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Villa Viva Cape Town vs The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa

Both The Backpack and The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa ranks significantly better than The Backpack. The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa scores 92 with accolades from 12 sources such as DK Eyewitness, Concierge and Frommer's.

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
The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa
The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa
9 / 10
Victoria Rd., Cape Town, 8040, South Africa
From $278 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
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Concierge Concierge
"This smart hotel is poised above the Atlantic rollers on the beach road between Camps Bay and Llandudno."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Much controversy attended the building of this five-star hotel in the middle of a nature reserve, but the sea views are naturally wonderful." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Sandwiched between the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, this secluded five-star retreat has uninterrupted views of the pristine coastline."
Time Out Time Out
"It's all about location at this five-star hotel and spa that's perched on the rocks above Oudekraal, near Llandudno." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Fronting splashing waves and majestic mountains, this secluded hotel offers up a healthy serving of contemporary innocence with guilty pleasures." Full review
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