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The Grand Daddy is a luxury four-star city hotel with an effervescent, creative soul. Generous, warm and welcoming; The Grand Daddy’s passion is for people. The Grand Daddy’s big talking point is its ‘penthouse’ trailer park, where a collection of vintage Airstream trailers nestle beneath the backdrop of Table Mountain. Each of the 7 two-sleeper trailer suites have been conceptualized and designed by local artists and makes for an accommodation destination like no other.
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HOTEL STYLE
Quirky Hotels
Historic Hotel
Languages Spoken
English, French, Afrikaans, Xhosa and 1 more
Location
38 Long Street, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa
Grand Daddy Boutique Hotel
4.2 reviews
Getting there
Great for walkers
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My sister and I stayed here for 6 nights on a recent trip to Cape Town and generally enjoyed our stay.
We arranged an airport pick up through the hotel and he was largely on time for our arrival. The price did change at the last minute though and when I asked why, multiple times, no one at the hotel would give me an answer.
The room itself was good, very spacious. The shower was over a tub which was fine provided no mobility issues. Ours did leak a bit so we'd end up with some water pooling under the sink but we used the bath mat to soak that up. The shower was generally good with good water pressure. However, our final two nights we had no hot water but the first 4 we did, not sure why. Bed was comfortable. We had a fridge, but unlike other reviews ours was not stocked.
We had a drink upstairs at the bar and dinner downstairs, both were good. Be prepared for loud music from the rooftop bar and also level 1 with what they've got happening there. It didn't worry our sleep and I'm not sure what time it stopped but might cause a problem for light sleepers.
The highlight was the breakfast each morning. There was continental style together with a la carte. Odwa in the breakfast room was a ray of sunshine each morning and by day 3 she had our drink orders ready before we'd even ordered. Food was absolutely delicious. Breakfast staff should be comended.
I'd stay again.
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Dane van Heteren, General Manager at Grand Daddy Boutique Hotel
Responded 24 Jun 2024
Dear Mel Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback about your recent stay with us at The Grand Daddy Boutique Hotel. We are delighted to hear that you and your sister generally enjoyed your six-night stay and found many aspects of our hotel to your liking. We sincerely apologize for the confusion and inconvenience you experienced regarding the airport pick-up service and the change in price. We understand how frustrating this must have been, and we are currently reviewing our communication and procedures to ensure this does not happen in the future. We are pleased that you found your room spacious and comfortable, though we regret the issues you faced with the shower and hot water. Our maintenance team has been informed and will be addressing these concerns promptly to prevent future occurrences. We are also glad to hear that you enjoyed our bar and dining options, despite the noise from the rooftop bar. We strive to balance the vibrant atmosphere with the comfort of our guests, and we appreciate your understanding in this matter. It is wonderful to know that the highlight of your stay was the breakfast and the exceptional service provided by Odwa. We will certainly commend her and the breakfast staff for their outstanding service and dedication to making your mornings special. We are thrilled to hear that you would stay with us again, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Please do not hesitate to reach out if there is anything we can do to make your next stay even more enjoyable. Warm regards, Dawn Jansen Front Office Manager
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My family of 4 stayed here for 4 nights in July and it was absolutely perfect. We had a family room which consisted of basically two hotel rooms (one with 1 bed and another with a bunk bed) that could be shut off by another door when we were in for the night. We also had 2 bathrooms which made getting ready in the mornings much easier. Staff was super friendly and helpful anytime we needed anything at all. We had breakfast and lunch once each at the restaurant, as well as drinks and dessert, and food was always good. We especially loved the rooftop bar in the evenings. The bartender even went out of his way to make my daughter a fancy milkshake one evening!
Location of the hotel was also nice because it was within safe walking distance to lots of restaurants and shops, which made it very easy to find dinner in the evenings. We would not hesitate to stay here again!
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Date of stay: July 2022
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If you are looking for something different with some friendly and helpful staff, please do give Granddaddy Hotel a go. We wanted to try the roof top experience in the Airstream and it was every penny worth it. Remarking views of Cape Town and food and drinks that was absolutely lovely. It was mid winter and raining that day, even so was amazing. The staff made it well worth being on the roof top on a rainy day. Thank you Ben.
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Date of stay: July 2024
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I wanted to rate the hotel higher but there were too many things that I didn’t enjoy. I booked two of the air streams for two nights upon arrival in Cape Town. Both air streams felt tired and the bathrooms could use a refresh. The trailer that my sister stayed in was smaller but felt like it had more room to move because it didn’t have so much furniture and our trailer had so many decorative pillows we didn’t know what to do with them. Additionally, the bar is literally in your face the moment you step out of your “room” so there is zero privacy. It’s like staying in a fishbowl. The hotel employees were all friendly and breakfast was excellent.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Dane van Heteren, General Manager at Grand Daddy Boutique Hotel
Responded 24 Jun 2024
Good Day, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent stay at The Grand Daddy Boutique Hotel. We appreciate your candid review and are glad to hear that you found our employees friendly and enjoyed the excellent breakfast. We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced with the Airstream accommodations. Your feedback about the tired feel of the Airstreams and the bathrooms will be shared with our management team for further review and improvement. We understand the importance of comfort and privacy during your stay, and we regret that the layout of the Airstreams did not meet your expectations. Regarding the decor and pillows in your trailer, we will take your comments into consideration for future improvements to ensure a more comfortable experience for our guests. It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed our central location on vibrant Long Street and found the breakfast to be excellent. We strive to provide a memorable experience for all our guests, and your feedback helps us to improve. We appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back to The Grand Daddy Boutique Hotel in the future for an improved experience. Warm regards, Dawn Jansen Front office Manager
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Despite booking through their website our booking was lost. The staff were rather quick to tell us that we did not have a booking - I had to offer to show them my proof before they investigated further. After a long wait they found the booking (an error on their part).
Additional extras such as parking and a "braai box" were booked but not in place when we arrived, and the reception staff attempted to bill for the items which had been paid for on placing the booking. If you arrive in your own vehicle it's important to note that there is ZERO parking for the hotel which can be used while checking in and this isn't made clear when booking your stay. Public parking outside is paid and not garunteed. We were initially told that there was no covered parking until I pointed out I had booked and paid for it - then suddenly there was parking available.
While the braai box is a lovely concept for rooftop the acoomodation, the three types of meat were not as advertised. They were what appeared to be defrosted meat handed to us in plastic bags on a plate - not exactly appetising and with nothing but salt and pepper provided as seasoning. The "handmade bread" was just two shop bought rolls and the "handmade chips" were not provided until I showed what was listed on the website. We mentioned this to a manager who did rectify this the best he could, which was greatly appreciated.
Check out was smoother than check in, but a mystery cost of R15 was outstanding which they couldn't explain. We paid as it was a small amount and not worth the hassle of more waiting for them to figure it out.
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Date of stay: January 2025
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We stayed in the rooftop Winelands Airstream which was a very pleasant and fun experience. The Rooftop Sky Bar also has a great ambience and feel to it. All and all, despite booking issues, we enjoyed this unique stay.
However: Administration a Huge problem. Check your bill twice when checking out. In addition, the front desk staff and supervisor have terrible attitudes and should not be in hospitality whatsoever.
We made a one-night reservation at the beginning of January 2025, for the stay at the end of January. First, upon booking we paid the 50% requested deposit. The terms said the balance was due 7 days prior to arrival. We did not receive any acknowledgement after booking. In fact we received a mail saying we should complete our booking. 7 Days prior to arrival, there was no e-mail for the balance and no payment link anywhere, not on the invoice, and not even on their site. We phoned and the front desk said we should pay upon arrival. We told them that was what their own rules say. Two days prior to arrival we received a payment link out of the blue. We paid the balance in full using the portal link. Upon checkout, first the agent said we owed R100 for parking. We already paid that as part of our first payment. Then she said we owed R2,832 and she took our payment for R2,832. We assumed it was extras. When we asked (after paying), extras were R1067.00. They made us pay R1,750 more than we owed. After about 45 minutes of arguing, they finally agreed after a terrible attitude. They missed two of our payments via their portal. They promised to send us the invoice and to this day, despite u phining and e-mailing, we stil have not received it. They do not reply to any e-mails.
Sadly the checkout experience and what felt like "cheating" left a very bad taste, especially the non-care attitude with no apology at all.
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Date of stay: January 2025
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Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Darren Morgan, General Manager at Grand Daddy Boutique Hotel
Responded 09 Feb 2025
Dear Anton Hayward, We apologize sincerely for the frustrating and disappointing experience you had with our administration and booking process. We understand that the inconsistencies and errors in our communication and payment processing caused you undue stress and inconvenience. We take full responsibility for the mistakes made and acknowledge that our processes failed to meet our usual standards. We should have provided clearer communication and more efficient payment processing. We appreciate your patience and persistence in resolving the issues, particularly with regards to the incorrect payment amount. We are truly sorry for the attitude you encountered from our staff and for the delay in providing you with the invoice. We are taking immediate action to rectify the issues you've raised, including reviewing and improving our booking process, payment processing, and communication protocols. We will also ensure that our staff receive additional training to provide better customer service. Once again, we apologize for the poor experience and appreciate your feedback. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Best regards, Grand Daddy Team
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Great location: it’s located on long street. There are many restaurants in walking distance and V&A waterfront is only 20-30 min walk from grand daddy.
Room: it’s modern, clean and well maintained. The only drawback is that many mosquitoes were in our room
Staff: they are friendly but not most helpful. They weren’t able to provide comprehensive PCR testing site info and we ended doing our own research
Noise: probably due to the location, there’s plenty of noise. The music from the bar/pub nearby could keep going until midnight everyday
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Hotel located in an area where there are several restaurants. You can reach the waterfront and other characteristic destinations on foot. Clean and spacious rooms. Unfortunately the lift was often out of order and the breakfast could be improved with regards to sweets and drinks. It has an internal car park which is very useful if you are driving around as in the area if you stop for 10 seconds they ask you to pay.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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We spent 2 nights here and loved it. The building is an amazing, colonial style building with amazing decor and an old fashioned elevator. The staff were all friendly and helpful. We had a hire car and were able to park it in the underground garage. Our room was quite small - typical city centre hotel room but was clean. The en-suite was very tired and needed a good deep clean to get rid of the moldy grout and the water pressure is poor. Good wifi and tea/coffee making facilities. We had breakfast in the Thirty Ate cafe attached to the hotel which was very good. Went there for a cocktail in the evening and the service however was poor so we walked out which was a shame. It’s about a 20 min walk to the V&A where there are some amazing shops and restaurants. Overall a great boutique hotel which was not overly expensive for its location.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Underground parking available for just R100 per day.
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Super cool hotel in a great, vibrant area. Old building features but modern newly decorated. Really lovely staff here, shout-out to Eloise who couldn’t do enough. She even drove with me to the car park to show me where it was and how to do the parking ticket thing. Great value for money also. Uber cabs are really cheap and plentiful outside so you don’t have to worry about getting around after dark.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Good morning Suki29,
Thank you for your interest in staying at the Grand Daddy, we would love to welcome you in November.
All our room windows have been double glazed so the noise is not an issue.
Regards,
Brenda.
Dear Deepak G,
Thank you for your enquiry.
The Grand Daddy Hotel was built in the late 1800's, and therefore does not have onsite parking.
However, we have an affiliation with a parkade nearby, and the parking fee will be refunded to you by the hotel.
Regards,
Brenda Campbell
General Manager.
Cape Town Central, South Africa443 contributions98 helpful votes
I think when they say Full they mean King,
We stayed in one of the rooftop airstream trailers and it was definitely King, maybe email them directly just to be sure
There are more places to choose from in the Cape Town Central area.
PRICE RANGE
R 1,179 - R 2,250 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
South AfricaWestern CapeCape TownCape Town CentralCity Bowl
NUMBER OF ROOMS
33
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