The Marly

The Marly is on Victoria Road in Camps Bay, Cape Town, South Africa, in the Atlantic Seaboard suburb known for its white-sand beach and the Twelve Apostles mountains rising behind. The hotel sits near the beachfront strip of restaurants, bars and cafes, with the city centre and V&A Waterfront roughly a 15 to 20 minute drive away along the coast. Camps Bay is one of the city's best-known resort areas, and the hotel's position puts guests within an easy walk of the beach and the sunset-facing promenade. The Marly is a small luxury property with a contemporary, boutique character, with a stylish, understated interior and a strong emphasis on privacy and sea views. Rooms are offered as Marly Rooms, Suites and a Villa, with rates roughly R9,000 to R28,000 per night. Listed amenities include wifi, a restaurant and bar, a swimming pool, a spa, a fitness centre, a concierge and room service. Dining centres on the hotel's restaurant, which has a reputation for seafood and contemporary cooking, and guests can also reach the beachfront restaurants on foot. The pool, spa and gym give the property a resort-like quality, and the Villa offers added space and privacy for groups and families. Service is personal and discreet, with a concierge able to arrange sunset cruises, Cape Peninsula tours and wine-estate trips. It suits couples, honeymooners and affluent leisure travellers who want a beachside base on the Atlantic Seaboard rather than a city-centre stay.