One&Only Cape Town
V&A Waterfront, Cape Town · Luxury resort stay · Expedia partner offer
One&Only Cape Town brings a resort-style feel to the V&A Waterfront, with a large pool, spa, hot tub and high-end dining. It is a strong choice when you want the hotel itself to be the centre of the weekend rather than simply a base for sightseeing.
Why it made the list
- 9.6/10 Expedia guest rating from 392 reviews.
- Prime V&A Waterfront location.
- Outdoor pool, hot tub and full spa.
- Strong special-occasion and couples option.
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The V&A Waterfront’s strongest full urban-resort choice
One&Only Cape Town is the property to choose when you want the hotel itself to provide most of the weekend. It combines unusually large rooms, a resort pool, a spa on its own private island and one of Cape Town’s deepest hotel dining lineups—including Nobu, ROOI, Isola and Vista Bar & Lounge.
The scale is a major difference from boutique Waterfront hotels. This is designed as an urban resort: you can realistically stay for two nights without needing to leave for food, wellness or downtime.
Who should choose it?
Special occasions: one of Cape Town’s clearest luxury splurge options.
Food lovers: the dining programme is a central part of the experience.
Wellness seekers: the island spa makes the hotel unusually self-contained.
Pool, spa and space
Dining is a destination
Nobu is the Japanese-Peruvian signature restaurant, ROOI focuses on South African fire cooking, Isola handles Mediterranean-influenced poolside dining and Vista Bar & Lounge provides cocktails, afternoon tea and Table Mountain views. That is substantially more variety than most Cape Town hotels offer under one roof.
How we would book it
For a short celebration stay, room view and location matter more than raw square metres because even standard rooms are large. Compare Marina versus Island positioning, then reserve Nobu or ROOI and spa treatments in advance. Families should also compare interconnecting room options.
Why we’d book it
- True resort depth inside the V&A Waterfront.
- Large rooms and suites.
- Private-island spa.
- Exceptional on-site dining variety.
Trade-offs
- One of Cape Town’s most expensive city stays.
- Large scale feels less intimate than Cape Grace or Dock House.
- Beach lovers may prefer Camps Bay despite the Waterfront convenience.
Nearby & practical context
The resort sits in the V&A Waterfront, so the aquarium, shopping, harbour and restaurants are accessible without sacrificing the hotel’s resort atmosphere. It is one of the easiest luxury properties for guests who want both on-property depth and city access.
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Frequently asked questions
Does One&Only Cape Town have a pool?
Yes. The resort has a major outdoor pool area with Isola poolside dining.
Does it have a spa?
Yes. One&Only Spa is located on its own private island within the resort.
What restaurants are at the hotel?
Nobu, ROOI, Isola and Vista Bar & Lounge are the principal venues.
How large are the rooms?
Marina Rooms start around 63 m², with Island rooms and suites offering even more space.
Is it good for families?
Yes. Large rooms and interconnecting options make it practical for families as well as couples.
Is it worth staying on-property?
Yes. Few Cape Town city hotels have enough dining, pool and wellness depth to support a full resort-style weekend as convincingly.
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