Camissa House

Spent 4 nights at this lovely boutique hotel. The staff were wonderful and extremely accommodating. The made-to-order breakfast and other treats including all complimentary drinks were delicious. They provide a driver to take you and pick you up to any dinner reservation within the city and had lots of insights into places for us to visit. It felt like a 24/7 private concierge experience.

My wife and I went on our honeymoon to South Africa and our first stop was in Cape Town, where we stayed at the Camissa House. It was everything’s we could have asked for and more. The hotel is situated at the bottom of Table Mountain and boasts incredible views of both Lion’s Head Mountain and the city itself. Beyond the views, the hotel is extremely clean and the staff is incredibly warm, professional, and accommodating. Additionally, the breakfast was delicious, the evening snacks and drinks were great, and the rooms are spacious and comfortable. The free transportation into the heart of the city was also a nice added bonus. We will not hesistate to stay at the Camissa House next time we are in Cape Town!

Myself and 9 other members of our family stayed at Camissa House last week. Camissa House is an incredibly beautiful, warm place where you feel like you are not in a hotel but a beautiful home. The staff was exceptional and so welcoming and friendly. Faseegh even went above and beyond when my mother left her phone in an uber and was able to track it down for us! He save our trip! The transportation to and from the restuaruants was always on time and they were there whenever we needed them. The staff also always helped us call UBERS since we were such a large group and could not fit in the van! My only small complaint was the water pressure in the showers was very low at times. Maybe because there were too many people showering at once. Other than that the staff and house was amazing!

Thank you to all the amazing staff at Camissa House that made our first stop of our honeymoon so special. Everybody was so friendly, kind and genuine, always knew your first name and your drink/breakfast orders. Kudos to the staff Tumey, Faseegh, Chef, David, and Iyanda who shuttled us back and forth from dinner. A beautiful property that was a home away from home.

We were pampered at Camissa House from the time we arrived until the time we left. Every staff person we encountered was warm, friendly and helpful without being intrusive. The smiles of Carlington and Faseegh brightened the rainy days we experienced. Breakfasts, prepared by Camille, were extraordinary from his amazing muesli to specials of the day. Cappuccinos were delicious. The hotel itself is gorgeous. Its breakfast area is flanked by two-story glass walls giving the area a bright, airy atmosphere. Our room, that backed up to Table Mountain, was lovely with an excellent shower. Afternoon tea, served either outside overlooking Cape Town, or inside next to a cozy fireplace (wonderful in cool weather) was delicious and so filling that we often skipped dinner. It is impossible to overstate how fantastic Camissa House is. I would highly recommend it to anyone going to Cape Town.

We had an incredible time at Camissa House. The staff is incredible (!!), the food is delicious, and the views are unparalleled. I loved the boutique hotel environment and being away from the bustle of downtown, but still only a short drive away. Would highly recommend this hotel, and hope to stay here again in the future!

Our stay at Camissa House exceeded our expectations. The staff, accommodations and location are outstanding! Our stay at this modern boutique hotel was perfect in every way. The staff were warm and welcoming and made sure we were comfortable throughout our stay. Our room had a terrace overlooking the Cape. The breakfasts were delicious! In addition to a bountiful buffet they also offered made to order hot dishes! On our anniversary they surprised us with flowers, wine and candy! In the evening they would help us with dinner reservations and provide transportation. The location at the base of table mountain was very peaceful and yet we were very close to the waterfront and Camps Bay. We highly recommend Camissa House!

Returning to Cape Town after a safari I wanted a more tranquil experience than the touristy waterfront area. All the editorial and reviews praising the Camissa House’s secluded location near Table Top mountain, its boutique luxury design and service made it sound like the perfect choice. When I made the reservation I was alerted that I was booking the last room available. ||When I arrived I was surprised to find that we were one of the few- if not the only - guests there. I have been in this situation before in other small luxury hotels and the experience is divine- almost like being in your own private home. Here it just felt creepy. Were we just there to keep the proverbial lights on? During the day the hotel was also being used for events and photo shoots. The hotel seemed to be run with a skeleton staff. The 24 hour “butler” seemed more like a night attendant. Restaurant reservations were not very savvy. It was not the bespoke service suggested by all the fluffy marketing. Everyone was very nice however and the breakfast was delicious. ||All of this would have been fine if we weren’t paying luxury prices for what is now a mid range “design” hotel. Our luxury terrace room was a lot smaller than it appeared in pictures. The walls were paper thin. Any noise from the atrium echoed up and in. The bathroom, perhaps trendy at one point, now just felt uncomfortable (the toilet and shower is separated by smoked glass). The furnishings had a lot of wear. The sheets, lumpy pillows and towels probably had not been replaced since the hotel opened in 2019 and it showed. There were old stains on everything. I have never seen this in an almost $600/night room much less a $200. I felt like we were staying in a tired Miami South Beach Hotel. ||I believe the the owner runs a large travel agency. He needs to spend some time upgrading the hotel rather than marketing it.