10/10 Exceptional
This was the final place we stayed on a month long trip starting in London through Spain and Tanzania. Cape Town and 21 Nettelton are amazing.
Brett
Brett, 3-night trip
21 Nettleton
Mountain hotel with outdoor pool, near Clifton Bay Beach
Perched above Clifton Bay Beach, 21 Nettleton offers an intimate retreat with a free full breakfast and serene garden. Savor the breathtaking views from the terrace or unwind at the onsite spa with treatments like massages and facials. With a seasonal outdoor pool, library, and bike rentals available to explore nearby Lions Head.
VIP AccessExceptional
Popular amenities
- Airport transfer
- Bar
- Free breakfast
- Pool
- Spa
- 24/7 front desk
Main amenities (12)
- Daily housekeeping
- Near the beach
- Restaurant and bar/lounge
- Outdoor pool
- Free airport shuttle
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Beach towels
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Room service
- Spa services
- Business center
Feel at home (6)
- Premium TV channels
- Garden
- Terrace
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry facilities
- Coffee/tea maker
CA $724
CA $832 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Why we love this property
Pool luxury awaits
The outdoor pool at this luxury hotel offers a premium aquatic experience. Stylish loungers and umbrellas create a perfect retreat.
Wellness by the bay
A waterfront sanctuary with spa, sauna, and steam room awaits. Facials, body treatments, and couples massages soothe the spirit with garden views.
Luxury bay views
Surrounded by mountains and bay waters, this luxury hotel offers a garden escape with curated decor for a visually stunning retreat.
Room options
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Superior Oceanfront Suite (King)
Highlights
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
- 56 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Ocean view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
Penthouse
Highlights
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
- 250 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Ocean view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Mountain View Retreat
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
- 45 sq m
- Mountain view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Grand Oceanfront Suite
Highlights
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
- 150 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Ocean view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Premium Oceanfront Suite
Highlights
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
- 63 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Ocean view
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
5 Bedroom Villa
Highlights
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
- 499 sq m
- 5 bedrooms
- Ocean view
- Sleeps 10
- 5 Double Beds
Exclusive Villa.
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
- 6 bedrooms
- Sea view
- Sleeps 14
- 6 King Beds, 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed
Exclusive Villa
Highlights
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
- 1700 sq m
- 3 bedrooms
- Ocean view
- Sleeps 10
- 3 King Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Trundle Beds
Superior Suite with Sea View
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
- Ocean view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the area
19 Nettleton Road, Clifton, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005
About this property
21 Nettleton
21 Nettleton puts you within a 10-minute drive of Camps Bay Beach and Clifton Bay Beach. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials, or body scrubs. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include an outdoor pool, a free airport shuttle, and a bar/lounge.
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Property amenities
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Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology.
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21 Nettleton Reviews
Exceptional
10
Cleanliness
10
Location
10
Staff & service
10
Eco-friendliness
10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10 Exceptional
A great experience. This is a house turned to Hotel. It was a unique experience and a quite pleasant one. The location and the views are incredible. The service was very customizable and personal. And the hotel it’s self is an art gallery. I recommend.
Abdullah
Abdullah, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
What an unforgettable experience at 21 Nettleton! From the moment we were picked up at the airport to the very last day, the team made sure every detail of our stay was absolutely perfect. The only downside was that our trip was cut a day short due to a canceled flight—we truly didn’t want to leave!
We stayed in the Penthouse Suite, and all we can say is wow, wow, wow—it was breathtakingly beautiful. The views, the design, and the comfort made it feel like a dream.
A heartfelt thank you to the incredible team who made us feel completely at home: Teekay, Uti, Nathan, Godwin, Keenan, our wonderful driver whose name we can’t remember right now, and Slindo, who coordinated everything seamlessly through WhatsApp. You all went above and beyond to make our stay so special.
We can’t wait to come back (this time for longer!) and will be telling all of our friends about the magic of 21 Nettleton.
Ugonna
Ugonna, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Ultimate Perfection
We stayed at 21 Nettleton at the start of our honeymoon and it was absolutely perfect. PERFECT! The hotel itself is a mansion on the hill top with only 6 rooms, so you get ultimate privacy, attention to detail and peace. The staff are all fantastic, on hand for any little thing you need and nothing is too much trouble for them. The pool is lovely, with a small jumping ledge, if you like that sort of thing (I do!). Breakfast is a feast and the sundowners canapes are a wonderful addition. We also opted to have dinner one night, which you can arrange in advance, and it was absolutely worth every penny - they will basically cook whatever you want and we asked for a dinner centred around grilled crayfish. It was amazing. I review almost all of my stays, because I find them useful. And I have never found a place that truly deserves a 10/10, but 21 Nettleton definitely does. We will be returning and recommending it to everyone!
Alexander
Alexander, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Simply Outstanding!
Our stay at this hotel was simply outstanding. The hotel is a converted mansion on the famous Nettleton Road in Cape Town. Nettleton Road is probably the most expensive/exclusive road in the whole of Africa, certainly in South Africa anyway. As a local Capetonian returning to South Africa for a holiday, I spotted 21 Nettleton on Hotels.com and saw the opportunity to stay on a street I've always dreamt of.
The hotel consists of only 6 bedrooms (which is a good thing). All of the rooms, except the lions head room, have the most incredible sea views you can imagine. Each of the bedrooms are very generously sized for a hotel (another benefit of being a converted mansion), and are decorated and dressed with the most exquisite linens and furnishings. No detail is forgotten.
We were lucky enough to stay here whilst there were no other guests, so it felt like we had this beautiful mansion all to ourselves. The staff were incredibly attentive, and struck the perfect balance of being constantly available when you needed them, but not too much that you felt intruded upon. Incredibly friendly at all times.
I've stayed in a my fair share of other top end hotels, and the staff can be arrogant and snooty. This is not the case here. The staff were professional and friendly, and really made you feel as though the space was your own home.
My only problem with staying in this hotel is, where does one go from here? Very difficult to beat...
Luke
Luke, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Wonderful haven of peace, tranquility and excellent 6 star service. We will be back with certainty !!!
Verified traveller
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Exclusive mountainside bolthole, flawless service
21 Nettleton is one of the most amazing places we have stayed. The property is beautiful; set high up on the hillside of Lion's Head in Clifton with uninterrupted views of the ocean. The location is a great base for Cape Town sightseeing, if you can bring yourself to leave! We stayed in the King Room which was ornately decorated with gorgeous antiques and objets d'art collected by the owner. The room was very comfortable and we enjoyed having breakfast on the private balcony looking out over the ocean. Come late afternoon, we found ourselves ensconced in the living room so, although there are many good dining options nearby, we opted to have a night in with dinner cooked by the house chef - both breakfast and dinner were delicious. The service was impeccable. The staff valued our privacy and left us to our own devices but they were always available if we needed something (and reachable by sending a quick message through the iPad provided). The result was that we felt perfectly at home at 21 Nettleton. Adding to this was the fact there was only one other (seldom-seen) couple in residence. We felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. This hotel is excellent value and far exceeded our expectations (which were set high having read all the amazing reviews). We will most definitely stay again.
James
James, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Beautiful setting & location . Amazing views of the Cape
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
An extraordinary place and experience
I don't ever leave reviews unless my experience was extreme in either way. In the case of 21 Nettleton, it's one of my most memorable stays ever, and I travel around the world extensively. In every place I go, I always find something to love, but I don't get blown away that easily these days. 21 Nettleton did. It's not a hotel. It's an exclusive, private, and breathtakingly beautiful personal property that comes with your personal chefs and staffs who serve you with their whole heart and talk to you like your great long time friends. Because it only has 6 rooms so my 3 nights there felt like I had the entire property for my own. Thinking back those quiet breakfasts sitting in the garden overlooking the mountains and ocean, while the birds chirping happily as you read through your favourite book in the gentle breeze... it really makes my heart smile. Can't wait to find the next opportunity to return.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Outstanding
I had one on my best time in Cape Town, and thanks to the outstanding servce provided at 21 Nettleton, the guys at reception, cleanning ladies and the facilities are superb.
I loveeeed it
Verified traveller
10/10 Exceptional
paul
paul, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Philipp
Philipp, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Verified traveller
3-night trip
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