Vida Nova Retreat

Hotels
8.7 (454 reviews)
Disa River Road & Valley Road , Hout Bay , za

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Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Safety deposit box
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful gardens
Friendly staff
Good location
Nice room
Cons:
Theft incident
Restaurant closed
Maintenance issues
Booking discrepancies

Categories

Cleanliness
8.68
Room was clean, but some rooms had maintenance issues.
Service
9.05
Staff were friendly and helpful, but response to theft lacked concern.
Location
8.89
Great location, very private and serene settings.
Room Quality
8.64
Rooms well thought out but issues with booking accuracy.
Amenities
8.67
Jacuzzi and hot tub were highlights, but some amenities were closed.
Value for Money
8.73
Good value considering the facilities, but missed expectations from previous stays.
Food and Beverage
8.38
Food quality was good but restaurant had limited hours and lacked options.
Overall Experience
8.55
Mixed feelings due to theft incident and service inconsistencies.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 03:32

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities and Services

Vida Nova Retreat in Cape Town offers a serene escape with an outdoor swimming pool, garden, and cozy shared lounge. Enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour front desk, room service, and complimentary WiFi.

Comfortable and Well-Equipped Rooms

Indulge in comfort with spacious rooms featuring a flat-screen TV, safety deposit box, and modern bathrooms with free toiletries. Some rooms boast balconies and mountain views, ensuring a relaxing stay.

Culinary Delights and Relaxation

Savor Mediterranean cuisine at the on-site restaurant or request vegetarian and vegan options. Unwind in the hot tub or explore nearby attractions like Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden and Chapman's Peak. Book your stay at Vida Nova Retreat for a rejuvenating experience.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 2 years old to 9 years old stay for ZAR 350 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 454 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.68
Service: 9.05
Location: 8.89
Room Quality: 8.64
Amenities: 8.67
Value for Money: 8.73
Food and Beverage: 8.38
Overall Experience: 8.55
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Werner • solo_traveller • ae
4
Not quite what I expected. Safe in the room doesn't work. Failed to understand why it’s not fixable, from the explan
Pros:

Very nice location

Cons:

Safe in the room doesn't work. Failed to understand why it’s not fixable, from the explanation given. Ceiling fan does not work in cooling mode. Restaurant not open at the moment.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Martinez • solo_traveller • es
8
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Ulrich • couple • za
8
Pros:

Very nice garden and lounge

Cons:

Very good breakfast

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Gebhard • extended_group • it
8
Lovely stay in Hout Bay
Pros:

The staff was incredibly friendly, especially Sands at the front desk was amazing. The garden is beautiful and the breakfast was good as well.

Cons:

Unfortunately the restaurant was closed and this was not clear at the time of our booking. However we received great recommendations for dinner and enjoyed the places they suggested very much.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
J
Jaffe • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
T
trudi • couple • gb
10
Perfect relaxation
Pros:

Excellent breakfast

Cons:

Look forward to being able to get lunch/ dinner on the property

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
J
Johan • couple • za
3
Cons:

Staff attitude poor. Water pressure in room poor. Bar not functional. Staff the main issue.

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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gillian • couple • gb
10
Relaxing, enjoyable start to our South Africa holiday.
Pros:

Excellent breakfast served by helpful,pleasant staff. Reception staff really lovely - allowed us in to room earlier than expected.
Private patio. Outstanding, well cared for gardens

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Majola • couple • nl
5
Heel anders dan de foto’s laten zien
Pros:

Groene omgeving en goed gelegen in Hout Bay

Cons:

Wifi buiten de deur, verouderd verblijf, lekkage in badkamer bij regen die lekte op het toilet. Plastic badmat in douche is onhygiënisch. Het voortuintje is omheind maar voelt benauwd. Stekkeromvormer bleef in hoofbord bij bed hangen en kregen we er niet meer uit. Er is geen restaurant maar wel ontbijt op bestelling dus geen buffet

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
M
Manyau • couple • zw
8
Pros:

Its a true Retreat! Very relaxing environment and set up

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • za
7
Pros:

Good

Cons:

Lacks attention to detail - great venue ,looks like a hotel but more of a B & B .Good for a 1 or 2 night stay

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Erika • couple • ch
4
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Volker • solo_traveller • de
5
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia • couple • za
9
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Rachael • solo_traveller • gb
8
Comfortable accommodation
Pros:

Really comfortable room very clean lovely balcony

Cons:

The property was very good

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Lincke • couple • de
8
Pros:

Schöne Anlage und Zimmer.

Cons:

Da Frühstück in der Nebensaison war gewöhnungsbedürftig: abgespeckte Croissants (alt), 1-2 Scheiben Toast, kein Käse oder ähnliches. Obst und Müsli vorhanden.

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Gudrun • couple • de
9
Wir sind jedes Jahr in Südafrika in Kapstadt und Umgebung und werden bestimmt nächstes Jahr für einige Nächte wiederkomm
Pros:

Die Unterkunft strahlt eine ruhige entspannte Atmosphäre aus, es ist alles sehr gepflegt und das Personal war sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend .
Das Zimmer war groß , das Bett bequem und die Umgebung ist sehr ruhig, in einer guten Wohngegend.
Zum Thema Frühstück kann ich nur sagen, wir waren komplett überrascht und begeistert!!
Aufgrund einiger negativer Bewertungen bzgl. der Auswahl und Bezahlung z.Bsp. für Cappuccino waren wir sehr gespannt was uns erwarten würde.
Es war das erste Frühstücksbuffet mit frisch gepresstem Orangensaft auf unserer 3wöchigen Reise und der größten Auswahl an frischen Früchten !! Feigen, Kirschen, Beeren einfach super !! Eierspeisen nach Wahl , es scheint unter neuer Leitung zu sein, meine Tochter hat es im letztes Jahr auch anders erlebt.

Cons:

Eigentlich nichts, nur die abgepackten Croissants zum Frühstück passen nicht ins Bild.

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Marcella • couple • nl
9
2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Leonieke • family_with_children • nl
9
Heel fijn verblijf in Houtbaai
Pros:

Heerlijke tuin met super zwembad, ruime kamer / appartement

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Désirée • couple • za
8
Will definitely be back!
Pros:

Location, and room with the most comfortable bed and pillows and garden view. Felt peaceful. Breakfast was yummy and coffee good.

Cons:

A few hairs in the bathroom 🫣

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee