3 The Glen Road, Sea Point, Cape Town Central, South Africa | (888) 708-2081
Secluded,
gay-friendly boutique with immaculate interiors
Set in a quiet, residential area a 10-minute walk from waterfront
Sunny terraced
pool area with outdoor hot tub and lounge chairs
Spa with
Moroccan-style steam room and Swedish sauna
Plush,
contemporary rooms all open to terraces or balconies
Impressive
bathroom facilities include large showers and twin basins
Free Wi-Fi
throughout
Set away from town center
Solar power can result in lukewarm showers
Poor noise insulation in
some rooms
The 24-room Glen Boutique Hotel is an
impeccably presented, secluded boutique set in a residential district a 10-minute drive from Cape Town's center. It is a gay-friendly hotel, though
welcomes and attracts all types of guests and provides an excellent range of
facilities including pools, saunas, and hot tubs. Rooms are plush and
contemporary, all with outdoor areas and some with sea views. It's not one of
the cheaper options in the area; the Atlantic Affair Boutique
Hotel nearby is more budget-friendly, though lacks a pool.
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Scene
Gay-friendly boutique with impeccably tasteful interiors and secluded ambience
Stepping through
a discreet entrance flanked with potted shrubbery, visitors are greeted by a
pair of feline statues guarding a secluded and calming garden thick with palms
and exotic vegetation. A short lantern-lit hallways leads into a fine, period
townhouse -- complete with whitewashed balustrades and arched doorways -- and
an immaculately presented lobby area setting the tone for the rest of the
property. Everything throughout the hotel is tastefully done with a blend of
sharp 21st-century styling and African touches including genuine safari skins
and native wooden sculpture. This chic boutique used to be
geared exclusively towards the gay community, and while it's still gay-friendly, it
nowadays attracts all kinds of visitors, but mainly younger couples and solo
travelers drawn by its secluded and sophisticated vibe.
Location
Residential setting in Cape Town’s Sea Point district walking distance from the waterfront
The hotel is
situated in a very residential area in Cape Town’s Sea Point district a 10-minute walk from the waterfront and about a 10-minute drive from town
center. The nearest beaches are the series of sandy coves at Clifton, also 10 minutes away by car, while Camps Bay -- a
long, sandy beach with palm trees and a promenade lined with restaurants and bars
-- is a little farther down the coast. The closest airport is Cape Town
International, about 14 miles away, or 25 minutes by cab -- the hotel can also
arrange airport transfers.
Rooms
All stylish rooms extend to a balcony or terrace as well as particularly impressive bathrooms
The hotel's 24
rooms are all finished in tasteful, contemporary styling with light tones and a
mixture of clean lines and plush touches. In-room refreshments come in the form
of free welcome drinks, an affordable minibar, and tea and coffee facilities.
Free Wi-Fi and satellite TV come as standard, while bathrooms include spacious
showers, twin basins, and Italian designer fixtures as well as fluffy robes and
high-end bath products. Each room also opens to a private garden terrace or
balcony, many with mountain and/or sea views. The penthouse room offers a
particularly luxurious space with panoramic views through floor-to-ceiling
windows.
Features
Sunny terraced pool area with outdoor hot tub and dining patio
The hotel's rear
garden area is a well-designed series of terraces, sun decking, and pools
including an outdoor hot tub and restaurant patio. A range of excellent
breakfast options are included in the rate, which can also be enjoyed in the
dining area, al fresco, or in your room. Food and drink is available around the
clock, for lunch and dinner in the restaurant, and in one of two bar areas. A
private spa also includes a spacious Moroccan-style steam room and traditional
Swedish sauna as well as a range of treatments.
