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Rodwell House Luxury Villa by the SeavsThe Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa
Both The Alphen Boutique Hotel and Rodwell House are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Rodwell House ranks significantly higher than The Alphen Boutique Hotel. Rodwell House comes in at 79 with accolades from 5 publications like Travel + Leisure, Time Out and Frommer's.
Rodwell House Luxury Villa by the Sea
Frommer's
Fodor's
Time Out
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
Rodwell Road, St. James 7945, South Africa
From $1,626/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
Frommer's "Luxury on a grand scale, yet you're invited to kick off your shoes and let your hair down." Full review
Fodor's "St. James is where the English aristocrats holidayed, and the air of moneyed elegance hasn't dissipated. Emphasis is on space, light, and comfort."
Time Out "An ideal position opposite St James tidal pool and the catwalk that winds its way all the way to Muizenberg ensures that those who love the sea are in their element here." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Rodwell House is my favourite option on the False Bay coast, which has far more history and charm than the glitzy Atlantic seaboard." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Just 30 minutes outside Cape Town in the charming town of St. James, the opulent 1930s house-hotel... sits atop a hill with a gorgeous view of the ocean." Full review
The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure Fodor's
Alphen Drive, Constantia 7806, South Africa
From $151/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet "A glitzy makeover has transformed this historic estate into a bling-tastic property with 21 suites variously dubbed ‘cool’, ‘amazing’, ‘stunning’ and ‘magic’." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Situated in Cape Town’s most exclusive and leafy suburb, at the heart of a now-defunct wine estate, the Alphen includes a hair studio and a health and beauty salon."
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"A 21-suite historic property on 11-plus acres of landscaped gardens in semi-rural Constantia, the Cape’s oldest wine-growing valley." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The 19 rooms have gilded mirrors, under-floor heating, impossibly soft robes, and plush seating, all the makings of a opulent but cozy retreat." Full review
Fodor's "Situated on 11 acres of gardens in leafy Constantia, this glamorous and avant-garde boutique hotel was originally an 18th-century Cape Dutch manor house and working farm." Full review
