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Alta Bay vs Rodwell House Luxury Villa by the Sea

Alta Bay and Rodwell House are both recommended by writers. Overall, Rodwell House ranks slightly better than Alta Bay. Rodwell House is ranked #21 in Cape Town with positive reviews from 5 reviews such as The Telegraph, Frommer's and Time Out.

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
Rodwell House Luxury Villa by the Sea
Rodwell House Luxury Villa by the Sea
7 / 10
Rodwell Road, St. James 7945, South Africa
From $1,626 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
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Frommer's 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 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 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 Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"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 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