The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa is a hotel destination wedding venue in Cape Town, South Africa, hosting 100 at dinner and 120 standing. Best months: January, February, October, November.

The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa

Cape TownWestern Cape, South Africa

Set in a historic building in Cape Town, The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa hosts weddings across its gardens, pool area and indoor event space, roughly 20 minutes from Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

Guests
100 at dinner120 standing
Rooms
18 rooms
Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
Season
Best weather Jan–FebAisle estimate
Getting there
CPT

About the venue

Set in a historic building in Cape Town, The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa hosts weddings across its gardens, pool area and indoor event space, roughly 20 minutes from Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

Couples can hold an outdoor ceremony in the gardens and move to an indoor or outdoor reception, with seated dining for 100 guests, standing receptions for up to 120, and room to dance.

In-house catering and an on-site bar are available, and 18 suites across Classic, Superior and Deluxe categories accommodate two guests each for the wedding party and visiting family.

Pricing is based on a venue fee, and the events team can be reached at events@alphen.co.za or +27 21 795 6300.

  • Historic building with gardens, a pool and on-site parking
  • Seated dining for 100 guests and standing receptions for up to 120
  • Indoor and outdoor reception options, plus dedicated dance space
  • Outdoor ceremonies in the gardens

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
100 guests
Standing reception
120 guests
Smallest party taken
100 guests

Staying over

Rooms
18 rooms
Room types
3 listed

House rules

Children
Yes

Best weather to marry

Aisle estimate
  1. January: best
  2. February: best
  3. March: good
  4. April: good
  5. May: good
  6. June: good
  7. July: good
  8. August: good
  9. September: good
  10. October: best
  11. November: best
  12. December: good
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Nearest airport
CPT
Parking
Yes

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

How many guests can the venue hold?
The venue accommodates 100 seated for dining and up to 120 standing, with a minimum of 100 guests.
Can we hold the ceremony outdoors?
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies are available, and the property has gardens as well as indoor and outdoor reception options.
Is catering provided by the hotel?
Yes, catering is in-house, and there is a bar on site.
Can guests stay on site?
Yes. The hotel has 18 rooms in three suite categories: Classic, Superior and Deluxe, each with a maximum occupancy of 2.
Are children allowed and is there parking?
Children are welcome, and parking is available at the venue.

Weddings held here

2021 · The Alphen
Ben

We celebrated our wedding at the Alphen and opted for a high tea celebration. It was exceptional. The food incredible, service outstanding! I would highly highly recommend them for any special occasion!

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