The Grand Daddy Boutique Hotel

Hotel · Malay Quarter

The Grand Daddy Boutique Hotel

Hotel · Malay Quarter

38 Long St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

Highlights

This trendy boutique hotel blends casual charm with stylish decor, featuring a rooftop bar and vibrant restaurant in the heart of Cape Town's lively scene.

38 Long St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa Get directions

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"Legendary, luxurious and with a stylish eatery, The Grand Daddy is original and quintessentially Cape Town. With two suites, 26 rooms and the world renowned Airstream Trailers on the roof, this boutique hotel is a must try. They also have the oldest working lift in Cape Town!Beach House, Winelands, Safari, Gold Rush, Blooming Daisy, Karoo or City Flights, the rooftop trailers are themed for a unique South-African experience. Enjoy a drink at the Sky Bar or catch a movie, every Monday evening, at The Pink Flamingo Rooftop movie theatre." - Yellow Door Collective

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"The Grand Daddy Hotel You might hear Long Street before you see it—this bustling artery is the heart of Cape Town , home to some of the city’s most popular restaurants, bars, and boutiques, all within a few blocks’ radius of the Grand Daddy Hotel. Built in 1895, this landmark building has been transformed into one of the city’s quirkier havens, though it somehow manages to walk the fine line between campy and classy. It’s a spot that’s beloved by tourists and locals alike (don’t be surprised to stumble onto a local fashion shoot in the gilded Daddy Cool bar). Behind the stately gray exterior lies a whimsical world: snuggle into crisp white sheets in one of the 26 colorful rooms or suites, or settle into a stylishly appointed Airstream in the rooftop trailer park. And speaking of the rooftop: there’s no better place to take in the view of Table Mountain presiding over the city."

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Jamie Lee Douglass

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We recently hosted my partner's 30th birthday at The Grand Daddy Hotel, and we were completely blown away by the entire experience. From the moment we started planning, Evans was incredibly supportive and helpful, guiding us through every step of the process. The hotel itself is absolutely stunning, with a unique and vibrant aesthetic. The location is incredibly central, making it easy for our guests. We were particularly impressed with the quality of their food platters, which were delicious and beautifully presented. The bar also offered a good selection of drinks at reasonable prices. We also booked my parents in to the hotel, so had the opportunity to see how stunning the rooms are as well. The staff at The Grand Daddy were incredibly accommodating and went above and beyond to ensure our event ran smoothly. We can't recommend them highly enough!

Miggy Smalls

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Great hotel if you want to stay closer to downtown and have a more local experience! The hotel staff are extremely helpful with any concerns you may have and the rooftop bar is a blast! You do have to be careful at night though around the area.

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I really liked this hotel. The location is tricky because it’s really dead center in the CBD so it’s very busy outside the hotel. But inside the hotel the decor is really beautiful. There’s a bar space upstairs which is nice and the waiters were pretty pleasant. Room was comfortable. They close the doors late at night so I started to panic trying to get in but eventually there was a person on standby to open for me.

Bernadine Bachar

Google

We hosted my son’s 21st birthday on the rooftop. The entire experience was just wonderful. Evans and Vuyo were incredible: professional, helpful and friendly, every request was treated with the utmost care and everything ran like clockwork. The food was delicious. The venue is simply gorgeous. Not even the rain could dampen a magical evening. We are so grateful for the sheer effort put in by all the hotel staff to make it so special. Thank you. We will be back to stay soon.

Ruth Armitt

Google

My company had a wrap party at Grand Daddy Hotel. Evans and Lieone were fabulous. They looked after us all night, the drinks and food were lovely. We agreed a set price for the bar which was respected and the whole evening was a huge success! Thank you guys x

Google

We visited their rooftop bar for sundowners and it was perfect There’s a couple of seating options but it doesn’t necessarily have the best view due to the surrounding buildings however the rooftop itself has got a very nice aesthetic. I especially loved the old school lift! The menu is the best part, the food and drink options are very affordable and delicious

Gems Bok

Google

We came for the Alice show. Show was very good, excellent young performers. Food gave us really serious food poisoning despite a hefty ticket price of R795 pp. We spent the rest of our weekend in bed. The bar man upstairs had a really bad attitude. We were early for the show so we wanted to order us a few drinks beforehand. He refused to squeeze in our order for two beers and insisted to finalize the other guests' extensive cocktail order. We had to leave after waiting for around 25 min. If I was a tourist here I would be even more frustrated than we are.

Reon Da Costa

Google

A rather flashy & trendy boutique hotel, in the heart of Cape Town. I haven't had the pleasure of staying in their rooms, but I was privileged to attend an event hosted on their rooftop ! Friendly bartenders & panoramic views. Literally perfect for cocktail socials & work gatherings. Relax & enjoy the city's ambiance.