Dock House Boutique Hotel & Spa is a well-reviewed hotel located in Cape Town. It offers a unique blend of luxury, privacy, and service. Guests generally report high satisfaction with their stay, highlighting the exceptional quality of both the accommodations and the service.
1/5
Safety index
60 out of 100
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Dock House Boutique Hotel & Spa by NEWMARK
9.4
(199 ratings)
Cape Town, South Africa -
280 m Two Oceans Aquarium
1.12 km Cape Town Stadium
1.33 km Cape Town International Convention Centre
Hotel Overview
Hotel highlights
- Exceptional Service: Guests often praise the attentive and personalized service they receive.
- Prime Location: Its location is frequently highlighted as ideal, being convenient for exploring local attractions.
- Luxurious Accommodations: Many visitors are impressed by the luxurious and well-maintained rooms.
- Exclusive Atmosphere: The hotel's exclusivity and privacy are well-valued by guests seeking a quiet retreat.
- Quality Spa and Amenities: The spa and overall hotel amenities receive high marks for their quality and maintenance.
Area for improvement
- Price: Some guests feel that the cost of staying at the hotel is on the higher side.
- Limited Food Options: A few reviewers have mentioned a desire for broader dining options within the hotel.
- Parking Challenges: There have been occasional mentions of parking being challenging at times.
- Room Size Variation: A minority of guests have noted that some rooms felt smaller than expected.
- Noise: Despite its general tranquility, a few guests have experienced disturbances from nearby construction or activities.
Amenities
Babysitting
Breakfast included
Spa
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
Parking included
Housekeeping
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RateScore
Total 199 Reviews
RateScore is average rating from most popular providers
Blended Web Rating
booking
119 Reviews
9.3 / 10
expedia
80 Reviews
9.6 / 10
Hotel Quality
The quality chart is based on how hotel ratings changed over time.
General Info
Total number of rooms 6
Number of floors 2
Number of buildings/towers 2
WiFi Quality
Download, Mbps
Upload, Mbps
Ping, ms
Idle
59Download
31Upload
24Wifi Speed Is Good For
web browsing
HD online movies
group video calls
online streaming
4K online movies
online gaming
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Daytime safety
47 out of 100
Risky
Nighttime safety
15 out of 100
Very Unsafe
Cape Town safety index
Overall Safety Index
Risky
An average rating of the six safety categories
60 out of 100
Women safety
Safe
Likelihood of inappropriate behavior against women.
66
Physical safety
Unsafe
Likelihood of injury due to harmful intent.
32
Property safety
Very Unsafe
Likelihood of theft.
19
Political safety
Safe
Potential for infringement of political rights or political unrest.
69
LGBTQ safety
Safe
Likelihood of harm or discrimination against LGBTQ persons or groups and level of caution required at location.
74
Medical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of illness or disease, assessment of water and air quality, and access to reliable medical care.
100
Overall Crime index
High
An average rating of the crime categories
74 out of 100
Property crime severity
High
77
Mugging or robbery 74/100
Car theft 65/100
Car break-ins 75/100
Home break-ins 69/100
Violent crime severity
High
80
Physical attacks 66/100
Racism or religion motivated attacks 53/100
Other crime severity
Extreme
84
Insult or harassment in public 58/100
Corruption or bribery 84/100
Drug problem 76/100
Prices Around Property
Average Daily Costs Per Person
Bottle of water 1.5L
$0.6 - $1.1
Coffee
$1.2 - $2.4
Beer 0.5L
$0.7 - $1.4
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$4.8 - $12.1
Public transport, one-way ticket
$0.7 - $1.4
Taxi 1km (normal tariff)
$0.5 - $1.2
Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course
$24.2 - $58
Bottle of mid-range wine
$2.4 - $7.2
McMeal at McDonalds
$3.9 - $5.3
Coke/Pepsi 0.33L
$0.6 - $1.2
Public transport, monthly pass
$16.9 - $47.3
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.1 - $1.2
Mobile phone monthly plan
$14.5 - $62.8
Fitness club, monthly fee
$12.1 - $48.3
Weather In Cape Town
Precipitation In Cape Town
Air Quality
Moderate
PM2.516
PM1030
31
Slight concern for sensitive groups. Most can continue outdoor activities.
Drinkable Water Quality
Fair
Water may have some problems, not recommended for daily consumption.
Traffic around property
Moderate
Traffic is moving at a steady pace, smooth driving without significant delays.
House Rules
Check in after 14:00
Check out until 11:00
Children welcome
No pets or service animals