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The Alphen Boutique Hotel & SpavsVictoria & Alfred Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by writers. On balance, Victoria & Alfred Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to The Alphen Boutique Hotel. Victoria & Alfred Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 79 with accolades from 8 reviewers such as Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
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
Victoria & Alfred Hotel
Frommer's
Jetsetter Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness
Star Service Condé Nast Traveler
Oyster Fodor's
The Telegraph
The Waterfront Pierhead, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $74/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This was the Waterfront's first hotel, and it remains the most centrally located choice." Full review
Jetsetter "Converted warehouse turned stately hotel with a waterfront setting and Table Mountain backdrop." Full review
Lonely Planet "The chic loft rooms, with whitewashed brick and the exposed girders of the old warehouse, are the ones to opt for here." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Steeped in the pioneering spirit of colonial Cape Town, this distinguished hotel is set on the city’s thriving harbor." Full review
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Don’t miss a dockside dinner at the hotel’s open-air restaurant, OYO, for smoked trout, crayfish, and steamed mussels served with a view of Table Mountain.
DK Eyewitness "The Victoria & Alfred is the original waterfront hotel, offering spacious rooms with expansive panoramas of the mountain or the basin."
Star Service "It is an ideal choice for individual travelers or those who want to stroll the area without safety concerns. The majority of guests are tourists who want a mix of shopping, dining and nightlife." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "In a "magnificent location" on the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, this "meticulously run landmark" overlooks the harbor and fronts Table Mountain." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Its bustling quayside location is a pleasant setting... modern rooms have either water views or look out at the iconic outline of Table Mountain." Full review
Fodor's "This upscale hotel in a converted warehouse is smack in the middle of the Waterfront and surrounded by shops, bars, and restaurants." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"This good-value four-star was the first hotel to open in the V&A Waterfront." Full review
