One and Only Cape Town, Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town

Welcome to One&Only Cape Town, South Africa’s premiere urban chic resort introducing an unprecedented level of luxury and style to one of the world's most fascinating cities. With its spectacular location in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and its stunning views of Table Mountain, the resort is a destination unto itself. Discerning travellers and Capetonians alike are extended a warm welcome to dine on the celebrated cuisines of Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa and Gordon Ramsay, revel in the high energy vibe of Vista Bar and sample rare and undiscovered vintages at the stunning Wine Loft.

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The sublime calm of the city’s most expansive and sophisticated spa offers an indulgent escape, while NEO boutique debuts an enviable collection of designer fashions, some available for the first time in South Africa. As the first luxury hotel to open in Cape Town in nearly a decade, the resort is designed to celebrate the city’s wine, art, design and spirit, balancing contemporary glamour with an authentic South African style. Come and discover the award-winning hallmarks of One&Only Resorts around the world: a genuine hospitality, luxurious accommodation, lively energy, and the promise of unique and enriching experiences.

Accommodation
Clean lines, dark African woods and contemporary artwork by local artisans accentuate the 131 spacious rooms and suites - the largest in all of Cape Town. The generous interior spaces are adorned with fabrics and furnishings recalling the warm, muted tones of Africa's savannahs, with bright splashes of colour paying tribute to the land's vibrant personality. Sumptuously appointed oversized baths are complete with roomy rain shower, private water closet and dual marble vanity. All rooms and suites are indulged by the discreet yet attentive services of a dedicated butler, 24 hours a day.

Facilities
One&Only Cape Town is an oasis of cosmopolitan style, bringing to South Africa an unprecedented level of luxury and a contemporary roster of exceptional experiences. In addition to dining on the celebrated cuisines of two world-famous chefs, guests will revel in the chance to be pampered at the city’s most expansive and idyllic spa, shop the designer collections at NEO Boutique, discover new vintages at the spectacular wine loft, or simply enjoy a night of camaraderie and dance at Cape Town’s hippest new bar – all under the majestic glow of Table Mountain. Guests travelling to One&Only Cape Town will discover a stylish urban resort with the city’s largest accommodation. It is the perfect retreat for a weekend getaway, and an ideal gateway to the wondrous treasures of the land. An ideal destination for both couples and families, One&Only Cape Town warmly opens its doors to locals, regional visitors and travellers from around the world.

Dining
Destined to become an epicurean haven for those seeking unrivalled culinary experiences, One&Only Cape Town is home to two Michelin-starred chefs – the legendary Nobuyuki Matsuhisa and cutting-edge star Gordon Ramsay – both opening their first venues in Africa. An impressive glass and steel tri-level Wine Loft with a mezzanine tasting room offers an enriching opportunity to savour the region’s renowned and undiscovered wines, while the dynamic lobby lounge and bar, Vista, connects the two restaurants with captivating views of Table Mountain. The culinary experience at One&Only Cape Town is one of purity, creativity and joyful discovery, with Nobu and maze, by Gordon Ramsay, showcasing the bounty of South Africa’s seafood, game and organic produce with a dash of indigenous spices. The sophisticated style of the Wine Loft and the high-energy vibe of Vista Bar offer resort guests and Capetonians exciting new options for evenings out.

Sporting and Activities
Central to exciting nightlife and entertainment, One&Only Cape Town is an ideal gateway to the uniquely rare adventures of South Africa such as wildlife safaris, wine country excursions and endless water play along pristine beaches.Mountain climbing Table Mountain and surrounding mountain ranges boast the best environs for rock climbing, abseiling and kloofing. If you're after gentler mountain activities, you'll be thrilled with the Peninsula's variety of mountain bike and hiking trails. There's something for all fitness levels. Air adventures There's skydiving, hang-gliding and paragliding, each offering some of the best views of South Africa’s dramatic coast and lush hinterland. If you'd prefer to stay inside an aircraft, be whirled and twirled above the Winelands as part of an aerobatic display. Pools and beaches A 350-square-metre free-form, infinity-edge heated pool is located on the Island featuring private sitting areas with double chaise lounges ideal for sunbathing or relaxing under shaded pavilions. Diving For those wanting to get to the action below the water, the Cape Peninsula offers several top scuba spots. The water is cold, but it's well worth the experience. Amateurs can participate in diving courses - these can be arranged from a variety of surf and dive shops around the city. For even more adrenalin, embark on a day's shark cage diving adventure in Gansbaai tour outside of Cape Town. For those more pressed for time, the Two Oceans Aquarium at the V&A Waterfront also offers shark cage diving. This is not for the faint-hearted!

Spa and Fitness
Nestled on its very own lushly landscaped private island in the centre of the waterway, One&Only Spa Cape Town is an oasis of serenity; an unparalleled day spa in the heart of a bustling city and a perfect escape for a day of pampered rejuvenation. The most expansive and comprehensive spa in all of Cape Town offers a vast range of tailored holistic experiences, ranging from pure relaxation to unique wellness journeys. One&Only Spa Cape Town has created a carefully considered environment for total wellbeing and is a true reflection of today’s modern spa. Defining personal service and quiet indulgence, the 12 treatment rooms embrace local African influences combined with contemporary design. The lushly landscaped Spa Island also offers a scenic relaxation room, sauna and steam facilities, singles and couples treatment villas, men's and women's changing areas, ‘experience’ showers with three different water settings, two 18-square-metre vitality pools and a full-service salon including the Pedi:Mani:Cure Studio by Bastien Gonzalez. A state-of-the-art Fitness Centre within Marina Rise is fully equipped with Technogym® Excite supported by the Wellness System™, and a connecting studio features cutting-edge Kinesis™ and FLEXability™ facilities.

Children and families
One&Only Cape Town extends a gracious welcome to families with excellent accommodation, an abundance of enriching activities and a dedicated, fully-supervised KidsOnly programme for children aged four to 11 that explores the exuberant personality of Cape Town. Children aged four and under are welcome to participate in KidsOnly activities with the supervision of an adult or babysitter. Teens aged 12 to 17 enjoy a separate programme of activities geared to their interests and activity levels.

Highlights include:

* 100-square-metres of designated space for arts and crafts

* Movie and video game lounge

* Quiet reading area

* A computer area with the latest technology

KidsOnly activity Enriching themed activities KidsOnly activities are centred on themed days – safari, ocean, green-wise environment, birds and bugs – that draw upon the unique cultural and geographical attributes of Cape Town and the continent. Children will participate in educational puppet shows, storytelling of local folk and San tales, stage dramas depicting Africa’s wild animals, sing-a-longs of Mama Makeba’s Children Songs, instrumental play of local music, culinary experiences with the Chef and more. Art and action Arts and crafts activities include jewellery making, ostrich egg painting, stencil and collage, card and mobile making – all with a focus on South Africa’s dynamic culture. For more active pursuits, kids will love to learn African dance and junior yoga, as well as soccer, volleyball and badminton games. ostrich egg painting KidsOnly excursions Our younger guests will thrill to the adventure of the land with eagle and cheetah encounters and supervised excursions to places such as Butterfly World, Two Oceans Aquarium, World of Birds, Penguin Colony and the Planetarium. For the Teens Experienced staff provides personal service and organises activities throughout the resort for teenagers aged 12 to 17 years. In addition to the ever-popular Wii, Xbox and Play Station games offered at the Club, teens will exercise their energies with active supervised excursions to nearby City Rock, offering a Cool Runnings toboggan on steel tracks, sandboarding on dunes, indoor karting and rock climbing, ice skating and bowling. Big screen movies are enjoyed at the V&A Waterfront. One&Only Spa Cape Town also offers a dedicated roster of treatments tailored to teens.