POD Camps Bay Boutique HotelvsRouge on Rose Boutique Hotel
Both Rouge on Rose and POD Camps Bay are rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, POD Camps Bay ranks significantly higher than Rouge on Rose. POD Camps Bay comes in at 83 with accolades from 6 sources like Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
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
Rouge on Rose Boutique Hotel
25 Rose Street, Cape Town Central 8001, South Africa
From $98/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"Nine spanking-new suites in a Bo-Kaap guesthouse, each with basic self-catering and a lounge/diner."
The Telegraph
7.0
"Draws a mixed bag really, with guests attracted predominantly by the good-value rate, and delighted by the comfort it buys, as well as the owner’s warm and attentive assistance." Full review
Fodor's
"No matter, though, as the overall comfort and space, personalized service from the friendly owners, and proximity to numerous key attractions are why you are here. " Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Yet another great Bo-Kaap option, offering nine rustically chic rooms including suites (for no extra charge) with kitchenettes, lounges and lots of workspace." Full review
Frommer's
"A stay here rewards travelers with rich variety and, besides, the accommodations themselves are fantastic. Rooms are oversized and wonderfully styled." Full review