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21 Nettleton

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with free breakfast and free airport shuttle

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exclusive Villa
Lobby lounge
Penthouse | Beach/ocean view
Terrace/patio
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.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Spa
The current price is €5,554
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

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Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Mountain View Retreat

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
  • 45 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse | Living area

Penthouse

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
  • 250 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Oceanfront Suite (King)

Superior Oceanfront Suite (King)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Exclusive Villa

Exclusive Villa

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 14
  • 6 King Beds, 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed

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Exclusive Villa

Exclusive Villa

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 1700 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 King Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Trundle Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Oceanfront Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Beach/ocean view

Grand Oceanfront Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
  • 150 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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5 Bedroom Villa

5 Bedroom Villa

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
  • 499 sq m
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Double Beds

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About the area

Located in Clifton, a neighbourhood in Cape Town, 21 Nettleton is in the suburbs and on the waterfront. Kloof Street and Greenmarket Square are worth visiting if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Clifton Bay Beach and Lions Head. Enjoy an event or a match at Cape Town Stadium, and consider making time for Two Oceans Aquarium—a top attraction that's not to be missed. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.
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19 Nettleton Road, Clifton, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005

What's nearby

  • Clifton Bay Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Camps Bay Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Kloof Street - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Cape Town Stadium - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 7 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Observatory Station - 14 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 16 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brash - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jarryds - ‬3 min drive
  • Mantra Cafe
  • ‪Three Wise Monkeys - ‬3 min drive
  • Cafe Caprice

About this property

21 Nettleton

Luxury hotel near Clifton Bay Beach
Located close to Lions Head and Kloof Street, 21 Nettleton provides free full breakfast, a free return airport shuttle and a terrace. Active travellers can enjoy hiking/biking trails at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a body scrub, a body treatment or a Swedish massage. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a local area shuttle and concierge services
  • A front desk safe, tour/ticket information and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
  • Designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Private gardens, coffee/tea makers and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Please note this property has an onsite private well with filtration system available.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 12 are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

21 Nettleton House Cape Town
21 Nettleton House
21 Nettleton Cape Town
21 Nettleton Hotel Cape Town
21 Nettleton Hotel
21 Nettleton Hotel
21 Nettleton Cape Town
21 Nettleton Hotel Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Does 21 Nettleton have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at 21 Nettleton?

As of 28 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 21 Nettleton on 31 Aug 2025 start from €5,553.86, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is 21 Nettleton pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 21 Nettleton?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at 21 Nettleton?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at 21 Nettleton?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does 21 Nettleton provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is 21 Nettleton located?

Located in Clifton, this luxury hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Clifton Bay Beach and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Kloof Street. Lions Head and Cape Town Stadium are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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21 Nettleton Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ugonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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...
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Abdullah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philipp

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Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful haven of peace, tranquility and excellent 6 star service. We will be back with certainty !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting & location . Amazing views of the Cape
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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