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Alta Bay vs Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel

Both properties are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Cape Cadogan scores slightly better than Alta Bay. Cape Cadogan comes in at #18 in Cape Town with endorsements from 8 publications like Fodor's, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.

Alta Bay
Alta Bay
7 / 10
12 Invemark Crescent, Higgovale, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $75 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Laundy Room
  • Pool
  • Multilingual
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This is among the most stylish operations in town, with plenty of thoughtful touches." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Cascading down the hillside, the design delicious Alta Bay is a haven of tranquillity and pampering." Full review
Time Out 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 Telegraph The Telegraph
7.0
"A small, stylish and exclusive all-suite four-star guest house with just four rooms, located on the slopes of Table Mountain." Full review
Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
8 / 10
5 Upper Union Street, Gardens, Cape Town Central 8000, South Africa
From $226 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Concierge Concierge
"It's a sensual kind of place that feels private, with all-white decor, sparkling chandeliers, and open, travertine-tiled bathrooms."
Time Out Time Out
"Comprising the original hotel, nearby luxury apartments and the more private Owners Villa, the Cape Cadogan continues to provide stylish sanctuary for city visitors." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"One of the original farmhouses built on the slopes of Table Mountain, this elegant double-storied Georgian is just steps away from bustling Kloof Street, yet it's a thoroughly peaceful sanctuary." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This Gone with the Wind–style heritage-listed villa presents a very classy boutique operation with some rooms opening on to the secluded courtyard." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"An elegant oasis housed in a 19th-century national monument, Cadogan is one of the very best guest houses in the city, with 15 individually decorated rooms." Full review
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