Cape Town, South AfricaV&A Waterfront
InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town by IHG
Maritime Waterfront grand hotel
V&A Waterfront Cape Town, South Africa
Renovated
2026
Price
$$$
Rated for
Luxe Classic LocalOutside the door
The house
IHGMaritime Waterfront grand hotel
The property functions as a traditional maritime grand hotel, positioned directly on the quay where working ships dock beside the promenade.
What it’s good at
Listed
The veteran hospitality team was retained intact across the R1-billion waterfront redevelopment.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Quay 6 sits directly on the active harbor basin, just steps from the Victoria and Alfred shopping promenade.
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The rooms
Rooms look directly across the water, angled toward either Table Mountain or Table Bay and Robben Island.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated outdoor pool sits on the Solandra deck, and the fitness studio looks out toward Table Mountain.
The spa
Six treatment salons host indigenous botanical rituals, set beside infrared steam rooms and a traditional Turkish hammam.
At the table
Chefs turn out French bistro classics at Le Bistrot de JAN, and conservatory tables look straight toward Table Mountain.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
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.
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.