Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, Cape TownvsDaddy Long Legs Art Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, Cape Town ranks slightly better than Daddy Long Legs Art Hotel. Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, Cape Town ranks #17 in Cape Town with praise from 6 reviewers including Gayot, Oyster and Frommer's.
Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, Cape Town
100 Beach Road, Granger Bay, Cape Town Central 8002, South Africa
From $118/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The Radisson enjoys an exceptional setting -- right on the sea, with waves spraying off the rocks just beyond the popular outdoor terrace and garden area." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The Radisson is a well-established hotel located on a Granger Bay promontory that overlooks a private marina... the service is always impeccable, but never intrusive."
Star Service
"Perched over the bay, this modern, Scandinavian-born property has become a popular alternative to the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront tourist scene." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Luxury hotel with a smart, contemporary vibe and prime setting overlooking the sea... the V&A Waterfront tourist hub is walkable or accessible via a free shuttle." Full review
Gayot
"A marina setting and free shuttle service put the best of Cape Town at this modern hotel's front door."
Fodor's
"Location, location, location. When it comes to the perfect position, this hotel is one of Cape Town's front-runners, perched right on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean." Full review
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Be sure to enjoy the infinity pool spilling into the ocean view and the recently renovated spa.
Daddy Long Legs Art Hotel
134 Long St, Cape Town Central 8010, South Africa
From $39/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Smoking Rooms
- Multilingual
Insight Guides
"A unique, arty backpackers hotel with a difference."
Concierge
"The rooms are tiny and the setting too noisy, but if you want to be in the heart of Long Street... then book one of Daddy Long Legs's arty rooms."
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Ask for a tour before checking in, to make sure you can find a space that suits you.
Travel + Leisure
"Thirteen artists were each given the same budget to decorate the rooms at Daddy Long Legs." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Each room in this hostel has been put together by a different local artist, and the results are individual, irreverent and representative of Cape Town’s lively cultural landscape."
Time Out
"Celebrating the wealth of artistic talent to be found in South Africa, this budget boutique hotel caters for independent travellers and is a haven of innovation in the city." Full review
Fodor's
"Independent travelers with artistic streaks love this place, which was built to represent the creative community of Cape Town, and the location is great if you are looking for nearby nightlife." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Daddy's super-stylish apartments – an ideal choice if you crave hotel-suite luxury but want to self-cater – are at the top end of Long St, right in the thick of the noisy bar scene." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Billed as an “interactive art exhibition,” Daddy Long Legs Art Hotel in Cape Town is the real deal; each of its 13 rooms has a different theme dreamt up by an artist, poet, photographer, designer or musician, meant to reflect the eclectic culture of modern-day Cape Town" Full review