Cape Town, South AfricaSea Point
The Glen Boutique Hotel & Spa
Victorian spa townhouse
Sea Point Cape Town, South Africa
Opened
2006
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
Victorian spa townhouse
Life revolves around the tiered swimming pools and aroma-steam room at this Victorian townhouse, run with an openly inclusive ethos.
What it’s good at
Listed
A dedicated elevator opens directly into the Leigh Gregory designed rooftop penthouse.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Twenty-four rooms in a townhouse steps from the Atlantic Seaboard promenade that stretches the length of the suburb.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Atlantic Seaboard promenade sits a ten-minute stroll away, tracing the coastline for the length of Sea Point.
The rooms
Every bedroom opens onto a private balcony or terrace looking toward Lion's Head, the Atlantic, or the sun deck.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool and spa
A sun deck holds an outdoor hot tub beside the pool, and an indoor whirlpool is set against stacked firewood.
At the table
G Kitchen serves Mediterranean and South African dishes beside the pool, and cowhide stools line the indoor cocktail bar.
How it began
Stone feline statues guard the garden entrance of what began in 2006 as an eight-room Victorian private house.
Cape Town
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.