The Residences by Smart City Stays, Cape TownThe Residences by Smart City Stays in Cape Town, South Africa has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 60 of 164 hotels we score in Cape Town. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Booking.com 2.5, Tripadvisor 5.0, Google 3.8. Rooms from about $112 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Residences by Smart City Stays provides self-catering apartments in the Century City district. The accommodation ranges from one-bedroom units to three-bedroom penthouses, making it suitable for families, business travellers, and holidaymakers. Each apartment includes air conditioning, a fully fitted kitchen, and Wi-Fi. On-site facilities feature a restaurant, a swimming pool, a spa, and a golf course. The property is located near the Canal Walk Shopping Centre. While the apartments offer modern interiors and spacious living areas, guests may find it difficult to reach the staff by telephone.What stands out

Self-catering apartments with full kitchens

On-site pool and spa

Secure parking available

Close to shopping centres

Watch out for

Difficult to contact staff by phone

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