Dock House Boutique HotelvsThe Westin Cape Town
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, The Westin Cape Town ranks marginally higher than Dock House Boutique Hotel. The Westin Cape Town is ranked #16 in Cape Town with recommendations from 9 publications including Gayot, Oyster and Condé Nast Traveler.
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
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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 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
The Westin Cape Town
Lower Long Street, Convention Square, Cape Town Central 8000, South Africa
From $90/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
"At this sleek, contemporary, business-focused hotel connected to the Cape Town International Convention Centre CTICC, the corporate feel is softened by warmer colours in the rooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Sleek tower on the V&A Waterfront, with a well-appointed spa." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"State-of-the-art technology and uncompromising luxury permeate the guest’s experience at this architectural landmark."
Time Out
"Ideally situated a hop and a skip from the Waterfront and adjacent to the always-busy CTICC, this statement hotel has even more to say since its recent image and name overhaul." Full review
Star Service
"Within walking distance of both the downtown area and the V&A Waterfront, this sleek hotel is a favorite of Americans and business travelers in Cape Town." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
87.1
""Right in the heart of harbor activity," this metal and glass tower next to the International Convention Centre has modern rooms done in colors inspired by the wine country." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The location means easy access to both downtown and the waterfront tourist hub, and it's particularly convenient for conference attendees." Full review
Gayot
"This corporate-oriented Westin overlooks the V&A Waterfront and Table Mountain."
Fodor's
"The super-sophisticated e-butler service in the foyer is enough to get excited about—and that's before you've even set foot in the rooms." Full review
Afar Magazine
"I am obsessed with the views at the Westin Cape Town's Heavenly Spa." Full review