The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa
Camps Bay, Cape Town
A five-star luxury hotel
Majestically located above the Atlantic Ocean, flanked by the magnificent Twelve Apostles and Table Mountain, discover a unique five-star experience close to the vibrant heart of the city. Our luxury boutique hotel offers beautifully appointed rooms, dramatic ocean views, delicious dining adventures, and an award-winning Spa, all delivered with the generous hospitality characteristic of Red Carnation Hotels.
Step out onto the flora and fynbos-framed trails to explore our staggeringly beautiful setting, with iridescent sunsets that are known as the best in Cape Town. Our complimentary shuttle service to Camps Bay and V&A Waterfront keeps you connected to the city and the beaches, whilst also affording total luxury in our secluded coastal sanctuary.
Please note that our venues' opening hours and services may be limited as a result of governmental regulations.
All the reasons to love The Rubens
Your stay at The Rubens hotel
A five-star hotel with exceptional heritage
Overlooking Buckingham Palace and The Royal Mews
Moments away from London's most famous sights
AA Rosette awarded restaurants
Traditional and regally decorated rooms and suites
2 restaurants and 3 bars with a world-class team
An extraordinary collection of dining experiences
Home to one of London's largest Living Walls
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Featuring exceptional dining experiences, overnight escapes, and thoughtful surprises: our vouchers create the perfect gift. From memorable experiences to the ultimate opportunity to experience the Golden Tips Tea in partnership with specialist tea merchants PMD Tea.
Delicious dining
From mouthwatering Indian flavours served at the AA Rosette-awarded Curry Room, to the refined British menu of the elegant English Grill, Executive Chef Ben Kelliher creates gastronomic journeys that are truly outstanding.
Afternoon Tea
Our impressive Afternoon Tea selection offers something for everyone. We cater for a range of dietary requirements and offer Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten-Free Afternoon Tea menus. Celebrating the centuries old tradition of high tea, our talented pastry chef Sarah Houghting (who recently competed in Bake Off: The Professionals on Channel 4) has curated an innovative yet familiar menu of Afternoon Tea favourites with a modern twist. Champagne and bottomless Afternoon Tea options are also available.
Family friendly
At The Rubens at the Palace, our youngest guests are every bit as valued as our eldest. From children's check-in to complimentary mocktails, little ones also receive our five-star treatment and service. Family rooms provide a convenient solution for parents and kids can be kept entertained with our children’s Pastry Chef Experience or Little Prince and Princess Afternoon Tea.
Eco-friendly
We’ve put a great deal of work into developing our eco-friendly hotel credentials in recent years. We’ve cut food waste with partner Winnow Solutions, eliminated energy waste by moving to 100% renewable energy, we sustain a Living Wall of more than 10,000 herbaceous plants, and we’re continuing our efforts to phase out single-use plastics by 2022.
Beauty in every detail
Rich, warm and filled with majestic silks, brocade and velvet, our bedrooms offer an elegantly regal experience. Each suite has a distinct character, with a dignified palette of naval blue, royal red and gold, Murano glass chandeliers and original oil paintings.
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