One&Only Cape Town
5.0 star property

Luxury waterfront hotel, walk to Two Oceans Aquarium

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One&Only Cape Town

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Harbor View (Marina) | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, free minibar items
Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, free minibar items

Overview of One&Only Cape Town

VIP Access
9.6

Exceptional

Highlight
  • Staff & service is scored top 10% in Cape Town by travelers.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Hot Tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Check out the area

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
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Room options

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Marina View

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
  • 1668 sq ft
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Island)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 1238 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Marina View

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
  • 1324 sq ft
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Island)

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 747 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Island)

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 786 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View (Marina)

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 676 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Harbor View (Marina)

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 678 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (Marina)

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 676 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View (Marina)

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 676 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 678 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 678 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Island)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 2734 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom (Island)

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 1672 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Premiere)

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
  • 2348 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
  • 2348 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Suite (Table Mountain)

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
  • 3416 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
  • 4122 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cape Town

One&Only Cape Town is located in Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, a neighborhood in Cape Town, and is in a shopping district and on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Long Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Table Mountain and Clifton Bay Beach. Traveling with kids? Make time for Two Oceans Aquarium, or check out an event or a game at Cape Town Stadium. Kayaking and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.

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 Intl. Airport (CPT) - 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 eco-certified hotel located in Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
Close to Two Oceans Aquarium and Cape Town Stadium, One&Only Cape Town provides free English breakfast, a marina, and a poolside bar. Adventurous travelers may like the fitness classes at this hotel. Treat yourself to a Thai massage, aromatherapy, or a body treatment at One and Only Spa, the onsite spa. Enjoy Japanese cuisine and a poolside location at the two onsite restaurants. Yoga classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; the property also has a terrace, an art gallery on site, and mini golf. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
Additional perks include:
  • Swimming pool with cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Limo/town car service, an outdoor pool, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
Room features
All 131 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More amenities include:
  • Children's slippers, childcare services, and free infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 42-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–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
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Stereo
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free children's club
  • Free crib
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 center

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.
  • Elevator
  • In-room accessibility
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • 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 crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Children's slippers
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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

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: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

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

Special 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 1100 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 990 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 1100 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
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 organization.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does One&Only Cape Town have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.

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

As of Mar 28, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at One&Only Cape Town on Apr 28, 2024 start from $895.05, excluding 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.

Is One&Only Cape Town pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at One&Only Cape Town?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

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

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does One&Only Cape Town provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 990 per vehicle applies.

Where is One&Only Cape Town located?

This family-friendly Cape Town hotel is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Two Oceans Aquarium, Cape Town Stadium, and Cape Town International Convention Centre. The Watershed and Cape Town Diamond Museum are also within 10 minutes.

One&Only Cape Town Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 278 out of 330 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 330 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 330 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 330 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 330 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Wadha

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

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent choice
Best hotel we stayed in CT, clean and exceptionally luxurious. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2023