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Grand Daddy Hotel

4.0 of 5
38 Long Street, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
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Grand Daddy Hotel
Ranked #70 of 120 hotels in Cape Town Central
4.0 of 5 stars 85 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Long street(15)
  • Rooftop bar(9)
  • Trailer park(5)
  • Very good(3)
  • South Africa(3)
  • Table Mountain(3)
  • Central location(3)
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Cape Town, South Africa
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

I enjoyed the different experience in the trailer park on the rooftop. It was more noisy than being in the hotel and I was grateful that the air conditioner worked during the warm day and the heater worked when it was colder at night. The shower was tricky for me to use being a 6'4" tall person but the trailer... More

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East London, South Africa
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Stayed a night, and wish we had stayed longer. An amazing and unique hotel experience. Highly recommended. Has the city bustle about it, you can feel the pulse of cape town running through this trendy and stylish gaunt. Stayed in the Sugar Daddy Suity. Awesome!

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Brussels UK
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

I simply love this spot in the Centre of town, close to all the good bars(thats if you're not having drinks on the roof already) with splendid restaurants to choose from and hospitality at its best! Definately be back!

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New York
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

The biggest plus of this hotel is the location. The service is poor. We complained three times about there not being an internet connection and nothing happened. Construction outside our windows. The rooms are small but comfortable. Overall, did not live up to the hype. The bar upstairs is really small - only one table. Save yourself the hassle and... More

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Lugano
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

I loved it. As soon as I stepped into the hotel, I felt like at home :) believe me, it doesn't happen very often. Everybody was very, super, incredibly nice and all of them were trying their very best to make you feel comfortable. My room was clean, cozy, comfortable and for me "capetowny" indeed...(not that I know much of... More

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Thoiry, France
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

The Grand Daddy hotel is a very cool place with modern funky decor and friendly staff. It's location makes it ideal for soaking up the real Cape Town experience - not the waterfront tourist version. Highly recommended for couples.

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Paris, France
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

A fun experience and a comfortable stay! Do not hesitate to try the, on the first glance small and damp, but on a second look very high class prepared caravans on the rooftop of the Grand Daddy Hotel. You will not regret it! Top AC and with a happy design (the goldilock and the three bears caravan has xxx rated... More

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Lilongwe, Malawi
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012 via mobile

I love this hotel. The space is impeccable and the bar stocked some impressive bourbon. Our suite was amazing and the trailer on the roof was even better. Very well designed and nicely appointed. The only disappointment was the front desk staff and the hotel's tour operator (non-staff, contractor). The front desk staff could not make even basic recommendations for... More

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Amanda Vermeulen, Manager at Grand Daddy Hotel, responded to this review
3 April 2012

We sincerely regret that this was the guest’s experience at the Grand Daddy Hotel, as it is certainly not a reflection of our normal staff standard. Our management has thoroughly investigated the incident and the necessary action has since been taken with the staff in question to ensure that this does not happen again. Our General Manager has engaged with... More

London, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

We stayed 3 nights here in Feb this year. The service in the hotel was excellent. And the hotel is pretty cool. The first room we was offered was kinda small, but when we complained about some pigeons outside the window, they moved us to a much larger room which was really good. Over the weekend, there was a party... More

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Amanda Vermeulen, Manager at Grand Daddy Hotel, responded to this review
3 April 2012

Thank you for the review, we are glad that you enjoyed your stay at the Grand Daddy Hotel. Thank you also for the valuable feedback on the rooftop trailer park. You are 100% correct in stating that this is not the hotel you should select if you are looking for a quiet serene experience. The Grand Daddy is ultimately a... More

London, UK
Senior Contributor
44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

I decided to try their bar, as it was drinks time, and I thought the name of the hotel was sufficiently wacky to warrant a visit. Looked a lot of fun, especially with the Airflow caravans on the roof! The bar was quiet when we got there, but this didn't put us off the enjoyment of some excellent margaritas, so... More

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38 Long Street, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
Price range (per night):* INR7,158 - 13,924

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