Steenberg Hotel & SpavsGrand Daddy Hotel
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Steenberg Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Grand Daddy Hotel. Steenberg Hotel comes in at 78 with endorsements from 7 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Condé Nast Traveler and Time Out.
Steenberg Hotel & Spa
Tokai Road, Steenberg Estate, Constantia 7945, South Africa
From $241/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Travel + Leisure
"Overlooking False Bay in the Constantia Valley, this small boutique hotel is located on the Steenberg Vineyards, part of the region’s oldest farm." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Set on a working wine farm up against the Constantiaberg Mountains, this hotel... offers a tranquil setting and great views across the vineyards."
Time Out
"Views of the vineyards and False Bay, along with impressive suites, ensure a memorable experience in this luxury home-from-home." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Fresh flowers in plush rooms decorated in soft tones – that's what you get at this small but elegant luxury hotel that's part of the wine estate." Full review
Jetsetter
"Located in Cape Town (Lakeside), Steenberg Hotel is minutes from US Consulate General and Red The Gallery." Full review
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For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) and a cruise ship terminal shuttle.
The Telegraph
9.0
"Travellers regularly vote Steenberg – a luxury hotel situated in Constantia, the closest wine-growing region to Cape – as their favourite luxury hotel in Africa, and with good reason." Full review
Fodor's
"The original buildings on this working wine estate have been painstakingly restored, the gardens manicured to perfection, and the vineyards replanted on the slopes of the Constantiaberg." Full review
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Don't leave without buying some sauvignon blanc.
Condé Nast Traveler
"Located on Cape Town's oldest wine farm, which has buildings dating to 1682, this small resort is a 20-minute drive from the city center." Full review
Grand Daddy Hotel Show All Reviews
38 Long Street, Cape Town Central 8000, South Africa
From $46/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"A relatively high level of luxury and a strong buzz make this one of the liveliest hotels in town." Full review
Fodor's
"This is a stylish inner-city, glamorous spot that's also good value for travelers."
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Ask for a corner room, which has three large windows.
Rough Guide
"Seven retrocool American Airstream trailers, decorated by local artists, sit on the roof of the Grand Daddy Hotel, linked by wooden walkways greened by indigenous plants."
Time Out
"Following in the footsteps of its quirky predecessors Daddy Long Legs Boutique Hotel and Daddy Long Legs Self Catering Apartments, this plush hotel offers top-notch accommodation with a twist." Full review
Star Service
"Occupying a charming low-rise historic building on a bustling corner of Long Street, this quaint lodging is packed with plenty of spunk." Full review
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The hotel's main showpiece is the seven, silver Airstream trailers perched on the roof where guests can choose to stay.
Afar Magazine
"One of the city’s quirkier havens, though it somehow manages to walk the fine line between campy and classy." Full review
On the Grid
"Legendary, luxurious and with a stylish eatery, The Grand Daddy is original and quintessentially Cape Town." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The 26 standard guest rooms are more classic, although they do incorporate South African motifs like aloe-print headboards. " Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"Boutique hotel has a young, funky character that will suit those wanting an urban central-city base, close to the Long Street’s action and Bree Street’s hip restaurants and bars." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The Grand Daddy’s star attraction is its rooftop 'trailer park' of penthouse suites, made from seven vintage, artistically renovated Airstream trailers. The hotel's regular rooms are also stylish" Full review