We’re slightly obsessed with finding the perfect city hideaway, and the very hip Camissa House does not disappoint. Hiding in plain sight on the edge of the mountain, it literally looks down on all of Cape Town beneath you. But don’t worry, this super charming home-away-from-home wouldn’t look down on anyone (not even if you show up in hiking boots).
A good hideaway is a place to retreat to. Somewhere to escape the crowds—but not the fun. Enter the all-important shuttle: an included service and ever-reliable accomplice, ready to zip you into Cape Town’s culinary wonderland at a moment’s notice (mercifully, not an Uber in sight).
This mountainside hideaway offers just eight rooms—a little secret: the luxury terrace rooms have the best city views. Plus, a balcony overlooking the pool, large baths to soothe tired muscles, and a butler to unpack while you indulge in high tea—with a glass of Cap Classique (obviously).
Camissa House is where you’ll feel immersed in both city and nature, remote and peaceful yet connected and thrilling—all at once. Like a little country house in the city, it gets the balance right. As the sun dips behind Signal Hill, the city lights begin to twinkle—a nightly show that never gets old.
