About VidA nOVA rETREAT

Your Luxury Eco-Escape To The Cape

About Us

LUXURY RETREAT SITUATED IN HOUT BAY

To “retreat” means to withdraw to a quiet or secluded place. This is exactly what Vida Nova Retreat aims to offer our guests.

This luxury Hout Bay hotel and spa is situated on the scenic southern slopes of Table Mountain, surrounded by panoramic views of the Table Mountain National Park. The hotel’s strategic location is only 20 minutes from the Cape Town city centre, and 25 km from the Cape Town International Airport. A prime spot for travellers looking for accommodation in Hout Bay.

Our amenities

Vida Nova Retreat is a perfect choice for our guests to enjoy a peaceful, relaxed stay, while being close enough to lap up the sights and sounds of Cape Town. Our retreat offers guests superior services and a broad range of modern amenities to ensure that your stay is as comfortable as possible.

In-house Spa - The Disa Spa

The Green Orchid Restaurant

Smart TVs with NETFLIX

Facilities for disabled guests

Car park Facilities

Airport transfers

Indigenous gardens

Unique artwork display

Swimming pools (one heated)

High speed Wi-Fi | All Areas

“Vida Nova” means new life.

Through our luxury, eco-conscious properties, we aim to connect our guests with nature, while preserving and protecting our environment through our carbon offset partners.

With new life brings new hope for the future. We are committed to sustaining our planet for future generations, so they too can experience the incredible wonder of its biodiversity. We aim to leave only the lightest of footprints, while offering a truly luxurious experience to our guests, harmonising style, innovation and comfort. Vida Nova Retreat is the ultimate sanctuary, for an unforgettable escape.

Vida Nova Retreat

Start your day in the best possible way – enjoy breakfast in the double volume dining room with its breathtaking view of the valley. Our Hout Bay hotel restaurant, The Green Orchid, is a must-visit if you are looking to experience an outstanding Hout Bay hotel restaurant during your stay. Our chefs focus on plant-based recipes, and locally sourced, fresh ingredients. The Green Orchid’s menu is complimented with dishes of fresh fish and top-grade beef.

Vida Nova Retreat is an ideal Hout Bay wedding venue, with a romantic and beautiful setting. Enquire about our package options. Our predecessors, Tarragona Lodge, were renowned as an esteemed wedding venue, and we spare no effort to keep the legacy alive.

We can cater for all of your needs during your stay, including itinerary planning, shuttle services, onward travel reservations, dining, and function bookings.

Vida Nova Retreat seems a world away from the hustle and bustle of urban life, but offers you a gateway to the city and all it has to offer, making it the perfect spot, if you are looking for holiday accommodation in Cape Town.

Vida Nova Retreat seems a world away from the hustle and bustle of urban life, but offers you a gateway to the city and all it has to offer, making it the perfect spot, if you are looking for holiday accommodation in Cape Town.

Our Promise

We offer a tailored concierge service, and no request is too big, or too complicated. We want your exclusively curated travel package to be just that… YOUR package. Exactly how you want everything to be. We will cater for your every creature comfort and we take great pride in our attention to detail. We offer full transparency and reassurance that your travel plans will be flexible to accommodate your needs. With our team being on-hand 24/7, you can rest assured that assistance will be available to you around the clock.

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inside vida nova retreat