Vida Nova Retreat

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TrevPAR World Group
8.7 (471 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 471 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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Emily • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Favourite hotel we stayed at in Cape Town! Stayed at the end of February and Vida Nova was so relaxing. The heated pool was heavenly, the breakfast was delicious, the staff were so lovely and helpful, comfy bed and lovely room with balcony overlooking the beautifully kept gardens! Would recommend anyone coming to Cape Town to stay here!

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Maggie • solo_traveller • ca
9
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

I was surprised to be charged for the sheets which I cleaned to the best of my ability when I had a stomach upset.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Emily • couple • gb
1
Cons:

It was not at all as it seems in the photos. We arrived and felt unsafe, the room looked nothing like described. We ended up leaving soon after we arrived

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Oswald • couple • de
8
Cons:

Föhn war durch den Bettrahmen fixiert und konnte nicht ins Bad mitgenommen werden. Es fehlte ein Spiegel dort wo der Föhn fixiert war. Wurde leider beim Ausbau nicht mitgedacht.

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • couple • be
8
Goede prijs/kwaliteitverhouding, mooi complex
Pros:

Goed ontbijt, mooie tuin met ligbedden, behulpzaamheid manager.

Cons:

Hotel is naast een lawaaierige baan gelegen

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Julia • solo_traveller • es
10
Pros:

Absolutely beautiful hotel, very welcoming and friendly staff, great breakfast and service. The rooms are very big and bright, with beautiful views. Great location.

Cons:

There was a heatwave for 2 days, and the rooms didn't have air-conditioning, so it was a bit warm at night , only a ceiling fan. But the rest of the time, it was very comfortable .

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Gaby • extended_group • de
10
Nice little hotel in a good location for visiting Capetown as well as Costantia and False Bay.
Pros:

Staff was very friendly, beautiful garden and pool and spacious rooms!

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Emily • couple • nl
8
2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Serge & Nathalie • couple • be
7
2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • extended_group • de
9
Der Lerfekte Aufenthalt in Cape Town.
Pros:

Das Hotel liegt ideal für Ausflüge zum Kap, in die Stadt und zu den Weingütern in Constantia.
Die Zimmer sind sehr geräumig und gemütlich mit Blick auf den schönen Garten.
Der Service ist sehr gut, das Frühstück lecker.

Cons:

Alles sehr schön.

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • dk
8
2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Matthias • couple • de
9
Schöne Boutique Unterkunft in ruhiger Lage, nah zu Restaurants und Beaches
Pros:

Toller Garten mit 2 Pools, schöne Zimmer und eine tolle Lage zu den Cape Winelands und den Beaches in Hout Bay.

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Claudia • couple • de
9
Wir haben uns wirklich erholt
Pros:

LAGE SUPER, POOLS TOLL

Cons:

Langweiliges Frühstück, Gartenmöbel inkl Auflagen ziemlich veraltet,

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Crystal • couple • za
10
Pros:

The venue

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Marlies • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Kai Charles • couple • at
10
Pros:

Diese Unterkunft ist unglaublich gut! Das Personal ist so nett und bemüht, die Zimmer sind wunderschön und der Pool Bereich ist atemberaubend!

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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CLAUDE MATHEW • extended_group • za
6
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Morten • extended_group • dk
10
Pros:

Rigtig dejligt sted. Skønne omgivelser. Super lækker morgenmad, der blev serveret med et smil.
Personalet gjorde alt for at forkæle gæsterne.
Der er ikke nogle af de gamle negative kommentarer der passer på stedet mere, ren luxus for sjælen.
Håber vores vej falder forbi en dag. Tak til alle

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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muhammet • couple • tr
10
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee