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Dock House Boutique HotelvsCape Grace Managed By Accor
Both hotels are rated highly by professional travelers. Overall, Cape Grace ranks significantly better than Dock House Boutique Hotel. Cape Grace comes in at 91 with praise from 16 publications such as Fodor's, Time Out and Jetsetter.
Dock House Boutique Hotel
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Condé Nast Traveler
Time Out
Afar Magazine
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure Lonely Planet
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 Traveler99.6
"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 Telegraph8.0
"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
Cape Grace Managed By Accor Frommer's
Concierge Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide Time Out
Star Service
Gayot
Oyster Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
West Quay Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $2,122/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's "Of the larger Waterfront hotels, the Grace remains the most elegant, and it's still the first choice for visiting VIPs, though Dock House is by far the most exclusive." Full review
Concierge "The 121-room hotel has a somewhat younger clientele than its main luxury competitor, the Mount Nelson, and prides itself on extremely personalized service."
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Hotel staff try to accommodate every request, so if you're keen on wine, the resident sommelier can accompany you to the winelands.
Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotels
"A movable pedestrian bascule bridge provides access from the bustling waterfront to this quiet, mansard-roofed hotel on its own private quay." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A member of the Leading Small Hotels of the World group, the Cape Grace is the stately jewel in the crown of the Waterfront’s crop of hotels."
Rough Guide "One of South Africa’s most expensive and exclusive hotels, in a perfect location, and deserving of every accolade."
Time Out "With its recently refurbished rooms (121 in total), outstanding restaurant and dining facilities... and superb African-inspired spa, this is certainly one of the best hotels in the city." Full review
Star Service "This small boutique-style hotel is a dark terra-cotta rectangle off by itself among the docks, yet just a short walk from the action." Full review
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Room service never takes a rest, and disabled accommodations are available upon request.
Gayot "Situated on a private quay on Cape Town's Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, this hotel combines elegance and convenience."
OysterUpscale
"Located on the marina and a short drivefrom many of Cape Town's most popular attractions, Cape Grace is an eleganthotel with 120 rooms and suites." Full review
Afar Magazine "There’s a reason Cape Grace always tops the best hotels lists: everyone loves a classic." Full review
