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Ashanti Lodge Gardens Backpackers vs The Bay Hotel

Ashanti Lodge Gardens and The Bay Hotel are both recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Bay Hotel scores slightly higher than Ashanti Lodge Gardens. The Bay Hotel comes in at 77 with accolades from 7 sources like Travel + Leisure, Rough Guide and DK Eyewitness.

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
The Bay Hotel
The Bay Hotel
7 / 10
69 Victoria Road, Camps Bay 8040, South Africa
From $86 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This old favourite has been a staple of the Camps Bay shoreline for years." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This large hotel has a prime position on Camps Bay’s main drag. The grounds are large, with plenty of activities to keep restless guests happy."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Glitzy five-star hotel on the fashionable beachfront strip."
Time Out Time Out
"It's impossible not to be seduced by the Copacabana-like views of the beach that's just a hop over the road from this popular hotel." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The fun, hip vibe of this beachside hotel is perfectly captured by its open-air cocktail bar—which doubles as a Harley-Davidson rental spot during the summer months." Full review
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