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One&Only Cape Town

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Resort
Cape Town
,
South Africa
Type
Rooms
Cabins
Location
Cape Town
, 
South Africa
One&Only Cape Town
overview

One&Only Cape Town is a luxurious waterfront resort set within the vibrant Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, combining contemporary design, exceptional dining and sweeping views of Table Mountain. With spacious rooms and suites, a private-island spa and a relaxed resort atmosphere, the property provides an elegant base for discovering Cape Town and the wider Western Cape.

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Ben Nelson
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About

Located beside the marina at the V&A Waterfront, One&Only Cape Town offers a peaceful retreat within easy reach of the city’s restaurants, shops and cultural attractions. The resort is arranged around waterways and private islands, with contemporary interiors, landscaped spaces and an expansive infinity pool creating an island-inspired atmosphere. Many areas of the property enjoy striking views towards Table Mountain, while the waterfront setting makes it particularly convenient for exploring the city.

Rooms

One&Only Cape Town offers 132 rooms, suites and a penthouse, with accommodation ranging from spacious Marina Rooms to expansive Island Suites and Signature Suites. Contemporary interiors incorporate subtle African influences, while balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows frame views of the marina or Table Mountain. The larger suites feature separate living and dining areas, generous terraces and additional amenities, including private pools in selected categories.

Dining

Dining at One&Only Cape Town encompasses a varied collection of restaurants and bars. Nobu combines Japanese precision with Peruvian flavours, while ROOI celebrates South African ingredients through traditional fire-based cooking. Isola offers relaxed Mediterranean and Capetonian flavours beside the pool, and Vista Bar & Lounge provides cocktails, light dining and elegant afternoon teas. The resort also offers curated culinary experiences, including sushi masterclasses and market-to-table excursions.

Activities

The resort offers an extensive range of experiences, from guided hikes and wine journeys to whale watching and other excursions around Cape Town. Guests can relax at the infinity pool, work out in the fitness centre or retreat to the One&Only Spa, located on its own private island. Children aged four to 11 can also enjoy the supervised KidsOnly programme, while the nearby V&A Waterfront provides easy access to shopping, dining and entertainment.

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  • Luxury waterfront resort at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront, arranged around private islands and waterways with spectacular views of Table Mountain
  • 132 rooms, suites and a penthouse featuring contemporary interiors, subtle African influences, private balconies and marina or mountain views
  • Expansive suites offer separate living and dining areas, generous terraces and private pools in selected categories
  • Exceptional dining includes Nobu’s Japanese-Peruvian cuisine, ROOI’s contemporary South African cooking and Mediterranean-inspired Isola, alongside elegant cocktails and afternoon teas at Vista Bar & Lounge
  • One&Only Spa occupies its own private island, complemented by an infinity pool, fitness centre and supervised KidsOnly programme
  • Curated experiences include guided hikes, wine journeys, whale watching, sushi masterclasses and market-to-table excursions
  • Prime V&A Waterfront location offers easy access to Cape Town’s celebrated restaurants, boutiques, cultural attractions and surrounding wine regions
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