Rising dramatically from a private island at the V&A Waterfront, One&Only Cape Town is a world-class luxury resort with Table Mountain views from nearly every room. The hotel features the renowned Nobu restaurant, an island spa connected by a bridge, two outdoor pools, and stunning contemporary design inspired by South African landscapes.
One&Only Cape Town sits on its own private island at the V&A Waterfront, connected to the mainland by a footbridge, putting the hotel within a five-minute walk of the Waterfront's harbour, shops, and restaurants and about ten minutes by car from the city centre and Table Mountain cableway. The resort is built in a sleek, contemporary style using local stone and timber, with an emphasis on wide glass frontages that keep Table Mountain in view from the lobby, restaurants, and most rooms. Accommodation spans mainland Marina and Table Mountain view rooms plus island suites and a two-bedroom Presidential Suite, all finished with African-inspired art and floor-to-ceiling windows. Dining is anchored by Nobu Cape Town, the chef's only outpost on the African continent, alongside an all-day restaurant and a poolside grill. The island spa, reached over its own bridge, has a full menu of treatments plus a thermal circuit, and the resort has two outdoor pools, a well-equipped gym, and a dedicated kids' club and cooking school that make it one of the more family-friendly five-star options on the Waterfront. Butler service is available for suite guests, and the concierge team is accustomed to arranging Winelands day trips, Table Mountain excursions, and private boat charters from the adjacent marina.
Amenities
- two pools
- island spa
- Nobu restaurant
- cooking school
- kids' club
- gym
- butler service
Location
Dock Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001
-33.9048, 18.4214 View on map
Highlights
- Private island setting connected to the V&A Waterfront by footbridge
- Nobu Cape Town, chef Nobu Matsuhisa's only restaurant on the African continent
- Two outdoor pools plus an island spa reached over its own bridge
- Kids' club and cooking school suited to families travelling with children
Tips for visiting
- Ask for a Table Mountain view room rather than a Marina view room if the mountain backdrop matters more than the harbour outlook
- Book a Nobu table for dinner separately in advance, since it is popular with non-hotel guests as well
- The island suites are quieter than the mainland rooms and better suited to travellers wanting more privacy
- The Waterfront's shops, aquarium, and boat tours are all walkable, so a car is only needed for Winelands or Cape Point day trips