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Infinity - Self-Catering vs Saltycrax Backpackers

Both are in Cape Town, 1.8 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment★★★★★Blouberg

Infinity - Self-Catering

Guest rating
8.6 Very good
Location score
6.4
Score by category
2 of 3
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Hostel★★★★★Bloubergrant

Saltycrax Backpackers

Guest rating
8.4 Very good
Location score
6.0
Score by category
0 of 3
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The short answer

Pick Infinity - Self-Catering

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.8 km apart.

Choose Infinity - Self-Catering if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • to be closer to the beach
  • a smaller, quieter hotel

Choose Saltycrax Backpackers if you want

  • to walk to the sights
  • more restaurants on the doorstep
  • a big hotel with more facilities

Why is Infinity - Self-Catering better than Saltycrax Backpackers?

  1. 1420 m closer to the beach (160 m vs 580 m)−420 m
  2. 2Has a swimming pool

Why is Saltycrax Backpackers better than Infinity - Self-Catering?

  1. 1760 m closer to the city centre−760 m
  2. 215 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+15
  3. 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 41 vs 19)+22

All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

Infinity - Self-CateringSaltycrax Backpackers
Score by category
Guest rating 8.6 8.4
Location 6.4 +0.4 6.0
Facilities – 5.0
Families – 0.0
Spa & wellness – 5.0
Beach access 9.8 +1.5 8.3
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.6 +0.2 8.5
Guest rating 8.6 +0.2 8.4
Number of reviews 75 121 +46
Rank in Cape Town top 67% +13% top 80%
Location
Location score 6.4 +0.4 6.0
Distance to the centre 13 km 13 km −760 m
To the beach 160 m −420 m 580 m
To the airport 22 km 20 km −1.8 km
Restaurants within 500 m 3 18 +15
Sights within 1 km 0 0
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★★ ★★★★★
Rooms 2 7
Listed amenities 11 16 +5
Policies
Check-in from 14:00 14:00
Check-out until 10:00 10:15 +0h
Amenities
Free parking ✓ ✓
Shuttle ✓ ✓
Laundry ✓ ✓
Bar ✓ –
Outdoor pool ✓ –
Terrace ✓ –
Smoke-free ✓ –
Balcony ✓ –
Free Wi-Fi – ✓
Airport transfer – ✓
Car hire – ✓
Concierge – ✓
Luggage storage – ✓
Room service – ✓
Spa – ✓
Hot tub – ✓
Massage – ✓
Kitchen – ✓
In-room safe – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ ✓
Couples – ✓
Beach holidays ✓ –
Sightseeing on foot – ✓
Business trips – ✓
Spa & relaxation – ✓

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Price for your dates

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      Location

      1.8 km apart

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      Infinity - Self-Catering or Saltycrax Backpackers: common questions

      Which is better, Infinity - Self-Catering or Saltycrax Backpackers?

      Infinity - Self-Catering leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access.

      Which is cheaper, Infinity - Self-Catering or Saltycrax Backpackers?

      Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Saltycrax Backpackers is closer: 13 km from the centre, against 13 km for Infinity - Self-Catering.

      Which hotel is closer to the beach?

      Infinity - Self-Catering is 160 m from the nearest beach; Saltycrax Backpackers is 580 m.

      How far apart are Infinity - Self-Catering and Saltycrax Backpackers?

      The two hotels are 1.8 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