Dock House Boutique HotelvsAshanti Lodge Gardens Backpackers
Both Dock House Boutique Hotel and Ashanti Lodge Gardens are rated highly by professionals. Overall, Dock House Boutique Hotel ranks significantly higher than Ashanti Lodge Gardens. Dock House Boutique Hotel scores 80 with endorsements from 7 reviews such as Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Afar Magazine.
Dock House Boutique Hotel
Portswood Close, Portswood Ridge, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $151/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"Infinitely more stylish and exclusive than any other Waterfront options, it's so discreetly situated that hardly anyone knows of its existence." Full review
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Avoid the ground-floor bedrooms, as they are noisy early in the morning.
Lonely Planet
"Butlers dressed in white kurta-style pyjamas greet you at this super-elegant, six-bedroom property crafted out of the former harbour master’s house." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"It’s location, location, location at this smart city inn overlooking the vibrant Victoria & Alfred Waterfront." Full review
Time Out
"It's a challenge to remember you're actually in the heart of the Waterfront when you're in this luxe private villa-hotel." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront is a fairly modern affair of shiny shopping mall, behemoth Ferris wheel, and massive harborside restaurants, to name a few highlights." Full review
Fodor's
"Victorian splendor meets modern glam at this stunning boutique hotel perched over Cape Town's trendy and ever-popular V&A Waterfront." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This exclusive six-room boutique hotel, located in the 19th-century harbour master’s house, combines brilliant proximity to the number one tourist destination – a one-minute descent..." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Perched on a grassy plateau high above the waterfront, this 19th-century stone residence with sweeping Table Bay views was once the Harbormaster’s Mansion" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Butlers dressed in white kurta-style pyjamas greet you at this super-elegant six-bedroom property crafted out of the former harbour master’s house" Full review
Ashanti Lodge Gardens Backpackers
11 Hof Street, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $18/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
Rough Guide
"This massive, two-storey Victorian mansion has marbling and ethnic decor, soaring ceilings, a nicely kept front garden, and a swimming pool with sun terrace."
Time Out
"Ashanti Lodge is renowned 'party central' for twentysomething visitors to the city. The great rates, extensive facilities...and always-buzzing atmosphere ensure its popularity." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This is one of Cape Town’s slickest operations, with much of the action focused on its lively bar and deck which overlooks Table Mountain." Full review