Kalliste an exclusive retreat
5163 Dolphin Drive Bettys Bay
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Why people book this hotel
“Beautiful views and the hosts were exceptional”
“Hosts went above and beyond to make us comfortable”
“The cottage is very comfortable with all the amenities you would need for a week…”
“Beautiful location near the coast, lovely decorated spacious appartement, excell…”
“On the beach”
“Location was ideal for sightseeing, whale watching and relaxing, yet not too fa…”
“Clean”
“Extremely spacious apartment with fantastic view and modern & clean facilities”
Overview
Located in Bettyʼs Bay, Kalliste an exclusive retreat provides accommodation with a pool with a view, a patio and mountain views. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage space and organising tours for guests. The spacious apartment with a terrace and sea views features 1 bedroom, 2 living rooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. A private entrance leads guests into the apartment, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. This apartment is non-smoking and soundproof. There is a snack bar on-site. Guests at the apartment can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Arabella Country Estate is 5.8 km from Kalliste an exclusive retreat, while Kleinmond Golf Course is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 78 km from the accommodation.
Traveller reviews
EsVen
solo_traveller
June 5, 2026
Very warm welcome by owner herself. Beautiful overnight venue with top notch facilities.
Berinda
couple
May 3, 2026
“The best stay”
The detail to everything. The cottage had everything you needed. Clean. Beautiful views and the hosts were exceptional
Riaan
solo_traveller
May 1, 2026
On the beach. Hosts went above and beyond to make us comfortable.
Andrew
couple
March 18, 2026
Honestly, there's a reason this property has such a high rating. Couldn't recommend more, would definitely stay again.
Steve
couple
February 17, 2026
The view and the decoration
Franziska
couple
January 27, 2026
“Fabulous cottage with a fantastic view”
Fabulous cottage with a view at the sea, lovely natural garden around. Lovely and very attentive hosts, very tastefully decorated. We loved our stay.
Jeremy
couple
December 21, 2025
“A tastefully furnished modern property in an exquisite location.”
Amazing views, located in a wonderful fynbos garden next to the crashing waves.
Shireen
couple
November 24, 2025
“The perfect weekend getaway, beautiful setting, wonderful accommodation & gracious hosts✨”
The property is beautifully located, with both mountain & sea views! The cottage is very comfortable with all the amenities you would need for a weekend stay. It is warm, welcoming & tastefully decorated. Therese & Garth were awesome hosts, friendly & helpful, they went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable! Highly recommended ❤️ we loved our stay & will definitely be back 🌟🌟🌟
Christine
couple
November 17, 2025
We stayed for one night in November. Hosts were very friendly and gave us great tips + restaurant recommendations for the local area and where we were going next - which were fantastic. We loved it and wished we could have stayed longer. We loved the dog Jezebel! There were lots of highly appreciated little extras which made the stay that much nicer. Would recommend 100%!
Pauline
couple
November 6, 2025
“A relaxed, luxurious stay.”
Our hosts were excellent, welcoming and went above and beyond when we had an issue with lost baggage. Little extras provided, such as little sweets, milk, eggs and bread were very welcome. Other things too but don't want to spoil the surprise for other guests! The outdoor spaces to sit were both lovely, sheltered and private. The rockery gardens were beautiful. Location was ideal for sightseeing, whale watching and relaxing, yet not too far from Cape Town. We felt safe and there was a calmer vibe in the towns. For groceries we found the Spar in Kleinmond had a great selection. There is also a good biltong shop in the town. We ate near the harbour and there was quite a range of places to choose from. Gordon's Bay is half an hour drive for more options.
Ingrid
couple
October 1, 2025
“An exclusive guest house you will always remember”
Everything. This guesthouse is one we will always remember because it was one of the best once we ever stayed in. Beautiful location near the coast, lovely decorated spacious appartement, excellent hosts with great eye for details. Simply top.
Brett
couple
August 25, 2025
“Wonderful accommodation, location and hosts. The accommodation was very well set out and had everything we could have wa”
Ludwig
solo_traveller
June 22, 2025
Perfect getaway. Everything is 10/10, immaculate! Could not fault a single thing. Thank you for sharing this amazing space.
Erasmus
couple
May 25, 2025
Beautiful, spacious and well located cottage.
Elizabeth
couple
May 15, 2025
“Brilliant place to stay in the Betty’s Bay Area”
Beautiful accommodation that goes above and beyond. For example, the basket of tablecloth and glasses to take towards the shore to watch the sunset, not to mention the delicious fresh bread. We had a lovely welcome and Terese and Garth had a wealth of useful information about the area for us. The bed was very comfortable and the kitchen had everything needed. The sitting room extremely comfortable and the outside sitting areas were lovely to have.
Minette
couple
April 8, 2025
“Little Gem on the Whale Coast”
Gorgeous views: Ocean on the one side and mountain on the other side! The cottage is beautiful and equipped with everything you would ever need and more. Garth and Therese are lovely people and added many fine touches to make our stay welcoming - we loved the homemade sourdough bread and cold bottle of wine on arrival. Besides the cottage itself, the area is really in close proximity of nice outings for eating/shopping/picnics/beach. Highly recommend!
Janina
couple
March 28, 2025
“Perfectly to relax and enjoy the Beautiful area around there”
Nice ocean view, amazing Host
Willem
couple
March 24, 2025
“Excellent”
Superior accommodation. Hosts go the extra mile. Very friendly and helpful.
Selzner
couple
March 12, 2025
“Fantastic experience”
Extremely spacious apartment with fantastic view and modern & clean facilities. Also the hosts were incredibly nice and even brought us a freshly basked sourdough bread as well as a bottle of wine. Overall, we highly recommend a stay!
Phumzile
couple
March 4, 2025
From Ian and Joan, UK. Beautiful property on sea front. Hosts communicated from when booking was made. Every day suggestions were given of where to go and eat, with Google pin for ease to find. Hosts were exceptional. Services like washing and ironing were complimentary if you were there for a week. Very welcome when you are away for a length of time. Would definitely visit again.
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling, Diving, Horse riding, Snorkelling, Beachfront, Beach
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Wine/champagne, Snack bar
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas
General
Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas, Adult only, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area, Soundproof rooms, Heating, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Outdoor pool, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (seasonal), Garden, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Street parking, Accessible parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Mobile app for room service
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Pool with view, Pool/beach towels, Pool cover, Swimming pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, Security alarm
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals
Services
Laundry, Ironing service, 24-hour front desk, Express check-in/check-out, Tour desk, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, Luggage storage
Apartment with Sea View
The pool with a view is a top feature of this apartment. Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned apartment includes 2 living rooms, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware in the fully equipped kitchen. The apartment also features a barbecue. The spacious apartment offers soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, as well as sea views. The unit has 1 bed.
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