POD CAMPS BAY
Cape Town, South Africa
The Personalities
Design lovers. Ocean chasers. Surfers. Minimalist aesthetes. Culinary travelers.
Moments
Morning swims in the Atlantic. Coffee on the balcony as the city wakes. The scent of salt and mountain air. Sunsets that stop conversation.A barefoot walk along Camps Bay Beach. Private yoga with the sound of waves. The shimmer of light on polished stone. Evening cocktails as Table Mountain fades into dusk.
Best Visiting Months
October to April — Cape Town’s dry, warm months, when the ocean shimmers in blue-green hues, the Table Mountain trails are open, and the city hums with summer energy.
Cost
Why stay
Tucked between the Atlantic Ocean and the dramatic rise of Table Mountain, POD Camps Bay distills the essence of Cape Town’s coastal allure — where urban sophistication meets untamed nature. The boutique hotel sits steps from the sand, offering uninterrupted views of the bay and the Twelve Apostles mountain range. Every element — from its glass walls to its natural stone and timber palette — invites the outdoors in, blurring the boundary between architecture and landscape.
Inside, the design is sleek yet warm, defined by South African craftsmanship and minimalist luxury. Suites open to private decks with ocean or mountain views, while sunlight moves through the space like a living sculpture. Here, simplicity is the new indulgence — clean lines, crisp linens, and the elemental luxury of air, light, and space.
What sets POD apart is its effortless balance between seclusion and connection. It’s a retreat for travelers who crave both calm and vitality — a quiet refuge steps from Cape Town’s most vibrant stretch of coastline. The rhythm of the waves, the hum of nearby cafés, and the mountain’s still presence create a harmony that feels both grounding and alive.
Why wander
Beyond the hotel, Cape Town unfolds as a playground of contrasts — mountain and sea, city and wild. Hike Lion’s Head at sunrise, take the cable car up Table Mountain, or surf at Muizenberg Beach. Explore the art galleries, wine bars, and design studios of the Woodstock district, or spend the afternoon wine tasting in Constantia, South Africa’s oldest vineyard region just a short drive away.
A scenic coastal drive leads to Cape Point, where two oceans meet and the cliffs drop dramatically into turquoise waters. Along the way, visit Boulders Beach, home to a colony of African penguins, or stop at local farm stalls for fresh figs, wine, and wild honey. Whether by foot, car, or board, Cape Town’s landscape invites constant discovery — always framed by the ocean’s edge.
Indulge in
Breakfasts of tropical fruit and locally roasted coffee, followed by fresh seafood and South African wines by the pool. Evenings bring signature cocktails and mezze platters against a backdrop of orange skies and rolling surf. For those who prefer to wander, the nearby Camps Bay strip is alive with world-class restaurants blending African, Mediterranean, and Asian influences — each one a celebration of Cape Town’s diverse, sensory cuisine.
Getting There
POD Camps Bay is a 30-minute drive from Cape Town International Airport. The hotel sits just off Victoria Road, within walking distance of the beach, bars, and restaurants of Camps Bay, and a short drive from Table Mountain National Park and the Cape Peninsula.
WILD INITIATIVES
POD supports Greenpop and offers guests the opportunity to offset a portion of their carbon emission by purchasing trees that will be planted in schools, communities and deforested areas in the Western Cape. For more information, please visit www.greenpop.org
POD Camps Bay is committed to conserving the environment and delivering a sustainable hotel operation. During the construction of the property, environmentally friendly building practices were followed and the latest (Green) technology was incorporated into the hotel.
Sustainability systems and policies:
Solar panel system to aid the heating of the hotels hot water system
Hot water cylinders controlled by a computerized “Brain” to regulate energy consumption
Borehole connected to irrigation and all pools
Flow restrictors installed in all shower heads
Dual flush toilets installed in all areas of the hotel
Low wattage and LED bulbs where possible
Motion sensors control lighting in basement and storage areas
Key card access system switches off all power to the guest rooms when not occupied
Air Conditioning in rooms connected to door sensors which stop operation if opened
Towel & linen re-use policy in all rooms
Gas hob used in the kitchen
Paper, plastic and glass recycling done on site
Biodegradable paper straws, cups and containers
Environmentally friendly chemicals used daily by housekeeping
*Images property of Pod Boutique hotel, Adam Letch, Allan Mccreadie