Blackheath LodgevsAlta Bay
Both hotels are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Alta Bay is the choice of most reviewers compared to Blackheath Lodge. Alta Bay has a TripExpert Score of 77 with endorsements from 4 sources including Time Out, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
Blackheath Lodge
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Time Out
Oyster
Fodor's Fodor's
6 Blackheath Road, Sea Point, Cape Town Central 8005, South Africa
From $157/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness "Located under Signal Hill, close to the V&A Waterfront and Clifton and Camps Bay beaches, Blackheath Lodge is housed in an 1880s Victorian building."
Rough Guide "Superb owner-run guesthouse in a grand Victorian home that just gets everything right. Down a quiet backstreet, it’s close to the Sea Point action."
Time Out "This picturesque Victorian oasis comes complete with breakfast and pool and very, very good prices." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The hotel serves a free breakfast on a terrace beside a cozy garden and pool, and the extremely helpful staff offers travel and restaurant tips." Full review
Fodor's "Conveniently located on a quiet street in upper Sea Point, this small, stylish Victorian-era hotel with great concierge-level owner-rendered service is an extremely good value." Full review
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Dinners can be provided on request, and management is happy to arrange other goodies like off-site spa treatments, picnic baskets, tailored day trips, and rental of the lodge's miniconvertible.
Fodor's "Conveniently located on a quiet street in upper Sea Point, this small good-value hotel in a beautiful Victorian-era home boasts concierge-level owner-rendered service and gorgeous quirky..." Full review
Alta Bay
Frommer's
Lonely Planet Time Out
The Telegraph
12 Invemark Crescent, Higgovale, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $75/night
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Pool
- Multilingual
Frommer's "This is among the most stylish operations in town, with plenty of thoughtful touches." Full review
Lonely Planet "Cascading down the hillside, the design delicious Alta Bay is a haven of tranquillity and pampering." Full review
Time Out "This smart and sophisticated guesthouse is situated in a beautifully renovated home under the slopes of Table Mountain and within easy reach of the buzz of the city." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"A small, stylish and exclusive all-suite four-star guest house with just four rooms, located on the slopes of Table Mountain." Full review
