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Alta Bay vs Welgelegen House

Both Welgelegen Boutique Guest House and Alta Bay are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Alta Bay scores slightly better than Welgelegen Boutique Guest House. Alta Bay comes in at #27 in Cape Town with endorsements from 4 publications including The Telegraph, Time Out and Frommer's.

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
Welgelegen House
Welgelegen House
7 / 10
6 Stephen Street, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $267 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"A Victorian guesthouse with mountain views and furnished with considerable style."
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"This is one of the best-value guest houses in the city, and a personal favourite when booking for friends or family visiting from the UK." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith Mr & Mrs Smith
"Seductively simple, Welgelegen hotel is a boutique B&B in Cape Town a short stroll from chic Kloof Street." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The look is a mixture of African chic and romantic whimsy, and the pretty courtyard is a good place to relax after a busy day." Full review