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Ashanti Lodge Gardens Backpackers vs POD Camps Bay Boutique Hotel

Both properties are praised by professionals. Overall, POD Camps Bay is the choice of most reviewers compared to Ashanti Lodge Gardens. POD Camps Bay ranks #12 in Cape Town with praise from 6 reviews like The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Oyster.

Ashanti Lodge Gardens Backpackers
Ashanti Lodge Gardens Backpackers
7 / 10
11 Hof Street, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $18 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"This massive, two-storey Victorian mansion has marbling and ethnic decor, soaring ceilings, a nicely kept front garden, and a swimming pool with sun terrace."
Time Out Time Out
"Ashanti Lodge is renowned 'party central' for twentysomething visitors to the city. The great rates, extensive facilities...and always-buzzing atmosphere ensure its popularity." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This is one of Cape Town’s slickest operations, with much of the action focused on its lively bar and deck which overlooks Table Mountain." Full review
POD Camps Bay Boutique Hotel
POD Camps Bay Boutique Hotel
8 / 10
3 Argyle Road, Camps Bay 8005, South Africa
From $174 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Offering clean, contemporary design, POD is perfectly angled to catch the Camps Bay action from its bar and spacious pool and deck area. The cheapest rooms have mountain rather than sea views; luxury." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Entering POD is like stepping into the pages of a slick design magazine... and the marvelously svelte model-and-gym-rat set crowding the nearby bars and beaches." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"Rooms have a natural aesthetic and views of the beach or mountains; most have balconies, and some have private pools...breakfast is free and includes daily specials,." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Pod is an uber-hip 17-room boutique hotel near Camps Bay’s beachfront, staffed with a small, intelligent team." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Sleek, modern boutique that makes service a priority, just one block from the beach in chichi Camps Bay." Full review
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