MannaBayvsVilla Viva Cape Town
MannaBay and The Backpack are both highly recommended by writers. On balance, MannaBay is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Backpack. MannaBay is ranked #28 in Cape Town with recommendations from 4 reviews such as The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
MannaBay
8 Bridle Road, Oranjezicht, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $526/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Nothing seems too much bother for the staff at this knockout property decorated with stunning pieces of contemporary art by local artists." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"No two rooms are alike at this eight-suite abode on the slopes of Table Mountain." Full review
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Eclectic décor prevails here: choose from the Flamingo suite, where the eponymous bird presides over the bathtub, bedding, and walls; the Persian room, with its opulent rugs and tapestries; or the lavish Versailles suite, with its rich cobalt wallpaper and a private balcony.
The Telegraph
9.0
"Located high on the slopes of Table Mountain, benefiting from superb city and mountain views, with highly-personal service and generous touches like complimentary dinner." Full review
Fodor's
"On the slopes of Table Mountain with stupendous views overlooking the whole of Cape Town, this luxurious new boutique hotel is all tranquil privacy and bold designer style." Full review
Villa Viva Cape Town
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,." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This Fair Trade in Tourism–accredited operation offers affordable style, a buzzy vibe and fantastic staff." Full review
The Telegraph
6.0
"An upmarket budget backpacker hostel, with a pool, on the edge of Cape Town." Full review