The CommodorevsGlen Boutique Hotel & Spa
Both hotels are praised by experts. Overall, Glen Boutique Hotel & Spa is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Commodore. Glen Boutique Hotel & Spa ranks #26 in Cape Town with praise from 4 sources including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
The Commodore
Portwood Rd, Portswood Square, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"Situated in a white building with a glass entrance and five floors of guest rooms, this hotel is nautically themed like its less-opulent sibling next door, the PortsWood." Full review
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Room service is offered 24 hours a day, but the staff is a mixed bag, often ignoring special requests.
Star Service
"Nautical and historical decor including large maps, an antique model ship and a large globe adds a sense of importance to the location.
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Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 236-room Commodore is a pleasant enough, but slightly dated upper-middle-range hotel located in the V&A Waterfront area of Cape Town, a few minutes' walk from the quayside." Full review
Glen Boutique Hotel & Spa
3 The Glen Road, Sea Point, Cape Town Central 8005, South Africa
From $95/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Time Out
"The Glen is a discreet four-star refuge for the discerning gay traveller, infamous for its pool parties and hunky international guests." Full review
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Strut your stuff round the sparkling pool or choose from an array of spa facilities ranging from traditional Swedish sauna to Moroccan steam room.
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"One of Cape Town’s premier gay-friendly boutique hotels occupies an elegant old house and a newer block behind." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"An impeccably presented, secluded boutique... a 10-minute drive from Cape Town's center. It is a gay-friendly hotel, though welcomes and attracts all types of guests." Full review
Fodor's
"This midsize boutique hotel on a quiet street in Sea Point exudes a playful, Ibiza-inspired energy with its mix of modern style—think orchids and stylish men's shirts for sale—and a bright Greek Isle palette of white and turquoise." Full review