If you are looking for the best hotels in Cape Town you have come to the right place. From inner-city design hotels to gorgeous beach houses, these are our top picks of luxury Cape Town hotels where you will have the most memorable stays.
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Ellerman House
One for the wine connoisseurs and art enthusiasts, the Ellerman House is an art-filled escape in an Edwardian mansion. It is an exclusive luxurious villa located on a mountainside overlooking Bantry Bay with the intimacy of only 13 rooms. It is home to Africa’s largest private art collection of more than 1000 works spanning 200 years. Don’t miss the complimentary art tour at the Ellerman Art Gallery. In addition, bring a taste for fine wine! It sustains a collection of 7,500 bottles showcasing the best of South African varietals and vintages. Sample daily wine tastings where you can request a tour of the onsite wine gallery. The hotel offers plenty to explore outside your room, stroll outside the terraced gardens or refresh at its ocean facing pool. Even the restaurant is a tribute to the country with elevated regional specialties best paired with local wine from its wine gallery.
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Sea Five Boutique Hotel
This Mediterranean-styled beach house hotel is intimate as it gets with just 7 rooms of sweeping mountain or sea views for an effortlessly glamorous beach getaway in Cape Town. Ideal for those who love to simply wander with a location of just 300 metres from the picturesque Camps Bay beach and the many restaurants and cafes along the famous strip. A barefoot luxury escape; enjoy cocktails by the pool which is also the ultimate spot to admire one of Cape Town’s spectacular sunsets.
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12 Apostles Hotel & Spa
Here, the views speak for themselves! From the Twelve Apostles Mountain range on your left to ocean views on your right, it boasts miles of uninhabited scenery alongside the Atlantic Ocean with direct access to the Table Mountains National Park. Whether a romantic getaway or a family retreat, the 12 Apostles has nature trails and picnic spots behind the hotel set with tables and umbrellas and picnic menus. In addition, it has exclusive-use gazebos that are perfect for sunset massages, a 16-seater private cinema, heated infinity pool and rock pool and is home to a world-class fine dining restaurant at Azure with select wine from the special ‘Vinoteque.’ Secluded in nature yet close drives to the stunning Cliffs and Camps Bay beaches, V&A Waterfront and just 15 minutes to the Table Mountains Cable Car.
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Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel
An oasis in the heart of the city, Mount Nelson A Belmond Hotel provides easy access to many of the Mother City’s top attractions with a regular shuttle service to the V&A Waterfront. A big hotel, 198 rooms and suites, it lets you opt for secluded calm or a vibrant ambiance at the property's bars and restaurants. Family-friendly, the hotel offers two pools including an adults-only pool, two tennis courts and a children's club. An ideal stay in exploring the city, cross the road and you enter the city via Company gardens, a delightful stroll taking you past museums and shaded lawns into the bustling centre. Take the back entrance and it is Kloof Street, a perfect start to soak in Cape Towns’ melting pot with an array of restaurant and bars. For a culinary treat, don’t forget to dine at its famous afternoon tea and its garden picnics for a decadent affair.
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Cape Cadogan
Cape Cadogan is another great choice for travellers who prefer to be located in the heart of the city. This luxury boutique hotel is decked out in black and white, making it a great hotel choice for interior design lovers. The hotel is just a short walk from nearby Kloof Street, where you will find many of Cape Town’s best restaurants and bars. The location really is everything, and its Kloof Street Neighbourhood gives a very unique and authentic representation of what it's like to live as a local in a village-like atmosphere. It is a place where you can immerse yourself in the heart of city living between your explorations of the Cape. At Cape Cadogan, you have the best of both worlds: a quiet, luxurious retreat with the city of Cape Town on your doorstep. Make use of the complimentary daily scheduled transfers within 6km radius. That will get you to the legendary wonders from Table Mountains, Camps Bay Beach and the V&A Waterfront.
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The Silo Hotel
The Silo Hotel is perhaps the most known luxury hotel in the city of Cape Town. Thanks to its iconic location inside an old grain silo, occupying six floors above the Museum of Contemporary Art Africa with direct access. Located in the heart of Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront, it boasts unrivaled views of Cape Town. A mountain-facing room offers a perfect spot to watch the sunset over Lions Head and Table Mountain all from the comfort of your luxurious bathtub. To add to the luxury travel, The Café and Piano Bar, as well as the hotel’s rooftop restaurant and Champagne Bar offering high tea to fine dining affairs.
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