Picolo recommends · Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa
One&Only Cape Town
A large modern resort on the Waterfront canals, where the spa has an island to itself and many rooms look straight at Table Mountain.
Draw the curtains and Table Mountain is there, square and grey above the water of the canal. One&Only is built around these waterways at the edge of the V&A Waterfront, with a footbridge leading over to the island where the spa sits.
It is a big, busy resort, designed for space rather than intimacy. Children have their own club, the pool is generous, and the shops, cafés and harbour of the Waterfront are a few minutes away on foot.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose One&Only Cape Town
This is our family choice in Cape Town. Room to spread out, a proper pool, a kids' club and the Waterfront right outside make the days easy, and the ferries to Robben Island leave from the harbour close by.
With so many guests it can feel more like a resort than a hotel with character. Couples looking for calm and a personal welcome will find the smaller places around the harbour more rewarding.
What you get
- Spa on its own small island
- Kids' club
- Large pool
- Table Mountain views from many rooms
- Robben Island boats from the harbour nearby
A day at One&Only Cape Town
- Morning
- Breakfast with the mountain reflected in the canal outside.
- Midday
- The ferry from the harbour to Robben Island.
- Afternoon
- Pool time for the children while you slip off to the island spa.
- Evening
- A walk around the Waterfront as the lights come on.
Location
V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa
Open in MapsQuestions about One&Only Cape Town
Does One&Only Cape Town have a kids' club?
Yes. There is a kids' club, and together with the large pool it makes the hotel one of the easier choices in the city for families with younger children.
Where is the spa at One&Only Cape Town?
The spa occupies a little island in the canals, reached on foot from the main building, which gives it a quiet feel.
How far is One&Only Cape Town from Robben Island ferries?
The boats to Robben Island leave from the Waterfront harbour, a short walk from the hotel. Book tickets ahead, as trips sell out in high season.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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