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POD Camps Bay Boutique HotelvsVineyard Hotel
Vineyard Hotel and POD Camps Bay are both rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Vineyard Hotel scores slightly higher than POD Camps Bay. Vineyard Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 86 with recommendations from 10 sources including DK Eyewitness, National Geographic and Travel + Leisure.
POD Camps Bay Boutique Hotel
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
Oyster
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's
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
OysterLuxury
"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 Telegraph8.0
"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
Vineyard Hotel Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Time Out Oyster
National Geographic The Telegraph Fodor's Lonely Planet Show All Reviews
Colinton Road, Newlands 7700, South Africa
From $93/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "I'd rather stay here than at any of the large hotels at the Waterfront. The rates clarify why GQ voted it Best Value for Money Destination." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Vineyard, built around a 200-year-old homestead in the tranquil and leafy suburb of Newlands, has just emerged from a significant face-lift." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The Vineyard is a four-star hotel with three excellent restaurants on its premises and the beautiful Angsana Spa."
Rough Guide "The public spaces are decorated in elegant Cape Dutch style, with contemporary artworks, and an outstanding panorama of Table Mountain from the extensive and gorgeous grounds."
Time Out "The Vineyard Hotel & Spa is a popular bet thanks to its convenient location, lovely sprawling gardens and excellent conferencing facilities." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Known for its historic charm and esteemed restaurants. Its sprawling garden grounds are planted with grape vines that actively supply several local wineries." Full review
National Geographic "Elegant 175-room hotel east of Table Mountain near Newlands rugby and cricket stadiums." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This historic hotel is located in a verdant seven-acre garden on the banks of the burbling Liesbeek stream with marvelous views of Table Mountain’s eastern slopes." Full review
Fodor's "On six acres of rolling gardens overlooking the Liesbeek River in residential Newlands, this comfortable hotel was built around the 18th-century weekend home of Lady Anne Barnard." Full review
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Be sure to ask for a recently updated room as others are old-fashioned.
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Built around the 1799 home of Lady Anne Barnard, the rooms at this delightful hotel have a contemporary look and are decorated in soothing natural tones." Full review
