One&Only Cape Town
One&Only Cape Town is South Africa’s premiere urban chic resort introducing an unprecedented level of luxury and style to one of the world's most fascinating cities.
With its spectacular location in the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront and its stunning views of Table Mountain, the resort is a destination unto itself. Discerning travellers and Capetonians alike are extended a warm welcome to dine on the celebrated cuisines of Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa and Gordon Ramsay, revel in the high energy vibe of Vista Bar and sample rare and undiscovered vintages at the stunning Wine Loft. The sublime calm of the city’s most expansive and sophisticated spa offers an indulgent escape, while NEO boutique debuts an enviable collection of designer fashions, some available for the first time in South Africa.
As the first luxury hotel to open in Cape Town in nearly a decade, the resort is designed to celebrate the city’s wine, art, design and spirit, balancing contemporary glamour with an authentic South African style. Come and discover the award-winning hallmarks of One&Only Resorts around the world: a genuine hospitality, luxurious accommodation, lively energy, and the promise of unique and enriching experiences.
Travel+Leisure – June 2010 "It List" – One of the year’s top new hotels/resorts
Robb Report - June 2010 "Best of the Best" - One of the world's top new hotels/resorts
ACCOMMODATIONS
Clean lines, dark African woods and contemporary artwork by local artisans accentuate the 131 spacious rooms and suites - the largest in all of Cape Town. The generous interior spaces are adorned with fabrics and furnishings recalling the warm, muted tones of Africa's savannahs, with bright splashes of colour paying tribute to the land's vibrant personality. Sumptuously appointed oversized baths are complete with roomy rain shower, private water closet and dual marble vanity.
All rooms and suites are indulged by the discreet yet attentive services of a dedicated butler, 24 hours a day.
Marina Rise Rooms
The resort’s seven-storey Marina Rise showcases 91 rooms and suites – the largest in Cape Town – each with its own private balcony offering uninhibited views of the picturesque harbourside and iconic Table Mountain.
24-hour personal butler service
Fresh fruit, delivered daily
Daily maid service and nightly turndown
Pillow selection menu
Aromatherapy turndown menu & Bath menu
In-room multimedia entertainment system with satellite
42" or larger flat screen television
Bose surround sound audio system, DVD/CD player
Mini bar, Nespresso machine
In-room business services (multi-adaptor, facsimile/computer hook-ups, three phones, two-line communication system)
MP3 docking station
Complimentary Wi-Fi access
Safe & Hair dryer
Island Rooms & Suites
Located on a secluded and lushly landscaped island surrounded by a waterway each of the 40 Island Suites feature a private balcony or terrace and waterway views.
24-hour personal butler service
Fresh fruit, delivered daily
Twice daily maid service, nightly turndown
Pillow selection menu
Aromatherapy turndown menu
In-room multimedia entertainment system with satellite
42" or larger flat screen television
Bose surround sound audio system, DVD/CD player
Mini bar, Nespresso machine
In-room business services (multi-adaptor, facsimile/computer hook-ups, three phones, two-line communication system)
MP3 docking station
Complimentary Wi-Fi access
Safe & Hair dryer
Penthouses
Each Penthouse features expansive living space, including generous dining areas and broad outdoor terraces with panoramic views, providing the perfect environment for relaxed dining or a formal cocktail party at sunset. Accessed by private lifts, each Penthouse has four en-suite bedrooms with Table Mountain views, including a Master Suite with his and hers bathrooms.
Residents of the Penthouses at One&Only Cape Town can call upon a wide variety of personalised and exclusive services from the resort – from dedicated butlers to private catering from our two Michelin-starred restaurants – Nobu and maze by Gordon Ramsay. This unparalleled urban lifestyle also includes access to One&Only Spa, a state-of-the-art fitness centre offering expert personal training, Yoga, Pilates and a 350m/sq heated, infinity-edge pool.
DINING
Dining at One&Only Cape Town is a pure delight with two of the city's most acclaimed restaurants. Legendary Michelin-starred chef Nobuyuki "Nobu" Matsuhisa brings his culinary wizardry to Nobu – his first-ever restaurant in Africa. Local celebrity chef Reuben Riffel recently opened Reuben's, thrilling Capetonians and resort guests alike. Both dynamic restaurants are connected by Vista Bar in the very heart of the resort with commanding views of Table Mountain. A spectacular tri-level Wine Loft, adjacent to Reuben's, features a mezzanine tasting room, too.
Executive Chef Jason Millar, who oversees all of the resort's culinary operations, commented: "We are very excited about the calibre of chefs and abundance of wonderful, local produce that we have brought together at One&Only Cape Town to create what we hope will be an exceptional culinary experience for our guests. We are showcasing South African flavours that give guests a sense of place, but with the added magic touch of celebrated chefs such as Nobu , for an experience currently not available anywhere else on the continent. What's more, our innovative wine library will offer our guests the opportunity to sample rare South African vintages to complete the dining experience."
FACILITIES
One&Only Cape Town is an oasis of cosmopolitan style, bringing to South Africa an unprecedented level of luxury and a contemporary roster of exceptional experiences. In addition to dining on the celebrated cuisines of two world-famous chefs, guests will revel in the chance to be pampered at the city’s most expansive and idyllic spa, shop the designer collections at NEO Boutique, discover new vintages at the spectacular wine loft, or simply enjoy a night of camaraderie and dance at Cape Town’s hippest new bar – all under the majestic glow of Table Mountain.
Spa and Fitness
Nestled on its very own lushly landscaped private island in the centre of the waterway, One&Only Spa Cape Town is an oasis of serenity; an unparalleled day spa in the heart of a bustling city and a perfect escape for a day of pampered rejuvenation. The most expansive and comprehensive spa in all of Cape Town offers a vast range of tailored holistic experiences, ranging from pure relaxation to unique wellness journeys.
Sports and Activities
Central to exciting nightlife and entertainment, One&Only Cape Town is an ideal gateway to the uniquely rare adventures of South Africa such as wildlife safaris, wine country excursions and endless water play along pristine beaches.
Mountain climbing: Table Mountain and surrounding mountain ranges boast the best environs for rock climbing, abseiling and kloofing. If you're after gentler mountain activities, you'll be thrilled with the Peninsula's variety of mountain bike and hiking trails. There's something for all fitness levels.
Air adventures: There's skydiving, hang-gliding and paragliding, each offering some of the best views of South Africa’s dramatic coast and lush hinterland. If you'd prefer to stay inside an aircraft, be whirled and twirled above the Winelands as part of an aerobatic display.
Pools and beaches: A 350-square-metre free-form, infinity-edge heated pool is located on the Island featuring private sitting areas with double chaise lounges ideal for sunbathing or relaxing under shaded pavilions.
Diving: For those wanting to get to the action below the water, the Cape Peninsula offers several top scuba spots. The water is cold, but it's well worth the experience. Amateurs can participate in diving courses - these can be arranged from a variety of surf and dive shops around the city. For even more adrenalin, embark on a day's shark cage diving adventure in Gansbaai tour outside of Cape Town. For those more pressed for time, the Two Oceans Aquarium at the V&A Waterfront also offers shark cage diving. This is not for the faint-hearted!