Ashanti Lodge Gardens BackpackersvsThe Marly Boutique Hotel & Spa in Camps Bay
Both Ashanti Lodge Gardens and The Marly Hotel are rated highly by professionals. On balance, The Marly Hotel scores marginally higher than Ashanti Lodge Gardens. The Marly Hotel is ranked #44 in Cape Town with recommendations from 4 reviewers like Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveler.
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
The Marly Boutique Hotel & Spa in Camps Bay
201 The Promenade, Camps Bay 8005, South Africa
From $228/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Condé Nast Traveler
"Sophisticated beachside digs in the ultra-trendy Camps Bay suburb of Cape Town. It's part South Beach, part Saint-Tropez, and a whole lot of sexy." Full review
Lonely Planet
"So exclusive it's tricky to find the entrance, the exquisite Marly sits high above the Camps Bay throng, but is close enough for you to hear the crash of waves (not to mention the Victoria Rd traffic)." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A small boutique hotel perched above a choice of bars and restaurants and overlooking the beach, The Marly is a very welcome addition to the limited hotel options on Camps Bay’s sunset strip." Full review
Wallpaper
"With just 11 suites, Cape Town’s The Marly is proof that big things come in small packages." Full review