Welgelegen HousevsKensington Place
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Kensington Place scores significantly better than Welgelegen Boutique Guest House. Kensington Place comes in at #7 in Cape Town with praise from 9 reviews including Travel + Leisure, Frommer's and Star Service.
Welgelegen House
6 Stephen Street, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $267/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"A Victorian guesthouse with mountain views and furnished with considerable style."
The Telegraph
8.0
"This is one of the best-value guest houses in the city, and a personal favourite when booking for friends or family visiting from the UK." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Seductively simple, Welgelegen hotel is a boutique B&B in Cape Town a short stroll from chic Kloof Street." Full review
Fodor's
"The look is a mixture of African chic and romantic whimsy, and the pretty courtyard is a good place to relax after a busy day." Full review
Kensington Place Show All Reviews
38 Kensington Crescent, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $311/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"This award-winning boutique hotel has beautiful views of the city, harbor, and mountain, and you feel surrounded by greenery." Full review
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The best rooms on the second floor have balconies overlooking the city -- ask for nos. 1, 2, or 3.
Lonely Planet
"High up the mountain, this exclusive, chic property offers eight spacious and tastefully decorated rooms, all with balconies and beautifully tiled bathrooms." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Setting a high benchmark for intimate boutique hotels, Kensington focuses on sexy contemporary stylings with unobtrusive yet attentive service."
Time Out
"Frequently raved about in glam international mags, this urbane establishment puts its guests' comfort above all else - why else would breakfast be served all day?" Full review
Star Service
"This hotel battles for attention with Table Mountain, and hotel guests hardly know where to look once they arrive." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Classy yet comfortable womb-like rooms you’ll hardly ever want to leave; excellent service; small but sexy public spaces; and a great Higgovale location, overlooking the city and harbour." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Higgovale is a posh residential neighborhood unfurling down the slopes of Table Mountain, and the slick eight-suite Kensington Place is its best address." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"A stroll from the heart of Cape Town, Kensington Place hotel is the city’s original boutique retreat, located on the slopes of Table Mountain." Full review
Fodor's
"The staff is helpful and accommodating and will arrange everything from dinner reservations to daily excursions." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"In this Higgovale location with five-star service and designer interiors, you can’t go wrong." Full review