Cape Heritage HotelvsAshanti Lodge Gardens Backpackers
Both properties are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Cape Heritage Hotel scores significantly higher than Ashanti Lodge Gardens. Cape Heritage Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 83 with approval from 9 reviews including Star Service, DK Eyewitness and Oyster.
Cape Heritage Hotel
90 Bree St, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $84/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Each room at this elegant boutique hotel, part of the Heritage Sq redevelopment of 18th-century buildings, has its own character." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Contemporary design meets colonial charm at this four-star luxury boutique hotel in a historic 18th-century building."
Rough Guide
"An exceptionally stylish, elegant and tastefully restored boutique hotel, dating back to 1771, located in Cape Heritage Square just below the Bo-Kaap."
Star Service
"The busy streets of Cape Town offer little refuge for the weary traveler, but downtown's Heritage Square is keeping a secret." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"With only 17 rooms, the historic CapeHeritage Hotel offers an atmosphere that's both relaxed and luxurious." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The word “heritage” need not evoke a stuffy yesteryears vibe." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Quirky, characterful rooms bedecked with Persian rugs and Oriental treasures in an 18th-century building in the historic heart of Cape Town." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Old meets new at this quaint boutique hotel in an 18th-century building in the heart of the central business district's vibey Bree Street." Full review
Fodor's
"Built as a private home in 1771, this centrally located boutique hotel has teak-beamed ceilings, foot-wide yellow-wood floorboards, and numerous other details that recall its gracious past." Full review
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Parking is across the street in a section of a public lot with good security, and friendly staff make sure everything runs smoothly.
Ashanti Lodge Gardens Backpackers
11 Hof Street, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $18/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
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
"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
"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