Vineyard HotelvsGlen Boutique Hotel & Spa
Glen Boutique Hotel & Spa and Vineyard Hotel are both endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Vineyard Hotel ranks significantly better than Glen Boutique Hotel & Spa. Vineyard Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 82 with praise from 8 reviews including oyster.com, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
Vineyard Hotel Show All Reviews
Colinton Road, Newlands 7700, South Africa
From $93/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"I'd rather stay here than at any of the large hotels at the Waterfront. The rates clarify why GQ voted it Best Value for Money Destination." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Vineyard, built around a 200-year-old homestead in the tranquil and leafy suburb of Newlands, has just emerged from a significant face-lift." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The Vineyard is a four-star hotel with three excellent restaurants on its premises and the beautiful Angsana Spa."
Rough Guide
"The public spaces are decorated in elegant Cape Dutch style, with contemporary artworks, and an outstanding panorama of Table Mountain from the extensive and gorgeous grounds."
Time Out
"The Vineyard Hotel & Spa is a popular bet thanks to its convenient location, lovely sprawling gardens and excellent conferencing facilities." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Known for its historic charm and esteemed restaurants. Its sprawling garden grounds are planted with grape vines that actively supply several local wineries." Full review
National Geographic
"Elegant 175-room hotel east of Table Mountain near Newlands rugby and cricket stadiums." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This historic hotel is located in a verdant seven-acre garden on the banks of the burbling Liesbeek stream with marvelous views of Table Mountain’s eastern slopes." Full review
Fodor's
"On six acres of rolling gardens overlooking the Liesbeek River in residential Newlands, this comfortable hotel was built around the 18th-century weekend home of Lady Anne Barnard." Full review
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Be sure to ask for a recently updated room as others are old-fashioned.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Built around the 1799 home of Lady Anne Barnard, the rooms at this delightful hotel have a contemporary look and are decorated in soothing natural tones." 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