The Alphen Boutique Hotel & SpavsCape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Cape Cadogan scores slightly higher than The Alphen Boutique Hotel. Cape Cadogan comes in at #31 in Cape Town with endorsements from 7 publications including Time Out, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa
Alphen Drive, Constantia 7806, South Africa
From $151/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet
"A glitzy makeover has transformed this historic estate into a bling-tastic property with 21 suites variously dubbed ‘cool’, ‘amazing’, ‘stunning’ and ‘magic’." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Situated in Cape Town’s most exclusive and leafy suburb, at the heart of a now-defunct wine estate, the Alphen includes a hair studio and a health and beauty salon."
Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"A 21-suite historic property on 11-plus acres of landscaped gardens in semi-rural Constantia, the Cape’s oldest wine-growing valley." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The 19 rooms have gilded mirrors, under-floor heating, impossibly soft robes, and plush seating, all the makings of a opulent but cozy retreat." Full review
Fodor's
"Situated on 11 acres of gardens in leafy Constantia, this glamorous and avant-garde boutique hotel was originally an 18th-century Cape Dutch manor house and working farm." Full review
Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
5 Upper Union Street, Gardens, Cape Town Central 8000, South Africa
From $226/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"It's a sensual kind of place that feels private, with all-white decor, sparkling chandeliers, and open, travertine-tiled bathrooms."
Time Out
"Comprising the original hotel, nearby luxury apartments and the more private Owners Villa, the Cape Cadogan continues to provide stylish sanctuary for city visitors." Full review
Frommer's
"One of the original farmhouses built on the slopes of Table Mountain, this elegant double-storied Georgian is just steps away from bustling Kloof Street, yet it's a thoroughly peaceful sanctuary." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This Gone with the Wind–style heritage-listed villa presents a very classy boutique operation with some rooms opening on to the secluded courtyard." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"An elegant oasis housed in a 19th-century national monument, Cadogan is one of the very best guest houses in the city, with 15 individually decorated rooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Cape Cadogan is a listed national monument, and its 15 suites reflect this, with ornate fireplaces, plush headboards, and standalone soaking tubs" Full review
Fodor's
"The staff are pleasant and accommodating and will help you arrange just about anything you need." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"This 15-room Georgian-era townhouse, tucked away in a residential street in Gardens, is full of surprises...such a brilliant location, as slickly managed, luxurious or private as Cape Cadogan." Full review
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