{"id":257,"date":"2025-07-15T04:20:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T04:20:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/frovintaxelu.com\/?p=257"},"modified":"2025-07-22T11:13:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T11:13:45","slug":"top-10-luxury-hotels-in-cape-town","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/frovintaxelu.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/15\/top-10-luxury-hotels-in-cape-town\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Luxury Hotels in Cape Town"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Cape Town<\/a> has no shortage of hotels. Slick ones. Historic ones. Ones with spas, sea views, or beds you\u2019ll seriously consider shipping home. And clearly, we\u2019re not the only ones paying attention \u2013 Travel + Leisure\u2019s latest \u201cWorld\u2019s Best Awards<\/a>\u201d saw luxury hotels in Cape Town sweep the top spots. Four of the top five? You\u2019ll find them on our list too. Because when it comes to places that feel personal, intentional, and anything but mass-produced, we\u2019re unapologetically picky.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Cape Town mornings served with a side of elevation, Image Credit: Belmond Mount Nelson<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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1. Ellerman House<\/h2>\n

Ranked No. 2 in the Travel + Leisure World\u2019s Best Awards 2025, Ellerman House<\/a> overlooks Bantry Bay from a private terraced estate, with Atlantic views that stop conversations mid-sentence. The art collection spans heavyweight names and South African legends, and the wine gallery \u2013 part cellar, part installation \u2013 is a destination in itself. Service is polished, the pace is unhurried, and the entire experience feels immaculately composed.<\/p>\n

What Makes It Special<\/h4>\n

One of Cape Town’s most prestigious hotels with panoramic ocean views, a contemporary South African art collection that rivals national museums, and a granite-hewn wine gallery designed to age bottles and blow minds.<\/p>\n

Perfect For<\/h4>\n

Art collectors, wine nerds, and anyone whose idea of indulgence includes space, silence, and serious detail.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Views designed to hush even the most talkative guest, Image Credit: Ellerman House<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2. One&Only Cape Town<\/h2>\n

Ranked No. 3 in the Travel + Leisure World\u2019s Best Awards 2025, <\/span>One&Only Cape Town <\/span><\/a>is where the city does scale \u2013 and somehow still gets detail down to perfection. Think private-island spa, soaring ceilings, and oversized suites with Table Mountain framed just so. <\/span>Nobu restaurant is here (yes, that Nobu), and Ochre serves contemporary South African cuisine that\u2019s thoughtful, well-executed, and far from forgettable \u2013 let’s <\/span>just<\/span> say skipping them would be a rookie mistake.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Makes It Special<\/h4>\n

The only urban resort of its kind in the realm of luxury hotels in Cape Town, with rooms starting at 63m\u00b2, an award-winning spa, and two standout restaurants that make booking a table feel as essential as booking a room.<\/p>\n

Perfect For<\/h4>\n

Travellers who like the volume turned up: bold design, standout food, full-service everything, and absolutely no need to leave the property if you don\u2019t feel like it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bold, sprawling, and unapologetically Cape Town luxe, Image Credit: One&Only<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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3. Camissa House<\/h2>\n

Camissa House<\/a> is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever bothered with \u201cjust fine\u201d hotels. Tucked beneath Table Mountain, it offers an intimate, design-led experience that somehow feels both deeply personal and effortlessly cool. Some suites have the coveted city, ocean and mountain views; others lean into lush garden calm. Either way, it\u2019s the kind of space that makes you take deeper breaths.<\/p>\n

What Makes It Special<\/h4>\n

A boutique sanctuary when it comes to luxury hotels in Cape Town with slick interiors, standout views (from many corners), and a team that nails the line between attentive and invisible.<\/p>\n

Perfect For<\/h4>\n

Guests who like their space intimate, their views considered, and their bubbles chilled and continuously refilled.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Cape Town luxury, redefined at the foot of giants, Image Credit: Camissa House<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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4. Mount Nelson Hotel<\/h2>\n

The pink fa\u00e7ade is the first sign you\u2019re somewhere with a sense of occasion. Mount Nelson Hotel<\/a> has been hosting royals, revolutionaries, and regulars since 1899 \u2013 and it still runs like clockwork. The gardens are expansive, the rooms are generously sized (a rarity these days), and the staff operate with the kind of finesse that comes from decades of getting it right. It’s no wonder it’s ranked No. 4 in the Travel + Leisure World\u2019s Best Awards 2025.<\/p>\n

What Makes It Special<\/h4>\n

An original grande dame that still delivers. Think sprawling gardens, well-trained staff, historic gravitas, and a sense of ease that newer luxury hotels in Cape Town can\u2019t manufacture.<\/p>\n

Perfect For<\/h4>\n

Travellers who appreciate a bit of theatre, exceptional service, and waking up somewhere that\u2019s actually earned its reputation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Grande dame glamour with a dash of retro cool, Image Credit: Belmond Mount Nelson<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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5. Cape Grace<\/h2>\n

Ranked No. 5 in the Travel + Leisure World\u2019s Best Awards 2025, Cape Grace<\/a> has always felt like Cape Town\u2019s old-money matriarch \u2013 dignified, polished, and fully aware that she doesn\u2019t need to shout to impress you. After its recent makeover, it\u2019s somehow even more refined. The location? Steps from the V&A Waterfront. The service? Practically psychic. And the whisky bar? Well, let\u2019s just say I\u2019ve lingered there longer than intended.<\/p>\n

What Makes It Special<\/h4>\n

It\u2019s the grand dame of the V&A \u2013 historic charm, crisp modern interiors, waterfront views, and a whisky list that reads like a novel.<\/p>\n

Perfect For<\/h4>\n

Travellers who want a sense of place and polish \u2013 and who know the value of a well-poured dram.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Where the Waterfront meets Cape Town\u2019s quiet grandeur, Image Credit: Cape Grace<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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6. POD Boutique Hotel<\/h2>\n

POD Boutique Hotel<\/a> is all clean lines and coastal restraint \u2013 a low-rise, grown-up retreat right across from Camps Bay\u2019s curve of sand. It\u2019s the kind of place where the sound of the waves replaces a playlist, and the architecture does most of the talking. Inside, there\u2019s poured concrete, polished wood, and glass that disappears when the light hits it just right. With just a handful of rooms, service feels immediate but never intrusive. It\u2019s cool, but not cold \u2013 and that balance is harder to pull off than it looks.<\/p>\n

What Makes It Special<\/h4>\n

Low-slung and unbothered, POD sits just above the beachline with sea views that steal focus, minimalist interiors that stay timeless, and just enough rooms to feel personal without being precious.<\/p>\n

Perfect For<\/h4>\n

Design purists, honeymooners, and anyone who\u2019d rather watch the sunset from a lounger than over a bar tab.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Sundowners taste better with Camps Bay on the horizon, Image Credit: POD Camps Bay<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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7. The Silo Hotel<\/h2>\n

Carved into a 1920s grain silo above the Zeitz MOCAA, <\/span>The Silo Hotel <\/span><\/a>is a structural showstopper with pillowed glass windows and interiors that feel more Rothko than restrained \u2013 bold, expressive, and perfectly curated. Inside, you\u2019ll find art everywhere and floor-to-ceiling windows that turn the Atlantic, harbour, or Table Mountain into part of the d\u00e9cor. The rooftop? Reserved for guests, with a cantilevered pool and the kind of views architects dream about.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Makes It Special<\/h4>\n

A masterclass in industrial reinvention, this standout among luxury hotels in Cape Town features six-metre-high windows, museum-worthy art, and the city’s finest rooftop views.<\/p>\n

Perfect For<\/h4>\n

Think milestone birthdays, high-fashion honeymoons, or anyone who wants the skyline with a side of spectacle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Art, architecture, and Cape Town all in one view, Image Credit: The Silo Hotel<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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8. Tintswalo Atlantic<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve ever wondered what it feels like to live inside a nature documentary \u2013 but with underfloor heating and a wine pairing \u2013 this is it. Clinging to the rocks below Chapman\u2019s Peak Drive, <\/span>Tintswalo Atlantic<\/span><\/a> is one of those rare places that <\/span>actually<\/span> earns the adjective \u201cdramatic\u201d. Sea spray hits the deck. The smell of fynbos drifts through your window. And the sound of the waves? <\/span>Well<\/span>…<\/span> let’s <\/span>just<\/span> say they’ll lull you asleep.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Makes It Special<\/h4>\n

Built into boulders on the ocean\u2019s edge with only a handful of suites, no street noise, and water so close it feels like a private soundtrack. There\u2019s a fireplace in every room and binoculars on the bedside table \u2013 you\u2019ll likely use both.<\/p>\n

Perfect For<\/h4>\n

People who want the full cinematic, sea-thrashed, no-one-can-find-you-here escape, without having to leave Cape Town.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Suspended between sea, sky, and solitude, Image Credit: Tintswalo Atlantic<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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9. Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa<\/h2>\n

Some luxury hotels in Cape Town have a view. This one\u2019s practically built in it. The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa<\/a> is what happens when someone builds a hotel in a spot nobody else was bold enough to try. Hemmed in by cliffs and sea spray, the Twelve Apostles feels like a coastal outpost masquerading as a luxury spa. It\u2019s a little grand, a little nostalgic, and prone to spectacular late-afternoon light. You\u2019re close enough to dip into Cape Town \u2013 and far enough to pretend you\u2019re not.<\/p>\n

What Makes It Special<\/h4>\n

A spa with panoramic ocean views, outdoor jacuzzis built into the rocks, and one of the best sunset-watching decks in the city.<\/p>\n

Perfect For<\/h4>\n

Spa days, sunset rituals, and anyone wanting to do Cape Town\u2019s seaboard without roughing it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Where cliffs, sea spray, and indulgence meet uninterrupted, Image Credit: Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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10. Dock House Boutique Hotel & Spa<\/h2>\n

Tucked behind the Waterfront\u2019s high-energy sprawl, Dock House<\/a> feels like it belongs to someone important. Housed in what was once the harbour master\u2019s private residence, this boutique bolthole offers just five rooms and a suite, all surrounded by crisp lawns, shady palms, and a kind of intimacy you rarely find in the city\u2019s busiest postcode. It\u2019s less \u201cdesign hotel\u201d and more \u201cprivate club you didn\u2019t know you had access to\u201d.<\/p>\n

What Makes It Special<\/h4>\n

A 19th-century heritage property with just six individually styled rooms, hidden gardens, and access to sister property spa perks \u2013 all steps from the Waterfront but blessedly buffered from the foot traffic.<\/p>\n

Perfect For<\/h4>\n

Travellers who want V&A Waterfront convenience without the cruise-ship crowds, and one of those luxury hotels in Cape Town that feels like a local secret someone let slip.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A secret garden retreat in the Waterfront\u2019s backyard, Image Credit: Dock House Boutique Hotel<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Choosing the Right Luxury Hotel in Cape Town<\/h2>\n

Cape Town has no shortage of places to stay. But if you\u2019re after personality, polish, and a location worth casually name-dropping later, these are the luxury hotels in Cape Town that <\/span>actually<\/span> deliver.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Still undecided? We have stayed at every property and know the hallways, suites, and views like an elephant knows its trunk. From mountain, ocean, or vineyard views to planning a honeymoon, a family escape with little ones, or a multigenerational trip, <\/span>with us by your side,<\/span> choosing the right luxury hotel is effortless. <\/span>Reach out to our Wilderness Guides to start planning<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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