The best luxury hotels in Cape Town include Taj Cape Town, Camissa House, Cape Heritage Hotel, Cape Town, Compass House, Kensington Place, Steenberg Farm, The Residences Cape Town, Tintswalo Atlantic, and Westin Cape Town.
Cape Town lies on South Africa’s southwest coast beneath the magnificent Table Mountain. Rotating cable cars take you to the mountain’s flat top, where you can enjoy sweeping city views and the busy harbor. Boats will take you on a day trip to Robben Island, the notorious prison that once held Nelson Mandela, now a living museum.
This vivacious and vibrant city offers a heady and unique blend of fascinating history, exotic culture, soulful art, lively entertainment, and delectable cuisine. We have selected the best luxury hotels in Cape Town so that you can stay in complete luxury.
1. Taj Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa’s beautiful coastal city, is well-known for its picturesque harbor, the beautiful Cape Floristic Region, and other striking landmarks such as Table Mountain and Cape Point.
The Taj, Cape Town, arguably the city’s best luxury hotel, is situated in an elegant structure, perfectly blending the erstwhile Reserve Bank and Board of Executives Buildings and a modern tower. The hotel is less than 20 km from the Cape Town International Airport, a 10-minute walk from the V&A Waterfront and Table Mountain, and a 1-minute walk from Long Street.
The rooms at the Taj Cape Town are an oasis-like retreat in the middle of a busy metropolis. Grand luxury rooms and suites are found in the Heritage buildings, while contemporary Tower Wing rooms are rich, plush, and have great panoramic views. All the rooms and suites have elegant and tasteful decor, and most have a balcony. The bathrooms, made of marble, have luxurious rain showers and large tubs.
Taj Club Rooms are a particularly good choice as they give guests access to the Taj Club floor. These rooms provide a view of the St. George’s Cathedral and include butler service, a one-way airport transfer, complimentary breakfast, high tea, and cocktails. Breakfast in this lounge is excellent and includes eggs made to order, like eggs benedict. This lounge also offers a great relaxing place with complimentary soft drinks, tea, and champagne. There is a complimentary high tea in the afternoon, and in the evening, free canapes and cocktails.
The hotel offers an array of dining experiences, from Afternoon Tea in The Lobby Lounge to Bombay Brasserie, our newly renovated and expanded Indian fine dining specialty restaurant, and Mint Restaurant and Terrace for relaxed all-day dining.
Located perfectly for those who wish to engage in the Mining Indaba and other businesses, the Taj Cape Town also has well-decorated banquet halls and state-of-the-art meeting venues for informal and formal events. The award-winning Jiva Grande Spa offers unique and authentic therapies designed to soothe the mind and body, and a fitness center provides the ideal opportunity to work out and the heated indoor pool is the ideal place for a few laps.
2. Dorp Hotel
Dorp is a grand boutique hotel situated on the slopes of Signal Hill with unparalleled Table Mountain views. There is a wide selection of rooms ranging from suites with huge kitchens and private pools to family suites. From small rooms tucked away at the top of long thin staircases to cavernous studios with terraces with his and her bathrooms. The hotel has roof gardens, backyards, and front steps. Many rooms have private steam rooms, and even the “worst room in the house” has the prettiest wallpaper on earth, although its small backyard has absolutely no view. Our favorite is the Greenhouse suite with its terrace that you will never want to leave.
For food, there is a fabulous counter-service cafe offering a wonderful selection of coffee and teas, cold drinks, delicious homemade patisserie, sweets and biscuits, sublime toasted sandwiches, daily salads. Guests are welcome to eat in a small covered area, outside, or in their rooms or suites. Guests are also welcome to bring wine or alcohol, which can be stored in the rooms’ bar fridges. Continental breakfast is delivered every morning by 7.30 am.
3. Compass House
The boutique five-star hotel Compass House sits on an outcrop and looks out to sea. Located in sheltered, wind-free Bantry Bay, just two minutes from the beachfront and ten minutes from the city center, guests can enjoy breathtaking ocean views from every room.
Compass House enjoys a warm atmosphere with a fusion of interior design styles, blending the best of Mediterranean, Asian, and African flavors. Rooms offer guests a warm ambiance, with clear ocean views and direct access to the spacious deck and pool area. Inside the large en-suite bathrooms, guests can indulge in exclusive BVLGARI amenities.
The 20 meters long swimming pool and patio lend themselves brilliantly for daytime relaxation and witnessing the beautifully blissful South African sunset.
4. Kensington Place
Kensington Place is one of the city’s top boutique hotels. It offers elegant décor, eight cozy rooms and is found on the slopes of Table Mountain. This exquisitely decorated hotel is nestled away in Cape Town in the peaceful Greenhaven suburb of Higgovale.
Its beautiful garden is the perfect place to both lose and find yourself. Bask in the serenity of this manicured paradise or take a few laps in the plunge pool after enjoying the daily complimentary breakfast.
5. Cape Heritage Hotel
The chic boutique Cape Heritage Hotel is located in the very heart of the city, in Cape Town’s trendy Heritage Square. It is integral to the delightfully restored square with its shady central courtyard and 18th-century roots.
This intimate hotel reflects Cape Town’s diverse cultural heritage inside and out. The interior has a fabulous mix of contemporary and historic, with high-beamed teak ceilings, 200-year-old Cape yellowwood floors, burnished hardwood, exposed original wall niches, and murals creating a rich, sophisticated space packed with character.
Despite this very central location, you can still catch a wonderful view of Table Mountain from the hot tub on the rooftop terrace, the perfect spot to relax after a busy day pounding the streets of Cape Town. Central city hotels can mean it’s tricky to find parking, but all guests at Cape Heritage Hotel are entitled to complimentary parking, eliminating a huge hassle!
The hotel comprises of fifteen bedrooms, two suites, and three apartments. Each is individually decorated and has different shapes and sizes, so rather than choosing from an amenities list, you very much choose your favorite look and feel.
The amenities are good anyway. As you would expect from a luxury hotel, you have air-conditioning, a minibar, free Wi-Fi, king-size beds (though these are extra-long), satellite TV, and very useful international power points. Some rooms have four-poster beds; in others, you can enjoy a free-standing tub in your ensuite. The suites are that bit larger with a separate entertainment area. The trendy apartments are fully equipped with a lounge and fully equipped kitchen and a balcony with beautiful rooftop views of the city and Table Mountain.
Start the day with a complimentary buffet breakfast in the breakfast room or, even better, under the ancient vine in the courtyard. Enjoy inventive pastries, French Toast, and organic smoothies. You can also order picnic baskets to take out with you on your local adventures. Your location in Heritage Square means that some of the best restaurants in the city are literally on your doorstep, ask your hosts for recommendations and be sure to pre-book a table.
6. Westin Cape Town
So what is the second-best hotel in South Africa with an executive club lounge? This Westin is definitely one of the very best. The Westin Cape Town offers exclusive rooms with unique views over the V&A Waterfront, Table Mountain and the whole of Table Bay. It is usually considered the best Marriott Bonvoy hotel in South Africa & Cape Town.
Each of The Westin’s 483 guest rooms and suites is elegantly appointed and boasts the latest amenities for guests’ total comfort and rejuvenation. The iconic Heavenly Beds ensure a sound slumber for a restorative and productive stay.
The culinary diversity will also delight with a selection of elegant restaurants and bars, from their Thirty7 Showkitchen to the Westin Club with its panoramic views on the 19th floor and the outdoor Louis B’s Terrace and indoor Raleigh’s Lounge and Bar.
The executive club lounge on Floor 19 offers a full buffet breakfast (630-1030hrs) and waiter-served alcoholic drinks in the evening with canapes.
The Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers is another Marriott Bonvoy hotel in Cape Town, but it doesn’t have an executive club lounge, so Marriott Platinum Elite and Titanium Elite members will not get club lounge access but will get full breakfast in their restaurant.
Equally, 15 On Orange Hotel, Autograph Collection, which is part of Marriott Bonvoy, is also located in Cape Town but does not have a club lounge. Neither does the African Pride Arabella Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection, and the African Pride Mount Grace Country House & Spa, both by Marriott.
7. Tintswalo Atlantic
Tintswalo Atlantic is the only luxury Cape Town hotel located within Table Mountain National Park. The setting is amazing, on the water’s edge and looking down upon a pebble beach with the dramatic backdrop of green mountains. Perched at the foot of the Table Mountain National Park, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Tintswalo Atlantic is an award-winning boutique lodge.
Surrounded by nature, guests can indulge in the luxury and solitude of this magnificent seaside destination. With ten beautifully styled luxury suites and one magnificent 2-bedroom suite, taking inspiration from some of the most interesting islands from around the world. Tintswalo Atlantic presents all the luxuries of a world-class hotel, including beachside dining, long hours of leisure, and personalized service.
8. Camissa House
Camissa House is found in one of Cape Town’s most enviable locations. You could be fooled into thinking that you are actually sleeping on Table Mountain itself. Camissa House has exceptional views overlooking the city and is centrally located just 20 minutes from Cape Town International Airport and 5 minutes from Cape Town City Centre.
Camissa House is a serene, mountainside hideaway in Cape Town’s heart. All eight rooms flaunt magnificent views of the city’s most iconic sights, perfectly complementing the tranquillity inherent of the design, the ancient history that sparked its inception, and the timeless source of modern life that continues to stem from its spectacular surroundings.
9. Steenberg Farm
Steenberg Farm is not actually situated in Cape Town itself, but it is situated in the closest wine-growing region to Cape. This 5-Star hotel boasts 24 rooms encapsulating understated luxury, offering spectacular views and personalized service. Renovations have been sensitive to this hotel’s 17th-century history, adding contemporary facilities like a pool.
Choose from relaxed dining at Tryn or popular bistro-style fare and tapas at Bistro Sixteen82. A complete destination, the farmhouses are an exceptional winery, producing some of the finest Sauvignon Blanc in South Africa, along with several other celebrated varietals.
10. The Residences Cape Town
The Residences Luxury Executive Apartments are the ideal destination for business and leisure travelers looking for somewhere convenient to stay in Cape Town, South Africa. Located in Crystal Towers inside the award-winning urban estate of Century City, just a stone’s throw from Canal Walk, these fully-furnished executive apartments provide excellent self-catering living in studio, or two, three, and four-bedroom apartments.
Each stylishly decorated apartment features Queen size bed(s) with quality linen, flatscreen TVs, fast wireless internet connection, fully equipped kitchens with cutlery and crockery provided, tea & coffee making facilities, washing machines, spacious bathrooms with underfloor heating, air-conditioning, and a balcony and views of Century City or Table Mountain & Cape Town.
Whilst staying at the Luxury Executive Apartments in Crystal Towers, you will have access to complimentary secure basement parking, a swimming pool with an outdoor sun deck, and a wide array of Restaurants and Bars within the Crystal Towers building (a popular venue is Knife, an American-style smokehouse). The apartments also benefit from the state-of-the-art bridge that links them directly to the Canal Walk Shopping Centre (over 140 m² of retail outlets, eateries, coffee shops, and more!). Alternatively, if you’re looking to relax, you can walk across the street to the Life Day Spa (a Virgin Active Health Club) and enjoy a calming massage or treatment.
Other than the incredible shopping at the Canal Walk Shopping Centre, there are dozens of activities and places to visit, including local beaches, Ratanga Junction Theme Park, Ratanga Golf Centre, and Intaka Island bird sanctuary. The apartments are approximately 10 km from the City Centre, 11.5 km from Table Mountain, and 15 km from the Airport. Century City is also constantly evolving with regular sporting and sponsored events and festivals, so something is always going on.
If you’re looking for a welcoming and convenient home-from-home while exploring or working in Cape Town, then look no further than The Residences Luxury Executive Apartments at Crystal Towers.
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