Heritage Design
The Silo Hotel
“Faceted harbor showcase”
The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa
“Cape Dutch manor”
Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
“Bohemian heritage haven”
Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof
“Red-brick heritage workshop”
Local Quiet
Ellerman House
“Cliffside art heirloom”
21 Nettleton
“Clifftop collector eyrie”
The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa
“Cape Dutch manor”
Wellness
One&Only Cape Town
“Waterfront island redoubt”
Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town
“Seaside breakwater resort”
The Westin Cape Town
“Glass-fronted conference tower”
Erinvale Estate Hotel and Spa
“Thatched Winelands estate”
Taj Cape Town, South Africa
“Restored banking landmark”
Morea House, Autograph Collection
“Sculptural beach house”
12 Apostles Hotel & Spa
“Coastal mountainside bolthole”
Quiet Secluded Medalled
Steenberg Hotel & Spa
“Historic Constantia showpiece”
Ellerman House
“Cliffside art heirloom”
21 Nettleton
“Clifftop collector eyrie”
$$$$ Medalled
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel
“Blush pink garden salon”
The Silo Hotel
“Faceted harbor showcase”
One&Only Cape Town
“Waterfront island redoubt”
Cape Grace
“Maritime quay citadel”
Michelin Keys
Editorial mentions
Gorgeous George Hotel
“Eclectic design showpiece”
12 Apostles Hotel & Spa
“Coastal mountainside bolthole”
Taj Cape Town, South Africa
“Restored banking landmark”
Kensington Place
“Intimate Higgovale villa”
The Glen Boutique Hotel & Spa
“Victorian spa townhouse”
The Cellars-Hohenort
“Constantia vineyard homestead”
Morea House, Autograph Collection
“Sculptural beach house”
Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof
“Red-brick heritage workshop”
Design
The Cole
“Sculptural coastal hotel”
Gorgeous George Hotel
“Eclectic design showpiece”
South Beach Camps Bay Boutique Hotel
“Miami-inspired beach suites”
The Marly Boutique Hotel and Spa
“Monochrome seaside sanctuary”
Camissa House
“Botanical Table Mountain residence”
Erinvale Estate Hotel and Spa
“Thatched Winelands estate”
Kensington Place
“Intimate Higgovale villa”
Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
“Bohemian heritage haven”
Lively
InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town by IHG
“Maritime Waterfront grand hotel”
The Cole
“Sculptural coastal hotel”
South Beach Camps Bay Boutique Hotel
“Miami-inspired beach suites”
The Marly Boutique Hotel and Spa
“Monochrome seaside sanctuary”
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12 Apostles Hotel & SpaSaltwater flotation pool, indoor hydrotherapy pools, and two outdoor pools including a heated rock poolDesignLuxeWellness$$$$ 21 NettletonOutdoor swimming pool wrapped around natural granite rock boulders with Atlantic Ocean views.LuxeDesignLocal$$$$C
Camissa HouseOutdoor swimming pool on the garden terrace level.DesignLuxeLocal$$$$ Canopy by Hilton Cape Town LongkloofRed-brick heritage workshopDesignHeritageLocal$$ Cape Cadogan Boutique HotelTwo outdoor plunge and swimming pools set in landscaped courtyards with sun loungers, plus a private plunge pool at the Villa ResidenceDesignLuxeHeritage$$$ Cape GraceHeated outdoor swimming pool on the quay terrace overlooking the marina and Signal Hill.DesignLuxeSocial$$$$ Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel & SpaRooftop plunge pool on the upper deck of Mountain Club Bistro.HeritageWellnessSocial$$ Colona CastleOutdoor terrace swimming pool overlooking Zandvlei Lake; structured alkaline filtration throughout property water supply.DesignLuxeWellness$$$E
Ellerman HouseHeated outdoor swimming pool on the terraced lawn, plus private infinity pools in Villa One and Villa TwoDesignLuxeLocal$$$$ Erinvale Estate Hotel and SpaOutdoor 25 metre lap pool at the spa and an outdoor leisure swimming pool in the central courtyard garden.DesignWellnessResort$$$G
Gorgeous George HotelPetite glass-sided outdoor rooftop plunge pool on the 6th floorDesignSocialLocal$$I
InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town by IHGHeated outdoor swimming pool on the Solandra pool deck.LuxeClassicLocal$$$K
Kensington PlaceOutdoor plunge pool set into a timber sundeck within the private courtyard garden.DesignLuxeLocal$$$M
Morea House, Autograph CollectionElevated outdoor courtyard swimming pool overlooking the coast and mountain range.DesignWellnessSocial$$$ Mount Nelson, A Belmond HotelOasis Pool heated family outdoor swimming pool and Cottage Pool heated adults-only outdoor poolLuxeHeritageClassic$$$$O
One&Only Cape TownHeated outdoor free-form infinity pool set on a private island with sun loungers and shaded cabanas.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$R
Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape TownOutdoor heated rim-flow infinity pool on the oceanfront terrace, plus indoor heated vitality pool with massaging jets and fountains.WellnessDesignLuxe$$$S
South Beach Camps Bay Boutique HotelTwo outdoor swimming pools, including a summer-heated elevated sun deck pool with glass front and LED lighting, plus private suite plunge pools.DesignLuxeResort$$$ Steenberg Hotel & SpaOutdoor heated swimming pool, pool house lounge, and private plunge pools in select Heritage Villa Suites.HeritageLuxeResort$$$T
Taj Cape Town, South Africa15-metre heated indoor lap pool.LuxeHeritageWellness$$$ The Alphen Boutique Hotel & Spa15-meter outdoor heated swimming pool.HeritageDesignLocal$$$ The Cellars-HohenortTwo solar-heated saltwater swimming pools in the Hohenort and Cellars gardens, plus a private pool at Madiba Villa.LuxeHeritageClassic$$$ The ColeNinth-floor outdoor rooftop plunge pool with Atlantic Ocean and Lion's Head views.DesignLuxeSocial$$$ The Glen Boutique Hotel & SpaTwo-tiered outdoor cascading swimming pool and an outdoor hot tub on the sun deckDesignWellnessSocial$$ The Marly Boutique Hotel and SpaRooftop pool deck at Baptiste; private outdoor Jacuzzis and outdoor showers in select Deluxe suites.DesignLuxeSocial$$$ The Silo Hotel11th-floor rooftop glass-fronted cantilevered swimming pool, plus freestanding soaking tubs in all guest bathroomsDesignLuxeHeritage$$$$ The Westin Cape TownIndoor heated infinity lap pool with panoramic harbour views on the 19th floor, spa whirlpool, and an outdoor harbour deck swimming pool.WellnessLuxeSocial$$Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
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.
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.