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Cape Grace Managed By Accor vs Rodwell House Luxury Villa by the Sea

Both hotels are endorsed by writers. On balance, Cape Grace ranks significantly better than Rodwell House. Cape Grace comes in at 91 with recommendations from 16 publications like Hideaway Report, Condé Nast Traveler and Fodor's.

Cape Grace Managed By Accor
Cape Grace Managed By Accor
8 / 10
West Quay Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $2,122 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Of the larger Waterfront hotels, the Grace remains the most elegant, and it's still the first choice for visiting VIPs, though Dock House is by far the most exclusive." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"The 121-room hotel has a somewhat younger clientele than its main luxury competitor, the Mount Nelson, and prides itself on extremely personalized service."
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Hotel staff try to accommodate every request, so if you're keen on wine, the resident sommelier can accompany you to the winelands.
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
World's Best Hotels
"A movable pedestrian bascule bridge provides access from the bustling waterfront to this quiet, mansard-roofed hotel on its own private quay." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A member of the Leading Small Hotels of the World group, the Cape Grace is the stately jewel in the crown of the Waterfront’s crop of hotels."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"One of South Africa’s most expensive and exclusive hotels, in a perfect location, and deserving of every accolade."
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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