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The Hothouse (Closed Permanently)

(22 Ratings)
Cape Town's foremost bathhouse
1000 square meters to play in the heart of the Waterkant/Green Point gayborhood. Steam, sauna, sundecks with views; private cabins R200-250 on weekends. Thursday is buddy night (R50 per person); early-morning weekday specials for R30.


Address
18 Jarvis Street, De Waterkant
cape town, South Africa 8051

Near: Corner Napier St. and Somerset Road

Green Point



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Reviews

tumie
tumie
Over a year ago

lekker

Its a nice place to be at , great atmosphere + superb service


rps92109
rps92109
Over a year ago

One of the Best

Always fun and have been many times when in CT. Can be busy at any time even when you think it wouldn't. There really isnt a down time. I have actually made friends from this place both locals and world-wide. All ages and many locals(some beefy local farm boys too) Entry through the lockerroom .Go through the door and there are things to the right and left.The bar is to your right and they have some light sandwiches and food in addition to drink(you might get hungry after a few hours ) The larger group,themed and sling rooms are behind the bar area.Gloryholes and booths are in the far right back corner.Videoscreen back there too.Showers are in the back left/middle as are the Video rooms.Action is everywhere and not just in private rooms.Many private rooms/cubicles and a jacuzzi to your left when you come from the locker area,Suntan deck is upstairs for some nude sun with a small conversation area and chairs. Great place and busy. Well worth a visit when in CT.


jayparis
jayparis
Over a year ago

totally love this place

i had my moments in those green walls and wouldn't mind going back or recommending it


alax
alax
Over a year ago

Very nice bathhouse

with place to lay outside to tan and look over CT port


Raef
Raef first review First to Review
Over a year ago

Great Place highly recommended

This is a really cool venue. The big advantage of having a bathhouse in Cape Town is that it can serve alcohol. The entrance is similar to most bathhouses with a secured portal. Once you pay you are admitted to the locker room which is unremarkable but very clean. Showers are very clean and well cared for. Beyond the lockers is a very nice, upscale bar with comfortable furniture and a full range of cocktails. The bartender was very friendly when we were there. Beyond the bar are areas with mazes and corridors. The sauna is awesome as is the hot tub and steam room. Unlike the US bathhouse scene, cabins are not as plentiful. On the occasion we were there the place was packed with very good looking men. They were friendly and easy to talk to. Upstairs on the sundeck there was quite a lot of action. The location of this place is so convenient to the bars that it seems to attract a crowd at all times day and night.


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