MannaBayvsThe Marly Boutique Hotel & Spa in Camps Bay
Both hotels are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, MannaBay scores slightly better than The Marly Hotel. MannaBay comes in at #28 in Cape Town with approval from 4 publications including 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
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