12 Apostles Hotel

The reception area is small but opulent and has an elevator leading up to the restaurants, bar and other public areas. Azure Restaurant is a fine-dining restaurant, while The Cafe Grill offers a more casual dining experience. The Leopard Bar is famous for its panoramic ocean views and breathtaking sunset views. There are two heated pools –a rock pool facing the mountains and another pool facing the sea. The 16-seater private cinema can be used or booked for exclusive use.

The hotel has 55 deluxe guest rooms and 15 luxurious suites. All are individually decorated and have views of either the mountains behind or the ocean in front (if it’s peace and quiet you’re after, opt for mountain-facing). The rooms are bright and airy and combine style and comfort with modern technology, and the calm colours and rich fabrics complement the spectacular natural vistas. Plush bathrobes, squashy slippers and Nespresso machines are provided in each room, as are lengthy soap and pillow menus for the ultimate in indulgence.

There is a spa, a fitness centre, two heated pools, garden hammocks and a conservatory where one can just relax with a book. If you want to watch a movie on the big screen, there is a 16-seater private cinema with complimentary popcorn, milkshakes and hot chocolate at your disposal. There are stunning hiking trails behind the mountains and a scuba diving site just outside the hotel. Picnics can be arranged and so can sports buddies if you want company.