21 Nettleton Boutique Hotel & Luxury Residence
Clifton sea views, a sauna and a pool eight minutes from Fourth Beach
About this hotel
Clifton is the draw, and the hotel leans into it: the public balcony opens onto sea views that guests are encouraged to linger over with a drink from the on-site bar. Rooms carry a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and an iPad docking station, with some adding a seating area, and every bathroom stocks bathrobes and slippers as standard. The sauna and swimming pool cover a full day without leaving the property, while the free three-night-plus shuttle takes care of the rest of the logistics for a longer stay. Fourth Beach and the area's paragliding launch sit eight hundred metres away, which makes this a workable base for travellers who want ocean access without a beachfront room rate. Golf courses nearby round out the property's outdoor draw.
- Clifton location
- Sauna and swimming pool
- Sea-view balcony
- Free 3+ night shuttle
Our take
This suits couples and small groups who want a Clifton address with sea views from the shared spaces rather than every room. The sauna-and-pool combination works well for a slower, spa-minded stay. Families needing dedicated kids' facilities or a private beach frontage should look further along the Atlantic Seaboard instead.
- Ask for a room near the sea-view balcony if it isn't guaranteed at booking
- Book the free shuttle only if staying three nights or more, it isn't included on shorter stays
- Walk down to Fourth Beach in the late afternoon when the crowds thin out
Why we love it
- The sea-view public balcony
- A sauna and pool on site
- Eight-hundred-metre walk to Fourth Beach
- iPad docking stations in every room
Why guests love itI would book 21 Nettleton Boutique Hotel & Luxury Residence for a five-star stay in Clifton, where the sea is the point. It has a sea-view public balcony, an on-site bar, a sauna and a swimming pool, and air-conditioned rooms. Fourth Beach and the local paragliding launch are eight hundred metres away. A free shuttle applies to stays of three nights or more. A 9.6 from 50 reviews is strong, but the sample is modest.