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Villa Viva Cape TownvsThe Marly Boutique Hotel & Spa in Camps Bay
Both hotels are recommended by experts. Overall, The Marly Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to The Backpack. The Marly Hotel comes in at 75 with approval from 4 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Wallpaper and Condé Nast Traveler.
Villa Viva Cape Town
Rough Guide
Time Out
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
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 Telegraph6.0
"An upmarket budget backpacker hostel, with a pool, on the edge of Cape Town." Full review
The Marly Boutique Hotel & Spa in Camps Bay
Condé Nast Traveler Lonely Planet The Telegraph
Wallpaper
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 Telegraph8.0
"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
