The Alphen Boutique Hotel & SpavsDerwent House Boutique Hotel
Both properties are rated very highly by experts. Overall, Derwent House Boutique Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Alphen Boutique Hotel. Derwent House Boutique Hotel scores 75 with praise from 4 publications including DK Eyewitness, Fodor's and oyster.com.
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
Derwent House Boutique Hotel
14 Derwent Road, Tamboerskloof, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $164/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"For the sheer vivacious energy of its hosts, Jo and Carol, this slick boutique hotel deserves the numerous accolades it has received from online travel forum." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This owner-managed hotel is conveniently located in trendy Tamboerskloof, within walking distance of a wide selection of fashionable restaurants and shops."
Oyster
Upscale
"A small, intimate property that in some ways feels more like a luxuryhome than a hotel... a free breakfast is served every morning." Full review
Fodor's
"This beautiful old house in a fantastic and very central Tamboerskloof location makes for a stylish and convenient base while exploring Cape Town." Full review