The Glen Boutique Hotel & Spa
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want the top-rated five-star hotel in our Cape Town sample, with a spa, praised breakfasts and free parking in Sea Point. Light sleepers should be cautious, as guests report thin walls and noise from hallways.
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This is our Luxury pick in Cape Town, an official five-star hotel with a guest score of 9.4 from 773 reviews. It ranked first of 16 hotels in our sample.
It suits couples who want a spa, a pool and a generous breakfast, and drivers, since the property lists free parking.
Skip it if you are a light sleeper. The one recurring complaint is soundproofing: guests mention thin walls and loose door fittings that let noise in from neighbours and corridors. And if you plan to walk to the main sights, the distances in our data are long.
Location and getting around
The address is 3 The Glen, Sea Point. Guests rate the location 9.5 out of 10.
The sights in our data are all far from here on foot. The Castle of Good Hope is about 3.5 km, roughly 44 minutes. Table Mountain National Park is about 6.3 km, around 79 minutes. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is about 8.7 km, around 109 minutes. Plan on public transport or a taxi for all three.
Walking times are straight-line estimates, so real routes will take longer. With free parking listed, a car is a practical option here.
What guests say
Staff get strong praise: friendly and attentive, with helpful service and a warm welcome.
Breakfast is the other highlight. Guests mention a generous buffet plus hot à la carte options, including fresh fruit, pastries and eggs. Listed styles are continental, full English or Irish and buffet.
The weak point is noise. Guests say thin walls and loose door fittings let sound through from neighbours and hallways. Ask for a quiet room when you book, and pack earplugs if you are sensitive.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €351.71 per night. That is a reference price, not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
It was well above the sample median of €276.61, and far above our other picks. HAVN Aparthotel by Totalstay, our Budget pick with 3 stars and 8.0, was €49.28. Urban Elephant Hotels, The Rose, our Best Value pick with 4 stars and 8.9, was €112.36. You pay more than three times the Best Value price here.
In return the property lists a spa and wellness centre, a pool, a restaurant, free parking, a garden, a terrace, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 16 eligible hotels in Cape Town. Five-star hotels get priority for the Luxury slot, and this one holds an official five-star rating.
It also had the highest review score of the 16, at 9.4, with a 9.5 location score. That made it the clear choice.
Before you book
Check today's price, as the November 2026 figure will be out of date. Confirm whether breakfast is included and what the cancellation terms are.
Request a quiet room given the noise reports. Check spa and pool opening times and any fees, which are not confirmed. Room size and renovation condition have not been assessed.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is The Glen Boutique Hotel & Spa noisy?
Some guests say so. They mention thin walls and loose door fittings that let in noise from neighbours and hallways, so ask for a quiet room.
Can I walk to Table Mountain from the hotel?
Not realistically. Table Mountain National Park is about 6.3 km, roughly 79 minutes on foot, so plan on public transport or a taxi.
Does the hotel have free parking?
The property lists free parking. Confirm availability for your dates with the hotel.
What is breakfast like?
Guests praise a generous buffet with hot à la carte options, including fresh fruit, pastries and eggs. Check whether it is included in your rate.
How much does it cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €351.71 per night. Check today's price for your dates.