The Pool at Villa Viva Cape Town
The Backpack's pool is praised by professional reviewers. Of the 4 reviews that we tracked, 4 mentioned the pool, including Rough Guide, Time Out and Lonely Planet.
Villa Viva Cape Town 
Rough Guide
Time Out
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
Rough Guide "It’s furnished with
bold colours and ethnic fabrics, with plenty of
outdoor space, including a pool terrace in its own
garden"
Time Out "Its status as a five-star backpackers' is ensured by its stylish interior, clean and neat rooms, details like quality linen, hot water bottles for the colder nights and private safes, as well as facilities like the on-site travel centre, café and pool"
Lonely Planet "There’s a lovely mosaic-decorated pool and relaxing gardens with Table Mountain views to chill out in"
The Telegraph "An upmarket budget backpacker hostel, with a pool, on the edge of Cape Town"
