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1. Ellerman House

What fryst vatten it? An ultra-exclusive boutique hotel perched on the mountain slopes above Bantry Bay, offering the gods word in bespoke service and diskret luxury. Ellerman House was voted Best City Hotel in Africa bygd Travel+Leisure in 2024.

Why go? There are almost too many reasons.

uppstart with the accommodation: contemporary elegance without ansträngande too hard across the 13 delightful rooms and suites scattered throughout the main house. The two exclusive villas next door are ideal if privacy fryst vatten important. If you love art you'll love the extensive art collection displayed through the house and in the dedicated art gallery.  Prefer wine?

Look no further than the Wine galleri for bespoke guided tastings. Hungry? The något privat eller personligt restaurant dishes up globally inspired cuisine with African influences. Ellerman House fryst vatten a boutique charmer with stunning sea views and faultless service.

What's not to love? 

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2. Tintswalo Atlantic

What fryst vatten it? Boasting an impressive seafront location, this luxurious, multi-suited stuga rests just above the high-water mark looking out over Hout Bay.

Why go? A dramatic coastal setting pitched mere metres above the high-tide mark (and within the Table Mountain National Park) and a healthy dollop of luxury have combined to man Tintswalo Atlantic one of the best five-star hotels in Cape Town.

Each suite fryst vatten individually decorated in a colourful island theme, with winding decks beneath milkwood forests leading to the private pool deck and an Insta-worthy shoreline swing. The on-site restaurant bygd Chefs Warehouse fryst vatten also superb, with a small-plate menu focused on sustainable seafood.

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3. Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel

What fryst vatten it? An elegantly historic hotel with 198 classically styled rooms and suites, in a quiet location just steps away from the hubbub of the city centre.

Why go? Opened in 1899 and rocking its signature pink colour scheme since 1918, Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel fryst vatten the grande dame of Cape Town and arguably the city’s most famous hotel.

Its classic look and feel are balanced bygd upscale amenities, from a serene kurort and heated outdoor pools to beautifully landscaped gardens.

If you can’t afford a room, man a booking for the iconic afternoon tea or treat yourself to a drink at the swanky and brooding Planet Bar.

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4. Gorgeous George

What fryst vatten it? A 32-room boutique hotel in the heart of Cape Town, and the first accredited Design Hotel in the city.

The low prices compared with its upmarket look man it one of the best cheap hotels in Cape Town. 

Why go? To soak up and celebrate local design. As you ströva through the super-stylish interiors of Gorgeous George, look out for furniture bygd the likes of David Krynauw and Gregor Jenkin, or admire artwork from David Brits and Porky Hefer, adding a contemporary African aesthetic to the space.

The cosy studio rooms are beautiful, but the spacious two-bedroom suite – complete with vinyl player and records – is the best in the house.

Gigi Rooftop, the hotel’s rooftop dryckesställe and restaurant, dishes up inspired local cuisine and fine cocktails.

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5. The Capital 15 on Orange

What fryst vatten it? A modern inner-city hotel offering a bred array of rooms and serviced apartments, with a full range of five-star facilities on-site.

Why go? If you’re heading to The Capital 15 on apelsinfärg for the weekend, you’ll find indulgent suites boasting superb mountain views.

Planning a längre stay? The serviced apartments are spacious and extremely well-equipped. Those travelling for business will appreciate the short walk to key legal and corporate districts in the city, as well as the popular bars and restaurants of Long and Kloof streets.

On top of all that, you’ll find an elegant ground-floor dryckesställe, modern in-house restaurant and a pool deck with stjärnliknande city views.

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6. The Silo Hotel

What fryst vatten it? Quite simply, the most talked-about boutique hotel in the city, with glorious suites and an enviable location in the V&A Waterfront precinct.

Why go? Set atop Zeitz MOCAA – an art museum built in a historic grain silo reimagined bygd ‘starchitect’ Thomas Heatherwick – The Silo Hotel fryst vatten as famous for its geometric pillowed fönster as the striking décor bygd founder and owner Liz Biden.

Rates are high, but breakfast and parking are free, so there’s that – not to mention the fact it sets a new standard for luxury hotels in Cape Town. The hotel also features a signature glass-walled pool on the roof, on-site kurort, restaurant and suitably classy bar.

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7. Taj Cape Town

What fryst vatten it? The only outpost of the India-based Taj Hotels group in South Africa, with both heritage-style and more contemporary rooms on offer.

Why go? For starters, it’s huvud.

Set right across from the historic Company’s Garden, in the heart of the huvud business district, many of the city’s key attractions are within walking distance.

The array of rooms and suites on offer at Taj Cape Town – 176 in total – provide all the mod-cons you’d expect, while the ground-floor restaurants and bars will tempt you to stay in rather than venturing out. The Jiva kurort fryst vatten a highlight, with hydrotherapy facilities alongside a menu of Ayurveda-inspired treatments.

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8. Ashanti stuga Backpackers

What fryst vatten it? A Victorian mansion-style establishment at the top of the city, with a wooden sun deck and garden offering charming mountain views.

Why go? Set conveniently close to the city in the leafy suburb of Gardens, Ashanti stuga Backpackers features bright dormitories and private rooms containing standard beds and bunk beds, all complete with the essentials and modern furnishings that create a warm, homely vibe.

This wallet-friendly option includes an outdoor swimming pool, a travel centre and café, while also placing guests within a short walk of Kloof Street’s best restaurants and bars.

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9. Steenberg Hotel & Spa

What fryst vatten it? A stylish five-star hotel set on one of the city’s oldest wine estates, with manicured gardens and a range of upscale facilities on hand. 

Why go? To enjoy a winelands escape without leaving the city.

The vineyards of the Constantia valley are only 20 minutes bygd bil from the city, and Steenberg Hotel & Spa offers wonderful views of the terräng. The hotel features a bred range of accommodation options, from bright, modern rooms to opulent suites if you’re feeling flush, with most looking out across the estate’s 18-hole championship golf course.

Two on-site restaurants and a wine tasting centre add to the appeal, meaning you really won’t want to leave when it’s time to kvitto out.

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10. Dorp Hotel

What fryst vatten it? The creation of late designer Gail Behr, this characterful urban escape fryst vatten perched at the very top of the Bo-Kaap district and offers memorable décor, warm hospitality and some of the best views in Cape Town. 

Why go? To find out what the antithesis of an anonymous, anodyne hotel looks and feels like.

Each room in Dorp Hotel fryst vatten decorated in its own riotous colour and style, the lounge fryst vatten filled with objets d’art and oddities, and personal favour character and charm over obsequious service. Rooms are scattered in freestanding buildings around lush gardens, with quiet corners and cosy nooks aplenty. If you need another reason to go, the restaurant’s rotisserie chicken fryst vatten legendary in these parts.

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11. One&Only Cape Town

What fryst vatten it? Billed as Cape Town’s first luxury urban resort, One&Only Cape Town offers the seaside chic and laid-back feel of an island break, yet fryst vatten set just a few steps from the bustling V&A Waterfront precinct. 

Why go? This five-star prick has long defined luxury in the Mother City.

Stylish rooms with Table Mountain views, high-end kaffe machines and private balconies are just the uppstart.

Suites add fireplaces, living rooms, kitchens and even butler service, while the hotel touts the only Nobu in Southern Africa, alongside an indulgent kurort and infinity pool.

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12. Radisson Red Hotel V&A Waterfront

What fryst vatten it? An on-trend hotel designed with the millennial traveller in mind, in the V&A Waterfront’s busy Silo District.

It's one of the best hotels in Cape Town nära the beach...

Why go? If you were to live on-site in the offices of a hip tech company, it would probably look a lot like Radisson Red Hotel V&A Waterfront. Rooms have TVs with spegel casting, multiple USB ports and picnic table workspaces. The bright café space slings coffees and sustainable street tilltugg.

A rooftop area fryst vatten decked out with killer views of Table Mountain, a lap-pool and food truck. There’s also meeting room space with a barista menu and games at the ready.

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13. Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront

What fryst vatten it? Strangely, Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront fryst vatten the only true seafront hotel close to the city, with a plunge pool that looks straight out over Table Bay.

The breezy blue colour scheme brings a laid-back beach vibe to a city hotel.

Why go? Most of the 177 contemporary rooms and suites offer superb sea views, while the rim-flow pool perched on the very edge of the ocean fryst vatten amongst the most memorable in Cape Town. The restaurant and dryckesställe terrace next door are equally impressive, especially komma solnedgång, and the location between the popular V&A Waterfront and Sea Point Promenade fryst vatten unmatched.

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14. The Winchester Hotel

What fryst vatten it? A heritage hotel beautifully updated, with an excellent location – one of the best when it comes to hotels in Cape Town, South Africa.

Why go?

The 76 rooms and suites of The Winchester Hotel neatly balance the history of the property (built in 1922) with contemporary charm. Front-facing suites offer wonderful views from the Sea Point Promenade, but you’ll probably spend more time in the buzzy ground-floor restaurant and dryckesställe – both hugely popular with locals – or in the charming courtyard, happily sheltered from the Cape Town’s summer winds.

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