Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, Cape TownvsPOD Camps Bay Boutique Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, POD Camps Bay is the choice of most writers compared to Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, Cape Town. POD Camps Bay comes in at 83 with approval from 6 reviewers like The Telegraph, Lonely Planet 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.
POD Camps Bay Boutique Hotel
3 Argyle Road, Camps Bay 8005, South Africa
From $174/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
"Offering clean, contemporary design, POD is perfectly angled to catch the Camps Bay action from its bar and spacious pool and deck area. The cheapest rooms have mountain rather than sea views; luxury." Full review
Frommer's
"Entering POD is like stepping into the pages of a slick design magazine... and the marvelously svelte model-and-gym-rat set crowding the nearby bars and beaches." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Rooms have a natural aesthetic and views of the beach or mountains; most have balconies, and some have private pools...breakfast is free and includes daily specials,." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Pod is an uber-hip 17-room boutique hotel near Camps Bay’s beachfront, staffed with a small, intelligent team." Full review
Jetsetter
"Sleek, modern boutique that makes service a priority, just one block from the beach in chichi Camps Bay." Full review
Fodor's
"This sexy designer boutique hotel enjoys a great location on a quiet corner just a block from Camps Bay's main drag." Full review
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For good value for the money, choose a luxury room with a view (rather than with a private pool), as the hotel's infinity pool on the deck with great ocean views is a preferable splash anyway.
Afar Magazine
"The POD boutique hotel is one of these special properties...unique landscape of this suburb and location of the hotel provides guests the privacy and quiet they are looking for during their stay. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"A conveniently located bolthole, set back from the busy Camps Bay beachfront without missing out on the cool vibe and ocean views, especially if you don’t want to hire a car." Full review
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Choose a movie and get complimentary room-service delivery of popcorn and other snacks.
Frommer's
"Entering POD is like stepping into the pages of a slick design magazine, complete with ingeniously shaped spaces, decadent furnishings, and the marvelously svelte model-and-gym-rat set crowding the nearby bars and beaches" Full review