One&Only Cape Town

5.0 star property
Luxury Cape Town hotel in Victoria and Alfred Waterfront with 2 restaurants

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Outdoor pool, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Marina View | Mountain view
Rafting
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Harbour View (Marina)
2 restaurants, lunch, dinner, brunch served; Japanese cuisine
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar

Check out the area

Map
Dock Road, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8002
  • Popular LocationTwo Oceans Aquarium1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCape Town Stadium2 min drive
  • Popular LocationCape Town Cruise Terminal3 min drive
  • AirportCape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)20 min drive

Room options

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Marina View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • 155 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Island)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 115 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Marina View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • 123 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Island)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
  • 69 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Island)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
  • 73 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View (Marina)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
  • 63 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Harbour View (Marina)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
  • 63 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (Marina)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
  • 63 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View (Marina)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
  • 63 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (Marina)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
  • 63 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View (Marina)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
  • 63 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Island)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 254 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom (Island)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 155 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Premiere)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • 218 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • 218 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Suite (Table Mountain)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • 317 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • 383 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Cape Town

A luxury stay in the heart of Cape Town awaits you at One&Only Cape Town, a recipient of the prestigious Conde Nast Hot List award in 2010. Within steps you'll find Two Oceans Aquarium and The Watershed within a short 5-minute stroll. Highlights at this family-friendly hotel include 2 restaurants, a full-service spa and an outdoor swimming pool. .A relaxing visit to One and Only Spa can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, aromatherapy and mani/pedis along with access to the hot springs/mineral springs. The restaurant, Nobu, serves Japanese cuisine and is open for dinner. Vista Bar and Lounge is the hotel's own lobby lounge, serving drinks along with brunch and lunch. Enjoy the marina, free kids' club, 24-hour gym and Hot tub. 3927 square feet (365 square metres) of event facilities include 2 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre and limo/town car service. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a sauna and a snack bar/deli. Free buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this 5-property class Victoria and Alfred Waterfront hotel include Cape Town Stadium and Cape Town International Convention Centre.

What's nearby

  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 1 min walk
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 2 min drive
  • Cape Town Stadium - 2 min drive
  • Long Street - 2 min drive
  • Cape Town Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Esplanade Station - 5 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 8 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Shift Espresso Bar - 10 min walk
  • Cooked - 3 min walk
  • Vista Bar - The One & Only Cape Town - 1 min walk
  • Nobu - The One & Only Cape Town - 1 min walk
  • Coco Safar - 6 min walk

About this property

One&Only Cape Town

Luxury Cape Town hotel in Victoria and Alfred Waterfront with 2 restaurants
One&Only Cape Town offers its guests a full-service spa, a marina, and an outdoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre, 2 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 3927 square feet (365 square metres) and includes conference space. A hot tub, a 24-hour fitness centre, and a sauna are also featured at the luxury One&Only Cape Town. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Cape Town hotel.

  • 131 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 3927 sq ft of conference space
  • 365 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2009
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
One&Only Cape Town offers 131 accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars (stocked with some free items). Rooms open to balconies. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Fridges and espresso makers are provided. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with dressing gowns, slippers and designer toiletries.

This Cape Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a safe and complimentary bottles of water. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

One and Only Spa has 12 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa. There are hot springs/mineral springs on site.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in EarthCheck – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.
One&Only Cape Town is listed in the 2010 Condé Nast Traveller Hot List.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Isola
  • Nobu
  • Vista Bar and Lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Art gallery
  • Boat tours
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Paddleboard
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Stereo
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Free children's club
  • Free cot
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 3,927 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 12 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot/mineral springs
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Children's slippers
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 2700 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1250 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 2700 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at One&Only Cape Town?

Yep, One&Only Cape Town has a free self car park and free valet parking. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at One&Only Cape Town?

As of 13 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at One&Only Cape Town on 3 June 2024 start from AU$1,218.26, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to One&Only Cape Town?

The closest beach to One&Only Cape Town is Camps Bay Beach (5.8 km).

Is there a spa on site at One&Only Cape Town?

Yep, One and Only Spa is available for guests. It has a hot tub, a steam room, a sauna and hot springs. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as sports massages.

Does One&Only Cape Town have a pool?

One&Only Cape Town has a pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a cabana and under the shade of an umbrella.

What luxury perks are available at One&Only Cape Town?

One&Only Cape Town features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. All guestrooms come with deep soaking tubs, pillowtop beds and premium bedding.

What makes One&Only Cape Town a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as deep-soaking baths and pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at One&Only Cape Town.

Is One&Only Cape Town family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities like a free kids' club and free supervised childcare, as well as children's slippers and childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise One&Only Cape Town is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at One&Only Cape Town?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does One&Only Cape Town serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary buffet brekkie is served daily between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at One&Only Cape Town?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at One&Only Cape Town?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at One&Only Cape Town?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at One&Only Cape Town?

No, only service animals are allowed.

One&Only Cape Town Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 281 out of 333 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 333 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 333 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 333 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 333 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Khurelbaatar

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is one of the best hotels in CT and it gets pretty busy during conferences.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

TRACY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff make this hotel experience simply wonderful! Great location, very friendly and lovely service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great staff great hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Milton Keynes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luxurious property. Friendly, welcoming and helpful staff. Gold status not recognised until prompted. Despite the breakfast buffet being high quality and huge, the busy breakfast room (with sticky tables) reminds you this is a big hotel. Nobu restaurant superb. Other food only 8/10.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

eliza, greenwich

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vineeta

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at the One&Only Cape Town. Perfect location for walking around, food and service were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Talib

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wadha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luxury
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023