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Cape Grace Managed By Accor vs Villa Viva Cape Town

Both Cape Grace and The Backpack are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Cape Grace scores significantly higher than The Backpack. Cape Grace comes in at 91 with approval from 16 reviewers like DK Eyewitness, Afar Magazine and Time Out.

Cape Grace Managed By Accor
Cape Grace Managed By Accor
8 / 10
West Quay Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $2,122 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Of the larger Waterfront hotels, the Grace remains the most elegant, and it's still the first choice for visiting VIPs, though Dock House is by far the most exclusive." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"The 121-room hotel has a somewhat younger clientele than its main luxury competitor, the Mount Nelson, and prides itself on extremely personalized service."
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Hotel staff try to accommodate every request, so if you're keen on wine, the resident sommelier can accompany you to the winelands.
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
World's Best Hotels
"A movable pedestrian bascule bridge provides access from the bustling waterfront to this quiet, mansard-roofed hotel on its own private quay." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A member of the Leading Small Hotels of the World group, the Cape Grace is the stately jewel in the crown of the Waterfront’s crop of hotels."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"One of South Africa’s most expensive and exclusive hotels, in a perfect location, and deserving of every accolade."
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Villa Viva Cape Town
Villa Viva Cape Town
7 / 10
74 New Church Street, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $17 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"An excellent lodge in four interconnected houses, on the cusp of the City Bowl suburbs and the city centre, and easily walkable to both, in a much quieter location than Long St."
Time Out Time Out
"Its status as a five-star backpackers' is ensured by its stylish interior, clean and neat rooms,." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This Fair Trade in Tourism–accredited operation offers affordable style, a buzzy vibe and fantastic staff." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
6.0
"An upmarket budget backpacker hostel, with a pool, on the edge of Cape Town." Full review