Hotel★★★★
The Grand Daddy Hotel
City Centre, Cape Town, South Africa
About The Grand Daddy Hotel
The Grand Daddy Hotel is a hotel in City Centre, Cape Town, South Africa. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 across 68 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, bar, airport transfer, free wi-fi. It is 130 m from the centre of Cape Town. The nearest airport, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), is 18 km away.
- Type
- Hotel
- Star rating
- ★★★★
- Check-in from
- 14:00
- Check-out until
- 11:00
- Rooms
- 33
- Floors
- 4
- Opened
- 1892
- Last renovated
- 2008
- Other stays within 500 m
- 139
Ranked #33 of 75 hotels in City Bowl by StayVersus score
930 m from South African National Gallery: all hotels near South African National Gallery
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How The Grand Daddy Hotel scores
Better rated than 50% of hotels in Cape Town
- Guest rating 8.8
- Location 9.2
- Facilities 6.7
- Spa & wellness 2.5
- Public transport 8.3
Cape Town average
Amenities
Swimming poolBarAirport transferFree Wi-Fi
Pool & wellness
- Swimming pool
- Massage
Food & drink
- Breakfast
- Bar
- Room service
Leisure
- Terrace
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Parking & transport
- Parking
Services
- Airport transfer
- Shuttle
- Concierge
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
In the rooms
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Minibar
- In-room safe
- Coffee or tea maker
Business
- Meeting rooms
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 9.2/10
- Walk grade
- 99/100 Great for walkers
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 150
- Shops within 500 m
- 24
- Sights within 1 km
- 36
| Nearest beachMilton Beach | 3.2 km7 min drive |
|---|---|
| Nearest stationCape Town Railway Station | 470 m8 min walk |
| Nearest airportCape Town International Airport (CPT) | 18 km40 min drive |
| Distance to the centreCape Town | 130 m2 min walk |
Main sights of Cape Town
| South African National Gallery | 930 m15 min walk |
|---|---|
| Two Oceans Aquarium | 1.5 km24 min walk |
Everyday places nearby
| Food shopPick n Pay Family | 140 m2 min walk |
|---|---|
| PharmacyUnited South African Pharmacies | 100 m2 min walk |
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Questions about The Grand Daddy Hotel
How do guests rate The Grand Daddy Hotel?
The Grand Daddy Hotel has a guest rating of 8.8 out of 10 from 68 reviews, which is better than 50% of rated hotels in Cape Town.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Grand Daddy Hotel?
Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.
Does The Grand Daddy Hotel include breakfast?
Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.
Does The Grand Daddy Hotel have a pool?
Yes, The Grand Daddy Hotel has a swimming pool.
Is there parking at The Grand Daddy Hotel?
Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.
How far is The Grand Daddy Hotel from the airport?
The nearest airport, Cape Town International Airport (CPT), is 18 km away in a straight line.
When did The Grand Daddy Hotel open?
The Grand Daddy Hotel opened in 1892 and was last renovated in 2008.
How many rooms does The Grand Daddy Hotel have?
The Grand Daddy Hotel has 33 rooms on 4 floors.
Is there a supermarket or food shop near The Grand Daddy Hotel?
Yes: Pick n Pay Family, about 140 m away (2 min walk).
Where is the nearest pharmacy to The Grand Daddy Hotel?
United South African Pharmacies is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 100 m away (2 min walk).
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