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Dock House Boutique HotelvsMannaBay
Both properties are recommended by expert writers. On balance, Dock House Boutique Hotel ranks slightly better than MannaBay. Dock House Boutique Hotel is ranked #19 in Cape Town with endorsements from 7 reviews such as Condé Nast Traveler, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
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
MannaBay Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure The Telegraph Fodor's
8 Bridle Road, Oranjezicht, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $526/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Nothing seems too much bother for the staff at this knockout property decorated with stunning pieces of contemporary art by local artists." Full review
Travel + Leisure "No two rooms are alike at this eight-suite abode on the slopes of Table Mountain." Full review
i
Eclectic décor prevails here: choose from the Flamingo suite, where the eponymous bird presides over the bathtub, bedding, and walls; the Persian room, with its opulent rugs and tapestries; or the lavish Versailles suite, with its rich cobalt wallpaper and a private balcony.
The Telegraph9.0
"Located high on the slopes of Table Mountain, benefiting from superb city and mountain views, with highly-personal service and generous touches like complimentary dinner." Full review
Fodor's "On the slopes of Table Mountain with stupendous views overlooking the whole of Cape Town, this luxurious new boutique hotel is all tranquil privacy and bold designer style." Full review
