Cape Heritage HotelvsDock House Boutique Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Cape Heritage Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Dock House Boutique Hotel. Cape Heritage Hotel comes in at #9 in Cape Town with approval from 9 publications such as Star Service, Rough Guide and DK Eyewitness.
Cape Heritage Hotel
90 Bree St, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $84/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Each room at this elegant boutique hotel, part of the Heritage Sq redevelopment of 18th-century buildings, has its own character." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Contemporary design meets colonial charm at this four-star luxury boutique hotel in a historic 18th-century building."
Rough Guide
"An exceptionally stylish, elegant and tastefully restored boutique hotel, dating back to 1771, located in Cape Heritage Square just below the Bo-Kaap."
Star Service
"The busy streets of Cape Town offer little refuge for the weary traveler, but downtown's Heritage Square is keeping a secret." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"With only 17 rooms, the historic CapeHeritage Hotel offers an atmosphere that's both relaxed and luxurious." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The word “heritage” need not evoke a stuffy yesteryears vibe." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Quirky, characterful rooms bedecked with Persian rugs and Oriental treasures in an 18th-century building in the historic heart of Cape Town." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Old meets new at this quaint boutique hotel in an 18th-century building in the heart of the central business district's vibey Bree Street." Full review
Fodor's
"Built as a private home in 1771, this centrally located boutique hotel has teak-beamed ceilings, foot-wide yellow-wood floorboards, and numerous other details that recall its gracious past." Full review
i
Parking is across the street in a section of a public lot with good security, and friendly staff make sure everything runs smoothly.
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
i
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