Queen Victoria Hotel by Newmark, Cape TownQueen Victoria Hotel by Newmark in Cape Town, South Africa has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 28 of 164 hotels we score in Cape Town. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction: Booking.com 4.0, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.3. Rooms from about $362 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Queen Victoria Hotel is a five-star boutique establishment situated in the V&A Waterfront area. It contains 35 rooms and three luxury suites, catering to travellers who want proximity to the Two Oceans Aquarium and Zeitz MOCAA. The property features a swimming pool, a spa with a sauna and solarium, and an on-site restaurant. Guests can see Table Mountain, the Atlantic Ocean, and the harbour from the building. While the hotel provides amenities like a gym and massage services, some guests find the interior decor to be traditional. It is a suitable choice for families and those visiting the local shops and dining venues on foot.What stands out

Central Waterfront location

On-site spa and pool

Views of Table Mountain

Free breakfast and Wi-Fi

Watch out for

Traditional interior decor

Reports of luggage theft

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