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The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Romantic elegance in Cape Town's heart

Historic Cape Dutch architecture and a romantic ambiance define this stunning boutique hotel in a beautiful Cape Town setting. Enjoy spacious rooms, high-quality bedding, and delightful outdoor dining areas that enhance your luxurious stay.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Alphen Drive, Constantia, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7806

What's nearby

  • Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Kenilworth Race Course - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Groot Constantia Winery - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • University of Cape Town - 9 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Camps Bay Beach - 21 min drive - 12.4 miles

Getting around

  • Wittebome Station - 3 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 20 min drive
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eat Out The Box - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Mcdonald's Wynberg - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Blanko - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa

Luxury boutique hotel located in Constantia
Take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa. Take some time to relax at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and al fresco dining. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Other amenities include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 42-inch HDTVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Separate sitting areas, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 350 for adults and ZAR 350 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 5 Rooms
  • la Belle
  • The Rose Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch HDTV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 2050.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: ZAR 500 per day

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 350 for adults and ZAR 350 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 500 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 2050.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Alphen Boutique
Alphen Boutique Cape Town
Alphen Boutique Hotel
Alphen Boutique Hotel Cape Town
Alphen Hotel
Hotel Alphen
Alphen Boutique Hotel
The Alphen & Spa Cape Town
The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa Hotel
The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa Cape Town
The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa Hotel Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Does The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 500 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa located?

This family-friendly Cape Town hotel is located in the historical district, within 2 mi (3 km) of Constantia Village and Wynberg Park. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens and Table Mountain National Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). Wittebome Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 105 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional service at a beautiful hotel

This was an exceptional stay . The hotel is beautiful, luxurious with beautiful spacious rooms in a wonderful location. The service is outstanding. I don’t think I have stayed at a better hotel .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful hotel with brilliant staff and an excellent ambiance. We eat twice in Blanko and thought the food was superb. We would definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

I had the pleasure of staying at the Alphen Boutique Hotel in the Constantia area of Cape Town, and it was an exceptional experience. The property is absolutely amazing, blending modern conveniences with the charm of traditional Cape Dutch heritage. The facilities were fantastic, the service was truly first-class, and everything was spotlessly clean. I would definitely return – a perfect balance of luxury and heritage. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay, rooms perfect and service exceptional. Breakfast times were busy due to number of non-hotel guest diners. A close by road made the ambience slightly less idyllic than imagined when sat outside. Other than that, would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grear property with lovely staff. Mattresses were worn and they could be replaced. Otherwise flawless.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is friendly and bends over backwards to go above and beyond.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5☆ All the way

What an amazing stay we had at the Alphen, we will definitely be back, the food, staff and service were all amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful break, just wish we could have stayed longer. Lovely big rooms, great food, excellent service. A really beautiful hotel in stunning surroundings:
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dietwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel in a really safe area of Cape Town. Siya was beyond helpful, like all the staff in the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top Class

Incredible property with top class service. Will return every time I visit CT. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a gorgeous setting. Friendly & helpful staff. Lively atmosphere. Will no doubt stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10

Everyone at the Aphlen was incredible. Charlene at the front desk was truly phenomenal and helped with everything we needed. The service and food were top notch.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Updated old Cape elegance in a pastoral setting

Despite the fact that the Alphen is undergoing renovations and it was during Level 3 lockdown- we would t even have known. Our suite was impeccable- loved the 2 bathrooms! The complimentary bottle of wine was much appreciated and the Marshall blue tooth speaker was a nice touch. The lovely receptionist, who’s name escapes me was delightful and couldn’t do enough for us! I wish I didn’t have to depart at the crack of dawn to make my flight, but fortunately my companion was able to have a delicious breakfast and enjoy a leisurely morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very professional , superb stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

SAIDAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely lovely. The breakfast was incredible. The service was impeccable. 10 stars all around. We’ll be back for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Willem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolute perfection.

Absolutely the best service from the word go. Will be back in the near future. Perfect spot a romantic getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Value

Exellent stay, will return
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We are coming back

Our second stay and we will come back again. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicolaas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quick visit

Beautiful hotel with lots of character!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best

Top quality stay. Professional friendly stall.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La gentilezza e la competenza dello staff sono il punto di forza di questo hotel. Le stanze sono ampie, moderne e molto confortevoli.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic Cape Dutch setting with wonderful outside areas to enjoy your meals. Rooms were large and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellenter Service-sehr schönes, gepflegtes Hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastiskt hotell
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superbe

On top of being an exceptionally beautiful and well serviced hotel, the hotel also attracts the locals which creates a very nice vibe in the restaurants. The staff was amazingly kind to our little son too. I highly recommend this place to anyone willing to discover Cape Town and the surroundings, far away from the busy streets, and reasonable driving distance to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

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