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Vineyard HotelvsVilla Viva Cape Town
Vineyard Hotel and The Backpack are both endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Vineyard Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to The Backpack. Vineyard Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 86 with accolades from 10 sources such as Fodor's, Oyster and National Geographic.
Vineyard Hotel
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Time Out
Oyster
National Geographic
The Telegraph
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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
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
