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Camps Bay Retreat

Updated 2026-08-12 · 2,071 reviewed · 100 listed · Scored from 627 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(627) 76 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Spa & Wellness RetreatsLuxury All-Inclusive Wellness Resorts
Camps Bay Retreat
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Spa & Wellness Retreats, Luxury All-Inclusive Wellness Resorts
Reviews
627

What recent reviews say

Most guests find Camps Bay Retreat a serene, beautifully landscaped retreat with excellent staff, memorable dining under Chef Slater Rasool, and easy beach access. A small number report poor experiences with basic pod rooms, weak temperature control, and dismissive handling when issues arose.

Praised for
  • stunning ocean and garden setting
  • attentive and warm staff
  • exceptional dining and breakfast quality
  • spacious comfortable rooms and villas
  • well-maintained property
Watch-outs
  • pod/container rooms lack air conditioning and comfort
  • inadequate lighting on pathways
  • limited allergy menu information
  • price-based room allocation feels unfair
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Best for: Guests seeking luxury relaxation with excellent dining, spa, and beach proximity in a garden-set property.
Think twice if: Budget bookers should confirm room type upfront; pod rooms lack air conditioning and basic comfort.

Strengths

  • private beach access and ocean views
  • Chef Slater Rasool's fine dining
  • attentive staff and strong management (Venessa Baillie)
  • nature trails and forest spa pods

Worth knowing

  • Chef Slater Rasool prepares fine dining; praised for lamb shank, cauliflower soup, and risotto
  • Venessa Baillie manages operations; named as strong leader by repeat guests
  • Forest Spa Pods offered
  • Villa 5 and standard rooms mentioned; pod rooms are metal shipping containers
  • Private beach access
  • Wood-fired hot tubs available
  • Massages offered
  • Breakfast consistently praised for fresh selection

What reviews say by service

Spa & Wellness Retreats
Massages and spa treatments praised; forest spa pods an emerging offering though limited detail provided.
Luxury All-Inclusive Wellness Resorts
Fine dining and breakfast stand out; staff professionalism and property aesthetics match luxury standard for most, though pod rooms undermine premium positioning.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.7 average across the 93 spa & wellness retreats businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 86% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 61
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
457
4
83
3
25
2
21
1
41

Common questions

What is a pod room at Camps Bay Retreat?
According to a guest who booked via third party, pods are metal shipping containers with minimal amenities, a fan (no air conditioning), cramped bathrooms, and located at the lower property near the road. The business does not directly address this in available materials.
Does Camps Bay Retreat have beach access?
Yes; their website lists private beach access, and reviews confirm this is a key feature.
Who is Chef Slater Rasool?
The chef at Bella's Restaurant at the retreat, praised in reviews for exceptional fine dining dishes including lamb shank, cauliflower soup, and risotto.
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Last updated 2026-08-12