Maritime quay citadel
Curated South African artwork and plush leather seating fill sunlit lounges looking out over the working yacht marina and Table Mountain.
“The result was a sophisticated blend of modern elegance and South African flair, reflected in curated artwork and thoughtful amenities.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Complimentary ten-kilometer chauffeur rides meet attentive hospitality from longtime waterfront staff.
Notable
Subterranean Bascule Bar pours hundreds of whiskies beneath the marina with weekend jazz.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Eastern and Southern Africa
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in The 50 Discovery and Wallpaper*.
inside interiors are reminiscent of an elegant seafaring vessel — leather sofas, polished parquet floors, gilded chandeliers, lavish floral arrangements
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set on its own private quay, the hotel sits steps across the footbridge from the Watershed design stalls and lively waterfront promenades.
The rooms
French doors open to yacht slips or Table Mountain, framing light-filled spaces finished with dark wood floors and patterned textiles.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated swimming pool looks across the marina to Signal Hill, and the dock-facing fitness room holds free weights.
The spa
Treatment rooms host fynbos-inspired rituals, and the halotherapy lounge holds contoured stone loungers facing a Himalayan salt wall.
Heirloom Restaurant
Tasting menus focus on South African terroir at tables along the marina, beside a central marble bar.
the hotel has a warehouse brimming with the original furniture and antiques, and will be layering in select pieces over the coming months to infuse a sense of history in thoughtful ways.
At the table
Down below, Bascule Bar pours rare whiskies beside fluted columns, and an oak-lined room hosts private banquets.
How it began
A waterfront fixture since 1996 that welcomed visiting presidents, the hotel completed a comprehensive transformation in 2024 while retaining its longtime staff.
“The warm colour palette in the rooms depicts African heritage hues of deep blue, green and maroon, which complement whimsical bespoke rugs.”
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Silver
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Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
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The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.