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title: "Gorgeous George vs The Reserve: which hotel is better?"
description: "Gorgeous George or The Reserve in Cape Town? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/gorgeous-george-cape-town-vs-the-reserve-cape-town/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-14
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# Gorgeous George vs The Reserve

Both are in Cape Town, 90 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★★ · City Centre
## [Gorgeous George](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/gorgeous-george-cape-town/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 9.1

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1454268/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · City Centre
## [The Reserve](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-reserve-cape-town/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.0

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2213946/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 90 m apart.

### Choose Gorgeous George if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 8.6)

### Why is Gorgeous George better than The Reserve?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.6) (+0.3)
2.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)
3.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)

### Why is The Reserve better than Gorgeous George?

1.  More guest reviews (101 vs 49), so the rating is more reliable (×2.1)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Gorgeous George | The Reserve |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+0.3) | 8.6 |
| Location | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 | – |
| Public transport | 8.0 | 7.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8  (+0.2) | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+0.3) | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 49 | 101  (+52) |
| Rank in Cape Town | top 42%  (+27%) | bottom 31% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Distance to City Centre centre | 90 m | 20 m |
| To public transport | 530 m | 550 m |
| To the airport | 18 km | 18 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 250 m | 270 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 19 | 19 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 32 | – |
| Floors | 6 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2019 | – |
| Listed amenities | 18  (+16) | 2 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00  (+1h) | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

90 m apart

Gorgeous George: city centre: 170 m, nearest station Cape Town Railway Station: 530 m, Cape Town International Airport (CPT): 18 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

The Reserve: city centre: 250 m, nearest station Cape Town Station Deck: 550 m, Cape Town International Airport (CPT): 18 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 75 hotels in City Bowl](https://stayversus.com/en/south-africa/cape-town/area/city-bowl/)

## Weather in Cape Town

[Cape Town weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/south-africa/western-cape/cape-town/weather)

## Gorgeous George or The Reserve: common questions

### Which is better, Gorgeous George or The Reserve?

Gorgeous George leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Gorgeous George or The Reserve?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Gorgeous George and The Reserve?

The two hotels are 90 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/gorgeous-george-cape-town-vs-the-reserve-cape-town/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/