One&Only Hotel, Cape Town
Expert reviews
“This glam urban resort was built for name-dropping: Bastien Gonzalez gives mani-pedis in the spa, Nobuyuki Matsuhisa’s only eatery in Africa is here and local celeb-chef Reuben Riffel dishes up South African cuisine at the somewhat-cavernous Reuben’s.”
“One & Only Cape Town is a large luxury urban resort located in the Waterfront Marina, with excellent facilities and services that include a fittingly large pool, daily children’s programme, an award-winning spa, and views of Table Mountain from most rooms.”
What guests liked
- Amazing views
- Great food
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
- Breakfast buffet
- Excellent Wifi
All you need to know
This five-star establishment is the home to some of the most luxurious rooms and suites in the city of Cape Town. The hotel offers its guests the best living conditions by providing only the best services coupled with modern facilities all to ensure that a comfortable stay in the hotel rooms is guaranteed. The Backpack hotel is the recipient of numerous hospitality awards and recognition as a result of the quality of service provided by the hotel for its guests. The hotel has friendly staff who make guests feel welcome the very first minute they enter the front door of the hotel.
The One&Only Hotel is located near some of Cape Town’s most beautiful landmarks and attractions and provides the perfect departure spot for guests looking to get maximum excitement and thrills when in the city. Its easy and convenient access to some of the fastest road networks to these places makes it ideal for tourists and travelers looking to have a memorable experience before leaving for their homes.
The hotel is located within walking distance of many bars, stylish and fashionable restaurants and close to popular attractions like the Green Market Square. It is also located close to the famous Company’s Garden while the hotel is just a short 5-minute drive to the famous V&A Waterfront and even the beautiful Table Mountain.
The hotel offers amenities such as free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen with several cable channels and facilities such as a swimming pool and an outdoor pool.
The hotel offers free breakfast that features continental food.
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Recent guest reviews
1 December 2023
Exceptional
Everything was excellent 👌
That the room rate does not include any complimentary drinks despite the high rate.
1 December 2023
Exceptional
The staff were exceptional from the hosts through to the entertainment in the bar
14 November 2023
Fantastic customer service and incredible facilities
Facilities and location
8 November 2023
Fabulous hotel!!!!
Beautiful property in excellent location near everything. Wonderful transportation options available. Beautiful pool and waterfront setting.
This hotel is outstanding!!! Pricey but worth it. They see to your every need want and desire
29 October 2023
Exceptional
Stunning hotel & property. Exceptional in every way. Staff is friendly, professional and attentive. Beautiful room and views. Super duper mini bar and room service. Excellent food and service. As good as it gets … !!!
Nothing I did not like ! Exceptional property
29 October 2023
A lovely hotel with genuinely pleasant staff
Waking through the entrance you are greeted by a magnificent view of table mountain. We had booked a marine harbour view room which was enormous. Our balcony was the biggest we have ever had, a delightful place to sit with a glass of wine and watch the boats. The bathroom area was beautiful with a double vanity, shower and bath. On arrival there was a bottle of wine in the room and a selection of snacks - dried fruit, biltong etc were also delivered. Breakfast was served in a beautiful dining room with views of table mountain. There was a large selection of fruit and cold cuts, a menu of cooked food and a self service are with South African specialities. Sparkling wine was offered and topped up if you wished. The pool area is over a bridge; there are some loungers but on a hot afternoon you may struggle if you don't get there early. The staff were genuinely pleasant and helpful, especially the concierge team who helped us to recover our suitcase which hadn't made the flight. I must mention Tash in particular, I think he knows everything there is to know about Cape Town and has a great sense of humour. This are of Cape Town is very safe, whenever we went out there were plenty of security staff around the streets and shops area. If we return we would certainly stay at The One and Only again.
There isn't a mirror near to a socket if you want to dry your hair.
8 October 2023
A lovely relaxing stay after an exhausting 2 weeks safari. The hotel provided everything we needed.
Friendliness of staff was wonderful. Everything was exceptional.
Nothing. Cannot think of anything that would require improvement.
6 October 2023
Easily one if the best hotels we have stayed in
The hotel was impeccable - from the rooms, the staff, the food and the facilities.
There were not many food options within the hotel, but plenty close by.
25 September 2023
as near to perfection as it could be
incredible quality of service
21 July 2023
My family had a fantastic time at the hotel, we couldn't have chosen a better place.
The design of the entire place, especially the lobby. The room size is small compared to the balcony (which is huge), and the bathroom looks great. The staff is amiable and attentive to details. The breakfast is delicious. My younger son loved playing in the kid's room.
Everything exceeded my expectations.
13 June 2023
Exceptional
view from the room is beautiful. Staffs were also very attentive and accommodating.
maybe you can offer a little corner of asian breakfast like Chinese porridge or Japanese miso soup & tamago?
7 June 2023
Very good
location, view, staff
no business centre. printing a document a technical challenge involving unsecured email and several intermediaries.
29 May 2023
Great experience
room was cold at night and heat was not avaiable
15 May 2023
Fab location, and gorgeous view
Loved the location, the staff
Service in the bar area - multiple occasions when we were waiting a long time, and response time was lax. Breakfast menu could have also been improved.
3 May 2023
Stellar customer service, beautiful property, great location!
Stellar customer service, beautiful property, great location on the waterfront! Very safe walking to and from the hotel and waterfront restaurants & shops.
The seagulls at the pool are a bit of a nuisance, though I'm not sure what can be done to mitigate their presence.
30 March 2023
Very enjoyable stay
Room was excellent, staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was also great!
Room was not ready on arrival, but we were offered lunch on the house as well as an upgraded room.
14 March 2023
Can't wait to visit again!
Room service was fantastic. Everyone was incredibly welcoming and accommodating. Exceeded our greatest expectations!
7 March 2023
Very professional and goid
Met expectations
All good
26 February 2023
great hotel, wonderful location
fantastic location, beautiful design, very friendly, helpful staff
nothing!
19 February 2023
Exceptional
hospitality, and the staff so helpful
15 February 2023
we loved it, excellant attention very friendly and helpful staff and value for money. I will always go back and I will a
the concept
the pillows can be better
15 February 2023
Wonderful hotel
Great hotel we had a beautiful room looking over the harbour. Breakfast very good and staff amazing...
The price it is very expensive.....
7 February 2023
Very good
It’s beautiful
The staff/security are racists they told my daughter to move from the bar to accommodate white people. It’s disgusting if this is the attitude for One & Only then you will lose more customers. We can’t have this nonsense in 2022/2023. You need to address this asap. I suggest you get management to get hold my daughter or myself. We always stay at this hotel and disgusted as how my daughter was treated. White people are not superior and we pay the same amount.
5 February 2023
It was too short
Breakfast was great, room was spacious and with great views.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Kid-friendly buffet
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Packed lunches
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Lockers
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Tennis court (additional charge)
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Golf course (within 3 km) (additional charge)
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Children's playground
- - Canoeing (additional charge)
- - Hiking (additional charge)
- - Kids' club
- - Evening entertainment
- - Beauty Services
- - Facial treatments
- - Waxing services
- - Make up services
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Body wrap
- - Light therapy
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Foot bath
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Back massage
- - Neck massage
- - Foot massage
- - Couples massage
- - Head massage
- - Hand massage
- - Full body massage
- - Fitness
- - Yoga classes
- - Fitness classes
- - Personal trainer
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Game drives (additional charge)
- - Temporary art galleries (additional charge)
- - Pub crawls (additional charge)
- - Walking tours (additional charge)
- - Bike tours (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
- - Cooking class (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance
- - Live sport events (broadcast) (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor furniture
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
- - Board games/puzzles
- - Indoor play area
- - Kids' outdoor play equipment
- - Baby safety gates
- - Strollers
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Accessible parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
Pool and wellness
- - Infinity pool
- - Heated pool
- - Salt-water pool
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
28 January 2024
Exceptional
The whole stay was excellent and the service/food superb
Less windy!!!!