Palm House Boutique Hotel Spa, Cape TownPalm House Boutique Hotel Spa in Cape Town, South Africa has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 97 of 164 hotels we score in Cape Town. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.6 before correction. Rooms from about $494 a night (cached, not a live quote).Palm House Boutique Hotel Spa is a five-star property situated on Oxford Street in the residential suburb of Upper Wynberg. Located on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, the hotel sits within leafy gardens near the Newlands Cricket Ground and Kenilworth Race Course. It caters to travellers seeking quietude and wellness, offering an on-site spa with four treatment rooms, a Banya sauna, and an outdoor jacuzzi. Facilities include a swimming pool, an on-site restaurant, and valet parking. The hotel is suitable for families, though the boutique scale and premium pricing may not suit those on a strict budget. Guests can access massage services and a manicure studio during their stay.What stands out

Quiet residential setting

Comprehensive spa facilities

On-site swimming pool

Valet parking available

Watch out for

High nightly rates

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