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The Commodore vs Alta Bay

Both hotels are highly recommended by experts. Overall, Alta Bay scores slightly higher than The Commodore. Alta Bay has a TripExpert Score of 77 with positive reviews from 4 sources like The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.

The Commodore
The Commodore
7 / 10
Portwood Rd, Portswood Square, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $0 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Star Service Star Service
"Situated in a white building with a glass entrance and five floors of guest rooms, this hotel is nautically themed like its less-opulent sibling next door, the PortsWood." Full review
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Room service is offered 24 hours a day, but the staff is a mixed bag, often ignoring special requests.
Star Service Star Service
"Nautical and historical decor including large maps, an antique model ship and a large globe adds a sense of importance to the location. " Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 236-room Commodore is a pleasant enough, but slightly dated upper-middle-range hotel located in the V&A Waterfront area of Cape Town, a few minutes' walk from the quayside." Full review
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