The Winchester HotelvsRouge on Rose Boutique Hotel
Both Winchester Mansions and Rouge on Rose are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Winchester Mansions is the choice of most reviewers compared to Rouge on Rose. Winchester Mansions comes in at 82 with accolades from 8 reviewers like Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
The Winchester Hotel
221 Beach Road, Sea Point, Cape Town Central 8005, South Africa
From $120/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Still family owned, the hotel is distinguished by its friendly service." Full review
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The best "classic" rooms marry modern design with old-fashioned charm (a few antiques, floral artworks) -- ask for no. 306.
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The Winchester offers a seaside location... old-fashioned style and some corridors lined with putting greens for a spot of golf practice." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A renowned, privately owned four-star hotel on Sea Point’s coastal boulevard. Tailor-made tours to the Winelands or to Cape Point can be arranged through consultation with the management."
Rough Guide
"A self-consciously colonial-style 1920s hotel, in a prime spot across the road from the seashore, with an atmosphere straight from the pages of Agatha Christie."
Time Out
"This charming property combines old world details with a thoroughly modern understanding of what one wants from a hotel stay." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The grande dame of the Atlantic Seaboard, a three-storey gabled hotel enjoying an ideal location on the ocean-hugging Sea Point pedestrian promenade and offering the best-value sea views in the city." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Situated on the Sea Point Promenade, this Cape Dutch—style hotel faces the Atlantic on one side and Table Mountain on the other." Full review
Fodor's
"This seafront hotel scores high with travelers for good value for money." Full review
Rouge on Rose Boutique Hotel
25 Rose Street, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $98/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"Nine spanking-new suites in a Bo-Kaap guesthouse, each with basic self-catering and a lounge/diner."
The Telegraph
7.0
"Draws a mixed bag really, with guests attracted predominantly by the good-value rate, and delighted by the comfort it buys, as well as the owner’s warm and attentive assistance." Full review
Fodor's
"No matter, though, as the overall comfort and space, personalized service from the friendly owners, and proximity to numerous key attractions are why you are here. " Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Yet another great Bo-Kaap option, offering nine rustically chic rooms including suites (for no extra charge) with kitchenettes, lounges and lots of workspace." Full review
Frommer's
"A stay here rewards travelers with rich variety and, besides, the accommodations themselves are fantastic. Rooms are oversized and wonderfully styled." Full review