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Villa Viva Cape Town vs The Bay Hotel
Both properties are recommended by experts. Overall, The Bay Hotel scores slightly better than The Backpack. The Bay Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 77 with praise from 7 reviews including Rough Guide, Time Out and Fodor's.
Villa Viva Cape Town
Rough Guide
Time Out
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
74 New Church Street, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $17 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
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
"Its status as a five-star backpackers' is ensured by its stylish interior, clean and neat rooms,."
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Lonely Planet
"This Fair Trade in Tourism–accredited operation offers affordable style, a buzzy vibe and fantastic staff."
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The Telegraph
6.0
"An upmarket budget backpacker hostel, with a pool, on the edge of Cape Town."
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The Bay Hotel
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Time Out
Travel + Leisure
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69 Victoria Road, Camps Bay 8040, South Africa
From $86 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
"This old favourite has been a staple of the Camps Bay shoreline for years."
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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
"Glitzy five-star hotel on the fashionable beachfront strip."
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."
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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."
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