Design hotels with pools in Cape Town

V&A Waterfront, Cape Town From $1,100

Cape Grace

Dark wood floors, custom geometric rugs, and a cabinet of regional curiosities. Heated outdoor swimming pool on the quay terrace overlooking the marina and Signal Hill.

Bantry Bay, Cape Town From $1,800

Ellerman House

A sculptural carbon-fibre wine corkscrew rack, terrazzo and velvet cocktail lounges, and contemporary glass villas. Heated outdoor swimming pool on the terraced lawn, plus private infinity pools in Villa One and Villa Two

City Centre, Cape Town From $400

Gorgeous George Hotel

Interiors by Tristan du Plessis pair raw concrete beams with Porky Hefer swing chairs and David Brits murals. Petite glass-sided outdoor rooftop plunge pool on the 6th floor

Camps Bay, Cape Town $$$

Morea House, Autograph Collection

A stone wildflower chandelier and an infinity-shaped sofa anchor the sculptural public rooms. Elevated outdoor courtyard swimming pool overlooking the coast and mountain range.

Sea Point, Cape Town $$$

The Cole

Robert Silke angled the Tropical Modernist facade toward Atlantic Ocean views. Ninth-floor outdoor rooftop plunge pool with Atlantic Ocean and Lion's Head views.

Camps Bay, Cape Town From $450

12 Apostles Hotel & Spa

Maximalist interiors filled with pattern-matched wallpaper, rich fabrics, ornate mirrors, and dramatic ocean-facing glass. Saltwater flotation pool, indoor hydrotherapy pools, and two outdoor pools including a heated rock pool

Clifton, Cape Town $$$$

21 Nettleton

Built into granite boulders, the residence balances over 150 curated South African artworks with global antiques and bespoke details. Outdoor swimming pool wrapped around natural granite rock boulders with Atlantic Ocean views.

Oranjezicht, Cape Town $$$$

Camissa House

Lauren Bolus interiors feature custom botanical wallpaper and egg-shaped soaking tubs. Outdoor swimming pool on the garden terrace level.

Gardens, Cape Town From $750

Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel

Bold bohemian-chic interiors by Caline Williams-Wynn layer vibrant colors, whimsical patterns, and contemporary art across heritage spaces. Two outdoor plunge and swimming pools set in landscaped courtyards with sun loungers, plus a private plunge pool at the Villa Residence

Somerset West, Cape Town $$$

Erinvale Estate Hotel and Spa

Bone Studio shapes dining room Bloom with botanical art installations and indigenous garden palettes. Outdoor 25 metre lap pool at the spa and an outdoor leisure swimming pool in the central courtyard garden.

Gardens, Cape Town $$$

Kensington Place

Solid timber floors and contemporary South African art across eight owner-styled suites. Outdoor plunge pool set into a timber sundeck within the private courtyard garden.

Camps Bay, Cape Town $$$

South Beach Camps Bay Boutique Hotel

Miami modernism shaped by marine accents, clean lines, and original Lionel Smit art. Two outdoor swimming pools, including a summer-heated elevated sun deck pool with glass front and LED lighting, plus private suite plunge pools.

Constantia, Cape Town $$$

The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa

Bold contemporary accents and antique furnishings fill whitewashed suites designed by Antoni Associates. 15-meter outdoor heated swimming pool.

Camps Bay, Cape Town From $900

The Marly Boutique Hotel and Spa

All-white suites showcase cloud-patterned ceiling murals, South African charcoal portraits, and Carrara marble bathrooms. Rooftop pool deck at Baptiste; private outdoor Jacuzzis and outdoor showers in select Deluxe suites.