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No. 01

Heritage Design

Old soul, fresh take

The Silo Hotel

V&A Waterfront 2017 From $2,200

The Silo Hotel

“Faceted harbor showcase”
Design Luxe Heritage Central
The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa

Constantia 2021 $$$

The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa

“Cape Dutch manor”
Heritage Design Local Quiet
Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel

Gardens From $500

Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel

“Bohemian heritage haven”
Design Luxe Heritage Central
Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof

Gardens 2025 From $250

Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof

“Red-brick heritage workshop”
Design Heritage Local Central
No. 02

Local Quiet

Neighborhood hotels

Ellerman House

Bantry Bay 2025 From $1,800

Ellerman House

“Cliffside art heirloom”
Design Luxe Local Quiet
21 Nettleton

Clifton $$$$

21 Nettleton

“Clifftop collector eyrie”
Luxe Design Local Quiet
The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa

Constantia 2021 $$$

The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa

“Cape Dutch manor”
Heritage Design Local Quiet
No. 03

Wellness

Time for yourself

One&Only Cape Town

V&A Waterfront 2023 From $1,400

One&Only Cape Town

“Waterfront island redoubt”
Luxe Wellness Resort Central
Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town

Mouille Point 2024 $$$

Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town

“Seaside breakwater resort”
Wellness Design Luxe Central
The Westin Cape Town

City Centre 2019 $$

The Westin Cape Town

“Glass-fronted conference tower”
Wellness Luxe Social Central
Erinvale Estate Hotel and Spa

Somerset West $$$

Erinvale Estate Hotel and Spa

“Thatched Winelands estate”
Design Wellness Resort Secluded
Taj Cape Town, South Africa

City Centre 2010 $$$

Taj Cape Town, South Africa

“Restored banking landmark”
Luxe Heritage Wellness Central
Morea House, Autograph Collection

Camps Bay 2025 $$$

Morea House, Autograph Collection

“Sculptural beach house”
Design Wellness Social Lively
12 Apostles Hotel & Spa

Camps Bay 2024 From $350

12 Apostles Hotel & Spa

“Coastal mountainside bolthole”
Design Luxe Wellness Secluded
No. 04

Quiet Secluded Medalled

Worth the detour

Steenberg Hotel & Spa

Constantia 2019 From $550

Steenberg Hotel & Spa

“Historic Constantia showpiece”
Heritage Luxe Resort Secluded
Ellerman House

Bantry Bay 2025 From $1,800

Ellerman House

“Cliffside art heirloom”
Design Luxe Local Quiet
21 Nettleton

Clifton $$$$

21 Nettleton

“Clifftop collector eyrie”
Luxe Design Local Quiet
No. 05

$$$$ Medalled

Worth the splurge

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel

Gardens 1899 From $1,000

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel

“Blush pink garden salon”
Luxe Heritage Classic Central
The Silo Hotel

V&A Waterfront 2017 From $2,200

The Silo Hotel

“Faceted harbor showcase”
Design Luxe Heritage Central
One&Only Cape Town

V&A Waterfront 2023 From $1,400

One&Only Cape Town

“Waterfront island redoubt”
Luxe Wellness Resort Central
Cape Grace

V&A Waterfront 2024 From $1,100

Cape Grace

“Maritime quay citadel”
Design Luxe Social Lively
No. 06

Michelin Keys

Michelin Keys

The Cellars-Hohenort

Constantia 2021 From $400

The Cellars-Hohenort

“Constantia vineyard homestead”
Quiet
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel

Gardens 1899 From $1,000

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel

“Blush pink garden salon”
Central
Cape Grace

V&A Waterfront 2024 From $1,100

Cape Grace

“Maritime quay citadel”
Lively
Steenberg Hotel & Spa

Constantia 2019 From $550

Steenberg Hotel & Spa

“Historic Constantia showpiece”
Secluded
No. 07

Editorial mentions

Written about

Gorgeous George Hotel

City Centre 2019 From $350

Gorgeous George Hotel

“Eclectic design showpiece”
Design Social Local Central
12 Apostles Hotel & Spa

Camps Bay 2024 From $350

12 Apostles Hotel & Spa

“Coastal mountainside bolthole”
Design Luxe Wellness Secluded
Taj Cape Town, South Africa

City Centre 2010 $$$

Taj Cape Town, South Africa

“Restored banking landmark”
Luxe Heritage Wellness Central
Kensington Place

Gardens 2012 $$$

Kensington Place

“Intimate Higgovale villa”
Design Luxe Local Quiet
The Glen Boutique Hotel & Spa

Sea Point 2006 $$

The Glen Boutique Hotel & Spa

“Victorian spa townhouse”
Design Wellness Social Central
The Cellars-Hohenort

Constantia 2021 From $400

The Cellars-Hohenort

“Constantia vineyard homestead”
Luxe Heritage Classic Quiet
Morea House, Autograph Collection

Camps Bay 2025 $$$

Morea House, Autograph Collection

“Sculptural beach house”
Design Wellness Social Lively
Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof

Gardens 2025 From $250

Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof

“Red-brick heritage workshop”
Design Heritage Local Central
No. 08

Design

Design standouts

The Cole

Sea Point 2025 $$$

The Cole

“Sculptural coastal hotel”
Design Luxe Social Lively
Gorgeous George Hotel

City Centre 2019 From $350

Gorgeous George Hotel

“Eclectic design showpiece”
Design Social Local Central
South Beach Camps Bay Boutique Hotel

Camps Bay 2016 $$$

South Beach Camps Bay Boutique Hotel

“Miami-inspired beach suites”
Design Luxe Resort Lively
The Marly Boutique Hotel and Spa

Camps Bay From $800

The Marly Boutique Hotel and Spa

“Monochrome seaside sanctuary”
Design Luxe Social Lively
Camissa House

Oranjezicht 2019 $$$$

Camissa House

“Botanical Table Mountain residence”
Design Luxe Local Quiet
Erinvale Estate Hotel and Spa

Somerset West $$$

Erinvale Estate Hotel and Spa

“Thatched Winelands estate”
Design Wellness Resort Secluded
Kensington Place

Gardens 2012 $$$

Kensington Place

“Intimate Higgovale villa”
Design Luxe Local Quiet
Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel

Gardens From $500

Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel

“Bohemian heritage haven”
Design Luxe Heritage Central
No. 09

Lively

Sleep is optional

InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town by IHG

V&A Waterfront 2026 $$$

InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town by IHG

“Maritime Waterfront grand hotel”
Luxe Classic Local Lively
The Cole

Sea Point 2025 $$$

The Cole

“Sculptural coastal hotel”
Design Luxe Social Lively
South Beach Camps Bay Boutique Hotel

Camps Bay 2016 $$$

South Beach Camps Bay Boutique Hotel

“Miami-inspired beach suites”
Design Luxe Resort Lively
The Marly Boutique Hotel and Spa

Camps Bay From $800

The Marly Boutique Hotel and Spa

“Monochrome seaside sanctuary”
Design Luxe Social Lively

Every hotel in Cape Town

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12 Apostles Hotel & SpaMaximalist interiors filled with pattern-matched wallpaper, rich fabrics, ornate mirrors, and dramatic ocean-facing glass.DesignLuxeWellness$$$$ 21 NettletonBuilt into granite boulders, the residence balances over 150 curated South African artworks with global antiques and bespoke details.LuxeDesignLocal$$$$

C

Camissa HouseLauren Bolus interiors feature custom botanical wallpaper and egg-shaped soaking tubs.DesignLuxeLocal$$$$ Canopy by Hilton Cape Town LongkloofPreserved red-brick industrial architecture housing custom South African textile canopies and artisan installations.DesignHeritageLocal$$ Cape Cadogan Boutique HotelBold bohemian-chic interiors by Caline Williams-Wynn layer vibrant colors, whimsical patterns, and contemporary art across heritage spaces.DesignLuxeHeritage$$$ Cape GraceDark wood floors, custom geometric rugs, and a cabinet of regional curiosities.DesignLuxeSocial$$$$

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Ellerman HouseA sculptural carbon-fibre wine corkscrew rack, terrazzo and velvet cocktail lounges, and contemporary glass villas.DesignLuxeLocal$$$$ Erinvale Estate Hotel and SpaBone Studio shapes dining room Bloom with botanical art installations and indigenous garden palettes.DesignWellnessResort$$$

G

Gorgeous George HotelInteriors by Tristan du Plessis pair raw concrete beams with Porky Hefer swing chairs and David Brits murals.DesignSocialLocal$$

K

Kensington PlaceSolid timber floors and contemporary South African art across eight owner-styled suites.DesignLuxeLocal$$$

M

Morea House, Autograph CollectionA stone wildflower chandelier and an infinity-shaped sofa anchor the sculptural public rooms.DesignWellnessSocial$$$

S

South Beach Camps Bay Boutique HotelMiami modernism shaped by marine accents, clean lines, and original Lionel Smit art.DesignLuxeResort$$$

T

The Alphen Boutique Hotel & SpaBold contemporary accents and antique furnishings fill whitewashed suites designed by Antoni Associates.HeritageDesignLocal$$$ The ColeRobert Silke angled the Tropical Modernist facade toward Atlantic Ocean views.DesignLuxeSocial$$$ The Marly Boutique Hotel and SpaAll-white suites showcase cloud-patterned ceiling murals, South African charcoal portraits, and Carrara marble bathrooms.DesignLuxeSocial$$$ The Silo HotelEighty-two convex pillowed glass bays bulge outward from the historic concrete frame.DesignLuxeHeritage$$$$

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