Aquarius Luxury Suites vs Elements Cape Town
Both are in Cape Town, 2.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Aquarius Luxury Suites
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 7.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
Guesthouse
Elements Cape Town
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 1.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick Aquarius Luxury Suites
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 2.5 km apart.
Choose Aquarius Luxury Suites if you want
- to be closer to the beach (180 m / 1.4 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (50 / 0)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 48 / 6)
Choose Elements Cape Town if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 8.2)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 6 / 48)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2020 / 2013)
Why is Aquarius Luxury Suites better than Elements Cape Town?
- 11.2 km closer to the beach (180 m vs 1.4 km)−1.2 km
- 2More guest reviews (111 vs 18), so the rating is more reliable×6.2
- 350 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+50
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 55 vs 6)+49
Why is Elements Cape Town better than Aquarius Luxury Suites?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 8.2)+0.3
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2020 vs 2013)+7y
- 3Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Aquarius Luxury Suites vs Elements Cape Town: which hotel is better? | Aquarius Luxury Suites | Elements Cape Town |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.5 +0.3 |
| Location | 7.7 +6.6 | 1.1 |
| Facilities | 7.5 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Beach access | 9.7 +4.2 | 5.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.6 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.5 +0.3 |
| Number of reviews | 111 +93 | 18 |
| Rank in Cape Town | bottom 13% | bottom 32% +19% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.7 +6.6 | 1.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 12 km | 12 km −350 m |
| To the beach | 180 m −1.2 km | 1.4 km |
| To the airport | 20 km | 18 km −2.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 50 +50 | 0 |
| To the nearest food shop | 290 m −660 m | 940 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 48 | 6 |
| Floors | 12 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2013 | 2020 +7y |
| Listed amenities | 22 +11 | 11 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Beachfront | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sea view | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
2.5 km apart
Aquarius Luxury Suites: city centre: 12 km, Cape Town International Airport (CPT): 20 km, beach: 180 m, 50 places to eat within 500 m.
Elements Cape Town: city centre: 12 km, Cape Town International Airport (CPT): 18 km, beach: 1.4 km, 1 sights within 1 km.
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Aquarius Luxury Suites or Elements Cape Town: common questions
Which is better, Aquarius Luxury Suites or Elements Cape Town?
Aquarius Luxury Suites leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. Elements Cape Town is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Aquarius Luxury Suites or Elements Cape Town?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Elements Cape Town is closer: 12 km from the centre, against 12 km for Aquarius Luxury Suites.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Aquarius Luxury Suites is 180 m from the nearest beach; Elements Cape Town is 1.4 km.
How far apart are Aquarius Luxury Suites and Elements Cape Town?
The two hotels are 2.5 km apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score