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      Grand Daddy Hotel

      367 Reviews
      #64 of 110 Hotels in Cape Town Central
      38 Long Street | Western Cape, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
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      4.0
      367 reviews
      • Excellent47%
      • Very good34%
      • Average11%
      • Poor4%
      • Terrible4%
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      “trailer park” (42 reviews)
      “rooftop bar” (56 reviews)
      “long street” (84 reviews)
      Free Wifi
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      Reviewed 1 week ago
      Great stay with Grand Daddy

      The hotel is located conveniently to good restaurants and sightseeing highlights; great location in the center of activity in Cape Town. The staff of the hotel and the restaurant was very friendly and extremely helpful. Service in the restaurant was very good and breakfast choice...More

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      Reviewed 2 weeks ago
      Hard to Leave Grand Daddy in Long Street

      Great service and even better location in Long 'street the heart of Cape town. The GM is Brenda Campbell a real Honey! The staff cannot do enough for you. Be sure to visit the roof bar upstairs and the caravans! The decor was very tastefully...More

      Thank Grant F
      Response from Brenda38CT, General Manager at Grand Daddy HotelResponded 2 weeks ago

      Dear Grant F, Thank you for your super review, I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay at the hotel, and also the fun décor of Jaci's Safari/Cheetah Plains trailer on our rooftop. We agree, Jaci's Lodges in Madikwe are properties not to be missed!...More

      Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
      Cape Town pit stop

      A quirky and trendy hotel, central location on Long street. Great staff, friendly and helpful. The rooms were spacious, clean and well decorated. Breakfast is a must, tasty and plentiful. Not a lot to see and do in the immediate area, travelled around by Uber...More

      Thank SMajor08
      Response from Brenda38CT, General Manager at Grand Daddy HotelResponded 3 weeks ago

      Dear SMajor08, Thank you for your review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at the Grand Daddy Hotel, and we hope to welcome you back. Regards, Brenda.

      Reviewed 28 August 2017
      boutique hotel, central located

      Enjoyed staying at this hotel centrally located in Capetown with friendly staff and good breakfast. Easy access to attractions Roof bar is also a plus. Rooms are spacious, good insulated ( for noise) and modern.

      Thank Bert K
      Response from Brenda38CT, General Manager at Grand Daddy HotelResponded 4 September 2017

      Good morning Bert K, Thank you for your review, I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay at the Grand Daddy. We hope to welcome you back soon. Regards, Brenda.

      Reviewed 20 August 2017 via mobile
      Great & Quirky :)

      Great hotel, centrally located, we stayed in the Sugar Daddy suite :) also travelling with two kids, they placed single sized mattresses for them on the floor near the sofa, still enough room for everyone :) nice sized room with about 4 balconies, although these...More

      Thank pshah99
      Response from Brenda38CT, General Manager at Grand Daddy HotelResponded 28 August 2017

      Dear pshah99, Thank you for your review, I am so pleased you and your children enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back at the Grand Daddy Hotel again. Regards, Brenda.

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      About
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      • Top amenities
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      • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
      • Hotel Amenities
      • Room Service
      • Dry Cleaning
      • Meeting Rooms
      • Laundry Service
      • Concierge
      • Multilingual Staff
      • Conference Facilities
      • Business Centre with Internet Access
      • Banquet Room
      • Babysitting
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      • Air Conditioning
      • Refrigerator in room
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      • US$135 - US$276 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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      • #40 Family Hotel in Cape Town Central
      • #48 Business Hotel in Cape Town Central
      • #57 Luxury Hotel in Cape Town Central
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      • Suites ,
      • Non-Smoking Rooms
      • Number of rooms
      • 33
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      Deepak G
      2 March 2017|
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      Response from Brenda38CT | Property representative |
      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... More
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      30 January 2017|
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      Response from CptChick1968 | Reviewed this property |
      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
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      2 February 2016|
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      Response from patsy642015 | Reviewed this property |
      Our room was great on the top floor (just under bar) and no noise issues - room was spacious but hotel was compact and maybe seen as a little child unfriendly (we only had one 2yr old boy travelling with our group and didn't... More
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