One&Only Cape Town

One&Only Cape Town sits on Dock Road in the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa, on a private island-like setting beside the marina with views toward Table Mountain. Waterfront shops, the Two Oceans Aquarium and the Zeitz MOCAA gallery are within walking distance, and the city centre is a short drive away. The resort opened in 2009 and combines contemporary African-inspired design with a waterside canal layout, giving it the feel of a self-contained resort within an urban harbour. Accommodation includes Marina Rooms, Island Suites and villas, with rates from roughly R14,000 to R50,000 per night. Rooms are large and many have private terraces or marina outlooks. Dining is a major draw: the resort houses a Nobu restaurant and the Reuben's restaurant of chef Reuben Riffel, alongside a bar and casual poolside dining, so guests rarely need to leave the property for a quality meal. The One&Only Spa offers treatment rooms and a hydrotherapy area, and the resort has a landscaped pool, a fitness centre and a marina setting suited to sunset drinks. Service is polished and resort-oriented, with a concierge team arranging harbour cruises, Robben Island ferry tickets, winelands drives and helicopter tours. The property appeals to couples and families who want a luxury resort base within walking distance of city sights rather than a coastal or winelands retreat.