed for 9 nights and by the end felt like part of the family! Everyone was really helpful, we're regularly visitors to Cape Town and so pleased we found this hotel.

This was one of our favourite stays ever. The staff were incredible, and made our stay feel so special. The breakfast was great, and the entire hotel was beautiful and so clean.

The staff were very friendly and helpful and went out of their way to make sure that everything you wanted was covered, with so many things included that we didnt expect.

Every touch point of the guest experience has been carefully crafted.

the hotel is very well located in a quiet area.
The service is superb but if you don’t take advanteges of the opportunities which the hotel provides with all sorts of drinks and cocktails and snacks the value for money is not very good, above all considering the characteristics and size of some rooms.
The driver service and the chauffeur is superb

Returning to Cape Town after a safari I wanted a more tranquil experience than the touristy waterfront area. All the editorial and reviews praising the Camissa House’s secluded location near Table Top mountain, its boutique luxury design and service made it sound like the perfect choice. When I made the reservation I was alerted that I was booking the last room available.

When I arrived I was surprised to find that we were one of the few- if not the only - guests there. I have been in this situation before in other small luxury hotels and the experience is divine- almost like being in your own private home. Here it just felt creepy. Were we just there to keep the proverbial lights on? During the day the hotel was also being used for events and photo shoots. The hotel seemed to be run with a skeleton staff. The 24 hour “butler” seemed more like a night attendant. Restaurant reservations were not very savvy. It was not the bespoke service suggested by all the fluffy marketing. Everyone was very nice however and the breakfast was delicious.

All of this would have been fine if we weren’t paying luxury prices for what is now a mid range “design” hotel. Our luxury terrace room was a lot smaller than it appeared in pictures. The walls were paper thin. Any noise from the atrium echoed up and in. The bathroom, perhaps trendy at one point, now just felt uncomfortable (the toilet and shower is separated by smoked glass). The furnishings had a lot of wear. The sheets, lumpy pillows and towels probably had not been replaced since the hotel opened in 2019 and it showed. There were old stains on everything. I have never seen this in an almost $600/night room much less a $200. I felt like we were staying in a tired Miami South Beach Hotel.

I believe the the owner runs a large travel agency. He needs to spend some time upgrading the hotel rather than marketing it.

We were pampered at Camissa House from the time we arrived until the time we left. Every staff person we encountered was warm, friendly and helpful without being intrusive. The smiles of Carlington and Faseegh brightened the rainy days we experienced. Breakfasts, prepared by Camille, were extraordinary from his amazing muesli to specials of the day. Cappuccinos were delicious. The hotel itself is gorgeous. Its breakfast area is flanked by two-story glass walls giving the area a bright, airy atmosphere. Our room, that backed up to Table Mountain, was lovely with an excellent shower. Afternoon tea, served either outside overlooking Cape Town, or inside next to a cozy fireplace (wonderful in cool weather) was delicious and so filling that we often skipped dinner. It is impossible to overstate how fantastic Camissa House is. I would highly recommend it to anyone going to Cape Town.

I really can't imagine how Camissa House could improve itself. The amenities are everything you could want and the staff from top to bottom could not be more wonderful.

Our stay at Camissa House exceeded our expectations. The staff, accommodations and location are outstanding! Our stay at this modern boutique hotel was perfect in every way. The staff were warm and welcoming and made sure we were comfortable throughout our stay. Our room had a terrace overlooking the Cape. The breakfasts were delicious! In addition to a bountiful buffet they also offered made to order hot dishes! On our anniversary they surprised us with flowers, wine and candy! In the evening they would help us with dinner reservations and provide transportation. The location at the base of table mountain was very peaceful and yet we were very close to the waterfront and Camps Bay. We highly recommend Camissa House!

Wonderful stay at Camissa House on our first four nights of our S. Africa travel prior to our Safari. Clean, comfortable, accommodating and so welcoming, Camissa House is in a quiet neighborhood overlooking the lights of Capetown. . Daily breakfast and afternoon tea were quite delicious and bar service always available. The Camissa staff could not have been friendlier!

Cannot say enough about the Camissa House. We had an incredible stay. Excellent accommodation, beautiful view, comfy bed and wonderful staff. Only comment is that it is a bit out of the way - tucked in a quiet neighborhood on the edge of Table Mountain. But that is exactly why we choose it! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a “special” experience.

This was an absolutely stunning property. The location, the views, the property itself, the breakfasts and the service were all 5 star. One of the best properties that I have ever stayed at.

Only drawback some may find is that it is a bit out of the way - but with dinner transportation to the CBD and waterfront included and a distance of only 10 minutes.

Beautiful hotel with exceptional service!

My husband and I stayed here in Jan. 2025 for 3 nights. It was our first stop in South Africa and what a welcome we got ! The staff could not do enough for us! We relaxed by the pool for the afternoon after a long flight . The cocktails were all excellent and included with our stay. The breakfast was of very high standard with several cold & hot options. There was a driver to take us and pick us up from restaurants in the evenings. Our room was very tastefully decorated and clean. Afternoon tea is served daily .