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The Twelve Apostles Hotel and SpavsGrand Daddy Hotel
Grand Daddy Hotel and The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa are both recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa scores significantly better than Grand Daddy Hotel. The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa scores 92 with endorsements from 12 publications including DK Eyewitness, Gayot and Fodor's.
The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa
Concierge
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Star Service
Oyster
Gayot
The Telegraph
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Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
Victoria Rd., Cape Town, 8040, South Africa
From $278/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Concierge "This smart hotel is poised above the Atlantic rollers on the beach road between Camps Bay and Llandudno."
Lonely Planet "Much controversy attended the building of this five-star hotel in the middle of a nature reserve, but the sea views are naturally wonderful." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Sandwiched between the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, this secluded five-star retreat has uninterrupted views of the pristine coastline."
Time Out "It's all about location at this five-star hotel and spa that's perched on the rocks above Oudekraal, near Llandudno." Full review
Star Service "Fronting splashing waves and majestic mountains, this secluded hotel offers up a healthy serving of contemporary innocence with guilty pleasures." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa is a 70-room luxury property with incredible views of both the Atlantic Ocean and its namesake mountain range." Full review
Gayot "With its holistic spa and natural setting this luxury hotel is made for tranquil escapes."
The Telegraph8.0
"Offers a dramatic seaside location, five-star service, a world-class restaurant and, in winter, unbelievable value for money – small wonder this member of Leading Hotels of the World is always busy." Full review
Fodor's "Fancy taking a helicopter to the airport or lazing in a bubble bath while looking out floor-to-ceiling windows at sea and mountains? If this sounds like you, then opt for this luxurious hotel and spa." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Twelve Apostles impresses from the moment you turn off the coastal highway between Camps Bay and Llandudno beach and make your way up the winding driveway." Full review
Grand Daddy Hotel
Frommer's Fodor's
Rough Guide Time Out Star Service Afar Magazine
On the Grid
Travel + Leisure The Telegraph Lonely Planet 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 Telegraph7.0
"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 PlanetTop 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
