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Vida Nova Retreat features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Hout Bay. 1.1 miles from World of Birds and 5.4 miles from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, the property has a bar and massage services. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, all rooms come with a desk and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. An à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is served at the property. At Vida Nova Retreat you'll find a restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. At the accommodation guests are welcome to use a hot tub. Chapman's Peak is 7.3 miles from Vida Nova Retreat, while CTICC is 12 miles away. Cape Town International Airport is 17 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 bunk bed
and
1 queen bed
or
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
9.3

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Keenan
    South Africa South Africa
    The place was an absolute pleasurable experience especially the hot tubs.
  • Waheed
    South Africa South Africa
    The hot tub was a highlight, enjoyed it. i would recomend this room as it was value for money. The toilet is a bit cramped / on the small side, however the shower area is a bit more spacious.
  • Rene
    South Africa South Africa
    The room and hot tub are amazing. The staff were fantastic The food was excellent Loved everything about this retreat 🫶
  • Fung
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Spacious room, staff is very friendly, breakfast is good. Have on site parking.
  • Van
    United States United States
    The tranquility was amazing it was indeed a retreat setting
  • Siobhan
    Israel Israel
    Vida Nova is the perfect oasis to come as you are an relax. It was such a healing experience. Johan and the team were excellent. ❤️ Restaurant is delicious. Absolute pleasure staying here!
  • Francois
    South Africa South Africa
    We were very pleased with the service. They did their absolute best to give us the most memorable stay. Would definitely go back.
  • Dorothea
    South Africa South Africa
    Staff were friendly, patient, helpful and accommodating. Could be the best group of staff I have ever encountered. The rooms are pleasant, clean and comfortable. I am an extremely picky eater, so I found the restaurant's limited dinner menu a...
  • Ruth
    United States United States
    The food was delicious. We tried several things we had never eaten previously. The entire staff could not have been kinder or more helpful. Even the owner checked in with with us to see how everything was going. The scenery was beautiful!
  • Smurfffje
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The private tub was a very nice addition to the room and the garden was beautiful to sit in for the the afternoons and breakfast

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Green Orchid
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Vida Nova Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Horseback riding
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Spa

  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Makeup services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
  • Spa
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 10 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
VisaMastercardCash is not accepted

FAQs about Vida Nova Retreat

  • Vida Nova Retreat is 2.4 miles from the center of Hout Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Vida Nova Retreat on this page.

  • Room options at Vida Nova Retreat include:

    • Double
    • Family
  • The prices at Vida Nova Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Vida Nova Retreat has 1 restaurant:

    • Green Orchid
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Vida Nova Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Swimming pool
    • Horseback riding
    • Beauty services
    • Facial treatments
    • Waxing services
    • Makeup services
    • Hair treatments
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Spa facilities
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full-body massage
  • Check-in at Vida Nova Retreat is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Vida Nova Retreat can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • À la carte