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One&Only Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa

One&Only Cape Town

Set on the waterfront, the building follows the contours of its surroundings, its gently curved façade reflected in broad expanses of glass. Inside, the same dialogue continues, bringing together the maritime, the mountainous and the artistic heritage of the Cape. The sense of place is in the details, with local ash underfoot, carpets inspired by aquatic plant life, and a succession of works by contemporary artists including Claude Chandler and Richard Madgwonge, throughout both public spaces and suites. Just a few steps away stands Zeitz MOCAA, Africa’s largest museum of contemporary art. The same local vocabulary carries through to the suites, with earthy colours, traditional textiles and patterns, and tiger’s-eye stone used in the finishes in a nod to the gemstone so closely associated with the country. On two of the property’s private islands, a handful of suites offer a quieter retreat of their own. The 350-square-metre pool feels less like a swimming pool than a lagoon set among the palms, offering a welcome pause from the city beyond. At Rooi, cooking over fire brings local ingredients to the fore; at Nobu, the menu takes a very different route, pairing Japanese technique with Peruvian flavours in the restaurant’s signature Nikkei style.

Accommodations

What we like

The Panorama

Lion's Head Penthouse, high in the Cape sky and close to the mountains.

The Flavour

Nobu's Japanese-Peruvian fusion at the tip of South Africa, for two continents on one plate.

The Moment

Afternoon tea in full sun, by the glass wall in the Vista Bar & Lounge.

Location

Address

Dock Road, Waterfront

8001 Cape Town, South Africa

Airport

Cape Town International only, 25 minutes by private transfer, longer in traffic.

V&A Waterfront

Walk to Zeitz MOCAA and the Robben Island ferry; Table Mountain cableway 15 minutes.

At a glance

Public areas: free

In room: free

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